The Windham Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Windham Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Grafton, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $392,925 in 124 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $40,205. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$392,925
- Number of grants124
- Typical grant$2,300
- Largest grant$40,205
- Assets$17.3 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $408,670 the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $397,479 | 122 | $18.6 million |
| 2023 | $408,670 | 136 | $20.5 million |
| 2024 | $392,925 | 124 | $17.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Windham Foundation - Attn Mr Bi PO Box 70, Grafton, VT 05146 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 843-2220 |
| What to submit | The foundation has an application form and guidelines available on its website. Grants are awarded in quarterly cycles - the deadlines for each quarter are listed on the website. Information required includes a description and budget of the project, other funding sources, and the latest available financial statements for the applicant. |
| Deadlines | Quarterly on website |
| Restrictions | The windham foundation limits its grants to organizations that are tax-exempt organizations per the internal revenue service. Through its grant making, the windham foundation seeks to support organizations concerned with the needs and quality of life of vermonters. Those organizations include, but are not limited to, those dealing with: agricultural preservation and food systems; disadvantaged youth; environmental enhancement; education in the broader sense; promotion of the arts, crafts and Vermont traditions; meeting basic human needs; historic preservation where it serves a broader community purpose; natural landscape preservation and recreation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Windham Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 105 | $362,025 |
| New York | 3 | $5,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,100 |
| Florida | 3 | $2,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cro Planning & Design | General operating support | $40,205 |
| Grafton Public Library | Local library -general operating support | $14,949 |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | General operating support to local community hospital | $13,500 |
| Vermont Symphony Orchestra | Performance underwriting | $12,000 |
| Next Stage Arts Project | Local arts organization-support for summer series | $10,500 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont | Support for windham county projects | $10,000 |
| South Hero Land Trust | Land conservation programs | $10,000 |
| Grafton Fund Donations | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nature Museum at Grafton | Local nature museum - general support for programming | $7,376 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Support for food programs | $7,300 |
| Shelburne Farms | Education nonprofit | $7,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter Inc | Homeless programs | $5,350 |
| Jenna's Promise | Support of substance abuse and recovery center | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University | General operating support, financial aid | $5,000 |
| Windham Hill Pinnacle Association | Support for trail expansion | $5,000 |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Green Mountain Farm to School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Springfield Family Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Johnsbury Academy | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Adult Learning | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Works for Women | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of VT | General operating expenses | $4,500 |
| Brattleboro Museum & Art | Art museum -general operating support | $4,500 |
| Valley Cares | Non-progit senior housing | $4,500 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Brattleboro Area Hospice | General operating support | $4,250 |
| Champlain College | Support for education | $4,000 |
| Vermont Humanities Council | Support for vermont reads program | $4,000 |
| Bellows Falls Community Bike Project | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Montverdi Music School | General operating support | $4,000 |
| The University of Vermont | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Vermont Arts Council | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Grafton Community Church | General support | $3,500 |
| Grafton Rescue Squad | Local rescue services -general operating support | $3,500 |
| Dad Guild | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Grafton Firemens Association | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Green Mountain Recovery Center | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Intervale Center | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Lund | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Peace & Justice Center | General operating support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Lerner
- Robert Donald
- William Kuhnert
- Lisa Ventriss
- Ellen McCulloch-Lovell
- Suzanne Welch
- William Bruett
- Jeffrey Smith
- Robin Stern
- Robert Reese
- Dennis D'amico
- Alan Yuspeh
- Tim Briglin
- Peter Kunin
Questions people ask
Does The Windham Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarterly on website.
How much does The Windham Foundation Inc give?
$392,925 in tax year 2024, across 124 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.
Who runs The Windham Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Lerner (Executive Director), Robert Donald (President/Cfo (End FY25)), William Kuhnert (Cfo (Start FY25)) and Lisa Ventriss (Chair) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Windham Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.