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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 35-2558724

Lintilhac Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Shelburne, VT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 113 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Crea S Lintilhac
886 Northgate Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-4106
Form and materials
All applications must be submitted online at www.lintilhacfouncation.com. Applications should be prepared to describe briefly: the organization, its mission, its primary programs, geographic reach, the need it is seeking to address (including key data points and scope and severity), the nature of the request, how it plans to address the need, activities and timeliness, the total funding needed for the project, the specific funding requested of the lintilhac foundation and what a specific site visit to the organization would require.
Deadlines
There are no deadlines. Grants will be awarded semiannually.
Restrictions
Grants are made for educational, scientific and charitable purposes. There are two core areas for grantmaking to organizations serving the state of vermont: the environment - limited to issues of water quality, clean and nuclear-free energy and land conservation and management and 2) media and democratic engagement - limited to publicly supported media and citizenship engagements in democracy. Reproductive freedom and plant sciences are also areas of focus for grants. Unsolicited proposals regarding legacy giving are not accepted nor are proposals accepted for: individuals, emergency funds, municipalities, churches, unsolicited capital projects that fall outside the core giving areas, or when organizations have submitted a proposal in the preceding twelve months.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,464,263

    Grants listed
    113
    Assets, end of year
    $26,006,887
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,213,275

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $25,645,955
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,081,705

    Grants listed
    93
    Assets, end of year
    $25,378,563
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,086,308

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $25,789,541
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,008,946

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $25,047,592
  • Tax year 2020

    $680,550

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $22,535,395
  • Tax year 2019

    $888,669

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $21,066,292
  • Tax year 2018

    $830,430

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $20,564,489

Grants paid in 2025

113 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University of Vermont Medical Center IncBurlington, VT

    In support of midwifery research and expansion of multidisciplinary education

    $56,558
  2. Vermont Natural Resources CouncilMontpelier, VT

    Elevating vermonters: voices to protect and enhance our environment

    $50,000
  3. Vermont Public CoColchester, VT

    In support of vermont edition and vermont this week

    $45,000
  4. Conservation Law Foundation IncBoston, MA

    In support of vermont clean water and climate change advocacy

    $40,000
  5. The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    Accelerating land conservation in vermont

    $40,000
  6. Vermont Natural Resources CouncilMontpelier, VT

    Translating policy wins into on-the-ground climate resilience and clean water

    $40,000
  7. Connecticut River Watershed Council IncGreenfield, MA

    Hydro relicensing: litigation for accountability

    $30,000
  8. Hunger Free Vermont IncS Burlington, VT

    On the road to food security for all in vermont

    $30,000
  9. Lake Champlain Committee IncBurlington, VT

    Water protection advocacy program - year nine

    $30,000
  10. Nofa-Vtvt Farmers Market AssociationRichmond, VT

    Championing organic farming for a resilient vermont

    $30,000
  11. Outright VermontBurlington, VT

    Defending democracy through youth empowerment

    $30,000
  12. The Center for Agricultural EconomyHardwick, VT

    Connecting vermont-grown produce to regional institutions

    $30,000
  13. Vermont Council on Rural DevelopmentMontpelier, VT

    Climate economy initiatives

    $30,000
  14. Vermont Huts AssociationWaterbury, VT

    From play to preservation: catalyzing conservation through recreation

    $30,000
  15. Vermont Law School IncS Royalton, VT

    Legal response and advocacy fund for the environmental advocacy clinic

    $30,000
  16. Vermont Mountain Bike AssociationWaterbury, VT

    General operating support to advance a sustainable future for the social, health and economic benefits of mountain biking in vermont

    $30,000
  17. Vermont Public Interest Research & Education FundMontpelier, VT

    Project support for vpiref's climate, environmental health, and democracy

    $30,000
  18. Vermont Sustainable Jobs FundMontpelier, VT

    Farm to plate aggregation, distribution, and supply chain coordination

    $30,000
  19. Vermont Trails & Greenways CouncilBarre, VT

    Support to complete the development of a three-year strategic plan to begin work on priority goals

    $30,000
  20. Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionWoods Hole, MA

    Expanding the benefits of permeable reactive barriers

    $30,000
  21. University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VT

    Dept. Of plant and soil science - farmer-designed agroforestry to support learning and resilience in vermont

