NSB Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
NSB Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Barre, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$116,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $191,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $222,500 | 5 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $191,000 | 8 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $116,000 | 5 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
NSB Foundation Inc 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 NSB Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 5 | $116,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elevate Youth Services | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Vermont Professionals of Color Network | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Champlain College | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Community College of Vermont | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Good Samaritan Haven | General Operating Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Austin-Hawley
- Jennifer Emens-Butler
- John Grenier
- Keith Paxman
- Owiso Makuku
- Nicole Carignan
- Kerin Stackpole
- Dolly Fleming
- Edward Sulva
- Julie Therrien
- Amy Turosak
Questions people ask
Does NSB Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does NSB Foundation Inc give?
$116,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs NSB Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna Austin-Hawley (Director), Jennifer Emens-Butler (Director), John Grenier (Director) and Keith Paxman (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does NSB Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.