Private foundation · Grafton, VT

The Windham Foundation Inc

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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

2024
$393K
124 grants
2023
$409K
136 grants
2022
$397K
122 grants
2021
$333K
109 grants
2020
$380K
108 grants
2019
$385K
1 grants
2018
$355K
1 grants
2017
$317K
1 grants
2016
$300K
1 grants
2015
$199K
1 grants
2014
$322K
1 grants

Top recipients

Contributions - See Attached Statement
6 grants · VT
$1.9M
Cro Planning & Design
1 grant · VT
$40K
4 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$38K
Grafton Public Library
5 grants · VT
$36K
5 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$35K
Grace Cottage Hospital
3 grants · VT
$35K
5 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$34K
2 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$33K
4 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$32K
2 grants · VT · ✓ Exact match
$30K

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

Cro Planning & Design
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$40K
Grafton Public Library
LOCAL LIBRARY -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$15K
Grace Cottage Hospital
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
VT · TY 2024
$14K
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITING
VT · TY 2024
$12K
Next Stage Arts Project
LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATION-SUPPORT FOR SUMMER SERIES
VT · TY 2024
$11K
Grafton Fund Donations
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$10K
South Hero Land Trust
LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
VT · TY 2024
$10K
Preservation Trust of Vermont
SUPPORT FOR WINDHAM COUNTY PROJECTS
VT · TY 2024
$10K
Nature Museum at Grafton
LOCAL NATURE MUSEUM - GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING
VT · TY 2024
$7K
Vermont Foodbank
SUPPORT FOR FOOD PROGRAMS
VT · TY 2024
$7K
Shelburne Farms
EDUCATION NONPROFIT
VT · TY 2024
$7K
Committee on Temporary Shelter Inc
HOMELESS PROGRAMS
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Vermont Adult Learning
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Windham Hill Pinnacle Association
SUPPORT FOR TRAIL EXPANSION
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Jenna's Promise
SUPPORT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY CENTER
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Vermont Works for Women
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$5K
St Johnsbury Academy
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Green Mountain Farm to School
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Springfield Family Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$5K
St Lawrence University
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FINANCIAL AID
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vt
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Valley Cares
NON-PROGIT SENIOR HOUSING
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Brattleboro Museum & Art
ART MUSEUM -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$5K
Brattleboro Area Hospice
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Champlain College
SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Vermont Humanities Council
SUPPORT FOR VERMONT READS PROGRAM
VT · TY 2024
$4K
The University of Vermont
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Montverdi Music School
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Bellows Falls Community Bike Project
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Vermont Arts Council
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Lund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Willing Hands Enterprises
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Dad Guild
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Grafton Firemens Association
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Intervale Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Green Mountain Recovery Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
NH · TY 2024
$4K
Grafton Community Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Grafton Rescue Squad
LOCAL RESCUE SERVICES -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Peace & Justice Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$4K
Grafton Historical Society
LOCAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$3K
Art in the Neighborhood
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$3K
Strafford Community Nurse
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$3K
Bradford Teen Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$3K
Green Mountain Conservancy
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$3K
Ethiopian Community Development Co
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VA · TY 2024
$3K
Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$3K
Foodshare
SUPPORT FOR FOOD PROGRAMS
CT · TY 2024
$3K
Upper Valley Haven
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VT · TY 2024
$3K

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