Seventh Generation Foundation Inc
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc is a company-sponsored private foundation based in Burlington, Vermont. The foundation supports programs designed to promote environmental conservation, natural resources, and human health and social welfare. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since February 2013.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$485K
+16066.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
+1200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+1143.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to promote:
- Environmental conservation
- Natural resources
- Human health and social welfare
The foundation has evolved its approach through the Seven Generations RISE Fund, which shifts the power dynamic in philanthropic giving by centering Indigenous communities in the design, development, and decision-making of the fund. The Seven Generations RISE Fund prioritizes grants to Indigenous communities working in:
- Social and environmental health and well-being
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)
- Cultural practice, healing, and ceremony
- Decolonization
- Education
- Language revitalization
- Leadership development
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states including Vermont, North Dakota, Michigan, and operates across various U.S. cities and states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $796,383
- Total Revenue: $262,328
- Total Expenses: $588,362
- Net Income: -$326,034
- Total Giving: $485,000
Contact Information:
- Address: 60 Lake Street, Burlington, VT 05401-5300
- Phone: 802-658-3773
- Website: seventhgeneration.com
- EIN: 45-5204475
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ashley Orgain serves as Executive Director and President
- The foundation is led by an Indigenous Community Advisory Board that informs grant program design and criteria
- Leadership team members volunteer their time without compensation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY ORGAIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| HEATHER DODGE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRANDI THOMAS | COMMUNICATIONS | 1 | — |
| KATE OGDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA ZYGMANT | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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