Foundations that fund arts and culture in Vermont
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Vermont in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Windham Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Preservation Trust of Vermont, Montpelier: Support for windham county projects
- $10,000 to Historical Society of Windham County, Newfane: Restoration of the county jail building
- $6,500 to Next Stage Arts Project, Putney: Local arts organization-support for summer series
How to apply: The foundation has an application form and guidelines available on its website. Grants are awarded in quarterly cycles - the deadlines for each quarter are listed on the website. Information required includes a description and budget of the project, other funding sources, and...
Deadlines: Quarterly on website
Restrictions: The windham foundation limits its grants to organizations that are tax-exempt organizations per the internal revenue service. Through its grant making, the windham foundation seeks to support organizations concerned with the needs and...
Turrell Fund
- $13,000 to Vermont Folklife Center, Burlington: Program support
- $5,000 to Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier: Program support
- $2,500 to Cambridge Arts Council, Cambridge: Program support
How to apply: All grant applications must be submitted on-line. The following attachments are to be included with the grant application: irs determination letter of the organization (tax exemption) form 990 for the most recent year available organization's operating budget for the coming year...
Deadlines: February 1 and august 1
Restrictions: Grants are given to organizations in new jersey (union, essex, hudson passaic counties) & vermont.
The Morris & Bessie Altman Foundation C/O Peter Stern
- $11,000 to Vermont Journalism Trust, Montpelier: General support
- $2,000 to Vermont Public Co, Colchester: General support
- $2,000 to Shelburne Museum Inc, Shelburne: General support
How to apply: Any form is acceptable. Include organizational details and proposed use of funds.
Mascoma Bank Foundation
- $10,000 to Woodstock Community Trust, Woodstock: Local deeds
- $8,950 to Norwich Community Collaborative, Norwich: Norwich grange hall
- $3,000 to Woodstock Community Trust, Woodstock: Ottauquechee river trail
How to apply: Applications may be submitted on the mascoma bank website and should be complete on submission.
Deadlines: Proposals are considered quarterly. Deadlines are january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1.
Restrictions: Grants to organizations within the lending area of mascoma bank. An organization receiving funds from the foundation is eligible to submit a new application if at least 24 months has passed since they have received a donation.
Thomas Thompson Trust
- $15,000 to River Gallery School, Brattleboro: For refugee art fund
- $10,000 to The Hatch, Brattleboro: For pilotiing vermont works for women trailblazers trades training program in southern...
- $10,000 to Next Stage Arts Project, Putney: For 15th anniversary commemoration
How to apply: Initial contact by phone.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Grants are strictly limited to brattleboro, vt and rhinebeck, ny and their surrounding areas.
Oakland Foundation Inc
- $6,000 to Yestermorrow, Waitsfield: Purchase specialized tools
- $5,000 to Shelburne Museum, Shelburne: Bronze horses
- $5,000 to Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Burlington: Support symphony kids 2025
How to apply: See attached grant application form
Deadlines: Foundation has four annual grant application due dates, march 1, june 1, september 1, decemeber 1. S
Restrictions: Grant requirement is that applicants are qualified non- profit organizations or other qualified entities. The other requirements are listed in the grant application guidelines.
Edwin S Webster Foundation C/O Gma Foundations
- $25,000 to Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury: General operating support
- $25,000 to Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Brattleboro: General operating support
- $25,000 to Bennington Museum, Bennington: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at www.grantinterface.com/home/logon?urlkey=gma. Applicants should include a budget template, most recent audit, list of board of directors, history and mission of the organization, brief description of current programs, annual budget,...
Deadlines: May 1st & nov 1st of each year
Restrictions: No grants are made outside the united states, or to individuals. Generally, the foundation confines its grants primarily to the new england area. Organizations funded by the edwin s. Webster foundation must be tax exempt under section...
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc
- $4,000 to Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph: Program Support-Summer Youth Program
- $3,000 to Vermont Philharmonic, Montpelier: Program Support
- $2,000 to Randolph Singers, Randolph: Program Support
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: None None
Restrictions: Grants given to not-for-profit organizations only. Limited to Randolph, Vermont contiguous communities and organizations and outside organizations benefiting Randolph area and contiguous communities, organizations and community members.
