Maverick Lloyd Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maverick Lloyd Foundation is a private foundation in Sharon, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $531,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$531,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $440,500 the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $440,500 | 8 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $531,500 | 11 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Maverick Lloyd 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 Maverick Lloyd Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 8 | $431,500 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Law and Graduate School | Unrestricted grant to the maverick lloyd school for the environment. | $250,000 |
| Energy Action Network | Support for on-going implementation work, capacity building, and general operations, in support of the goal of transforming vermont's energy system to one based on efficiency and renewables. Ean's goal is to ensure that 80% of vermont's 2030 energy needs come from renewable energy and increased efficiency. | $150,000 |
| Naacp-Legal Defense and Educational Fund | Grants for young black lawyers organizing coalition project and black voters on the rise project. | $50,000 |
| Resilient Democracy Co Tides Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the voter engagement project. | $25,000 |
| Town of Sharon Vermont | Restricted grant for the sharon historical society restoration of the old town hall. | $25,000 |
| Organizing Empowerment Fund | Unrestricted grant to support relational organizing training, research and digital tools. | $25,000 |
| The Sharon Academy | Unrestricted grant for general operations in support of tsa's mission. | $2,500 |
| Bale (Building A Local Economy) | Unrestricted grant towards work building resilient communities. | $1,000 |
| Seven Stars Arts Center (Formally Vermont Independent School of the Arts | Unrestricted grant for general operations in support of the mission of visa. | $1,000 |
| Sharon Food Shelf | Unrestricted funding for support of initiatives to provide food for local members of the sharon community. | $1,000 |
| Fairbanks Musuem | Unrestricted grant for general operations. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur Berndt
- Lorna Adley
Questions people ask
Does Maverick Lloyd Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maverick Lloyd Foundation give?
$531,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Maverick Lloyd Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur Berndt (Trustee) and Lorna Adley (Trustee).
What does Maverick Lloyd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.