Richard E and Deborah L
Richard E and Deborah L is a private foundation based in Winooski, Vermont. Its stated mission is to help meet basic needs, create opportunity, and improve the lives of people in Vermont.
Richard E and Deborah L at a glance
In short: Richard E and Deborah L gave $144K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Vermont. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,360
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,311
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $2,060,898
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard E and Deborah L
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s program information says it is closed to new solicitations, so it does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing states that no specific form is required and that letters of interest are accepted at any time; it directs applicants to its current guidance. The filing lists restrictions against multi-year awards; environmental, arts, or medical health programs; school-based programs; individuals or specific families, including scholarships; endowments; events or fundraising activities; debt retirement; programs that re-grant funds; political advocacy; and pro-choice advocacy.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing says letters of interest are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing says letters of interest are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Lauren Curry
Mailing address: PO Box 521, Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: (802) 999-2637
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Richard E and Deborah L
Who Richard E and Deborah L funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Vermont Medical Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 149 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont, 8% to Florida, 1% to New Jersey, and 1% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard E and Deborah L open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 457% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2024) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont Medical Center Burlington, VT | Miller Building/Martin Floor | $100,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | GO PINK | $10,000 |
| Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | Enrollment Challenge | $10,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services Burlington, VT | Sleep Out | $10,000 |
| Vermont State University Castleton, VT | Hemac Collaborative | $5,000 |
| Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT | Hemac Collaborative | $2,500 |
| Sisters of Providence Renton, WA | Individual/Family Assistance | $1,500 |
| St Benedict's Preparatory School Newark, NJ | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Boca Raton Historical Society Boca Raton, FL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services Burlington, VT | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,060,898 | $1,060,672 | $471,661 | $144,360 | 14 | $417,422 | $628,817 | $91,361 |
| 2023 | $2,004,171 | $172,548 | $440,923 | $256,704 | 28 | $414,144 | $7,191 | $111,462 |
| 2022 | $2,272,546 | $36,894 | $481,610 | $273,849 | 35 | $441,483 | $611 | $126,251 |
| 2021 | $2,717,262 | $1,574,593 | $1,170,910 | $971,536 | 47 | $1,136,236 | $142,919 | $123,477 |
| 2020 | $2,313,579 | $465,772 | $2,034,305 | $1,835,390 | 25 | — | $420,182 | $163,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard E and Deborah L reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help meet basic needs, create opportunity, and improve the lives of people in Vermont. Its 2024 direct activities addressed education, opportunity, and the experiences of boys and young men.
Its 2024 grants included support for a hospital foundation, colleges, youth and family services, a historical society, and a cemetery association. The Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s work providing compassionate health care. Saint Michael’s College describes its mission as advancing human development and culture through higher education in the light of the Catholic faith. The Boca Raton Historical Society describes its work as conserving, curating, and educating about the city’s history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $144,360. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,250. The largest grant was $100,000 to University of Vermont Medical Center for the Miller Building/Martin Floor. Other notable awards included $10,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation for “Go Pink,” $10,000 to Saint Michael’s College for its enrollment challenge, and $10,000 to Spectrum Youth & Family Services for “Sleep Out.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard E. Tarrant and Deborah L. Tarrant as directors, Frank Cioffi as a director, and Lauren A. Curry as executive director.
Richard E and Deborah L is led by Lauren A. Curry, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren A. Curry
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Deborah L. Tarrant
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Cioffi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Tarrant
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ronald L. Roberts (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin S. Veller (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Lauren a Curry (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Richard E and Deborah L
How much does Richard E and Deborah L give each year?
Richard E and Deborah L gave $144K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $257K across 28 grants.
What is Richard E and Deborah L's typical grant size?
Richard E and Deborah L's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $10,311, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard E and Deborah L that year got $6K on average.
Where does Richard E and Deborah L give grants?
Richard E and Deborah L gives mostly in Vermont: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (3 grants), Colchester, VT (3 grants), Boca Raton, FL (2 grants) and Newark, NJ (2 grants).
Does Richard E and Deborah L give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Richard E and Deborah L's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard E and Deborah L's largest grantees?
Richard E and Deborah L's largest 2024 grantees include University of Vermont Medical Center ($100,000), Spectrum Youth & Family Services ($11,000 across 2 grants) and Saint Michael's College ($10,860 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard E and Deborah L?
Richard E and Deborah L reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $417K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard E and Deborah L fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help meet basic needs, create opportunity, and improve the lives of people in Vermont. Its 2024 direct activities addressed education, opportunity, and the experiences of boys and young men. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard E and Deborah L?
The foundation’s program information says it is closed to new solicitations, so it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard E and Deborah L's EIN?
Richard E and Deborah L's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0364509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard E and Deborah L 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 September 2026.
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