The Peoples Futures Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Peoples Futures Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$23,177
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,000 | 2 | $73,740 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 2 | $13,785 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 1 | $23,177 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elle Petcavage PO Box 5345, Burlington, VT 05402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 735-2141 |
| What to submit | Please send your appeal including supporting attachments to either: the peoples futures foundation, PO box 5345, burlington Vermont, 05402 attn: elle petcavage or elle@thepeoplesfuturesfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | No deadlines; appeals reviewed monthly. |
| Restrictions | $250-$1,000 grants available to address urgent needs. Unsolicited appeals/applications welcomed. The urgent response grant program was created to better support organizations responding to unforeseen crises that critically affect their organization, services, or constituency. Nonprofits are encouraged to apply for a specific need, however appeals for general support will also be considered. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Out in the Open | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elle Petcavage
- Tamara Jacoby
- Lilah Sunderland
Questions people ask
Does The Peoples Futures Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines; appeals reviewed monthly.
How much does The Peoples Futures Foundation Inc give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Peoples Futures Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elle Petcavage (Director/President/Treasurer), Tamara Jacoby (Director) and Lilah Sunderland (Director).