MAJIC Vermont Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MAJIC Vermont Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $666,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$666,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $811,500 the year before.
13% 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 | $655,000 | 18 | $15.4 million |
| 2024 | $811,500 | 18 | $18.8 million |
| 2025 | $666,000 | 16 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
MAJIC Vermont 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 7 | $267,500 |
| Maryland | 4 | $133,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $125,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $110,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Public Co | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Childrens Law Center Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| United Way of Addison County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey Highschool of the Archdiocese | Building the Future Campaign | $50,000 |
| Addison County Community Action Group Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Center for Civic Education | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | General & Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Food & Friends Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greater DC Diaper Bank | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Nourish Now Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Addison County Community Trust | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Middlebury Area Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vtdigger-Org | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Bausch
- David Ignat
- Eleanor J Ignat
- Emily Porter
Questions people ask
Does MAJIC Vermont Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MAJIC Vermont Foundation give?
$666,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs MAJIC Vermont Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Bausch (Dir, VP, Sec), David Ignat (Dir, VP), Eleanor J Ignat (Dir, VP) and Emily Porter (Dir, Pres).