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Charles P Ferro Foundation is a private trust based in BURLINGTON, VT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Bonnie Ferro. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $993K. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey. According to available records, Charles P Ferro Foundation has made 127 grants totaling $803K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $174K and $222K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $222K distributed across 33 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 71 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Vermont, which account for 43% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Charles P Ferro Foundation reported 127 individual grants totaling $802,500 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $2,500. Half of those grants fell between $2,000 and $5,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $50,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.2 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in VT (27 of 127), followed by CT (21) and NJ (17). In total the foundation's grantees span 19 states. Of its 71 distinct grantees, 38 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Nova Southeastern University ($30,000), Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center ($15,000) and Friends Of Appalachia Inc ($15,000).
Computed from 127 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 19 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Charles P Ferro Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 127 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, DC, VT.
Charles P Ferro Foundation has distributed a total of $803K across 127 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Charles P Ferro Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (223253710) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Charles P Ferro Foundation is headquartered in BURLINGTON, VT. While based in VT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Ferro | Co-Executive Director | $26K | $0 | $26K |
| Marianne Ferro | Co-Executive Director | $26K | $0 | $26K |
| Vera Dosky | Trustee | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Will Hart | Non-Voting Member | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Mollie Ferro Hart | Non-Voting Member | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Michael Hund | Non-Voting Member | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Maren Ferro Tripolitsiotis | Trustee | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Marc Ferro | Trustee | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Jennifer Ferro Lessieu | Trustee | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Edward Friedhoff | Trustee | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Christopher Hund | Non-Voting Member | $1K | $0 | $1K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
127
Total Giving
$803K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
71
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Room At The InnOPERATING SUPPORT | Bridgeton, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Upper Saddle River Fire DepartmentOperatingSupport | Saddle River, NJ | $3K | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang CampPAYMENT OF PRIOR YEAR GRANT PAYABLE - MID- ATLANTIC HOP PROGRAM | Ashford, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Kids Helping KidsOPERATING SUPPORT | Stamford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Nsu Art MuseumOPERATING SUPPORT | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Push To WalkOPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Sailing CenterOPERATING SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of AppalachiaOPERATING SUPPORT | Trumbull, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Book BodegaOPERATING SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Kids In CrisisOPERATING SUPPORT | Cos Cob, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| New York Road RunnersOPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Age WellOPERATING SUPPORT | Colchester, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Shelburne FarmsOPERATING SUPPORT | Shelburne, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Kansas Rural Communities FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Wamego, KS | $3K | 2023 |
| Burlington City ArtsART FROM THE HEART PROGRAM | Burlington, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Danny Wallace FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Trumbull, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Family Room Foster Care Resource CenterOPERATING SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| The War Dog Athletic ClubOPERATING SUPPORT | Cedar Grove, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Central Park Track ClubOPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Vermont Parks ForeverOPERATING SUPPORT | Montpelier, VT | $2K | 2023 |
| The Cholangiocarcinoma FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Riverton, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| Charlie Landers FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Dog Tag BakeryOPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of BurlingtonOPERATING SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $1K | 2023 |
| Immaculate Heart AcademyOPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Trauma Resilience Understanding & Education CenterOPERATING SUPPORT | Gaithersburg, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| The Hole In The Wall Gang CampCabinRenovation | Ashford, CT | $50K | 2022 |
| Nova Southeastern UniversityUniversityArt Museum | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Boston Children'S HospitalOperatingSupport | Jamaica Plain, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Lake Champlain Community Sailing CenterOperatingSupport | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Hope Health Hospice & Palliative CareCampBraveheart | Providence, RI | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Appalachia IncOperatingSupport | Trumbull, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Kids Helping Kids IncOperatingSupport | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Tunnels To Towers FoundationOperatingSupport | Staten Island, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Good FoundationOperatingSupport | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| The Charlie Landers FoundationOperatingSupport | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $3K | 2022 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson'S ResearchOperatingSupport | Dunmore, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Do It For Love FoundationOperatingSupport | Oakland, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| The Danny Wallace FoundationOperatingSupport | Trumbull, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| The Shriners Hospital For ChildrenOperatingSupport | Tampa, FL | $2K | 2022 |
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