Lydia B Stokes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lydia B Stokes Foundation is a private foundation in South Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $370,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$370,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $597,248 | 26 | $4.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 25 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 20 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Lydia B Stokes 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lydia B Stokes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 4 | $447,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $333,333 |
| Florida | 5 | $283,380 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $211,478 |
| California | 2 | $76,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $19,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Landowners Alliance | General operations and capacity building | $370,000 |
| Health Care Without Harm | Northeast food project | $333,333 |
| Forage Inc | General support for working food | $138,000 |
| Franklin County CDC | Pv grows investment fund | $114,894 |
| Rebuilding Together North Central Florida | Community weatherization coalition | $73,780 |
| Fibershed | General support | $66,000 |
| Cisa | General support | $41,584 |
| New Mexico Farmers Marketing Association | Statewide food system | $40,000 |
| Chef Empowerment | Pilot youth internship program | $27,000 |
| Grow Food Northampton | General support | $25,000 |
| National Young Farmers Coalition | General support | $25,000 |
| Real Pickles | Facility purchase | $25,000 |
| Cultural Arts Coalition | Transportation needs and general support | $23,000 |
| Greater Duval Neighborhood Association | General support | $21,600 |
| Farm to Table Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | General support | $20,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | New mexico people of the land program | $19,000 |
| Quivira Coalition | Regenerate conference and general support | $17,500 |
| Post Carbon Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Volunteer workforce training | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy V Deren
- Thomas R Willits
- Thalia Venerable
Questions people ask
Does Lydia B Stokes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lydia B Stokes Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lydia B Stokes Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy V Deren (Co-Trustee), Thomas R Willits (Co-Trustee) and Thalia Venerable (Co-Trustee).
What does Lydia B Stokes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and community development.