Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd
Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Waterford, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd at a glance
In short: Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,858
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $19,858
- Median grant
- $19,858
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Davies Memorial Library ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davies Memorial Library Lower Waterford, VT | Donation to Community Public Library | $19,858 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $21,399 | $19,858 | 1 | $19,858 |
| 2024 | $21,399 | — | $818 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $22,217 | — | $823 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $21,889 | $8,820 | $11,598 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $24,667 | $25,169 | $502 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd is led by Matti Pylkkanen, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matti Pylkkanen
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Jones
Director
Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Healy
Director
Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Inskeep
Director
Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kandis Barrett
Director
Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Pylkkanen
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Migdelany
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathryn A. Piper (2021–2022) — Secretary
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 Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd
How much does Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd give each year?
Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd?
Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Waterford, VT.
Where does Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd operate?
Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd's EIN?
Waterford Preservation Trust Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1401618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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