Seventh Generation Foundation Inc
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Burlington, Vermont. Its website describes an evolution toward the Seven Generations RISE Fund, which centers Indigenous communities in grant design and decision-making and prioritizes grants to Indigenous communities.
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Seventh Generation Foundation Inc gave $485K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $485,000
- +16066.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,308
- +1143.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $796,383
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Seventh Generation 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Lake Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 658-3773
Website: https://seventhgeneration.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seventh Generation Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wespac Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 136 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states and territories. New York accounted for 21% of grant dollars; Alaska, Vermont, Hawaii, and Michigan each accounted for 11%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Seventh Generation Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 (2023) to $723K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wespac Foundation White Plains, NY | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Alaska Community Action on Toxics Anchorage, AK | Contribution | $55,000 |
| Kulaiwi Land Trust Haleiwa, HI | Contribution | $55,000 |
| Mutual Aid Network of Ypsilanti Ypsilanti, MI | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Nizhoni Ani Kykotsmovi Village, AZ | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Sacred Pipe Resource Center Mandan, ND | Contribution | $30,000 |
| The Cedar Fund Nashville, TN | Contribution | $30,000 |
| The Creative Heart Swanton, VT | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Alnobaiwi Burlington, VT | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Asmuyao Community School Hagatna, GU | Contribution | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $796,383 | $262,328 | $588,362 | $485,000 | 13 | $536,942 | $13,107 |
| 2023 | $1,121,417 | $266,301 | $211,769 | $3,000 | 1 | $97,410 | $14,373 |
| 2022 | $1,063,335 | $270,208 | $220,624 | $398,148 | 37 | $434,286 | $6,399 |
| 2021 | $1,261,601 | $274,049 | $733,675 | $470,188 | 34 | $476,607 | $5,229 |
| 2020 | $55,930 | $750,000 | $734,962 | $723,432 | 51 | — | $7,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seventh Generation Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 priorities for the Seven Generations RISE Fund include supporting Indigenous communities working in the areas listed above. Its website says an Indigenous Community Advisory Board informs the fund’s grant program design and criteria.
The 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. WESPAC Foundation describes its work as providing meeting space and support for groups and individuals working toward peace, justice, and a sustainable environment. Alaska Community Action on Toxics says it works to help communities eliminate exposure to toxics through research, education, organizing, and advocacy. Sacred Pipe Resource Center describes its work as supporting the social, cultural, emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical needs of Native people in the Bismarck-Mandan area and fostering a cohesive community.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 13 grants totaling $485,000 in 2024. Awards ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of $30,000. Its reported grantmaking was $3,000 across one grant in 2023 and $398,148 across 37 grants in 2022.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 to WESPAC Foundation in White Plains, New York; $55,000 each to Alaska Community Action on Toxics in Anchorage and Kulaiwi Land Trust in Haleiwa, Hawaii; and $30,000 each to Mutual Aid Network of Ypsilanti, Nizhoni Ani, Sacred Pipe Resource Center, The Cedar Fund, and The Creative Heart.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ashley Orgain as Executive Director/President, Heather Dodge as Treasurer, Brandi Thomas in Communications, Kate Ogden as a Board Member, and Melissa Zygmant as Secretary. The foundation’s website says an Indigenous Community Advisory Board informs the Seven Generations RISE Fund’s grant program design and criteria.
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc is led by Ashley Orgain, Executive Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Orgain
Executive Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Thomas
Communications
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Communications, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Dodge
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Ogden
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Zygmant
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chris Lyon (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Hanneke Willenborg (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joey Bergstein (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kay Gebhardt (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tomlynn Biondo (2020–2021) — Employee Giving Committee Chair
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 Seventh Generation Foundation Inc
How much does Seventh Generation Foundation Inc give each year?
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc gave $485K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is Seventh Generation Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $37,308, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seventh Generation Foundation Inc give grants?
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alaska (11%) and Vermont (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ypsilanti, MI (2 grants).
Does Seventh Generation Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Seventh Generation Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (13 grants).
Who are Seventh Generation Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wespac Foundation ($100,000), Alaska Community Action on Toxics ($55,000) and Kulaiwi Land Trust ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seventh Generation Foundation Inc?
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc reported $796K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $537K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seventh Generation Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated priorities for the Seven Generations RISE Fund include supporting Indigenous communities working in the areas listed above. Its website says an Indigenous Community Advisory Board informs the fund’s grant program design and criteria. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seventh Generation Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Seventh Generation Foundation Inc's EIN?
Seventh Generation Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5204475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Seventh Generation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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