The Lebaron Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lebaron Foundation is a private foundation in Warren, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$175,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $166,500 the year before.
47% 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 | $124,500 | 9 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $166,500 | 12 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 17 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stacy Lebaron 922 Fuller Hill Road, Warren, VT 05674 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 239-2090 |
| What to submit | Relevant information concerining the applicant, its exempt status for us income tax purposes, and the intended purpose for contributions received. |
| Deadlines | In general, for grants during a calendar year, applications must be received by june 1 of that year. |
| Restrictions | Contributions and grants are limited to those organizations that are qualified charitable organizations for us income tax purposes. |
What The Lebaron Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $90,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $24,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $20,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Cardiac support | $50,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | General donation | $25,000 |
| The Marshall University Foundation | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sarasota | General donation | $15,000 |
| Grassroots International | General donation | $10,000 |
| Medical & Healthcare Advancement Dartmouth Medical | General donation | $10,000 |
| New London Hospital | General donation | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General donation | $5,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | General donation | $5,000 |
| Sister Song | General donation | $5,000 |
| Native Movement | General donation | $5,000 |
| Loveland Foundation | General donatin | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Milton Academy | General donation | $2,000 |
| Friends of Burial Hill | General donation | $1,000 |
| Pilgrim Hall Museum | General donation | $1,000 |
| Santa Fe Institute | General donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dean Lebaron
- Rachel Perry
- Blake Lebaron
- Stacy Lebaron
Questions people ask
Does The Lebaron Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: In general, for grants during a calendar year, applications must be received by june 1 of that year.
How much does The Lebaron Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Lebaron Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dean Lebaron (Trustee), Rachel Perry (Trustee), Blake Lebaron (Trustee) and Stacy Lebaron (Trustee).
What does The Lebaron Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and education.