Isaiah 61 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Isaiah 61 Foundation is a private foundation in Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $458,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$458,000
- Assets$18.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $584,671 | 13 | $16.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 14 | $17.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 16 | $18.8 million |
How to apply
Isaiah 61 Foundation 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 Isaiah 61 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 4 | $621,400 |
| Alabama | 1 | $177,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $45,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $32,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,998 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 150 Cherry Street | Support of ministry | $458,000 |
| Kingdom Bridges Ministries | Support of ministry | $177,000 |
| Anew Place | Support of program services | $122,000 |
| Child Voice International | Support of ministry | $100,000 |
| The Alta Project | Support of ministry | $40,000 |
| International Association for Refugees | Support of program services | $32,500 |
| Church at Prison Inc | Support of ministry | $23,400 |
| A Light to the Nations | Support of ministry | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Israel | Support of ministry | $20,000 |
| Daybreak Community Church | Support of ministry | $18,000 |
| Final Frontier Ministries | Support of ministry | $12,000 |
| The Gathering | Support of ministry | $5,998 |
| Kingdom's Kids | Support of ministry | $5,000 |
| Y360 | Support of ministry | $5,000 |
| Israel First Fruits | Support of ministry | $5,000 |
| Occnwa-Outreach Center | Support of ministry | $3,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew J Schonbek
- Eileen Schonbek-Beer
- Michael Beer
- Stephanie Beer
- Matthew Beer
Questions people ask
Does Isaiah 61 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Isaiah 61 Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Isaiah 61 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew J Schonbek (Trustee), Eileen Schonbek-Beer (Trustee), Michael Beer (Trustee) and Stephanie Beer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Isaiah 61 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.