Public Domain Foundation Inc
Public Domain Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Wilder, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $278.
Public Domain Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Public Domain Foundation Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,325
- +159.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,663
- +159.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,663
- Total assets
- $45,924
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Public Domain Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Music To Life ($13K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Public Domain Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 159% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 222% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $13K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music To Life Wilder, VT | Support of Operations | $13,181 |
| Vermont Public Radio Colchester, VT | Support ofOperations | $144 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,924 | $10,218 | $13,840 | $13,325 | 2 | — | $278 | — |
| 2023 | $50,031 | $17,912 | $6,265 | $5,144 | 2 | $5,144 | $561 | $2,312 |
| 2022 | $36,455 | $10,125 | $7,645 | $5,758 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $33,956 | $8,679 | $6,640 | $5,144 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $31,900 | $8,534 | $5,196 | $3,024 | 1 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Public Domain Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth Stookey Sunde, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Stookey Sunde
Executive Director
Executive Director → Excutive Director, 2023
Excutive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noel Paul Stookey
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Public Domain Foundation Inc
How much does Public Domain Foundation Inc give each year?
Public Domain Foundation Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
How large is Public Domain Foundation Inc?
Public Domain Foundation Inc reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $10K.
Where does Public Domain Foundation Inc operate?
Public Domain Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Public Domain Foundation Inc's EIN?
Public Domain Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7125049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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