The Amy E Tarrant Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 2000 in Vermont. Based in Winooski, VT, it serves as the personal giving vehicle for Amy Tarrant, a prominent philanthropist in Vermont. The foundation is a family foundation with no employees and focuses its grantmaking on educational organizations and organizations providing care and assistance to vulnerable populations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$492K
+376.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-97.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
-92.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
-66.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is giving "primarily to educational organizations and to organizations which provide care and assistance to the needy, the indigent, and to those who cannot help themselves."
Primary funding interests include:
- K-12 education
- Community development and human services
- Arts and culture
- Community healthcare
- Animal welfare, particularly related to horses
Grantmaking
The foundation does not maintain a website and does not publish formal funding priorities or guidelines. However, it does accept unsolicited requests for funding via mail. Applicants should note that the foundation is managed by Amy Tarrant and her children, and responses may take time.
Grant Range
$75,000
Average Grant
$75,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Vermont, with particular emphasis on Chittenden County. It is described as "a big supporter of local Vermont groups providing basic services to residents in Chittenden County."
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total assets: $492,200
- Total revenues: $164,599
- Total expenses: $142,069
- Investment income and dividends: $4,478
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $160,121
Prior Year (2023):
- Total revenues: $621,695
- Investment income and dividends: $58,160
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $563,179
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $492,200 | $103,309 | $3,356,474 |
| Revenue | $164,599 | $621,695 | $54,313 |
| Expenses | $142,069 | $3,874,860 | $851,865 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $102,946 | $3,829,343 | $767,686 |
| Net Investment Income | $143,037 | $556,988 | $4,794 |
| Distributable Amount | $57,107 | $122,840 | $244,812 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Amy E Tarrant – President and founder
- Ronald L Roberts – Vice President Finance
- Richard E Tarrant Jr – Director
- Jeremiah Tarrant – Secretary, Director
Amy Tarrant is noted as a prominent figure in Vermont known for her philanthropy, real estate holdings, and involvement in horse breeding and racing. She was previously married to Richard Tarrant, founder of IDX Systems Corporation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD E TARRANT JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEREMIAH TARRANT | TREASURER, | 1 | — |
| BRIAN TARRANT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made several significant grants to educational institutions in recent years, including a $5 million gift to support the expansion of the University of Vermont's Middle School Program and a $1 million gift to UVM Morgan Farm. In 2016, it awarded a $20,000 grant to NorthWest Family Foods.
Amy E Tarrant Foundation awards $20,000 grant to NorthWest Family Foods |Contact Information
Mailing Address: 20 Winooski Falls Way, Suite 307 Winooski, VT 05404-2274
Phone: 802-734-1344
EIN: 02-0514457
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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