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation
- $2,000 to Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington: General support/capital campaign
- $1,000 to Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, Saint Johnsbury: General support/capital campaign
- $1,000 to Bennington Museum, Bennington: General support/capital campaign
How to apply: Apply online at https://pricechopper.versaic.com/login.
Deadlines: Six to eight weeks before donation is needed.
Restrictions: Limited to one request per year to eligible charitable organizations with a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status located within price chopper's marketing area in new york, massachusetts, vermont, pennsylvania, connecticut, and new hampshire.
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $65,000 to Northern Stage Company, White River Junction: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $45,000 to Dorset Theatre Festival, Dorset: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $35,000 to Vermont Stage Company Inc, Burlington: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
Agnes M Lindsay Trust
- $3,000 to River Arts of Morrisville, Morrisville: Campership
- $3,000 to The Current, Stowe: Campership
- $1,000 to Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Waitsfield: Campership
How to apply: In writing, resume of organization and program, use of funds, two years of audited financial statements and irs determination letter.
Restrictions: Limited to ma, me, nh, and vt. Must be 501 (c) (3) but not a private foundation.
Charles R Wood Foundation
- $2,500 to Southern Vermont Arts Center Incorporated, Manchester: Youth Arts Education Programs and Scholarships
- $2,500 to Weston Playhouse Theatre, Weston: Weston Theater Company - Young Company Tour
- $1,000 to Vermont Symphony Orchestra Inc, Burlington: Student Insiders Sponsorship
How to apply: Www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com
Deadlines: Www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com
Restrictions: Www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com
Cooper Family Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Vermont Historical Society, Barre: General support
- $1,000 to Shelburne Museum, Shelburne: General support
- $1,000 to Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington: General support
How to apply: Requests should be made in writing
Deadlines: There are no deadlines
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $930,000 to Clemmons Family Farm Inc, Charlotte: To support rehabilitation of two 18th-century farm buildings into venues for african...
- $200,000 to Yestermorrow Inc, Waitsfield: To support organizational capacity and development, cultural and educational programming...
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
The Freeman Foundation
- $363,000 to Preservation Trust of Vermont, Burlington: General support
- $275,000 to Preservation Trust of Vermont, Burlington: General support
How to apply: Cover letter with pertinent information requested in annual report
Td Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Ltd, Burlington: Student matinee series and the artists in schools program
- $15,000 to Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Burlington: Access to performing arts program
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
Generac Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Leahy Center for Lake Champlain Inc, Burlington: STEM Education Rural Outreach Program
- $2,500 to Starbase Vermont Incorporated, South Burlington: Program and to purchase supplies
How to apply: generacgives@generac.com
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
The Amphion Foundation Inc Co Alter Kendrick & Baron Llp
- $4,000 to New Music on the Point Inc, Leicester: Encourage the performance of contemporary concert music
- $1,500 to Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro: Encourage the performance of contemporary concert music
How to apply: Letter
The Polly and John M Timken Jr Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Bridgewater Historical Society, Bridgewater: 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant
- $1,500 to Woodstock Region Journalism Foundation, Woodstock: 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant - Annual Appeal
How to apply: No specific form of applicatoin required. Information submitted must include verification of applicants status under IRC 501c3
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to The Outpost Foundation Inc, North Bennington: Support for a writing residency program
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
Mary W Harriman Foundation
- $60,000 to Northern Stage Company, White River: General support
How to apply: Typed organization history and details of grant purposes.
Liswhit Foundation - Rbc Trust Account
- $55,000 to Woodstock History Center, Woodstock: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: Application form developed by the foundation and candidates. May be required to complete the application for a request of the distribution of trust funds.
The Ausolus Trust C/O Boston Family Office George P Beal
- $50,000 to The Shelburne Museum, Shelburne: Exempt purpose
How to apply: No particular format
Deadlines: August 15th
Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Catamount Film & Arts Co, St Johnsbury: Community programming support
How to apply: In-writing
Felicia Fund Inc
- $25,000 to Shelburne Museum, Shelburne: General support
How to apply: No set form
Deadlines: No set deadlines
Restrictions: Felicia fund, inc. Will consider funding projects primarily on northeast seaboard of usa which relate to architecture, art, historic preservation and related educational pursuits.
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