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The Wisdom Connection Inc. is a private corporation based in GREENSBORO, VT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $923K. Total assets have decreased from $2.3M in 2011 to $1.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Vermont. According to available records, The Wisdom Connection Inc. has made 70 grants totaling $837K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $173K in 2020 to $261K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Vermont and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 16 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.
The Wisdom Connection Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 70 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VT, FL.
The Wisdom Connection Inc. has distributed a total of $837K across 70 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
The Wisdom Connection Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Wisdom Connection Inc. is headquartered in GREENSBORO, VT. While based in VT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Arnold | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eric Erwin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lincoln Lande | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Parke Meyer | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Passmore Alley | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Costello | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily Maclure | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
70
Total Giving
$837K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholeheart IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VT | $50K | 2023 |
| Montpelier FoundationFLOOD RELIEF | Montpelier, VT | $25K | 2023 |
| Up For Learning (Unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Montpelier, VT | $23K | 2023 |
| Craftsbury SaplingsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Craftsbury, VT | $16K | 2023 |
| Vermont Council On Rural DevelopmentGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Montpelier, VT | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For An Agricultural EconomyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hardwick, VT | $15K | 2023 |
| Lund Family CenterKIDS-A-PART PROGRAM, COMMUNITY CASE WORKER | South Burlington, VT | $15K | 2023 |
| AwareGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hardwick, VT | $12K | 2023 |
| Craftsbury Community Care CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Craftsbury, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation CorpsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Richmond, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Greensboro Nursing Home (Greensboro Hospital Association Inc)SHOWER AND BATHROOM RENOVATIONS | Greensboro, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Hardwick Area Food PantryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hardwick, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Vermont Humanities CouncilFLOOD RELIEF | Montpelier, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Circus Smirkus (The Circus Barn Inc)GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Greensboro, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont Children'S Trust FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM OF VERMONT | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Greensboro Free LibrarySTORYKEEPERS & PLAYAWAY/WONDER BOOKS | Greensboro, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Four Seasons Of Early Learning (Greensboro Community Childcare Center)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND COVID RELIEF | Greensboro Bend, VT | $10K | 2022 |
| Bend Revitalization Initiative IncGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Greensboro, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary (Florida School Of Holistic Living Inc)AFTERSCHOOL IN NATURE PROGRAM | Orlando, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| The Center For An Agricultural EconomyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hardwick, VT | $15K | 2021 |
CRAFTSBURY CM, VT
STOWE, VT
MARLBORO, VT