Castanea Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMontpelier, Vermont · EIN 20-2727759 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$500K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | Program support | $500,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $800,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622649349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2727759
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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