The Rising Phoenix Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Rising Phoenix Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woodstock, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $500,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$500,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $360,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $300,000 | 12 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $360,000 | 13 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $500,000 | 14 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
The Rising Phoenix 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.
What The Rising Phoenix Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 5 | $150,000 |
| New York | 3 | $145,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | General charitable purposes | $125,000 |
| Promise Inc | General charitable purposes | $115,000 |
| Capital Area Foodbank | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Norman Williams Public Library | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Vermont Institute of Natural Science | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Vermont Public Broadcasting | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Artistree Community Arts Center | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Celiac Disease Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Center for Woodlands Education - Northern Woodlands | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Maxwell James Oskam Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Native Plant Trust | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Woodstock Region Journalism Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlotte Colby Danly
- Bruce G Danly
- Alison Danly Lazear
Questions people ask
Does The Rising Phoenix Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rising Phoenix Foundation Inc give?
$500,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Rising Phoenix Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Charlotte Colby Danly (President & Director), Bruce G Danly (Secretary & Director) and Alison Danly Lazear (Director).
What does The Rising Phoenix Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.