Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family
The Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Burlington, Vermont. Established in 1997, the foundation operates as a tax-exempt organization (EIN: 04-3359381) dedicated to philanthropic giving in support of vulnerable populations and the arts in Vermont.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-19.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-56.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$101K
-61.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support:
- Women and children at risk
- Single mothers
- Persons with brain injuries
- Children with disabilities
- Families in need
- Access to the arts
The foundation was created by Victoria Buffum to address these priority areas within the community.
Grantmaking
The Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation has demonstrated significant grantmaking activity:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Vermont, with particular emphasis on the Chittenden County region and Burlington area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on available data, the foundation has demonstrated substantial giving capacity with multi-million dollar annual commitments. The foundation appears among the top funders in the Burlington area by total giving.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,406,894 | $1,753,848 | $2,361,573 |
| Revenue | $1,281,868 | $3,205,093 | $10,277,755 |
| Expenses | $1,628,822 | $3,812,818 | $9,803,858 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,626,886 | $3,698,441 | $9,772,890 |
| Net Investment Income | $686,411 | $793,418 | $5,107,654 |
| Distributable Amount | $70,036 | $121,230 | $167,274 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 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
- Tom Gauntlett - President of the Board of Directors
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS J GAUNTLETT | PRESIDENT/CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARY ALICE MCKENZIE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA MOTCH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID H COATES | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA GAUNTLETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY COLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2023:** The foundation announced $3.5 million in endowment gifts to the Vermont Community Foundation to support four Vermont nonprofit organizations, honoring the legacy of Victoria Buffum and Courtney Buffum.
Vermont Community Foundation and Buffum Family Foundation Announce Endowments\**2022:** The foundation announced $9.5 million in donations to seven Vermont charities, citing growing community needs in areas aligned with its mission.
Vermont Community Foundation and Buffum Family Foundation Announce Endowments\The foundation continues to make strategic investments in capital campaigns and endowments to ensure long-term impact for its supported organizations.
Vermont Community Foundation and Buffum Family Foundation Announce Endowments\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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