Vermont College of Fine Arts
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Vermont College of Fine Arts?
Vermont College of Fine Arts is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($2.0M), The Martin Foundation Inc ($475K), The Merlin Foundation ($450K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Vermont College of Fine Arts between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $2,000,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Martin Foundation Inc | $474,500 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Merlin Foundation | $450,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $117,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer | $70,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Vermont Community Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Alces Foundation 7549-xxxxxx12606 | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Rona Jaffe Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Vermont Council on the Arts Inc | $18,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Beyond Words | $15,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The John S Hilson Family Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Beatrice R& Joseph Acoleman Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Vermont College of Fine Arts received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Merlin Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer | EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The John S Hilson Family Fund | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Beyond Words | Promote literacy | $4,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support, Annual Fund: General Operating Support | $1,500,000 |
| 2023 | The Martin Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer | EDUCATIONAL | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Vermont Community Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Beyond Words | Promote literacy | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Merlin Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $32,000 |
| 2022 | Vermont Council on the Arts Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $18,000 |
| 2022 | The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer | EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Beyond Words | SUPPORT OF LITERACY PROGRAMS | $3,000 |
| 2021 | The Martin Foundation Inc | VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS (FINAL) | $274,500 |
| 2021 | The Merlin Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,500 |
| 2021 | The Alces Foundation 7549-xxxxxx12606 | DIVERSITY, EQUITY, | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer | EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Rona Jaffe Foundation | YOUNG WRITERS NETWORK | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Beyond Words | Purchase of books | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Beatrice R& Joseph Acoleman Foundation | GENERAL USE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Merlin Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2020 | The Rona Jaffe Foundation | YOUNG WRITERS NETWORK | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Beyond Words | Purchase of Books | $2,000 |
| 2020 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Matching Grant | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Vermont College of Fine Arts?
Vermont College of Fine Arts is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($2.0M), The Martin Foundation Inc ($475K), The Merlin Foundation ($450K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Vermont College of Fine Arts between 2020–2024.
Who is Vermont College of Fine Arts's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Vermont College of Fine Arts, with $2.0M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Vermont College of Fine Arts received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Vermont College of Fine Arts across 29 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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