William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv
William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv is a private foundation based in Manchester Center, Vermont. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, including organizations providing food assistance, health and community services, education, animal care, housing, and arts and historical programs.
William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv at a glance
In short: William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv gave $45K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Vermont. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,500
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,483
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,817
- -84.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1015, Manchester Center, VT 05255-1015
Phone: (802) 367-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Manchester Food Cupboard ($3K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont, 17% to recipients in Florida, and 2% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 41% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $38K (2023) to $75K (2022). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Food Cupboard Manchester Center, VT | Charitable Support | $3,000 |
| Second Chance Animal Center Arlington, VT | Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Manchester Center, VT | Health Services to Residents in the Area | $2,500 |
| Bennington County Habitat for Humanity Manchester, VT | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Interfaith Support Services Manchester Center, VT | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Northshire Day School Manchester Center, VT | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Northshire Rescue Squad Manchester Center, VT | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Cornerstone Housing Partners Bennington, VT | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Arise Miami SDA Church Miami, FL | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
| Chapman Partnership Miami, FL | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,817 | $30,728 | $45,719 | $44,500 | 30 | $44,500 | — | $508 |
| 2024 | $17,808 | $49,704 | $45,570 | $44,400 | 30 | $44,400 | — | $777 |
| 2023 | $13,674 | $43,398 | $39,142 | $38,400 | 28 | $38,400 | $6 | $527 |
| 2022 | $9,418 | $75,080 | $75,696 | $75,000 | 30 | $75,500 | — | — |
| 2021 | $10,034 | $74,005 | $74,705 | $74,000 | 30 | $74,500 | — | $524 |
| 2020 | $10,734 | $74,001 | $73,611 | $73,000 | 27 | — | — | $526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv reported a distributable amount of $508 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 show support for organizations working in areas including community assistance, health services, early childhood education, animal welfare, housing, historical preservation, and the arts.
Grantee-described missions illustrate this range. Northshire Day School says it serves regional families with children from birth to age five through a licensed early childhood education program. VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region says its mission is to enhance quality of life through home and community health services. Chapman Partnership describes its work as providing programs and services to help residents overcome homelessness and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Manchester Historical Society says it collects, preserves, interprets, and presents the history of Manchester, Vermont.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $44,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $1,500. Among the largest awards were $3,000 to Manchester Food Cupboard; $2,500 each to Second Chance Animal Center and VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region; and $2,000 each to Bennington County Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith Support Services, Northshire Day School, Northshire Rescue Squad, and Cornerstone Housing Partners.
Other 2025 recipients included Chapman Partnership, which received $1,500, and Rutland County Humane Society, Manchester Historical Society, Dorset Historical Society, and Bennington Project Independence, which each received $1,000. Next Stage Arts Project received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dory Feldmann as president, Sharry Rutken as secretary, and Jessica Feldmann as trustee.
William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv is led by Dory Feldmann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dory Feldmann
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Feldmann
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sharry Rutken
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Feldmann (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv
How much does William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv give each year?
William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv gave $45K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 30 grants.
What is William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv's typical grant size?
William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,483, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv that year got $1K on average.
Where does William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv give grants?
William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv gives mostly in Vermont: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester Center, VT (9 grants), Dorset, VT (4 grants), Manchester, VT (3 grants) and Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (27 grants).
Who are William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv's largest grantees?
William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv's largest 2025 grantees include Manchester Food Cupboard ($3,000), Second Chance Animal Center ($2,500) and VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv?
William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $508 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community assistance, health services, early childhood education, animal welfare, housing, historical preservation, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv?
The foundation 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 William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv's EIN?
William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0328057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William Dean Fausett Fndtn for the Presv accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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