Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable
Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable is a private foundation based in Ascutney, Vermont. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including Vermont and New Hampshire, with stated purposes that include scholarships and grants to community organizations.
Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable at a glance
In short: Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable gave $87K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New Hampshire. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,000
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,719
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $615,113
- -6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says requests should be made by letter to Linda Kidder. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its stated award restriction is the surrounding geographic area to Windsor, Vermont.
- Review Cycle
- No later than August 31 annually.
- Deadline
- No later than August 31 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Kidder
Mailing address: PO Box 167, Ascutney, VT 05030
Phone: (802) 674-5934
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mt Ascutney Hospital & Health Center ($11K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing describes the award restriction as the surrounding geographic area to Windsor, Vermont. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (40%), Vermont (36%), Rhode Island (9%), Massachusetts (4%), and Ohio (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $87K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Ascutney Hospital & Health Center Windsor, VT | Donation for MT. Ascutney Hospital and Health CTR | $11,000 |
| Keene State College Keene, NH | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Vermont Burlington, VT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT & NH West Lebanon, NH | Grant | $6,000 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| David's House Lebanon, NH | Grant | $4,000 |
| Historic Homes of Runnemede Lebanon, NH | Donation for Wheels Around Windsor, Inc | $4,000 |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Champlain College Burlington, VT | Scholarship | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $615,113 | $56,303 | $99,423 | $87,000 | 32 | $87,000 | $43,880 | $37,508 |
| 2024 | $658,233 | $30,355 | $77,620 | $66,000 | 26 | $66,000 | $18,735 | $36,734 |
| 2023 | $705,496 | $38,534 | $84,923 | $73,500 | 28 | $73,500 | $27,111 | $37,835 |
| 2022 | $751,883 | $65,356 | $83,350 | $71,000 | 30 | $71,000 | $53,006 | $42,757 |
| 2021 | $796,808 | $60,962 | $77,703 | $65,000 | 27 | — | $48,259 | $47,694 |
| 2020 | $813,550 | $33,802 | $56,067 | $45,750 | 27 | — | $22,485 | $43,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include scholarship support for colleges and universities, as well as grants to health, family-support, senior-care, library, and cultural organizations.
The supported organizations describe their own missions in varied terms. David’s House says it provides a home away from home and support for families whose children are receiving treatment through Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Historic Homes of Runnemede describes its mission as providing seniors a homelike atmosphere and supportive care. Champlain College describes itself as a higher-education institution offering career-focused education, while Windsor Public Library says it encourages community members to pursue knowledge, enrichment, and enjoyment. The American Precision Museum says it uses the story of American manufacturing to engage visitors with innovation, problem-solving, and design.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $87,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $11,000, with a median of $1,750. Among the largest awards were $11,000 to Mt Ascutney Hospital & Health Center for a donation, $8,000 each to Keene State College and the University of Vermont for scholarships, and $6,000 to Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT & NH. Other notable awards included $4,000 each to Providence College for a scholarship, David’s House, Historic Homes of Runnemede, and Roger Williams University for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda J Kidder, Wayne E Pfenning, and Elizabeth Ryan as trustees.
Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne E Pfenning
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda J Kidder
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alden P Dana (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable
How much does Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable give each year?
Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable gave $87K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 26 grants.
What is Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable's typical grant size?
Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,719, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable that year got $3K on average.
Where does Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable give grants?
Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable's top state is New Hampshire, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (36%) and Rhode Island (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Windsor, VT (5 grants), Burlington, VT (2 grants), Lebanon, NH (2 grants) and Waterbury, VT (2 grants).
Does Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (19 grants), "Grant" (5 grants) and "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable's largest grantees?
Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Mt Ascutney Hospital & Health Center ($11,000), Keene State College ($8,000) and University of Vermont ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable?
Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable reported $615K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include scholarship support for colleges and universities, as well as grants to health, family-support, senior-care, library, and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable?
The 2024 filing says requests should be made by letter to Linda Kidder. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable's EIN?
Cone Automatic Machine Co Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6004866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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