Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc
The Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Arlington, Vermont. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc gave $104K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Vermont. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,182
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,128
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,371,291
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (67% 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 Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc
- 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. Its filing lists Michael Wisniewski as the contact and requests a letter specifying the purpose, qualification, and amount requested. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Wisniewski
Mailing address: 1906 Route 7A, Arlington, VT 05250
Phone: (267) 566-3990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St James' Church ($19K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont, 12% each to Massachusetts and Maine, 7% to New York, and 3% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $104K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James' Church Arlington, VT | General Operating Purpose | $19,182 |
| Battenkill Valley Health Center Arlington, VT | General Operating Purpose | $12,000 |
| Vermont Public Radio-Classical Radi Colchester, VT | General Operating Purpose | $12,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Calais, ME | General Operating Purpose | $12,000 |
| Glits Ozone Park, NY | General Operating Purpose | $7,000 |
| We Can Center Harwich Port, MA | General Operating Purpose | $6,000 |
| Wellfleet Harbors Actors Theatre Wellfleet, MA | General Operating Purpose | $6,000 |
| Arlington Food Shelf Arlington, VT | General Operating Purpose | $3,000 |
| Bennington County Habitat for Human Manchester, VT | General Operating Purpose | $3,000 |
| Martha Canfield Library Arlington, VT | General Operating Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,371,291 | $190,754 | $127,349 | $104,182 | 17 | $104,182 | $168,736 | $97,785 |
| 2024 | $1,307,886 | $126,752 | $117,720 | $98,100 | 19 | $98,100 | $106,284 | $85,499 |
| 2023 | $1,298,854 | $40,202 | $92,640 | $74,050 | 15 | $74,050 | $23,614 | $69,476 |
| 2022 | $1,351,292 | $128,276 | $92,839 | $76,600 | 16 | $76,600 | $108,149 | $74,361 |
| 2021 | $1,315,855 | $94,633 | $102,984 | $70,000 | 21 | — | $75,967 | $80,292 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including healthcare, public media, salmon conservation, emergency medical services, theatre, organic farming, and library services. For example, Battenkill Valley Health Center describes its mission as providing “compassionate, comprehensive, affordable healthcare,” while the Atlantic Salmon Federation says it works to conserve, protect, and restore wild Atlantic salmon and their ecosystems. Vermont Public Radio describes its purpose as inspiring an informed public and an engaged community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $104,182. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $19,182, with a median grant of $3,000. Larger awards included $19,182 to St James’ Church; $12,000 each to Battenkill Valley Health Center, Vermont Public Radio, and the Atlantic Salmon Federation; and $7,000 to GLITS. Other 2025 recipients included We Can Center and Wellfleet Harbors Actors Theatre, each with $6,000, and Arlington Food Shelf and Martha Canfield Library, each with $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kay Wisniewski as president, Katherine Wisniewski as vice president, and Michael Wisniewski as treasurer.
Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc is led by Kay Wisniewski, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kay Wisniewski
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Katherine Wisniewski
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Wisniewski
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc
How much does Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc gave $104K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 19 grants.
What is Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,128, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc gives mostly in Vermont: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (12%) and Maine (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VT (6 grants).
Does Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St James' Church ($19,182), Battenkill Valley Health Center ($12,000) and Vermont Public Radio-Classical Radi ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc?
Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including healthcare, public media, salmon conservation, emergency medical services, theatre, organic farming, and library services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6084395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Robert & Ann Newburger Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-and-ann-newburger-foundation-inc-morg_35d2f7628c2b480bbc1f7ef9a7bebdcd
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