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Windham Foundation is a private corporation based in GRAFTON, VT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. It holds total assets of $17.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have decreased from $51.7M in 2010 to $18.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Preservation, restoration and management of historically and culturally significant property in grafton and other vermont locations, including the grafton village cheese company, the grafton inn. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Vermont. According to available records, Windham Foundation has made 448 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $333K and $761K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $761K distributed across 216 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $385K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 274 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 109 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Preservation, restoration and management of historically and culturally significant property in grafton and other vermont locations, including the grafton village cheese company, the grafton inn.
Expenses: $1.2M
Preservation, restoration and management of historically and culturally significant property in grafton and other vermont locations, including the grafton village cheese company, the grafton inn. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 448 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VT, NY, MA.
Windham Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 448 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $385K.
The application deadline is QUARTERLY ON WEBSITE. The 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.
Windham Foundation is headquartered in GRAFTON, VT. While based in VT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Donald | PRESIDENT/CFO | $200K | $0 | $217K |
| William Bruett | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Lovell | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robin Stern | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Welch | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan Yuspeh | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dennis D'Amico | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Reese | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey Smith | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.7M
Total Assets
$18.6M
Fair Market Value
$18.6M
Net Worth
$16.5M
Grants Paid
$397K
Contributions
$485K
Net Investment Income
$936K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $10.4M
Total Grants
448
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
274
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Of History IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM | Norwich, VT | $20K | 2023 |
| Grafton Public LibraryLOCAL LIBRARY -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Grafton, VT | $15K | 2023 |
| Next Stage Arts ProjectLOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATION-SUPPORT FOR SUMMER SERIES | Putney, VT | $15K | 2023 |
| Grace Cottage FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Townshend, VT | $11K | 2023 |
| Grace Cottage HospitalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Townshend, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| South Hero Land TrustLAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS | South Hero, VT | $9K | 2023 |
| Bull Creek Common LandsTOWARDS PURCHASE OF LAND FOR COMMUNITY FOREST | Athens, VT | $9K | 2023 |
| Grafton Firemen'S Assoc IncLOCAL FIRE SERVICES -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Grafton, VT | $9K | 2023 |
| Vermont Arts CouncilTO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN FOR CREATIVE SECTOR | Montpelier, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Board Gfund DonationsFUND FOR SMALL GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN COMMUNITY | Grafton, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Advance VermontSUPPORT FOR CAREER-BOOSTING CREDENTIALS PRGORAM IN WINDHAM CTY | Winooski, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Vermont Council On Rural DevelopmentLOCAL COMMUNITY PLANNING PROGRAMS | Montpelier, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Vermont Symphony OrchestraPERFORMANCE UNDERWRITING | Burlington, VT | $7K | 2023 |
| Committee On Temporary Shelter IncHOMELESS PROGRAMS | Burlington, VT | $6K | 2023 |
| St Lawrence UniversityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FINANCIAL AID | Canton, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Vermont Jazz CenterLOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATION - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Brattleboro, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Our Place Drop-In CenterFOOD PANTRY AND MEALS PROGRAM | Bellows Falls, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Springfield Family CenterEXPANSION OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FOOD PROGRAMS | Springfield, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Up For LearningHEALING PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL SCHOOL COMMUNITY | Montpelier, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont Huts AssociationADA ACCESSIBLE HUT FOR OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC | Stowe, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Shelburne FarmsEDUCATION NONPROFIT | Shelburne, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Bonnyvale Environ EduccenterFACILITIES UPDATES, INCL ADA COMPLIANCE | West Brattleboro, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Windham County Natural Resources Conservation DistrictINVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAMS | Brattleboro, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Southern Vermont Trails AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY EXPANSION | Waterbury, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Hunger Free VermontFOOD PROGRAMMING | South Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of BrattleboroCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED TO CONTINUE PROGRAMS | Brattleboro, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Brattleboro Area HospiceEXPANSION PF SERIOUS ILLNESS PROGRAMS | Brattleboro, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont Historical SocietyCENTRALIZED DIGITAL PLATFDORM FOR ACCESS TO NON-GOV. COLLECTIONS | Barre, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Common Roots IncSUPPORT FOR FOOD PROGRAMS | South Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont Humanities CouncilSUPPORT FOR VERMONT READS PROGRAM | Montpelier, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Susu Community FarmFOOD PROGRAMMING | Newfane, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont Works For WomenSUPPORT FOR TRADES AND CAREER EXPLORATION SUMMER CAMP AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS | Winooski, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont Wilderness SchoolCAPACITY BUILDING EFFORTS FOR NATURE PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILITES | Brattleboro, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Brattleboro Museum & ArtART MUSEUM -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Brattleboro, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Middlebury Studio SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Middlebury, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Connecticut River Watershed Council IncCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS ICW PROTECTION OF WHETSTONE BROOK | Greenfield, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Reinbow Riding CenterFUNDING FOR LOW-INCOME PARTICIPANTS FOR ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAMS | Belmont, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Lake Paran RecreationsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WATERSHED STEWARD | North Bennington, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Bennington CollegeROBERT FROST STONE HOUSE MUSEUM PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | Shaftsbury, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Chandler Center For The ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FIRE/RESCUE | Randolph, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Canterbury SchoolSCHOOL -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FINANCIAL AID | Fort Myers, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Chaffee Art CenterRENOVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDING CHIMNEYS | Rutland, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Grafton Rescue SquadLOCAL RESCUE SERVICES -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Grafton, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Montpelier CoalitionCAN NETWORK COMMUNICATION PROGRAM - COMMUNITY COMMUICATION AND ENGAGEMENT | Montpelier, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Comm Harvest Of C Vermont -INCREASE FOOD PROGRAM CAPACITY | Berlin, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Grafton Community ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Grafton, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Winston Prouty Center For Child Development IncMOBILE LENDING LIBRARY AND LITERARY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES | Brattleboro, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Barre Historical SocietyNEW PLATFORM LIFT FOR ACCESSIBLITY | Barre, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| New Music On The PointFREE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES | Leicester, VT | $4K | 2023 |
| Governor'S Institutes Of VtANNUAL HIGH SCHOOLER LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | Montpelier, VT | $3K | 2023 |
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