Charles P Ferro Foundation
Historical FunderBurlington, Vermont · EIN 22-3253710 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BONNIE FERRO |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 SUNSET CLIFF, BURLINGTON VT 05408 |
| Phone | 8026602765 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF REQUEST STATING THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE GRANT WHICH IS SOUGHT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
82% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | New Haven, CT | General support | $104,000 |
| Kids Helping Kids | Stamford, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Push to Walk | Oakland, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Westpoint School of Music | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Prospector Theater | Ridgefield, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Appalachia | Trumbull, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Founders Hall | Ridgefield, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center | Burlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Grow NYC (Council on the Environment Inc) | New York, NY | General support | $4,000 |
| Kansas Rural Communities Foundation | Wamego, KS | General support | $4,000 |
| Tiny Houses for Veterans | Kansas City, MO | General support | $3,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of NYC | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Danny Wallace Foundation | Trumbull, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| V-Atpase Alliance | West End, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | General support | $2,000 |
| City Bar Justice Center (City Bar Fund) | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Vermont Parks Forever Inc | Montpelier, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Room at the Inn | Greensboro, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Age Well | Colcheseter, VT | General support | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burlington | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,500 |
| Central Park Track Club | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Forge Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| New York Road Runners Inc | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $183,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $174,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641919349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3253710
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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