Foundations that fund food programs in Vermont
These 24 foundations made grants to food programs 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
- $10,800 to Vermont Foodbank, Barre: Support for food programs
- $10,000 to Food Connects, Brattleboro: Expansion of refridgeration space
- $5,000 to Salvation Farms, Morristown: Support for gleening program
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...
Mascoma Bank Foundation
- $20,000 to Vermont Foodbank, Barre: Distribution center renovation
- $12,050 to Randolph Area Food Shelf, Randolph: Hvac
- $1,000 to Thetford Food Shelf, Thetford Center: Food shelf
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.
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation
- $5,000 to Vermont Foodbank, Barre: General support/capital campaign
- $1,000 to Common Roots, South Burlington: General support/capital campaign
- $1,000 to Lamoille Community Food Share, Morrisville: 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 Morris & Bessie Altman Foundation C/O Peter Stern
- $20,000 to Vermont Foodbank, Barre: General support
- $5,000 to Vermont Foodbank, Barre: General support
How to apply: Any form is acceptable. Include organizational details and proposed use of funds.
Oakland Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Common Roots, South Burlington: Growing organic food support
- $2,500 to Migrant Justice, Burlington: Support vermont asylum-seekers
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.
Community Bank Na Foundation of New England Inc
- $4,000 to Common Roots Inc, S Burlington: Operations
- $1,000 to Salvation Farms, Morrisville: Operations
How to apply: Grant requests should be submitted on a sponsorship/donation application form which includes the organization's mission, confirmation of 501(c)(3)status, and the program or event for which funding is sought. A completed form w-9 must be attached to the application.
Deadlines: Applications must be received by the 1st of the month in which the trustees are meeting.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Td Charitable Foundation
- $1,000 to Putney Foodshelf Inc, Putney: 2024 fundraising and development certificate program
- $1,000 to Richmond Food Shelf and Thrift Store, Richmond: Nonprofit management certificate 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...
Claneil Foundation Inc
- $120,000 to Food Connects, Brattleboro: General operating
How to apply: All requests must be submitted online, and through the foundation's online portal. The submission requirements vary. In general the following should be included: mission statement, a request description, an organizational budget, list of board members and their affiliation,...
Deadlines: Letters of intent: june 1 & december 1; proposals: march 1 & august 15.
Restrictions: Limitations: giving to mid-atlantic and new england regions. No int'l funding, support for religion-based programs or lobbying. Program areas: community fund: 3-year operating grants to orgs. On an annually rotating schedule of issues...
Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer
- $25,000 to Migrant Justice, Burlington: General support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing.
Ellison Foundation
- $10,000 to Migrant Justice, Burlington: Human rights
How to apply: Ellison-foundation.org
Liswhit Foundation - Rbc Trust Account
- $10,000 to Vermont Foodbank, Barre: 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.
Thomas Thompson Trust
- $10,000 to Edible Brattleboro, Brattleboro: For building local food sovereignty and resilence project
How to apply: Initial contact by phone.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Grants are strictly limited to brattleboro, vt and rhinebeck, ny and their surrounding areas.
The Copley Fund
- $6,934 to Lamoille Community Food Share, Morrisville: Assist elderlywith food
How to apply: Letter describing project
Deadlines: Before the end of the calendar year
Restrictions: Deserving elderly of Lamoille County, Vermont
Analog Devices Foundation
- $5,149 to Colchester Community Food Shelf Inc, Colchester: General support
Restrictions: Eligibility guidelines organizations eligible to receive support from the analog devices foundation include: - u.s. Organizations that are registered as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations or to which contributions are otherwise tax...
Elizabeth Parkhill Charitable Trust David Roby & Karin Chamberlaintrustees
- $5,000 to Norwich Farm Foundation, Norwich: Charitable contribution
How to apply: Written letter
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Migrant Justice, Burlington: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Charles R Wood Foundation
- $3,400 to Rutland Area Foodshelf, Rutland: To support the Community Cupboard
How to apply: Www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com
Deadlines: Www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com
Restrictions: Www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com
Agnes M Lindsay Trust
- $2,500 to Salvation Farms Inc, Morrisville: Health & welfare
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.
The Sybil and White Smith Foundation
- $2,500 to Farm Stand Together, Charlotte: Community welfare
How to apply: No forms; letter to outline request
Kinney Drugs Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Vermont Foodbank, Barre: General operations support
How to apply: Contact through website to obtain forms to be completed and submitted via email.
Deadlines: All applications must be received at least one month before the board meeting prior to the event.
Restrictions: To provide financial support to section 501(c)(3) organizations serving those living in northern, central, and southern new york and vermont to help people live healthier lives.
The Alces Foundation 7549-Xxxxxx12606
- $1,000 to The Agrihood Collective, Shelburne: Gen. Support agriculture
How to apply: No particular format
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: Must be for charitable purposes or charitable organization
Perkins Charitable Foundation
- $1,000 to Grateful Hearts, Dorset: Philanthropic purposes.
How to apply: No specific guidelines
The Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation C/O Roger Chace Treasurer
- $1,000 to Vermont Foodbank, Barre: Program support
How to apply: By letter stating amount and purpose along with the irs exemption letter
Restrictions: Priorities are given to charitable organizations in surrounding new milford area & occasionally outside this region. The foundation supports a wide range of programs.
Turrell Fund
- $1,000 to Vermont Foodbank, Barre: 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.
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