Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 57 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 57 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ernest A Pomerleau P O Box 6, Burlington, VT 05402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 863-8210 |
| What to submit | Purpose and amount of the grant request. |
| Restrictions | Grants generally restricted to those that benefit the people of Vermont. |
What Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 50 | $1.4 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A3B Acceptance Believing Bonding an | General | $150,000 |
| Vermonters for Criminal Justice Ref | General | $150,000 |
| Steps to End Domestic Violence | Kaleidoscop Fundraising Event and General Fund. | $117,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Burlington | General | $100,000 |
| Burlington Parks Foundation | City Hall Park - 7th of 10 Installments | $100,000 |
| Spectrum Youth Family | General | $100,000 |
| Action Beyond Words | Ukranian Relief 1 of 2 | $100,000 |
| Bee the Change | 2nd of 2 year Commitment - Marketer/Educator | $50,000 |
| King Street Center | General | $50,000 |
| Lake Champlain Opportunity Fund | Pledge 3 of 3 | $50,000 |
| Burlington City Arts | New Years Eve celebration, Highlight,Scholarship Fund, and City Hall Park summer programming. | $47,500 |
| Humane Society of Chittenden County | Black Tie Event and Jess Cares Fund | $45,000 |
| The City of Newport Parks and Rec D | Holiday parties | $30,000 |
| Burlington Parks Recreation | Holiday Event & Scholarship Fund | $25,198 |
| Burlington Parks Recreation | Fireworks for Burlington | $25,000 |
| Burlington Parks Foundation | Playgrounds for All | $25,000 |
| Church Street Marketplace Foundatio | Marketplace Ambassador Program | $25,000 |
| New Story Leadership | General | $25,000 |
| VT Foodbank | General - #3 of 4 Yr Commitment | $25,000 |
| Feeding Chittenden | General | $25,000 |
| Newport City Downtown Development | Downtown Development | $25,000 |
| Hope Lodge | General | $20,000 |
| City of Burlington | Security Program | $20,000 |
| North Star Community Hall | Restoration | $20,000 |
| Camp Ta Kum Ta | General | $15,000 |
| Burlington Parks Recreation | City Program Scholarships | $12,500 |
| Building Bright Futures | Regional Councils | $12,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Reason to Hope Event & Walk to End Alzheimer's. | $10,000 |
| Christ the King Church | In Memory of Rita & Antonio | $10,000 |
| Christ the King School | In Memory of Rita & Antonio | $10,000 |
| Janet S Munt Family Room | General | $10,000 |
| Jump | General | $10,000 |
| Kids on the Ball | General | $10,000 |
| Lund Family Center | General | $10,000 |
| Rice Memorial High School | Underprivileged Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber | General & Jimmy Walk | $10,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Seven Days Vermont's Good Citizen Challenge. | $10,000 |
| Burlington Dismas House | General | $5,000 |
| Cots | 2024 Walk | $5,000 |
| Dorset Equine Rescue | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest A Pomerleau
- Patricia M Pomerleau
- Alice P Waxler
Questions people ask
Does Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernest A Pomerleau (President), Patricia M Pomerleau (Vice President) and Alice P Waxler (Secretary).
What does Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and youth programs.