Alcyon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alcyon Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $747,862 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $109,938. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$747,862
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$109,938
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $635,911 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $680,465 | 54 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $635,911 | 56 | $15.5 million |
| 2025 | $747,862 | 56 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
Alcyon Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alcyon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 38 | $594,358 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,833 |
| California | 10 | $47,857 |
| Virginia | 4 | $32,376 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $9,938 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $7,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | General operations | $109,938 |
| Bennington Museum | General operations | $101,667 |
| Smokey House Center | General operations | $74,829 |
| Antidote | General operations | $50,833 |
| Southwestern VT Healthcare Foundation | General opeartions | $45,000 |
| The Current | General operations | $30,584 |
| Vermont Public Interest Research & Education Foundation | $15,000 for research & education fund | $30,128 |
| Vermont Historical Society | General operations | $15,292 |
| Vermont Land Trust | General operations | $15,292 |
| Rainforest Flow | General operations | $10,000 |
| Bennington Area Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $9,938 |
| Center for Communication in Medicine | General operations | $9,938 |
| Chatham Hall School | General operationsgeneral operations | $9,938 |
| Long Trail School | General operations | $9,938 |
| Manchester Community Library | General operations | $9,938 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | General operations | $9,938 |
| Old First Church Bennington VT | General operations | $9,938 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Vermont | General operations | $9,938 |
| Vermont Food Bank | General operations | $9,938 |
| Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay | General operations | $7,619 |
| NAMI Santa Cruz County | General operations | $7,619 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General operations | $7,619 |
| Cochran's Ski Club | General operations | $7,500 |
| Nofa VT | General operations | $7,500 |
| Shires Housing | General operations | $7,500 |
| Stowe Swimming Hole | General operations | $7,500 |
| Student Conservaton Association | General operations | $7,500 |
| United Counseling of Bennington County | General operations | $7,500 |
| Community Food Cupboard | General operations | $5,000 |
| Copley Hospital | General operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hildene | General operations | $5,000 |
| Grateful Hearts Manchester | General operations | $5,000 |
| Homeless Garden Project | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Cruz County | General operations | $5,000 |
| Kelly Brush Foundations | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lamoille Community Food Share | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lamoille Family Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Merck Forest and Farmland Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| River Arts | General operations | $5,000 |
| Southern Vermont Arts Center | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sophie Brechu West
- Antoine Brechu
- Nicholas West
- Constance F West
Questions people ask
Does Alcyon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alcyon Foundation give?
$747,862 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Alcyon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sophie Brechu West (Director), Antoine Brechu (Director), Nicholas West (Director) and Constance F West (President).
What does Alcyon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.