Community Heart & Soul Inc
Preselected recipients only
Community Heart & Soul Inc is a private foundation in Shelburne, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$220,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,807 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 | $130,000 | 10 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $22,807 | 3 | $22.9 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 10 | $22.5 million |
How to apply
Community Heart & Soul 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 Community Heart & Soul Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innovia Foundation | Washington and idaho heart and soul | $100,000 |
| Montana Community Foundation | Montana heart and soul | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania Humanities Council | Pennsylvania heart soul | $20,000 |
| Legacy Foundation | Cedar lake, in heart and soul | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque | Peosta, ia heart and soul | $10,000 |
| Village of Arlington | Arlington, oh heart and soul | $10,000 |
| Village of Arcadia | Arcadia, oh heart and soul | $10,000 |
| Barry Community Foundation | Nashville, mi heart and soul | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of St Clair County | Yale, mi heart and soul | $10,000 |
| Kremmling Area Chamber of Commerce | Kremmling, co heart and soul | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lyman Orton
- Christopher Byrne
- Tony Wood
- Janice Izzi
- Nancy van Lilligen
- Mark Sherman
- Carol Bertrand
- Roberta Mayer
Questions people ask
Does Community Heart & Soul Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Community Heart & Soul Inc give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Community Heart & Soul Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lyman Orton (Chair), Christopher Byrne (Secretary/Treasurer), Tony Wood (Director) and Janice Izzi (Vice-Chair) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Community Heart & Soul Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.