Antonio B and Rita M Pomerleau Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBurlington, Vermont · EIN 03-0355842 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Ernest A Pomerleau |
|---|---|
| Address | P O Box 6, Burlington VT 05402 |
| Phone | 8028638210 |
| Form and materials | Purpose and amount of the grant request. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Grants generally restricted to those that benefit the people of Vermont. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Club of Burlington | Burlington, VT | General | $100,000 |
| Burlington Parks Foundation | Burlington, VT | City Hall Park - 7th of 10 Installments | $100,000 |
| King Street Center | Burlington, VT | General | $50,000 |
| Lake Champlain Opportunity Fund | Burlington, VT | Pledge 3 of 3 | $50,000 |
| Burlington City Arts | Burlington, VT | New Years Eve celebration, Highlight,Scholarship Fund, and City Hall Park summer programming. | $47,500 |
| Humane Society of Chittenden County | S Burlington, VT | Black Tie Event and Jess Cares Fund | $45,000 |
| The City of Newport Parks and Rec D | Newport, VT | Holiday parties | $30,000 |
| Burlington Parks Foundation | Burlington, VT | Playgrounds for All | $25,000 |
| Church Street Marketplace Foundatio | Burlington, VT | Marketplace Ambassador Program | $25,000 |
| Newport City Downtown Development | Newport, VT | Downtown Development | $25,000 |
| City of Burlington | Burlington, VT | Security Program | $20,000 |
| North Star Community Hall | Burlington, VT | Restoration | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Reason to Hope Event & Walk to End Alzheimer's. | $10,000 |
| Christ the King Church | Burlington, VT | In Memory of Rita & Antonio | $10,000 |
| Christ the King School | Burlington, VT | In Memory of Rita & Antonio | $10,000 |
| Lund Family Center | Burlington, VT | General | $10,000 |
| Rice Memorial High School | South Burlington, VT | Underprivileged Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Dorset Equine Rescue | East Dorset, VT | General | $5,000 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation | Burlington, VT | General | $5,000 |
| Mahana Magic Foundation | Shelburne, VT | General | $5,000 |
| UVM Home Health Hospice | Colchester, VT | 5K Fun Run & Jiggety Jog. | $5,000 |
| Cancer Patient Support Foundation | Williston, VT | Pomerleau Emergency Fund | $5,000 |
| Lake Champlain Waldorf School | Shelburne, VT | General | $5,000 |
| Rising Action Mustang Society Inc | New Haven, VT | General | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Burlington, VT | General | $5,000 |
| Vermont Council on World Affairs | Burlington, VT | International Women's Day | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Montpelier, VT | Chemo Gown Extravaganza | $1,500 |
| Vermont Youth Orchestra Association | Colchester, VT | Symphony Students | $1,000 |
| The 52 Kids Foundation Uganda | Hinesburg, VT | General | $500 |
The return also lists 28 grants to individuals ($932,198). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,567,698 | 57 |
| 2023 | $2,202,481 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349105746
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 03-0355842
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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