Alchemist Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Alchemist Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Waterbury, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,651 in 101 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,500. 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$121,651
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$45,333
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $128,710 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,781 | 97 | $86,053 |
| 2024 | $128,710 | 115 | $65,024 |
| 2025 | $121,651 | 101 | $45,333 |
How to apply
Alchemist Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Alchemist Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 100 | $119,151 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way NW | General purpose | $10,500 |
| Makersphere | Education initiatives | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Up for Learning | Education initiatives | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Education initiatives | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Education Justice Coalition of VT | Education initiatives | $1,853 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Community College of VT | Education initiatives | $1,500 |
| VT Ctr for Independent Living Vcil | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,375 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Harwood Union High School | Education initiatives | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Kimmich
- Shapleigh Smith
- Thomas Stevens
- Cynthia Donlon
- Lynn Vera
- Elizabeth Schlegel
- Ashli Roberts
- John Kimmich
Questions people ask
Does Alchemist Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alchemist Foundation Inc give?
$121,651 in tax year 2025, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Alchemist Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Kimmich (Chair), Shapleigh Smith (Vice Chair), Thomas Stevens (Secretary) and Cynthia Donlon (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Alchemist Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.