Isaiah 61 Foundation
Isaiah 61 Foundation is a private foundation based in Burlington, Vermont. Its 2025 filing lists grants for ministry and program services, including support for churches and organizations working in homelessness services, refugee assistance, and international humanitarian work.
Isaiah 61 Foundation at a glance
In short: Isaiah 61 Foundation gave $1.0M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Vermont. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,047,148
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,447
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $11,682,673
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (59% 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 Isaiah 61 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5505, Burlington, VT 05402-5505
Phone: (802) 383-2676
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Isaiah 61 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 150 Cherry Street ($458K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 72 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont, 17% to Alabama, 10% to New Hampshire, and 4% each to Texas and Washington. The listed grants also include recipients in Minnesota, Tennessee, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Isaiah 61 Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $87K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 154% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 175% 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 $413K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 150 Cherry Street Burlington, VT | Support of Ministry | $458,000 |
| Kingdom Bridges Ministries Robertsdale, AL | Support of Ministry | $177,000 |
| Anew Place Burlington, VT | Support of Program Services | $122,000 |
| Child Voice International Durham, NH | Support of Ministry | $100,000 |
| The Alta Project Pateros, WA | Support of Ministry | $40,000 |
| International Association for Refugees Minneapolis, MN | Support of Program Services | $32,500 |
| Church at Prison Inc Essex Junction, VT | Support of Ministry | $23,400 |
| A Light to the Nations Cumby, TX | Support of Ministry | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Israel Southlake, TX | Support of Ministry | $20,000 |
| Daybreak Community Church Colchester, VT | Support of Ministry | $18,000 |
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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 | $11,682,673 | $1,360,712 | $1,428,208 | $1,047,148 | 16 | $1,328,323 | $1,308,840 | $760,344 |
| 2024 | $11,752,873 | $1,118,382 | $1,514,741 | $1,094,815 | 14 | $1,376,800 | $1,043,953 | $743,578 |
| 2023 | $12,148,670 | $1,039,671 | $965,955 | $584,671 | 13 | $832,755 | $943,553 | $712,069 |
| 2022 | $12,079,451 | $738,368 | $834,738 | $413,004 | 15 | $677,448 | $640,506 | $745,435 |
| 2021 | $14,282,392 | $1,084,387 | $1,308,219 | $905,100 | 14 | $1,144,551 | $966,464 | $869,670 |
| 2020 | $14,511,101 | $1,465,789 | $1,355,229 | $930,150 | 14 | — | $1,316,028 | $800,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Isaiah 61 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $760K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support of ministry and program services. Grantee descriptions show a range of work: ANew Place says it provides services for people experiencing homelessness; the International Association for Refugees says it serves refugees and displaced people through assistance, church support, research, advocacy, training, and consulting; and Kingdom Bridges Ministries says it supports churches and humanitarian work, including assistance for vulnerable people in Ukraine.
The Alta Project describes its work as addressing challenges faced by Turkana and Maasai communities, including access to clean water, hygiene products, nutritious meals, and business training for women. These are grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,047,148. Grants ranged from $3,250 to $458,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed grants were $458,000 to 150 Cherry Street for support of ministry, $177,000 to Kingdom Bridges Ministries for support of ministry, $122,000 to ANew Place for support of program services, and $100,000 to Child Voice International for support of ministry. Other listed grants included $40,000 to The Alta Project and $32,500 to the International Association for Refugees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew J Schonbek, Eileen Schonbek-Beer, Michael Beer, Stephanie Beer, and Matthew Beer as trustees.
Isaiah 61 Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew J. Schonbek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eileen Schonbek-Beer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Beer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Beer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Beer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alexandra Schonbek (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alice J. Schonbek (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Amelia Schonbek (2020–2022) — 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 Isaiah 61 Foundation
How much does Isaiah 61 Foundation give each year?
Isaiah 61 Foundation gave $1.0M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 14 grants.
What is Isaiah 61 Foundation's typical grant size?
Isaiah 61 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $65,447, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Isaiah 61 Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Isaiah 61 Foundation give grants?
Isaiah 61 Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (17%) and New Hampshire (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (2 grants).
Does Isaiah 61 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Isaiah 61 Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Ministry" (14 grants).
Who are Isaiah 61 Foundation's largest grantees?
Isaiah 61 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include 150 Cherry Street ($458,000), Kingdom Bridges Ministries ($177,000) and Anew Place ($122,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Isaiah 61 Foundation?
Isaiah 61 Foundation reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $760K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Isaiah 61 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support of ministry and program services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Isaiah 61 Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Isaiah 61 Foundation's EIN?
Isaiah 61 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1827942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Isaiah 61 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Isaiah 61 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/isaiah-61-foundation-morg_95e3499c16544c65a6039e0932a792e7
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