Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation
Accepts applications
Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation is a private foundation in Shelburne, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$102,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,500 the year before.
32% 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 | $81,550 | 30 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $85,500 | 31 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $102,000 | 42 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Kunin 21 Pheasant Way, So Burlington, VT 05401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 846-8342 |
| What to submit | Program narrative and amount requested |
| Restrictions | Grants are made for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes. |
What Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 41 | $101,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Legal Aid | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| Camp Abnaki | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| Vermont Youth Orchestra | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| Copley Hospital | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Individual | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Individual | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Uscri | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Windham Foundation Inc | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| Individual | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| Martha's Community Kitchen | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| Chill | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| Vermont Works for Women | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| Dismas of Vermont | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| Lamoille Restorative Center | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| Individual | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| Cochran's Ski Center | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| Burlington High School | Program support | $2,000 |
| Edgar May Health Rec Center | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Burlington | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| Shelburne Veterans Memorial | Projectfunding | $2,000 |
| Shelburne Comm School Band | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| Vsac - James Reardon Mem'l Scholars | Scholarshipprogram funding | $2,000 |
| Individual | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| Individual | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| Kids on the Ball | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Individual | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Cots | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Spectrum Youth Family Services | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Friends of the VT State House | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Howard Center | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Individual | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| King Street Center | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Individual | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Addison County Parent Child Center | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Catamount Trail Assoc | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Shelburne Food Shelf | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| Champlain College Single Parents PR | Programfunding | $1,000 |
| Individual | Programfunding | $1,000 |
| American Heart Associatio | FURTHER 501(c)(3)PURPOSE | $500 |
| The Lost Mural Project | Projectfunding | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Kunin
- Adam Kunin
- Jane Kunin
- Lisa Kunin
Questions people ask
Does Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation give?
$102,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Kunin (Vice Chair), Adam Kunin (Chair), Jane Kunin (Treasurer) and Lisa Kunin (Secretary).
What does Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.