Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau is a private foundation based in Burlington, Vermont. It makes grants primarily to Vermont-based charities that provide charitable capital to support healthy and vital communities, and it conducts no direct charitable activities itself.
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau at a glance
In short: Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau gave $1.6M across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Vermont. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,567,698
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,503
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,133,573
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (13 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau
- How to Apply
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Contact Ernest A Pomerleau with the purpose and amount of the grant request. The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; grants are generally restricted to those that benefit the people of Vermont.
- Contact
Application contact: Ernest A Pomerleau
Mailing address: P O Box 6, Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: (802) 863-8210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A3B Acceptance Believing Bonding an ($150K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 227 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it makes grants primarily to Vermont-based charities and that grants are generally restricted to those benefiting Vermont residents. In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont; the remaining shares went to South Carolina (6%), Massachusetts (2%), Maryland (2%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 54 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 567% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $538K (2020) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A3B Acceptance Believing Bonding an Johnson, VT | General | $150,000 |
| Vermonters for Criminal Justice Ref Burlington, VT | General | $150,000 |
| Steps to End Domestic Violence Burlington, VT | Kaleidoscop Fundraising Event and General Fund. | $117,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Burlington Burlington, VT | General | $100,000 |
| Burlington Parks Foundation Burlington, VT | City Hall Park - 7th of 10 Installments | $100,000 |
| Spectrum Youth Family Burlington, VT | General | $100,000 |
| Action Beyond Words Charleston, SC | Ukranian Relief 1 of 2 | $100,000 |
| Bee the Change Weybridge, VT | 2nd of 2 year Commitment - Marketer/Educator | $50,000 |
| King Street Center Burlington, VT | General | $50,000 |
| Lake Champlain Opportunity Fund Burlington, VT | Pledge 3 of 3 | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,133,573 | $1,798,859 | $1,751,032 | $1,567,698 | 57 | $1,567,698 | $477,311 | $276,499 |
| 2023 | $2,085,746 | $1,742,474 | $2,380,262 | $2,202,481 | 57 | $2,202,481 | $420,272 | $283,036 |
| 2022 | $2,723,533 | $1,803,696 | $1,723,947 | $1,537,747 | 48 | $1,537,747 | $399,925 | $291,771 |
| 2021 | $2,643,784 | $1,417,132 | $854,948 | $682,792 | 31 | $682,792 | $409,296 | $270,883 |
| 2020 | $2,085,734 | $682,262 | $651,706 | $537,611 | 34 | — | $415,894 | $235,496 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau reported a distributable amount of $276K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking purpose as supporting healthy and vital communities. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as domestic-violence services, youth programs, workforce development, and pollinator conservation.
For example, Steps to End Domestic Violence describes its mission as helping people affected by domestic abuse transition to safe, independent lives and promoting justice, equity, and safety. Boys & Girls Club of Burlington says it aims to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Lake Champlain Opportunity Fund describes its work as developing workforce strategies for Vermont businesses and industry, while Bee the Change focuses on the role of native pollinators.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $1,567,698. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest listed awards were $150,000 each to A3B Acceptance Believing Bonding an and Vermonters for Criminal Justice Ref; $117,000 to Steps to End Domestic Violence; and $100,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Burlington, Burlington Parks Foundation, Spectrum Youth Family, and Action Beyond Words. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to Bee the Change, King Street Center, and Lake Champlain Opportunity Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ernest A Pomerleau as president, Patricia M Pomerleau as vice president, and Alice P Waxler as secretary.
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau is led by Ernest A Pomerleau, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ernest A Pomerleau
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice P Waxler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M Pomerleau
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau
How much does Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau give each year?
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau gave $1.6M across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 57 grants.
What is Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau's typical grant size?
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,503, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau that year got $35K on average.
Where does Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau give grants?
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau gives mostly in Vermont: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (28 grants), S Burlington, VT (2 grants), Newport, VT (2 grants) and Williston, VT (2 grants).
Does Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau's largest grantees?
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau's largest 2024 grantees include A3B Acceptance Believing Bonding an ($150,000), Vermonters for Criminal Justice Ref ($150,000) and Burlington Parks Foundation ($125,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau?
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking purpose as supporting healthy and vital communities. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as domestic-violence services, youth programs, workforce development, and pollinator conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau?
Contact Ernest A Pomerleau with the purpose and amount of the grant request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau's EIN?
Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0355842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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