Loconti Family Charitable Trust

Community Bank NA Foundation of New

Williston, VT

National Life Group Charitable

Montpelier, VT

National Life Group Charitable primarily funds programs addressing childhood hunger and children’s mental health, with secondary support for community development, especially in central and northern Vermont and the Dallas, Texas area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $20 to $125,000, with a median of $1,040. It accepts online grant applications from January 1 through March 31; sponsorship requests are accepted year-round beginning in January, subject to available funds.

The Vermont Community Foundation

Middlebury, VT

The Vermont Community Foundation funds nonprofits working on economic equity, education, health, climate, democracy, and community resilience, with a focus on Vermont communities. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of $18,000, though giving varied widely; some programs list awards from $250 to $25,000. RALI is invitation-only, and the Paul Post Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis; the profile does not state whether other programs accept unsolicited requests.

The Irving and Phyllis Millstein

Buffalo Grove, IL

The Irving and Phyllis Millstein funds 501(c)(3) organizations serving dogs, cats, and horses, including animal care, veterinary services, shelters, rescue and relocation, and education; it also supports people through animal-related services. Recent grants ranged from $6,140 to $100,000, with a median of $40,000. It focuses on Illinois, New York City and Long Island, Vermont, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and legacy clients in Greater Philadelphia, with national reach also considered; grants are by invitation only, and it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Petsmart Charities Inc

Phoenix, AZ

PetSmart Charities funds programs that improve companion animals’ well-being, including adoption, veterinary care, pet food assistance, and disaster response, in the U.S. and Canada. Its median grant is $15,000; the profile states that disaster-response requests are open to eligible animal welfare and human service organizations, while its veterinary-care Accelerator grants are by invitation only.

Osaic Foundation Inc

Scottsdale, AZ

OSAIC Foundation supports community-building, financial literacy education, and workforce development, with grants linked to volunteer efforts by Osaic professionals and employees; it funds communities across the United States. In 2024, grants ranged from $350 to $150,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible Osaic-affiliated volunteers may apply through its Local Community Grant Program.

The Duffield Family Foundation

Pleasanton, CA

The Duffield Family Foundation funds U.S. animal-well-being work focused on dogs and cats, including veterinary access, shelter medicine, foster care, research, education, and collaboration; its grants span multiple states, with California receiving the largest share. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $1,466,000, with a median of $3,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests; applications are by invitation or through announced funding opportunities.

The Devoe Foundation

Shelburne, VT

The Devoe Foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas including sustainable-future education, food assistance, and support for young adults with serious illnesses, with recent grants going to organizations in Colorado, Vermont, Hawaii, Missouri, and Washington. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc

South Burlington, VT

It funds grassroots organizing for progressive social and environmental change nationally, as well as community programs in Vermont. In 2024, grants ranged from $26 to $295,000, with a $2,000 median; active Vermont Community Action Team grants are generally under $2,000. The national grassroots program is closed and not accepting applications; Vermont Community Action Team accepts online applications year-round.

World Learning Inc

Brattleboro, VT

World Learning funds education, international development and exchange, including participant exchanges, study abroad, youth programs, refugee resettlement, scholarships, and related projects. In 2025 it made 127 grants ranging from $5,049 to $1,213,955, with a median of $20,901; its programs reach 162 countries, while reported grants went to recipients across multiple U.S. states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Windham Foundation Inc

Grafton, VT

The Windham Foundation funds Vermont nonprofits working on rural economic development, food security, conservation, arts and learning, historic preservation, and community wellness; it also offers small grants for Grafton-area projects. In 2025, grants ranged from $100 to $40,205, with a median of $2,300. It accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations through its online process.

Lintilhac Foundation Inc

Shelburne, VT

The foundation funds Vermont nonprofits working in land and water conservation, healthy food and farming, clean energy, outdoor recreation, environmental science, and civic engagement; its core grants are generally $5,000–$30,000 for one year, for project or general operating support. It accepts unsolicited online requests for its core areas, but not for Legacy Giving.