J and E Gifford Memorial Fund

Vermont Foundation for Children

Burlington, VT

Lucy D Nisbet Charitable Fund

Dallas, TX

The Lucy D Nisbet Charitable Fund supports education, health and human services, arts and culture, environmental conservation, and related work, especially for underserved communities. It primarily funds organizations with an office serving Vermont, with special consideration for Morrisville; recent grants ranged from $5,000 to $12,500, with a median of $7,500. It does not limit grants to preselected organizations, and its 2024 filing directs applicants to contact Bank of America and use its grantmaking materials.

The University of Vermont Medical Center

Burlington, VT

The University of Vermont Medical Center’s Community Health Investment Fund supports community health programs addressing locally identified needs, including community connectedness, mental health and substance use, and healthcare access. It invests over $1 million annually; 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $488,014, with a median of $50,000, and funding has primarily gone to Vermont, with some in New York. It offers competitive application opportunities, including a FY27 Critical Need cycle, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Fanny Allen Corporation

Andover, MA

Fanny Allen Corporation funds Vermont nonprofits serving people in poverty and others most in need, including organizations focused on emergency assistance, housing, food access, and family and youth services. In 2024, its 25 grants ranged from $6,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000; nearly all grant dollars went to Vermont. It interviews potential grantees, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The Kelsey Trust

Lincoln, MA

The Kelsey Trust funds organizations serving people and protecting the natural environment in the Lake Champlain Basin, primarily in Vermont and also in New York and Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $12,500, with a median of $7,750. It accepts unsolicited requests through a letter-of-interest process.

Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation

Shelburne, VT

The Louise Judith and Edgar May Foundation funds charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, with recent grants supporting a range of organizations in Vermont. In 2025, it awarded 42 grants ranging from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; applicants should submit a program narrative and requested amount, and there are no deadlines.