National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Montpelier, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 757 grants; the typical grant was $1,040 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants757
- Typical grant$1,040
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
59% 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 | $3.0 million | 731 | $24.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 757 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Online Application 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 229-3947, giving@nationallife.com |
| What to submit | Application form opens on january 1st and should be submitted online: www.nationallife.com/our-story/grants-and-sponsorships. We look for proposals that have: - a well-planned approach to underlying issues or needs - a base of support - metrics to support success |
| Deadlines | Grants- march 31st; sponsorships- reviewed on rolling basis until yearly funding exhausted. |
| Restrictions | Our grants vary in size and we rarely fund an entire program. We do not fund new programs. We instead focus on proven programs. We are primarily focused on programs that help end childhood hunger, address children's mental health and to a lesser extent, those that support community development in the montpelier, vt and dallas, tx areas. The vast majority of our funding is centered on central and northern vt and the dallas, tx area where our employees live and work. For our general grants program, we don't make grants for endowments, scholarships, higher education institutions, religious organizations, labor and fraternal groups, debt reduction or work that has already been completed. Additionally, we don't make grants to individuals, daycare facilities, or for school trips. Finally, we don't make grants to organizations that discriminate in any way on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 42 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 339 | $1.7 million |
| Texas | 143 | $558,852 |
| Massachusetts | 22 | $64,900 |
| Florida | 25 | $42,127 |
| New York | 26 | $28,322 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $21,800 |
| Illinois | 9 | $18,879 |
| Georgia | 11 | $18,615 |
| California | 15 | $18,123 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $14,498 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Let's Grow Kids | Children support | $125,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Foodbank | $125,000 |
| Hunger Free Vermont | Poverty support | $125,000 |
| Champlain Housing Trust | Community development | $60,000 |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Food insecurity | $55,000 |
| Howard Center Attn Mike Glod | Healthcare | $55,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Hospital | $50,000 |
| The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | Youth development | $50,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Central Vermont Community Action Council | Housing assistance | $40,000 |
| The Family Place | Family support | $35,000 |
| Vogel Alcove | Child homelessness support | $35,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | Family support | $30,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Foodbank | $29,048 |
| Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity | Food assistance | $25,000 |
| King Street Center | Youth support | $25,000 |
| Montpelier Alive | City revitalization | $25,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse-Vermont | Provide 100 vermont schools with child sexual abuse prevention curricula kits along with training for facilitators | $20,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | Child homelessness support | $20,000 |
| Community Harvest of Central Vermont | Community support | $20,000 |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Food insecurity | $20,000 |
| Vermont Council on Rural Developement | Community support | $20,000 |
| Central Vermont Humane Society | Animal protection | $18,840 |
| Renita Marshall Helping Hands Foundation Inc | Financial assistance | $16,350 |
| Family Compass | Parenthood support | $15,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center for North Texas | Child abuse protection | $15,000 |
| Kellogg Hubbard Library | Library | $15,000 |
| Lund Family Center | Family support | $15,000 |
| Montpelier Foundation (Navy) | Military support | $15,000 |
| Outright Vermont | Lgbtq+ youth support | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Children | Child abuse protection | $15,000 |
| Vermont Family Network | Family support | $15,000 |
| Dallas Stars Foundation | Community support | $12,950 |
| Salvation Farms Inc | Farm | $12,500 |
| Barre Housing Services | Food insecurity | $12,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Hospital | $10,500 |
| Sara Holbrook Community Center | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Childcaregroup | Early education program | $10,000 |
| Equest | Therapeutic horsemansip | $10,000 |
| Hope Supply Co | Poverty support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth Rusnock
- Shannon Salembier
- Gregory M Mateja
- Lisa F Muller
- Joseph Heaslip
- Jess Russo
- David B Soccodato
- Eva Zhang
- Donna Lasick
- Thomas H Macleay
- Mehran Assadi
- Nimesh Mehta
- Dawn Minter
- Scott Rogers
- Michael Veilleux
Questions people ask
Does National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants- march 31st; sponsorships- reviewed on rolling basis until yearly funding exhausted..
How much does National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 757 grants, with a typical grant of $1,040.
Who runs National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Beth Rusnock (President & Ceo, Director), Shannon Salembier (Chief Counsel & Sec. (As of 5/7/24)), Gregory M Mateja (Treasurer) and Lisa F Muller (Assistant Secretary (As of 5/7/24)) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.