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Cause Youth developmentState Vermont26 funders

Foundations that fund youth development in Vermont

26 private foundations based in Vermont with a return in the last two years gave $393,004 to youth development organizations in 59 grants. The median grant was $3,500, and 16 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 youth development

Top 26

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

  1. Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $127,750 to youth development
  2. George W Mergens FoundationMilton, VT · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  3. LLHLHM FoundationMontpelier, VT · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $45,000 to youth development
  4. National Life Group Charitable Foundation IncMontpelier, VT · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $34,104 to youth development
  5. The John Ghancock Charitable TrustRichmond, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to youth development
  6. Harris & Frances Block Foundation IncMarshfield, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to youth development
  7. Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $14,000 to youth development
  8. Charles P Ferro FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $11,500 to youth development
  9. The East Hill FoundationBrookfield, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $8,500 to youth development
  10. Oakland Foundation IncStowe, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $7,000 to youth development
  11. Carris Corporation FoundationProctor, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $6,400 to youth development
  12. The Rauch Foundation IncWoodstock, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to youth development
  13. The Lionheart Charitable TrustSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to youth development
  14. Gilbert F Davis Insurance Trust PFWindsor, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,500 to youth development
  15. The Redducs Chartered Foundation CorpSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $3,500 to youth development
  16. The Windham Foundation IncGrafton, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to youth development
  17. John M Bissell Foundation IncStowe, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to youth development
  18. Louise Judith and Edgar May FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to youth development
  19. Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable FoundationAscutney, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $2,000 to youth development
  20. Edward & Karen Levene Char Found TrustDorset, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,500 to youth development
  21. Adam N Maslack Charitable CorporationPoultney, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,500 to youth development
  22. The Morris & Bessie Altman FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,000 to youth development
  23. Community Bank NA Foundation of New England IncWilliston, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $750 to youth development
  24. Mackinnon Family Charitable FoundationWilliston, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $750 to youth development
  25. Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844Brattleboro, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $750 to youth development
  26. Alchemist Foundation IncWaterbury, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to youth development

Open to applications

16 foundations

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

  1. Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $127,750 to youth development
  2. George W Mergens FoundationMilton, VT · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  3. National Life Group Charitable Foundation IncMontpelier, VT · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $34,104 to youth development
  4. The John Ghancock Charitable TrustRichmond, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to youth development
  5. Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $14,000 to youth development
  6. Charles P Ferro FoundationBurlington, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $11,500 to youth development
  7. Oakland Foundation IncStowe, VT · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $7,000 to youth development
  8. The Lionheart Charitable TrustSouth Burlington, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to youth development
  9. The Windham Foundation IncGrafton, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to youth development
  10. Louise Judith and Edgar May FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to youth development
  11. Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable FoundationAscutney, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $2,000 to youth development
  12. The Morris & Bessie Altman FoundationShelburne, VT · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,000 to youth development
  13. Community Bank NA Foundation of New England IncWilliston, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $750 to youth development
  14. Mackinnon Family Charitable FoundationWilliston, VT · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $750 to youth development
  15. Sorg-Vogt Charitable Foundation Trust 3844Brattleboro, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $750 to youth development
  16. Alchemist Foundation IncWaterbury, VT · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to youth development