Gilbert Verney Foundation
Accepts applications
Gilbert Verney Foundation is a private foundation in Bennington, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $175,975 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$175,975
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $172,550 the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 | $172,550 | 56 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $175,975 | 23 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Geoff Verney C/O Monadnock Paper Mills, Bennington, NH 03442-4205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 588-8216 |
| What to submit | No standard form or format required |
| Restrictions | No contributions may be made to any religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational organization, the earnings of which inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual or the substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. |
What Gilbert Verney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 10 | $68,350 |
| Florida | 3 | $52,750 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $24,375 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $17,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center | Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Grapevine | Contribution | $22,000 |
| All Saints' Church | Contribution | $17,500 |
| St George's School | Contribution | $16,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc | Contribution | $10,500 |
| Postpartum Support International | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Monadnock Conservancy | Contribution | $6,750 |
| Harris Center | Contribution | $5,500 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Granite State Woodland Institute | Annual fund contribution | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Contribution | $5,000 |
| The River Center | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Pascon | Contribution | $3,300 |
| Crotched Mountain Foundation | Contribution | $2,500 |
| CVCSF | Contribution | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire Historical Society | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Barrier Island Parks Society | Contribution | $1,750 |
| Hurricane Island Foundation | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Linda Loring Nature Foundation | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Tuckernuck Land Trust Inc | Contribution | $575 |
| Old Meeting House of Francestown Inc | Contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Verney
- E Geoffrey Verney
- Lumina V Greenway
Questions people ask
Does Gilbert Verney Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gilbert Verney Foundation give?
$175,975 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Gilbert Verney Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Verney (President), E Geoffrey Verney (Trustee) and Lumina V Greenway (Trustee).
What does Gilbert Verney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and environment and conservation.