    $27,474
  22. Intervale Center IncBurlington, VT

    Strengthening farm viability and local and institutional market connections

    $25,000
  23. Northeast Wilderness TrustMontpelier, VT

    Growing the wildlands ecology project

    $25,000
  24. Vermont Journalism Trustvt DiggerorgMontpelier, VT

    General operating support for VT digger

    $25,000
  25. National Audubon Society Inc - VermontHuntington, VT

    Advancing bird and pollinator conservation in vermont's farmscape

    $24,840
  26. Community Rides Vermont IncBarre, VT

    Gopher operating support

    $20,000
  27. Conservation Law Foundation IncBoston, MA

    Agricultural pollution reduction project - phase II

    $20,000
  28. Rural VermontMontpelier, VT

    Uplifting agrarians and buiding a better future for all

    $20,000
  29. Salvation Farms IncMorrisville, VT

    From surplus to solutions: launching salvation farms' processing program

    $20,000
  30. Vermont Farm-To-School IncNewport, VT

    Building capacity and climate resilience to support vermont farms

    $20,000
  31. Vermont Public Interest Research & Education FundMontpelier, VT

    Campaign to protect our pollinators

    $20,000
  32. University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VT

    Snowpack measurement project

    $16,000
  33. Quebec Labrador FoundationIpswich, MA

    Accelerating landscape connectivity conservation and restoration for nature and people in vermont and beyond - phase 3

    $15,125
  34. ACLU Foundation of VermontMontpelier, VT

    Resistence and resilience: response to unprecendented threats to civil liberties in vermont

    $15,000
  35. Burlington Wildways (winooski Valley Park District)Burlington, VT

    Support for partnership projects

    $15,000
  36. Northern Forest Center IncConcord, NH

    Awarness to vermonters on how to reach climate action goals through heating and building with wood

    $15,000
  37. Sage Mountain Botanical SanctuaryOrange, VT

    Leave it to beavers: demonstration, education, and community acton for wetland biodiversity and flood resistance

    $15,000
  38. Smokey House CenterDanby, VT

    In support of the living lab at smokey house center

    $15,000
  39. Vermont Adult Learning IncBurlington, VT

    Energy works workforce development program

    $15,000
  40. Vermont Family Forests Foundation IncBristol, VT

    In continued support of the vermont reptile and amphibian atlas

    $15,000
  41. Vermont Farmers Food CenterRutland, VT

    Heart of vermont agriculture program: building a resilient local food system in the rutland region.

    $15,000
  42. Vermont Healthcare 911ORGSouth Burlington, VT

    Coalition for impact: reducing vermont's health care costs

    $15,000
  43. Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance IncMiddlesex, VT

    Outdoor recreation economy: key to vermont conservation success and climate resilience

    $15,000
  44. The Vermont Center for Ecostudies IncNorwich, VT

    Vermont biodiversity policy opportunities project

    $11,408
  45. North Branch Nature Center IncMontpelier, VT

    Community science and environmental stewardship

    $10,700
  46. Addison County Relocalization Network IncMiddlebury, VT

    Building food system resilience through increased local markets

    $10,000
  47. Agritech Institute for Small FarmsEast Dummerston, VT

    General operating support

    $10,000
  48. Building A Local EconomyS Royalton, VT

    Capacity building for the white river valley herald

    $10,000
  49. Catamount Trail AssociationBurlington, VT

    Capacity grant

    $10,000
  50. Champlain Valley Office of Economic OpportunityBurlington, VT

    Feeding champlain valley and healthy roots collaborative

    $10,000
  51. Community Resilience OrganizationsBurlington, VT

    General operating support

    $10,000
  52. Energy Action NetworkMontpelier, VT

    Advancing climate progress in uncertain times

    $10,000
  53. Friends of the Winooski River IncoporatedMontpelier, VT

    Enhanced community engagement in the winooski river watershed

    $10,000
  54. Green Mountain Club IncWaterbury Ctr, VT

    Camel's hump backcountry caretakerprogram

    $10,000
  55. Intervale Center IncBurlington, VT

    Concious homestead

    $10,000
  56. Journalism Funding PartnersSacramento, CA

    Seven days education and childcare coverage

    $10,000
  57. Lake Champlain International IncBurlington, VT

    Continuing to build a clean water economy in vermont

    $10,000
  58. Mad River PATHWaitsfield, VT

    Mad river valley active transportaion corridor

    $10,000
  59. Renewable Energy Vermont Education FundMontpelier, VT

    In support of yes in my backyard

    $10,000
  60. The African American Society 024Hamden, CT

    Vermont black farm tour

    $10,000
  61. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Strategic wood addition restoration

    $10,000
  62. University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VT

    Community news service

    $10,000
  63. Unlikely RidersBurlington, VT

    Supporting bipoc vermonters with equitable access to sustainable outdoor recreation oppurtunities

