Vermont College of Fine Arts
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Vermont College of Fine Arts?
Vermont College of Fine Arts is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Martin Foundation Inc ($575K), The Merlin Foundation ($450K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($118K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Vermont College of Fine Arts between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin Foundation Inc | $574,500 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| 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 |
| Foundation M | $25,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Alces Foundation 7549-XXXXXX12606 | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Rona Jaffe Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Beyond Words | $19,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The John S Hilson Family Fund | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $498K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $109K.
What grants has Vermont College of Fine Arts received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Martin Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The John S Hilson Family Fund | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Beyond Words | Promote literacy | $4,000 |
| 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 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 | 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 | 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 Edward and Helen Oppenheimer | EDUCATIONAL | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Alces Foundation 7549-XXXXXX12606 | DIVERSITY, EQUITY, | $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 |
| 2019 | Foundation M | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Vermont College of Fine Arts?
Vermont College of Fine Arts is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Martin Foundation Inc ($575K), The Merlin Foundation ($450K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($118K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Vermont College of Fine Arts between 2019–2025.
Who is Vermont College of Fine Arts's largest funder?
The Martin Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Vermont College of Fine Arts, with $575K across 3 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Vermont College of Fine Arts received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Vermont College of Fine Arts across 29 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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