Generator Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Generator Inc?
Generator Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation Inc ($698K), The Vermont Community Foundation ($352K), The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc ($245K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Generator Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation Inc | $698,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Vermont Community Foundation | $351,766 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc | $245,000 | 4 | 2020–2022 |
| The Gottesman Fund | $145,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Vermont Council on the Arts Inc | $139,200 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Argosy Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Lake Champlain Opportunity Fund Inc | $55,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Waterwheel Foundation | $52,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Onda Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| George W Mergens Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| L Z Francis Foundation Ima | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Mascoma Bank Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| MENTOR Vermont Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | $8,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Morris & Bessie Altman Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hart Foundation Co Phillips S Davis | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2019) to $429K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $151K.
What grants has Generator Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation Inc | PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Lake Champlain Opportunity Fund Inc | ELECTRONICS LAB UPGRADE | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Gottesman Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Vermont Council on the Arts Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $11,000 |
| 2025 | The Onda Foundation Inc | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation Inc | PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS | $91,000 |
| 2024 | The Vermont Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT ADVISOR'S NOTE: GRANT FUNDS CAN NOT BE USED TO BENEFIT ROBIN LLOYD-MILLER | $58,266 |
| 2024 | The Gottesman Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Lake Champlain Opportunity Fund Inc | SBA - GAFC SUB-AWARDEE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Argosy Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Onda Foundation Inc | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | George W Mergens Foundation | LEARNING LAB YOUTH PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Vermont Council on the Arts Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $9,000 |
| 2024 | The Morris & Bessie Altman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Hart Foundation Co Phillips S Davis | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | Vermont Council on the Arts Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $77,600 |
| 2023 | Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation Inc | PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS | $77,000 |
| 2023 | The Vermont Community Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Argosy Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Waterwheel Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation Inc | PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc | Workplace Development Initiative | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Vermont Council on the Arts Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $34,600 |
| 2022 | The Vermont Community Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $27,500 |
| 2022 | The Argosy Foundation | STEM PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Gottesman Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Mascoma Bank Foundation | GENERATOR FACILITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EXPANSION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | George W Mergens Foundation | Maker MentorProgram | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Waterwheel Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Vermont Community Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $121,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Generator Inc?
Generator Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation Inc ($698K), The Vermont Community Foundation ($352K), The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc ($245K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Generator Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Generator Inc's largest funder?
Ruth & Peter Metz Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Generator Inc, with $698K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Generator Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Generator Inc across 47 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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