    $10,000
  64. VT DiggerMontpelier, VT

    General operating support

    $10,000
  65. Vermont FoodbankBarre, VT

    Fiscal year 2025 support for vermonters feeding vermonters

    $10,000
  66. Vermont Youth Conservation Corps IncRichmond, VT

    Expanding the impact vycc's health care share

    $10,000
  67. Willing Hands EnterprisesWhite River Junction, VT

    Reducing hunger and improving health

    $10,000
  68. Citizens Awareness NetworkShelburne FLS, MA

    In support of building bridges

    $9,000
  69. University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VT

    Tracking plant succession and monitoring water quality

    $7,908
  70. Chittenden Community TelevisionBurlington, VT

    Affordability in vermont

    $5,000
  71. Global Justice Ecology Project Inc (fiscal Sponsor for Standing Trees)Hinesburg, VT

    The great comeback of the wild american chestnut in vermont

    $5,000
  72. Governor's Institutes of VermontWinooski, VT

    2025 weather and climate sciences institute

    $5,000
  73. Keeping Track IncRichmond, VT

    Producing and publishing wildlife and habitats, vol. 4

    $5,000
  74. Stowe Land TrustStowe, VT

    Trail resistance and universal access trail upgrades

    $5,000
  75. Susu Community Farm IncNewfane, VT

    Csa as a food hub

    $5,000
  76. The Nature Conservancy in VermontMontpelier, VT

    Vermont biodiversity allicance

    $5,000
  77. University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VT

    Tracking water quality and plant diversity while growing eco-literacy in a farm's riparian buffer

    $5,000
  78. University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VT

    In support of old growth conference

    $5,000
  79. Vermont Adaptive Ski & SportsKillington, VT

    Outdoor recreation accessibility for youth and adults with disabilities

    $5,000
  80. Renewable Energy Vermont Education FundMontpelier, VT

    Megawatt sponsorship

    $3,000
  81. The Center for Cartoon StudiesWhite Riv JCT, VT

    In support of what is facism?

    $3,000
  82. Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionWoods Hole, MA

    General operating support

    $3,000
  83. Usda Ams Science ProgramWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $2,200
  84. Mountain Lake PBSPlattsburgh, NY

    General operating support

    $2,000
  85. Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VT

    General operating support

    $2,000
  86. Shelburne MuseumShelburne, VT

    General operating support

    $2,000
  87. University of Vermont Medical Center IncBurlingtton, VT

    Dermatology residency

    $2,000
  88. Vermont Association of Wetland Science (VNRC)Montpelier, VT

    In support of annual winter conference

    $2,000
  89. Democracy NowNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $1,000
  90. Shelburne FarmsShelburne, VT

    Earth charter

    $1,000
  91. Shelburne Firefighters AssociationShelburne, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  92. Shelburne Rescue SquadShelburne, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  93. Trustees of Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH

    Thayer school of engineering annual fund

    $1,000
  94. University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VT

    In support of lake champlain research conference

    $1,000
  95. Burke Mountain AcademyEast Burke, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  96. Green Mountain Adaptive SportsHyde Park, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  97. Lewis Creek AssociationHinesburg, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  98. Mt Mansfield Ski Education Foundation Winter AcademyStowe, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  99. Patient Choices VermontShelburne, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  100. Shelburne Police Foundation IncShelburne, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  101. Stowe Police AssociationStowe, VT

    General operating music

    $500
  102. Stowe Rescue Squad IncStowe, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  103. Stowe Volunteer Firefighters AssociationStowe, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  104. Vermont Council on World AffairsBurlington, VT

    International day of peace

    $500
  105. Vermont Ski and Snowboard MuseumStowe, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  106. Waterbury Ambulance ServiceWaterbury, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  107. Waterbury Firefighters AssociationWaterbury, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  108. Kids on the BallS Burlington, VT

    General operating support

    $300
  109. Child Care ResourceWilliston, VT

    General operating support

    $250
  110. Lamoille Restorative CenterHyde Park, VT

    General operating support

    $250
  111. Lewis Creek AssociationHinesburg, VT

    General operating support

    $250
  112. Vermont Family NetworkWilliston, VT

    Puppets

    $250
  113. WGDRWGDHPlainfield, VT

    General operating support

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment24 grants $443,85847% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation6 grants $90,30010% of the total
  3. Jobs and employment4 grants $75,0008% of the total
  4. Community development4 grants $60,0006% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $52,0005% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture3 grants $50,0005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes18 grants $176,37519% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Vermont99 grants $1,275,938
  2. Massachusetts7 grants $147,125
  3. New Hampshire2 grants $16,000
  4. California1 grant $10,000
  5. Connecticut1 grant $10,000
  6. New York2 grants $3,000
  7. District of Columbia1 grant $2,200

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Crea S LintilhacEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $0
  • Louise S LintilhacPRESIDENT Hours 6Pay $5,000
  • William S LintilhacVICE PRESIDENT Hours 15Pay $40,000
  • Philip M LintilhacSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0
  • Paul S LintilhacTREASURER Hours 5Pay $0

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