Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
2,050 foundations that gave to recipients in Vermont, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in VT | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Foundation Inc Largest grant: Renaissance Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | $1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation Largest grant: The Associated Press | Miami, FL | $994K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George W Mergens Foundation Largest grant: Saint Francis Xavier School | Milton, VT | $962K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust Largest grant: American Heart Association Inc | New York, NY | $931K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Manton Foundation Largest grant: St Mark's School of Southborough | New York, NY | $900K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fore Aces Family Foundation Largest grant: President & Trustees of Colby College | Wilmington, DE | $825K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Turrell Fund Largest grant: Let's Grow Kids | Montclair, NJ | $807K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| EJK Foundation Largest grant: Northeast Wilderness Trust | Wilmington, DE | $775K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| One Hive Foundation Largest grant: The Ohio State University | Boston, MA | $772K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation Largest grant: Doctors Without Borders | Laguna Beach, CA | $750K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wilkens Family Foundation Largest grant: Feeding America | Stowe, VT | $742K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hawk Rock Foundation Largest grant: Healthy Learners | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $738K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frank & Zada Chase Charitable Trust 1576 Largest grant: Norwich University | Brattleboro, VT | $738K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Peterson Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Inova Health System Foundation | Fairfax, VA | $725K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation Largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $700K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc Largest grant: Tides Foundation | South Burlington, VT | $693K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mill Foundation Ltd Largest grant: Chill Global | Burlington, VT | $687K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rowland Foundation Inc | Burlington, VT | $686K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry P Kendall Foundation Largest grant: Urban Food Initiative | Marion, MA | $684K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| BAND Foundation Largest grant: Maliasili Initiatives Inc | Wilmington, DE | $675K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jane's Trust Foundation Largest grant: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | Boston, MA | $667K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thomas Thompson Trust Largest grant: Northern Duchess Hospital Foundation | Boston, MA | $663K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George H Fearons III Charitable Trust Largest grant: Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington | New York, NY | $659K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gaudio Family Foundation Largest grant: International Crisis Group | New York, NY | $650K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Isaiah 61 Foundation Largest grant: 150 Cherry Street | Burlington, VT | $621K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nella M Grimm Fox Foundation Largest grant: Grace Cong'l United Church of Christ | Dallas, TX | $606K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gund Geoffrey Fdn Largest grant: Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Brooklyn, OH | $600K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004 Largest grant: The Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | $600K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Steven and Beverly Rubenstein Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: The University of Vermont | West Palm Beach, FL | $600K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Doctorbird Foundation Largest grant: Vital Communities Inc | Wilmington, DE | $550K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc Largest grant: Armand Hammer United World College of the American | Wilmington, DE | $550K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| L Z Francis Foundation Ima Largest grant: Vermont Land Trust | Cleveland, OH | $550K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Onda Foundation Inc | Burlington, VT | $547K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Builders Vision Foundation Largest grant: Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | $546K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Forrest C & Frances H Lattner Foundation Largest grant: Wog Community Development Corporation | East Greenwich, RI | $546K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Pollio Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Grace Cottage Foundation | Grafton, VT | $542K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation Largest grant: Heart of the Rockies | New York, NY | $539K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mckenzie Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Yellow Barn | Putney, VT | $533K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Eucalyptus Foundation Largest grant: Eastside College Preparatory School | San Francisco, CA | $515K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gordon & Llura Gund 1993 Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Earth Justice | Concord, MA | $500K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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