Private foundation · EIN 13-6142024

The Windham Foundation Inc

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Grafton, VT

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-03-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202640449349100204
Total assets (EOY)$17,333,550
Grants paid$392,925
Typical (median) grant$2,300
Grants listed124
Giving in home state (VT)92%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K103
$5K–$25K20
$25K–$100K1
$100K+0

Smallest $100 · Largest $40,205

Geographic focus

VT
92%
NY
1%
CT
1%
PA
1%
CO
1%
NH
1%
VA
1%
FL
1%

Common purposes

localconservationlandfinancialorganizationmuseumfoodperformancesummerserieseducationservicesschoolaccesslibrary

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2022$397,479$18,614,532122
2023$408,670$20,461,243136
2024$392,925$17,333,550124

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactTHE WINDHAM FOUNDATION - ATTN MR BI
AddressPO BOX 70, GRAFTON, VT, 05146
Phone8028432220
Form & 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.
DeadlinesQUARTERLY ON WEBSITE
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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Cro Planning & DesignBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$40,205
Grafton Public LibraryGRAFTON, VTLOCAL LIBRARY -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$14,949
Grace Cottage HospitalTOWNSHEND, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL$13,500
Vermont Symphony OrchestraBURLINGTON, VTPERFORMANCE UNDERWRITING$12,000
Next Stage Arts ProjectPUTNEY, VTLOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATION-SUPPORT FOR SUMMER SERIES$10,500
Preservation Trust Of VermontMONTPELIER, VTSUPPORT FOR WINDHAM COUNTY PROJECTS$10,000
South Hero Land TrustSOUTH HERO, VTLAND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS$10,000
Grafton Fund DonationsGRAFTON, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$10,000
Nature Museum At GraftonGRAFTON, VTLOCAL NATURE MUSEUM - GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING$7,376
Vermont FoodbankBARRE, VTSUPPORT FOR FOOD PROGRAMS$7,300
Shelburne FarmsSHELBURNE, VTEDUCATION NONPROFIT$7,000
Committee On Temporary Shelter IncBURLINGTON, VTHOMELESS PROGRAMS$5,350
Jenna'S PromiseJOHNSON, VTSUPPORT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY CENTER$5,000
St Lawrence UniversityCANTON, NYGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FINANCIAL AID$5,000
Windham Hill Pinnacle AssociationSAXTONS RIVER, VTSUPPORT FOR TRAIL EXPANSION$5,000
Brattleboro Memorial HospitalBRATTLEBORO, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$5,000
Green Mountain Farm To SchoolNEWPORT, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$5,000
Springfield Family CenterSPRINGFIELD, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$5,000
St Johnsbury AcademyST JOHNSBURY, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$5,000
Vermont Adult LearningBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$5,000
Vermont Works For WomenWINOOSKI, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of VtBRATTLEBORO, VTGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES$4,500
Brattleboro Museum & ArtBRATTLEBORO, VTART MUSEUM -GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$4,500
Valley CaresTOWNSHEND, VTNON-PROGIT SENIOR HOUSING$4,500
Vermont Youth Conservation CorpsRICHMOND, VTGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$4,500
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