Private foundation · Grafton, VT
The Windham Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$1K – $3K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
180
Repeat grantees
91
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesQUARTERLY ON WEBSITE
ContactTHE WINDHAM FOUNDATION - ATTN MR BI · 8028432220
MaterialsTHE FOUNDATION HAS AN APPLICATION FORM AND GUIDELINES AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. GRANTS ARE AWARDED IN QUARTERLY CYCLES - THE DEADLINES FOR EACH QUARTER ARE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE. INFORMATION REQUIRED INCLUDES A DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET OF THE PROJECT, OTHER FUNDING SOURCES, AND THE LATEST AVAILABLE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE APPLICANT.
RestrictionsTHE 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.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Daniel Lerner
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$125K
Robert Donald
PRESIDENT/CFO (END FY25)
$85K
William Kuhnert
CFO (START FY25)
$34K
Suzanne Welch
TREASURER
William Bruett
TRUSTEE
Robin Stern
TRUSTEE
Robert Reese
TRUSTEE
Dennis D'amico
TRUSTEE
Alan Yuspeh
TRUSTEE
Tim Briglin
TRUSTEE
Peter Kunin
TRUSTEE
Jeffrey Smith
TRUSTEE
Lisa Ventriss
CHAIR
Ellen Mcculloch-lovell
VICE CHAIR
Ellen Lovell
SECRETARY
Elizabeth Bankowski
PRESIDENT / CHAIRMAN
$130K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
2.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
605
Total grants awarded
$3.8M
Total amount
$6K
Average grant
$385K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
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
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.