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Tag Philanthropic Foundation

New York, NY

TAG Philanthropic Foundation supports organizations working in youth development, food access, services for survivors of domestic or sexual assault, and community arts and education, with 97% of its 2025 grant dollars going to Vermont. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Birdseye Foundation

Lebanon, NH

The Birdseye Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations working in areas including education, food access, housing, mental health, conservation, and literacy, primarily in Vermont and also in New Hampshire. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Lane & Elizabeth C Dwinell Fdn

Dallas, TX

The foundation supports community and social-service organizations, with 2025 grants focused on organizations serving Lebanon and the Upper Valley in New Hampshire and Vermont. It awarded $2,000–$20,000 per grant, typically $10,000; its 2025 filing says applicants may apply online and that it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Concord, NH

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits and students, with grants supporting areas such as health, education, housing, the environment, arts, and economic security, primarily benefiting New Hampshire communities. Its 2024 median itemized grant was $25,000, and its Responsive Grants program offers eligible nonprofits up to $10,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Pinkerton Foundation

New York, NY

The Pinkerton Foundation funds direct-service programs for children, young people, and families in economically disadvantaged New York City communities, especially in academic development, career readiness, cultural enrichment, and support for youth affected by foster care or the criminal justice system. Its 2023 grants ranged from $500 to $850,000, with a median of $75,000. It accepts letters of inquiry through its Grant Portal at any time.

The Rona Jaffe Foundation

Dix Hills, NY

The Rona Jaffe Foundation supports literary nonprofits and programs for emerging women writers, as well as organizations working in areas such as health, food assistance, education, and human rights. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $277,500, with a median of $25,000; most funding went to New York organizations, with support also concentrated in Vermont and nearby states. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Rosenfeld Foundation

New York, NY

The Rosenfeld Foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas such as combating hate and misinformation, Israel-related education and advocacy, reproductive rights, humanitarian aid, and arts education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $180 to $85,405, with a median of $2,500, and primarily went to organizations in Vermont, New York, and Washington, DC. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

Maine Community Foundation supports Maine communities through grants for community building, arts, education, the environment, economic development, human services, and other areas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,487,900, with a median of $17,500; the Community Building Grant Program offers awards up to $10,000. Applications are submitted online, and the information does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Pritchard Foundation

New Canaan, CT

The Pritchard Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations across varied areas, including education, hunger and poverty, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and animal welfare, with grants reported in Connecticut and other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Community Bank NA Foundation of New

Williston, VT

Charles P Ferro Foundation

Burlington, VT

The Charles P. Ferro Foundation supports varied community programs, including youth service, education, health, housing, and support for older adults. In 2025, it made 28 grants totaling $192,000, with a median award of $3,000; grants went primarily to Connecticut, followed by New York and Vermont. It accepts requests by letter describing the organization’s goals and the specific grant purpose; no deadline is listed.

The Silverbird 29 Fund

Greenwich, CT

The Silverbird 29 Fund’s 2024 grants supported programs in child care, literacy, student development, music, youth workforce readiness, sports, and youth arts and social justice. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $300,000, with a median of $25,000, and were concentrated in Connecticut, New York, Virginia, California, and Vermont. The profile does not state whether the fund accepts unsolicited requests.