Macleay Foundation
Accepts applications
Macleay Foundation is a private foundation in Montpelier, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$192,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $224,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $343,500 | 7 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $224,000 | 7 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $192,500 | 5 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Macleay Foundation 184 Westwood Drive, Montpelier, VT 05602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 229-0404 |
| What to submit | Written request is required |
| Restrictions | Grants are made to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations only |
What Macleay Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 5 | $192,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Let's Grow Kids | General support | $100,000 |
| North Branch Nature Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Vermont Public | General support | $25,000 |
| The Bridge | General support | $25,000 |
| Ascutney Outdoors | General support | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Macleay
- David W Macleay
- Kathryn M Crespo
Questions people ask
Does Macleay Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Macleay Foundation give?
$192,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Macleay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Macleay (Trustee), David W Macleay (Trustee - As Required) and Kathryn M Crespo (Trustee - As Required).
What does Macleay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.