Private foundation · Montpelier, VT

National Life Group Charitable

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Typical grant size
$500 $1K $3K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
503
Repeat grantees
177
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesGRANTS- MARCH 31ST; SPONSORSHIPS- REVIEWED ON ROLLING BASIS UNTIL YEARLY FUNDING EXHAUSTED.
ContactONLINE APPLICATION · 8022293947
MaterialsAPPLICATION FORM OPENS ON JANUARY 1ST AND SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE: WWW.NATIONALLIFE.COM/OUR-STORY/GRANTS-AND-SPONSORSHIPS. WE LOOK FOR PROPOSALS THAT HAVE: - A WELL-PLANNED APPROACH TO UNDERLYING ISSUES OR NEEDS - A BASE OF SUPPORT - METRICS TO SUPPORT SUCCESS
RestrictionsOUR GRANTS VARY IN SIZE AND WE RARELY FUND AN ENTIRE PROGRAM. WE DO NOT FUND NEW PROGRAMS. WE INSTEAD FOCUS ON PROVEN PROGRAMS. WE ARE PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON PROGRAMS THAT HELP END CHILDHOOD HUNGER, ADDRESS CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AND TO A LESSER EXTENT, THOSE THAT SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE MONTPELIER, VT AND DALLAS, TX AREAS. THE VAST MAJORITY OF OUR FUNDING IS CENTERED ON CENTRAL AND NORTHERN VT AND THE DALLAS, TX AREA WHERE OUR EMPLOYEES LIVE AND WORK. FOR OUR GENERAL GRANTS PROGRAM, WE DON'T MAKE GRANTS FOR ENDOWMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, LABOR AND FRATERNAL GROUPS, DEBT REDUCTION OR WORK THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED. ADDITIONALLY, WE DON'T MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, DAYCARE FACILITIES, OR FOR SCHOOL TRIPS. FINALLY, WE DON'T MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE IN ANY WAY ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Beth Rusnock
PRESIDENT & CEO, DIRECTOR
Shannon Salembier
CHIEF COUNSEL & SEC. (AS OF 5/7/24)
Gregory M Mateja
TREASURER
Lisa F Muller
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (AS OF 5/7/24)
Joseph Heaslip
INVESTMENT OFFICER
Jess Russo
OPERATIONS OFFICER (THRU 8/27/24)
David B Soccodato
TAX OFFICER, DIRECTOR (THRU 7/5/24)
Eva Zhang
TAX OFFICER (AS OF 8/27/24)
Donna Lasick
TAX OFFICER (THRU 8/27/24), DIRECTOR
Thomas H Macleay
CHAIR
Mehran Assadi
DIRECTOR
Nimesh Mehta
DIRECTOR
Dawn Minter
DIRECTOR
Scott Rogers
DIRECTOR
Michael Veilleux
DIRECTOR (AS OF 8/27/24)
Keith R Phelan
TAX OFFICER (UNTIL 7/25/23)

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
9.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
1,501
Total grants awarded
$13.6M
Total amount
$9K
Average grant
$2.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$2.7M
757 grants
2023
$3.0M
740 grants
2022
$2.0M
1 grants
2021
$1.9M
1 grants
2020
$2.0M
1 grants
2019
$2.0M
1 grants

Top recipients

See Attached List Statement #3
4 grants · VT
$7.9M
2 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$753K
6 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$307K
4 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$302K
4 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$259K
2 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$122K
2 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$120K
4 grants · VT · ≈ likely match
$93K
39 grants · TX
$81K
3 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$77K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Vermont Foodbank
FOODBANK
VT · TY 2024
$125K
Hunger Free Vermont
POVERTY SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$125K
Let's Grow Kids
CHILDREN SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$125K
Champlain Housing Trust
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
VT · TY 2024
$60K
Howard Center Attn Mike Glod
HEALTHCARE
VT · TY 2024
$55K
Central Vermont Medical Center
FOOD INSECURITY
VT · TY 2024
$55K
The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
VT · TY 2024
$50K
Parkland Foundation
HEALTHCARE
TX · TY 2024
$50K
Boston Childrens Hospital
HOSPITAL
MA · TY 2024
$50K
Central Vermont Community Action Council
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
VT · TY 2024
$40K
The Family Place
FAMILY SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$35K
Vogel Alcove
CHILD HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$35K
Spectrum Youth & Family Services
FAMILY SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$30K
Vermont Foodbank
FOODBANK
VT · TY 2024
$29K
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
FOOD ASSISTANCE
VT · TY 2024
$25K
Montpelier Alive
CITY REVITALIZATION
VT · TY 2024
$25K
King Street Center
YOUTH SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$25K
Committee on Temporary Shelter
CHILD HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$20K
Vermont Council on Rural Developement
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$20K
Community Harvest of Central Vermont
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$20K
Prevent Child Abuse-vermont
PROVIDE 100 VERMONT SCHOOLS WITH CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION CURRICULA KITS ALONG WITH TRAINING FOR FACILITATORS
VT · TY 2024
$20K
Central Vermont Medical Center
FOOD INSECURITY
VT · TY 2024
$20K
Central Vermont Humane Society
ANIMAL PROTECTION
VT · TY 2024
$19K
Renita Marshall Helping Hands Foundation Inc
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
VT · TY 2024
$16K
Alliance for Children
CHILD ABUSE PROTECTION
TX · TY 2024
$15K
Family Compass
PARENTHOOD SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$15K
Lund Family Center
FAMILY SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$15K
Childrens Advocacy Center for North Texas
CHILD ABUSE PROTECTION
TX · TY 2024
$15K
Montpelier Foundation (navy)
MILITARY SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$15K
Kellogg Hubbard Library
LIBRARY
VT · TY 2024
$15K
Vermont Family Network
FAMILY SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$15K
Outright Vermont
LGBTQ+ YOUTH SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$15K
Dallas Stars Foundation
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$13K
Salvation Farms Inc
FARM
VT · TY 2024
$13K
Barre Housing Services
FOOD INSECURITY
VT · TY 2024
$12K
St Judes Childrens Hospital
HOSPITAL
TN · TY 2024
$11K
Hannah's House Inc Unit G
SOCIAL SERVICES
VT · TY 2024
$10K
Greater Burlington Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
VT · TY 2024
$10K
Wilkinson Center
FOOD PANTRY
TX · TY 2024
$10K
First Presbyterian Church Dallas
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Vermont Business for Social Responsibility Reseach
COMMUNITU SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$10K
Texprotects the Texas Association for the Protection of Children
CHILD ABUSE PROTECTION
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Hope Supply Co
POVERTY SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Network of Community Ministries
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Sara Holbrook Community Center
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
VT · TY 2024
$10K
Camp Ta Kum Ta
DISEASE SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$10K
Northwest Vermont Regional Foundation
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$10K
Cctv Center for Media & Democracy
PUBLIC HEALTH MESSAGE
VT · TY 2024
$10K
Boys & Girls Club of Collin County
YOUTH COMMUNITY
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Equest
THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSIP
TX · TY 2024
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.