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Private foundation · EIN 51-0355030

Alcyon Foundation

Greenville, DE

Alcyon Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, DE. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $748K in grants and contributions paid across 56 grants, with $17.7M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Bennington Museum and Smokey House Center.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Vermont Youth Conservation CorpsRichmond, VTGeneral Operations$109,938
Bennington MuseumBennington, VTGeneral Operations$101,667
Smokey House CenterDanby, VTGeneral Operations$74,829
AntidoteApache Junction, AZGeneral Operations$50,833
Southwestern Vt Healthcare FoundationBennington, VTGeneral Opeartions$45,000
The CurrentStowe, VTGeneral Operations$30,584
Vermont Public Interest Research & Education FoundationMontpelier, VT$15,000 for Research & Education Fund$30,128
Vermont Historical SocietyMontpelier, VTGeneral Operations$15,292
Vermont Land TrustMontpelier, VTGeneral Operations$15,292
Rainforest FlowValencia, CAGeneral Operations$10,000
Bennington Area Habitat for HumanityManchester, VTGeneral Operations$9,938
Center for Communication in MedicineBennington, VTGeneral Operations$9,938
Chatham Hall SchoolChatham, VAGeneral Operationsgeneral Operations$9,938
Long Trail SchoolDorset, VTGeneral Operations$9,938
Manchester Community LibraryManchester, VTGeneral Operations$9,938
National Outdoor Leadership SchoolLander, WYGeneral Operations$9,938
Old First Church Bennington VtOld Bennington, VTGeneral Operations$9,938
The Nature Conservancy of VermontArlington, VAGeneral Operations$9,938
Vermont Food BankBarre, VTGeneral Operations$9,938
Habitat for Humanity Monterey BaySanta Cruz, CAGeneral Operations$7,619
Nami Santa Cruz CountyWatsonville, CAGeneral Operations$7,619
Second Harvest Food BankWatsonville, CAGeneral Operations$7,619
Cochran's Ski ClubRichmond, VAGeneral Operations$7,500
Nofa VtRichmond, VTGeneral Operations$7,500
Shires HousingBennington, VTGeneral Operations$7,500

The 25 largest of 56 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Alcyon Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Alcyon Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Alcyon Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $747,862 in grants and contributions paid (56 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Alcyon Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VT), $110K, Bennington Museum (VT), $102K, Smokey House Center (VT), $74.8K, Antidote (AZ), $50.8K and Southwestern Vt Healthcare Foundation (VT), $45K.