Foundations that fund organizations in Wilder, Vermont
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wilder nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $241K to Wilder organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wilder around $7,500. 4 of these funders are based in Vermont; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wilder
- $241K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in VT
- 31%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wilder organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | To support the activist musician accelerator program |
| Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Musician changemaker accelerator (mca) workshop: cincinnati |
| Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust C/O Piedmont Trust Co | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpo… |
| Public Domain Foundation Inc | Wilder, VT | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Support of Operations |
| Birdseye Foundation | Lebanon, NH | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Shanbrom Family Foundation C/O William J Shanbrom | Ojai, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Music education |
| Victor and Pearl Tumpeer Foundation | West Orange, NJ | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Grant for charitable purposes |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| Flora R and Isidor M Stettenheim Foundation Inc | Norwich, VT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Ossen Family Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating purposes |
| The Stannard & Dorothy Dunn Charitable Trust | Norwich, VT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Schon Family Foundation C/O Elliott J Fils Cpa | Sherman Oaks, CA | 1 | $205 | $205 | Preselected only | See attached schedule |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Wilder, Vermont?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation, Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust C/O Piedmont Trust Co, Public Domain Foundation Inc, Birdseye Foundation and 8 others reported grants to Wilder organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Wilder. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.