The Giving World Foundation Inc
The Giving World Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Burlington, Vermont. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Vermont and four other states, including organizations working in humanitarian aid, youth services, community programs, and environmental conservation.
The Giving World Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Giving World Foundation Inc gave $18K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- -62.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,750
- -66.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $6,138
- +427.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Giving World 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: 131 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 879-1026
Website: https://www.givingworldfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Giving World Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wonder Media LLC ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing allocates grant dollars among recipients in Vermont (43%), New York (29%), California (14%), Maryland (9%), and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Giving World Foundation Inc gives
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $68K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wonder Media LLC New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Greater Burlington YMCA Burlington, VT | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services Burlington, VT | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Audubon Vermont Huntington, VT | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| King Street Center Burlington, VT | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Magicians Without Boarders Lincoln, VT | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Howard Center Burlington, VT | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Manna Foodbank Mills River, NC | General Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,138 | $22,074 | $18,050 | $17,500 | 10 | $17,500 | — | $85 |
| 2024 | $1,164 | $12,100 | $47,405 | $46,890 | 9 | $46,890 | $996 | $1,560 |
| 2023 | $36,469 | $28,862 | $6,015 | $5,500 | 3 | $5,500 | $182 | $633 |
| 2022 | $13,622 | $73,924 | $68,656 | $68,236 | 5 | $68,236 | — | $321 |
| 2021 | $8,354 | $57,912 | $62,311 | $62,143 | 3 | $62,143 | — | $520 |
| 2020 | $12,753 | $56,067 | $47,225 | $46,700 | 2 | — | — | $410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Giving World Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $85 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 included support for organizations whose own missions include humanitarian aid, community programs, and youth opportunities. For example, Direct Relief describes its mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies; Greater Burlington YMCA says it builds community through programs for youth, adults, and families; and King Street Center says it empowers youth through learning, play, and opportunity. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $17,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,250. The largest awards were $5,000 to Wonder Media LLC and $2,500 to Direct Relief. Other listed recipients included Greater Burlington YMCA ($2,000), Doctors Without Borders ($1,500), Spectrum Youth & Family Services ($1,500), Audubon Vermont ($1,000), King Street Center ($1,000), Magicians Without Boarders ($1,000), Howard Center ($1,000), and Manna Foodbank ($1,000). The filing lists the grants’ purposes as “general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists April Cornell as director, president, and treasurer, and as fundraising coordinator. Basil Stetson is listed as a director.
The Giving World Foundation Inc is led by April Cornell, Director, President, Treasurer & Fundraising Coordinator on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
April Cornell
Director, President, Treasurer & Fundraising Coordinator
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Basil Stetson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Giving World Foundation Inc
How much does The Giving World Foundation Inc give each year?
The Giving World Foundation Inc gave $18K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 9 grants.
What is The Giving World Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Giving World Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,750, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Giving World Foundation Inc give grants?
The Giving World Foundation Inc's top state is Vermont, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (4 grants).
Does The Giving World Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Giving World Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Giving World Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Giving World Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wonder Media LLC ($5,000), Direct Relief ($2,500) and Greater Burlington YMCA ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Giving World Foundation Inc?
The Giving World Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Giving World Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include humanitarian aid, community programs, and youth opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Giving World 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 The Giving World Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Giving World Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4075930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Giving World 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 October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Giving World Foundation Inc funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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