Essex Classical Institute
Accepts applications
Essex Classical Institute is a private foundation in Essex Junction, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$347,093
Giving in 2025 was the same as $5,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 3 | $264,939 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 3 | $308,662 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 3 | $347,093 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dale Thompson 39 Bixby Hill Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 879-9984, dmthompson39@comcast.net |
| What to submit | Information submitted through high school guidance counselor for consideration by by scholarship committee of essex classical institute. |
| Deadlines | Prior to college funding deadline for the year. |
| Restrictions | Scholarship recipients must be graduates of essex high school and reside in the town of essex, vt. |
What Essex Classical Institute funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 3 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur Packard III
- Barbara Chapin
- Dale Thompson
- Art Bristol
- Barb Audet
- Jessica Chappel
- Matt Chase
- Tom Chase
- Kathie Cheney
- Dawn Hill-Fleury
- Karen Malley
- Laurie Prior
- Tom Whitcomb
Questions people ask
Does Essex Classical Institute accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to college funding deadline for the year..
How much does Essex Classical Institute give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Essex Classical Institute?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur Packard III (Vice Preside), Barbara Chapin (President), Dale Thompson (Treasurer) and Art Bristol (Member) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Essex Classical Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.