Eastrise Foundation
Accepts applications
Eastrise Foundation is a private foundation in Williston, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $399,566 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$399,566
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$86,385
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,623 the year before.
83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $31,100 | 4 | $530,313 |
| 2023 | $355,929 | 11 | $241,768 |
| 2024 | $226,623 | 14 | $248,970 |
| 2025 | $399,566 | 24 | $86,385 |
How to apply
| Contact | Amie Collins PO Box 527, Williston, VT 05495 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 878-6211, amie.collins@eastrise.com |
| What to submit | Complete a funding request at https://www.eastrise.com/community-giving-requests/ |
| Restrictions | We consider giving requests that are in alignment with our sustainable principles that focus on the essential needs of vermonters and community in the following areas: food security, access to housing, financial wellbeing, connected communities, and environmental stewardship. Our donations and grants vary from $50 to larger donations of several thousand dollars. Funding must be used for non-political and non-sectarian purposes. Requests up to $5000 are reviewed monthly. Requests above $5000 are reviewed and considered by our foundation quarterly. All requests for donations are reviewed. Although we cannot support every request submitted, we do our best to be fair and equitable, demonstrating our commitment to allocating funds throughout our members' communities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Eastrise Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 24 | $399,566 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Groundworks Collaborative | To support two crucial capital projects in brattleboro: the construction of a new 8,000-square-foot shelter facility that will increase capacity from 30 to 40 beds while providing essential amenities and 24-hour staffing, and the purchase and renovation of the foodworks building. | $30,000 |
| WOOD4GOOD LTC | Purchase of equipment (skid steer) | $30,000 |
| Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity | Affordable home construction sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank | General operating support for fiscal year 2025 | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County VT | Purchase of building to establish home panelizing workshop and expansion of restore | $30,000 |
| Greater Burlington YMCA | Staying in the heart-next phase campaign and y early childhood program | $30,000 |
| Champlain Housing Trust | A campaign for the future of the o'brien community center | $25,000 |
| Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity | Feeding champlain valley campaign | $20,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | Phoneathon matching grant | $20,000 |
| Capstone | Fuel your neighbors program | $15,000 |
| Vermont Professionals of Color Network | Civic engagement portal sponsorship to showcase board of director positions that are available for the bipoc community to apply for. | $15,000 |
| Vermont Council on Rural Development | Building resilience and community connections in rural communities | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To assist with annual operating costs of hope lodge | $15,000 |
| Southeastern Vermont Community Action | Building financial stability for windham and windsor county residents through financial coaching | $15,000 |
| Food Connections | Funding school year 2024-25 vermont harvest of the month | $12,066 |
| Good Samaritan Haven | Dignified shelter and support for vulnerable community members experiencing homelessness in central vermont | $10,000 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | Vycc's conservation and food & farm programs | $10,000 |
| Vermont Housing Finance Agency | Let's build homes | $10,000 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | Vermont food security coalition | $10,000 |
| Cvoeo - Tim's House | Cover call client services and covers needs around communication, transportation, food, clothing, essential documents, moving costs and move-in costs, and general operating expenses. | $7,500 |
| Dismas of Vermont | Holistic health for the recently incarcerated | $5,000 |
| Vermont Parks Forever | Helping vermonters access the benefits of time spent in the state parks | $5,000 |
| VT Venture Network | Statewide entrepreneurial ecosystem coordinator | $5,000 |
| Montpelier Foundation | Montpelier commission for recovery and resilience | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Miller
- Amie Collins
- Sarah Ricker
- George Sales
- Heather Lovejoy
- Amy Vaughn
Questions people ask
Does Eastrise Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Eastrise Foundation give?
$399,566 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Eastrise Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Miller (President), Amie Collins (Director), Sarah Ricker (Director) and George Sales (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Eastrise Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, food and hunger and community development.