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Cause Human servicesState Vermont71 funders

Foundations that fund human services in Vermont

71 private foundations based in Vermont with a return in the last two years gave $3.2 million to human services organizations in 303 grants. The median grant was $2,534, and 30 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 human services

Top 50

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

  1. The Wilkens Family FoundationStowe, VT · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $827,604 to human services
  2. National Life Group Charitable Foundation IncMontpelier, VT · tax year 2024 61 grants Accepts applications $285,215 to human services
  3. Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2024 39 grants Accepts applications $247,972 to human services
  4. Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $187,000 to human services
  5. Ann A Mergens Foundation IncShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $160,000 to human services
  6. Four Pines Fund IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $142,540 to human services
  7. The Morris & Bessie Altman FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $124,500 to human services
  8. Trout Lily FoundationMiddlebury, VT · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $95,000 to human services
  9. NSB Foundation IncBarre, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $85,000 to human services
  10. George W Mergens FoundationMilton, VT · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to human services
  11. Eastrise FoundationWilliston, VT · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to human services
  12. Carris Corporation FoundationProctor, VT · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $58,601 to human services
  13. Harris & Frances Block Foundation IncMarshfield, VT · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $57,500 to human services
  14. The Rauch Foundation IncWoodstock, VT · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $57,000 to human services
  15. The Onda Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $56,600 to human services
  16. Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $56,000 to human services
  17. The Mill Foundation LTDBurlington, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to human services
  18. Kaufman Family Foundation 16115009633Newport, VT · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $32,153 to human services
  19. The Shapiro Family FoundationBrattleboro, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $29,200 to human services
  20. Vermont Federal Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $28,000 to human services
  21. Lintilhac Foundation IncShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $25,500 to human services
  22. The Wisdom Connection IncGreensboro, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $25,000 to human services
  23. The Pollio Family Foundation IncGrafton, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $23,890 to human services
  24. Nara Fund IncThetford, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $23,500 to human services
  25. Harry W & Jo-Ann D Wallace Charitable FoundationSo Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $22,000 to human services
  26. The Redducs Chartered Foundation CorpSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 10 grants Preselected only $21,000 to human services
  27. S & C Harvest Foundation IncCornwall, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $20,000 to human services
  28. Stony Water 2005 Charitable TrustManchester Center, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to human services
  29. Rowland Family Charitable TrustWoodstock, VT · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $20,000 to human services
  30. LLHLHM FoundationMontpelier, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $19,500 to human services
  31. Community Bank NA Foundation of New England IncWilliston, VT · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $15,900 to human services
  32. Wegner Family FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to human services
  33. Liswhit Foundation - RBC Trust AccountWoodstock, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to human services
  34. The Help for People FoundationNorwich, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $15,000 to human services
  35. Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway Foundation IncWaterbury, VT · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $14,843 to human services
  36. The Copley FundMorrisville, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $14,672 to human services
  37. The Right Track Foundation IncManchester Center, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $14,100 to human services
  38. The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family FoundationNorthfield, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $13,500 to human services
  39. H Boone & Violet M Porter Charitable Foundation IncWest Brattleboro, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $12,000 to human services
  40. James E Robison FoundationMorrisville, VT · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $11,500 to human services
  41. The Lionheart Charitable TrustSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $11,000 to human services
  42. The Peoples Futures Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to human services
  43. Nelson Family FoundationStowe, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $8,650 to human services
  44. Charles P Ferro FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $8,500 to human services
  45. The Windham Foundation IncGrafton, VT · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $6,150 to human services
  46. Bryant Chucking Grinder Co Charitable FoundatonSpringfield, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $6,000 to human services
  47. The Lebaron FoundationWarren, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $6,000 to human services
  48. The Prevot Family Foundation IncEast Hardwick, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $6,000 to human services
  49. Lamson Howell Foundation IncRandolph, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to human services
  50. Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844Brattleboro, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $4,500 to human services

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. National Life Group Charitable Foundation IncMontpelier, VT · tax year 2024 61 grants Accepts applications $285,215 to human services
  2. Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2024 39 grants Accepts applications $247,972 to human services
  3. Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $187,000 to human services
  4. Ann A Mergens Foundation IncShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $160,000 to human services
  5. The Morris & Bessie Altman FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $124,500 to human services
  6. George W Mergens FoundationMilton, VT · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to human services
  7. Eastrise FoundationWilliston, VT · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to human services
  8. The Onda Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $56,600 to human services
  9. Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $56,000 to human services
  10. Lintilhac Foundation IncShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $25,500 to human services
  11. Community Bank NA Foundation of New England IncWilliston, VT · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $15,900 to human services
  12. Liswhit Foundation - RBC Trust AccountWoodstock, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to human services
  13. The Copley FundMorrisville, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $14,672 to human services
  14. The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family FoundationNorthfield, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $13,500 to human services
  15. The Lionheart Charitable TrustSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $11,000 to human services
  16. The Peoples Futures Foundation IncBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to human services
  17. Charles P Ferro FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $8,500 to human services
  18. The Windham Foundation IncGrafton, VT · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $6,150 to human services
  19. The Lebaron FoundationWarren, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $6,000 to human services
  20. Lamson Howell Foundation IncRandolph, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to human services
  21. Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844Brattleboro, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $4,500 to human services
  22. Mount Laurel Foundation IncManchester, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to human services
  23. The Keelan Family FoundationArlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $3,000 to human services
  24. Oakland Foundation IncStowe, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to human services
  25. Vermont Eastern Star Home IncRandolph, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to human services