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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 93-4381869

Vermont Federal Foundation Inc

A private foundation in South Burlington, VT. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 38 grants and $86,921 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Mar 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Christina Gebo
PO Box 2147
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 658-0225
https://www.vermontfederal.org/foundation
Form and materials
Grant requests should be submitted on a charitable contribution application through the foundation's website. Include organizational information and information on the charitable use of funds.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
For support of charitable work in vermont.

Assets and giving by year

2 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $86,921

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $68,869

  • Tax year 2023

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $46,621

Grants paid in 2024

38 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Capstone Community ActionBarre, VT

    General operating support

    $20,000
  2. HopeMiddlebury, VT

    General operating support

    $5,500
  3. Big Beautiful LifeEssex JCT, VT

    General operating support

    $5,000
  4. Josh Pallotta Fund IncSt Albans, VT

    General operating support

    $5,000
  5. Lund FamilySouth Burlington, VT

    General operating support

    $4,000
  6. Mercy ConnectionsSouth Burlington, VT

    General operating support

    $4,000
  7. Tim's HouseSt Albans, VT

    General operating support

    $3,000
  8. Addison County Community TrustVergennes, VT

    General operating support

    $2,500
  9. Counseling Service of Addison CountyMiddlebury, VT

    General operating support

    $2,500
  10. Good Beginnings of Central VTMontpelier, VT

    General operating support

    $2,500
  11. Habitat for AviationSwanton, VT

    General operating support

    $2,500
  12. Milton Family Community CenterMilton, VT

    General operating support

    $2,500
  13. Pride Center of VermontBurlington, VT

    General operating support

    $2,500
  14. Howard CenterBurlington, VT

    General operating support

    $2,000
  15. Mahana MagicBurlington, VT

    General operating support

    $2,000
  16. Prevent Child Abuse VermontMontpelier, VT

    General operating support

    $2,000
  17. Vermont Jumpstart CoalitionMontpelier, VT

    General operating support

    $2,000
  18. Mentor VermontBurlington, VT

    General operating support

    $1,500
  19. Salvation FarmsMorrisville, VT

    General operating support

    $1,500
  20. Empty Arms VermontWilliston, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  21. Joint Urban Ministry Project IncBurlington, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  22. Milton Youth Hocket AssociationMilton, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  23. Montgomery Center for the Arts IncMontgomry Ctr, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  24. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $1,000
  25. Stern Center for Language and LearningWilliston, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  26. The Janet S Munt Family RoomBurlington, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  27. The Rainbow Bridge Community CenterBarre, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  28. Vermont Farmers Market Education Center IncRutland, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  29. Vermont FolklifeBurlington, VT

    General operating support

    $1,000
  30. Purple Hearts ReunitedSt Albans, VT

    General operating support

    $521
  31. Addison County Unit for Special InvestigationsMiddlebury, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  32. Barre Opera House IncBarre, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  33. Hunger Free VermontS Burlington, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  34. Let's Grow KidsBurlington, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  35. Lewis Creek Watershed AssociationHinesburg, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  36. North Branch Nature Center IncMontpelier, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  37. Vermont Brain BeeMiddlebury, VT

    General operating support

    $500
  38. American Legion Post 1 AuxiliarySt Albans, VT

    General operating support

    $400

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services6 grants $28,00051% of the total
  2. Mental health3 grants $8,00015% of the total
  3. Health3 grants $7,00013% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $5,0009% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter1 grant $2,5005% of the total
  6. Arts and culture2 grants $1,5003% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $3,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Vermont37 grants $85,921
  2. New York1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Maribeth SpellmanPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Megan Manahan BlissVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • April ChilcoteSECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Christina GeboTREASURER & DIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Peter WinchDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jean GiardDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Joseph FinniganDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0

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