Vara Educational Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Vara Educational Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woodstock, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,550 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,350. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$43,550
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,350
- Assets$665,739
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $45,000 the year before.
10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,750 | 31 | $540,931 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 27 | $614,858 |
| 2024 | $43,550 | 31 | $665,739 |
How to apply
| Contact | Vara Scholarship Committee PO Box 774, Woodstock, VT 05091 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 236-4695 |
| What to submit | See application on vara website |
| Deadlines | October 15 |
What Vara Educational Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 26 | $30,500 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $9,700 |
| New York | 1 | $3,350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Financial assistance | $3,350 |
| Individual | Travel | $3,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $3,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $3,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $3,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $3,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $3,000 |
| Burke Mountain Academy | Financial assistance | $1,150 |
| Cochrans Ski Club | Financial assistance | $1,150 |
| Green Mountain Valley School | Financial assistance | $1,150 |
| Killington Ski Club | Financial assistance | $1,150 |
| Middlebury Ski Club | Financial assistance | $1,150 |
| Mount Mansfield Ski Club and Academy | Financial assistance | $1,150 |
| Pico Ski Club | Financial assistance | $1,150 |
| Smugglers Notch Ski Club | Financial assistance | $1,150 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $800 |
| Individual | Travel | $700 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $700 |
| Okemo Mountain School | Financial assistance | $650 |
| Stratton Winter Sports Club | Financial assistance | $650 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Taylor Mikell
- Ryan Sheredy
- Mariel Meringolo
- Andrew McNealus
- Marty Bak
- Jere Brophy
- Abby Copeland
- Peter Cornish
- Lori McClallen
- Matt McKenna
- Tom Parks
- Peter Stokloza
- Diann Roffe
- Derek McClallen
- Claire Kershko
Questions people ask
Does Vara Educational Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 15.
How much does Vara Educational Foundation Inc give?
$43,550 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Vara Educational Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Taylor Mikell (President), Ryan Sheredy (Boardmember), Mariel Meringolo (Treasurer) and Andrew McNealus (Vice President) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Vara Educational Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.