Charles P Ferro Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles P Ferro Foundation is a private foundation in Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $104,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$92,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$104,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $1.1 million | 27 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 1 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $92,000 | 28 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bonnie Ferro 88 Sunset Cliff, Burlington, VT 05408 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 660-2765 |
| What to submit | Letter of request stating the organization's goals and objectives and the specific purpose of the grant which is sought. |
What Charles P Ferro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $131,500 |
| New York | 7 | $20,000 |
| Vermont | 5 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $5,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | General support | $104,000 |
| Kids Helping Kids | General support | $10,000 |
| Push to Walk | General support | $6,000 |
| Westpoint School of Music | General support | $5,000 |
| Prospector Theater | General support | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Appalachia | General support | $5,000 |
| Founders Hall | General support | $5,000 |
| Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Grow NYC (Council on the Environment Inc) | General support | $4,000 |
| Kansas Rural Communities Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Tiny Houses for Veterans | General support | $3,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of NYC | General support | $3,000 |
| Danny Wallace Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| V-Atpase Alliance | General support | $2,500 |
| Alice Lloyd College | General support | $2,000 |
| City Bar Justice Center (City Bar Fund) | General support | $2,000 |
| Vermont Parks Forever Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Room at the Inn | General support | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $2,000 |
| Age Well | General support | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burlington | General support | $1,500 |
| Central Park Track Club | General support | $1,000 |
| Forge Greensboro | General support | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest | General support | $1,000 |
| New York Road Runners Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Ferro
- Marianne Ferro
- Vera Dosky
- Edward Friedhoff
- Jennifer Ferro Lessieu
- Marc Ferro
- Maren Ferro Tripolitsiotis
- Michael Hund
- Mollie Ferro Hart
- Will Hart
- Christopher Hund
Questions people ask
Does Charles P Ferro Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles P Ferro Foundation give?
$92,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Charles P Ferro Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bonnie Ferro (Co-Executive Director), Marianne Ferro (Co-Executive Director), Vera Dosky (Trustee) and Edward Friedhoff (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Charles P Ferro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and arts and culture.