The Windham Foundation Inc

EIN 136142024

South Burlington, VT 05403 |(802) 843-2220

https://WWW.WINDHAM-FOUNDATION.ORG
Total Given 2016–2024
$2.7M
479 grants · $302K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $1K–$5K
grant size
26%
balanced · 88/335 multi-year
repeat
$20.5M
Assets (2024)
335
Distinct Recipients

About

VERMONT ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT REQUIRE COPIES OF THE 990-PF.

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person THE WINDHAM FOUNDATION - ATTN MR BO
Phone (802) 843-2220
Deadlines NONE
How to Apply THE FOUNDATION HAS AN APPLICATION FORM AND GUIDELINES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. A GRANT REQUEST IS BEST INITIATED THROUGH A LETTER DESCRIBING THE PROPOSED PROJECT, INCLUDING AN APPROXIMATE BUDGET, A REFERENCE TO OTHER FUNDING SOURCES, ENCLOSURE OF THE LATEST AVAILABLE BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT, AND A COPY OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DETERMINATION LETTER AS TO THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF THE APPLICANT.
Restrictions THE WINDHAM FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PER THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THROUGH ITS GRANT MAKING, THE WINDHAM FOUNDATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH THE NEEDS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF VERMONTERS. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE DEALING WITH: AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND FOOD SYSTEMS; DISADVANTAGED YOUTH; ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT; EDUCATION IN THE BROADER SENSE; PROMOTION OF THE ARTS, CRAFTS AND VERMONT TRADITIONS; MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS; HISTORIC PRESERVATION WHERE IT SERVES A BROADER COMMUNITY PURPOSE; NATURAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND RECREATION.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $199K $44.1M $9.5M 1
2017 $300K $35.1M $1.2M 1
2018 $317K $34.0M $2.6M 1
2020 $385K $19.3M $3.0M 1
2021 $380K $19.4M $2.9M 108
2022 $333K $18.5M $2.4M 109
2023 $397K $18.6M $2.5M 122
2024 $409K $20.5M $2.2M 136

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 479 grants on record

Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$3K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$385K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (479 total)

Purpose
Contributions - See Attached Statement Grafton, VT $384,850 CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL 2020
Contributions - See Attached Statement Grafton, VT $316,758 CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL 2018
Contributions - See Attached Statement Grafton, VT $299,554 CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL 2017
Contributions - See Attached Statement Grafton, VT $198,941 CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL 2016
St Johnsbury Academy - St Johnsbury, VT $28,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FINANCIAL AID 2021
Grace Cottage Foundation - Townshend, VT $26,500 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 2021
Flow of History Inc Norwich, VT $20,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM 2023
Next Stage Arts Project Putney, VT $14,500 LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATION-SUPPORT FOR SUMMER SERIES 2023
Grafton Public Library Grafton, VT $14,500 LOCAL LIBRARY -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2023
Grafton Firemen'S Assoc Inc Grafton, VT $12,176 LOCAL FIRE SERVICES -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022
Various Grafton, VT $11,870 GENERAL SUPPORT 2024
Grace Cottage Foundation Townshend, VT $11,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 2023
Grace Cottage Hospital Townshend, VT $11,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 2024
Vermont Foodbank Barre, VT $10,800 SUPPORT FOR FOOD PROGRAMS 2024
Advance Vermont - Winooski, VT $10,000 TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2021
Let'S Grow Kids - Burlington, VT $10,000 HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE FOR VERMONT CHILDREN-TRAINING, TECH ASSISTANCE, GRANTMAKING TO CHILD 2021
South Hero Land Trust - South Hero, VT $10,000 LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS 2021
Grace Cottage Hospital Townshend, VT $10,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 2023
Food Connects Brattleboro, VT $10,000 EXPANSION OF REFRIDGERATION SPACE 2024
Historical Society of Windham County Newfane, VT $10,000 RESTORATION OF THE COUNTY JAIL BUILDING 2024
Preservation Trust of Vermont Montpelier, VT $10,000 SUPPORT FOR WINDHAM COUNTY PROJECTS 2024
Flow of History Inc Norwich, VT $10,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM 2022
South Hero Land Trust South Hero, VT $10,000 LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS 2022
Shelburne Farms - Shelburne, VT $9,250 EDUCATION NONPROFIT 2021
South Hero Land Trust South Hero, VT $9,000 LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS 2023