H Boone & Violet M Porter Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
H Boone & Violet M Porter Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Brattleboro, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,085 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$98,085
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,500 the year before.
55% 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 | $139,372 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $70,500 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $98,085 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
H Boone & Violet M Porter Charitable Foundation 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.
What H Boone & Violet M Porter Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 3 | $41,000 |
| New York | 3 | $17,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,585 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Peacebuilders Inc | To carry on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $25,000 |
| Priory in USA Order of Saint Johns | To carry on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $12,585 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospita | as needed | $10,000 |
| North American Committee SGC | SGC Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | for charitable purposes as needed | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | for charitable purposes as needed | $10,000 |
| IWagePeace | Feeding Project | $6,000 |
| Ciana | For charitable purposes as needed | $6,000 |
| Boys Home of Virginia | for charitable purposes as needed | $5,000 |
| Cuttyhunk Yacht Club | charitable purposes as needed | $2,500 |
| Barnard College | To carry on charitable purposes of exempt organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- The Rev Canon Nicholas T Porter
- Gabrielle Dennison
- Andrea Azarm
- Violet GP Dennison
- Rebecca B Porter
Questions people ask
Does H Boone & Violet M Porter Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does H Boone & Violet M Porter Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$98,085 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs H Boone & Violet M Porter Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists The Rev Canon Nicholas T Porter (President & Treasure), Gabrielle Dennison (Vice President), Andrea Azarm (Secretary) and Violet GP Dennison (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does H Boone & Violet M Porter Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.