The Right Track Foundation Inc
The Right Track Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Manchester Center, Vermont. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for projects including public riverfront access, community recreation, education, infrastructure improvements, and humanitarian aid.
The Right Track Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Right Track Foundation Inc gave $518K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $518,365
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,513
- -61.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $6,481,155
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (84% 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 Right Track Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 795, Manchester Center, VT 05255
Phone: (802) 362-1516
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Right Track Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Manchester Riverwalk Association ($150K). Together the top 10 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 70 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont, 9% to New York, 3% to Massachusetts, 2% to Maryland, and 1% to Florida. The listed grants also include support for education in Kenya and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Right Track Foundation Inc gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $474K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $518K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Riverwalk Association Manchester Center, VT | To assist with construction of public access to riverfront property located in manchester Vermont | $150,000 |
| Northshire Community Center Inc Manchester Center, VT | Development of Community Recreational Center in Manchester Vermont. | $52,000 |
| Town of Manchester Vermont Manchester Center, VT | To Support Infastructure Improvement Project in Manchester Vermont | $50,400 |
| Kenya Drylands Education Fund Manchester, VT | To help improve standards of education in villages in drylands of kenya. | $38,900 |
| Northshire Civic Center Manchester Center, VT | To support a community recreational center in manchester Vermont. | $35,015 |
| Burr and Burton Academy Manchester, VT | To provide funding for high school programs in manchester Vermont. | $25,000 |
| Long Trail School Dorset, VT | To provide funding for high school programs in dorset Vermont. | $25,000 |
| Plebeian Helpers Inc Babylon, NY | To Provide Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine | $25,000 |
| Rensselaer Newman Foundation Troy, NY | To promote educational, cultural, social, and spritual needs of rensselaer polytechnic institute and the surrounding city of troy and capital regions of New York. | $20,000 |
| The Interfaith Council of the Northshire Manchester Center, VT | To Assist Needy Families in Manchester VT | $17,500 |
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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 | $6,481,155 | $1,024,542 | $736,906 | $518,365 | 28 | $518,365 | $947,099 | $350,452 |
| 2024 | $6,193,519 | $748,208 | $640,487 | $577,663 | 12 | $577,663 | $681,236 | $350,793 |
| 2023 | $6,085,798 | $131,885 | $807,516 | $718,735 | 13 | $731,050 | $54,409 | $320,594 |
| 2022 | $6,761,429 | $814,219 | $1,231,600 | $1,113,173 | 11 | $1,113,173 | $725,154 | $422,200 |
| 2021 | $7,178,810 | $956,061 | $562,800 | $474,215 | 6 | — | $874,093 | $392,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Right Track Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $350K 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 include support for community facilities and infrastructure, schools and educational programs, charitable services, and humanitarian aid. Among its grantees, Northshire Community Center describes its mission as developing a community recreational center in Manchester, while Northshire Civic Center says it provides affordable athletic, cultural, and social activities for youth, adults, and families. Long Trail School describes its mission as providing a college-preparatory curriculum in a supportive environment; Northshire Day School describes itself as a licensed early-childhood education program serving regional families with children ages zero to five. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $518,365. Grants ranged from $850 to $150,000, with a median of $6,000.
The largest reported awards included $150,000 to Manchester Riverwalk Association for public access to riverfront property; $52,000 to Northshire Community Center for development of a community recreational center; and $50,400 to the Town of Manchester for an infrastructure improvement project. Other notable grants included $38,900 to Kenya Drylands Education Fund for education in villages in Kenya’s drylands; $35,015 to Northshire Civic Center to support a community recreational center; $25,000 each to Burr and Burton Academy and Long Trail School for high school programs; and $25,000 to Plebeian Helpers for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Northshire Day School received $5,000, Operation Smile received $1,100, and Unbound received $850.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J Drunsic as president, Stephen E Drunsic as treasurer, and Linda B Drunsic as secretary.
The Right Track Foundation Inc is led by William J. Drunsic, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J. Drunsic
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda B. Drunsic
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Drunsic
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/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 The Right Track Foundation Inc
How much does The Right Track Foundation Inc give each year?
The Right Track Foundation Inc gave $518K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $578K across 12 grants.
What is The Right Track Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Right Track Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $18,513, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Right Track Foundation Inc give grants?
The Right Track Foundation Inc gives mostly in Vermont: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester Center, VT (8 grants) and Manchester, VT (3 grants).
Does The Right Track Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Right Track Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Charitable Support" (14 grants).
Who are The Right Track Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Right Track Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Manchester Riverwalk Association ($150,000), Northshire Community Center Inc ($52,000) and Town of Manchester Vermont ($50,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Right Track Foundation Inc?
The Right Track Foundation Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $518K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Right Track Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for community facilities and infrastructure, schools and educational programs, charitable services, and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Right Track Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Right Track Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Right Track Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3243459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Right Track 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Right Track Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-right-track-foundation-inc-morg_718cdc0d73ff4e99a73ba4013289a68c
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