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Foundations that fund environment in Vermont

59 private foundations based in Vermont with a return in the last two years gave $2.9 million to environment organizations in 200 grants. The median grant was $3,000, and 22 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to environment

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is environment.

  1. Lydia B Stokes FoundationSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $786,833 to environment
  2. Lintilhac Foundation IncShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 24 grants Accepts applications $443,858 to environment
  3. Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2024 29 grants Accepts applications $303,625 to environment
  4. Maverick Lloyd FoundationSharon, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to environment
  5. Harris & Frances Block Foundation IncMarshfield, VT · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $125,000 to environment
  6. The Rauch Foundation IncWoodstock, VT · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $121,000 to environment
  7. The Mill Foundation LTDBurlington, VT · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $103,500 to environment
  8. George W Mergens FoundationMilton, VT · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $96,630 to environment
  9. The Onda Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to environment
  10. Telaka FoundationNorwich, VT · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $78,000 to environment
  11. National Life Group Charitable Foundation IncMontpelier, VT · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $69,466 to environment
  12. Seventh Generation Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $55,000 to environment
  13. Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  14. Ann A Mergens Foundation IncShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to environment
  15. Kaufman Family Foundation 16115009633Newport, VT · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $33,939 to environment
  16. The Rising Phoenix Foundation IncWoodstock, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $30,000 to environment
  17. Macleay FoundationMontpelier, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to environment
  18. The Windham Foundation IncGrafton, VT · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $29,050 to environment
  19. The Wisdom Connection IncGreensboro, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $25,000 to environment
  20. McKenzie Family Charitable TrustPutney, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to environment
  21. The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family FoundationNorthfield, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  22. Rowland Family Charitable TrustWoodstock, VT · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $16,500 to environment
  23. The Prevot Family Foundation IncEast Hardwick, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $16,000 to environment
  24. Wegner Family FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to environment
  25. Oakland Foundation IncStowe, VT · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to environment
  26. The Stannard & Dorothy Dunn Charitable TrustNorwich, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  27. S & C Harvest Foundation IncCornwall, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  28. The Prospect FundBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  29. Trout Lily FoundationMiddlebury, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  30. Eastrise FoundationWilliston, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  31. Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844Brattleboro, VT · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $8,250 to environment
  32. Lamson Howell Foundation IncRandolph, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,000 to environment
  33. Christina Heroy FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $7,000 to environment
  34. The Van Wallingham Foundation IncWaterbury Center, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $7,000 to environment
  35. The Morris & Bessie Altman FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $6,000 to environment
  36. Meadowhill Fund IncCharlotte, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $5,250 to environment
  37. Charles P Ferro FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  38. The Devoe FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $4,500 to environment
  39. Whipstock Hill Preservation Society IncBennington, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,500 to environment
  40. Schatz Family FoundationAddison, VT · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $3,008 to environment
  41. Louise Judith and Edgar May FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to environment
  42. Bertram Teich Foundation IncDorset, VT · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $3,000 to environment
  43. The Lionheart Charitable TrustSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to environment
  44. The Redducs Chartered Foundation CorpSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to environment
  45. Lennox Family Charitable FoundationWeston, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $2,220 to environment
  46. Frank and Brinna Sands FoundationEast Thetford, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,000 to environment
  47. Flora R and Isidor M Stettenheim Foundation IncNorwich, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $2,000 to environment
  48. Michael Singer FoundationWilmington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to environment
  49. The Hollis Family FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,600 to environment
  50. Huntington Tracy Foundation IncRutland, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,100 to environment

Open to applications

22 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Lintilhac Foundation IncShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 24 grants Accepts applications $443,858 to environment
  2. Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2024 29 grants Accepts applications $303,625 to environment
  3. George W Mergens FoundationMilton, VT · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $96,630 to environment
  4. The Onda Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to environment
  5. National Life Group Charitable Foundation IncMontpelier, VT · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $69,466 to environment
  6. Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  7. Ann A Mergens Foundation IncShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to environment
  8. Macleay FoundationMontpelier, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to environment
  9. The Windham Foundation IncGrafton, VT · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $29,050 to environment
  10. The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family FoundationNorthfield, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  11. Oakland Foundation IncStowe, VT · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to environment
  12. The Stannard & Dorothy Dunn Charitable TrustNorwich, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  13. Eastrise FoundationWilliston, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  14. Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844Brattleboro, VT · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $8,250 to environment
  15. Lamson Howell Foundation IncRandolph, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,000 to environment
  16. The Morris & Bessie Altman FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $6,000 to environment
  17. Charles P Ferro FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  18. Whipstock Hill Preservation Society IncBennington, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,500 to environment
  19. Louise Judith and Edgar May FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to environment
  20. The Lionheart Charitable TrustSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to environment
  21. Cooper Family Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to environment
  22. Mackinnon Family Charitable FoundationWilliston, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $750 to environment