The Wisdom Connection Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Wisdom Connection Inc is a private foundation in Greensboro, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $174,900 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $22,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$174,900
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $260,500 the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $260,500 | 22 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $174,900 | 16 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
The Wisdom Connection 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 Wisdom Connection Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 16 | $174,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up for Learning (Unleashing the Power of Partnership for Learning Inc) | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Center for an Agricultural Economy | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Wholeheart Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Vermont Council on Rural Development | Community visits, climate economy and vermont community leadership network | $17,500 |
| Craftsbury Saplings | General operating support and equipment/materials | $15,000 |
| Aware | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Craftsbury Community Care Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hardwick Area Food Pantry | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lund Family Center | Kids-a-part program | $10,000 |
| Greensboro Community Childcare Center (DBA Four Seasons of Early Learning) | General operating support | $9,500 |
| Greensboro Free Library | Lego sets & programming | $5,400 |
| Circus Smirkus (The Circus Barn Inc) | Capacity building and accessibility initiatives | $5,000 |
| Greensboro Nursing Home (Greensboro Hospital Association Inc) | Alternating air mattresses | $5,000 |
| Vermont Children's Trust Foundation | General operating support in the northeast kingdom of vermont | $5,000 |
| Vermont Humanities Council | Vermont reads program | $5,000 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Becky Arnold
- Eric Erwin
- Lincoln Lande
- Mary Parke Meyer
- Patricia Passmore Alley
- Paul Costello
- Sarah Lammert
Questions people ask
Does The Wisdom Connection Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wisdom Connection Inc give?
$174,900 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Wisdom Connection Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Becky Arnold (Director), Eric Erwin (Director), Lincoln Lande (Treasurer) and Mary Parke Meyer (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Wisdom Connection Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.