Lydia B Stokes Foundation
Invitation OnlySouth Burlington, Vermont · EIN 21-6016107 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $66,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Landowners Alliance | Santa Fe, NM | General operations and capacity building | $370,000 |
| Health Care Without Harm | Reston, VA | Northeast food project | $333,333 |
| Forage Inc | Gainesville, FL | General support for working food | $138,000 |
| Franklin County Cdc | Greenfield, MA | Pv grows investment fund | $114,894 |
| Rebuilding Together North Central Florida | Gainesville, FL | Community weatherization coalition | $73,780 |
| Fibershed | San Geronimo, CA | General support | $66,000 |
| Cisa | South Deerfield, MA | General support | $41,584 |
| New Mexico Farmers Marketing Association | Santa Fe, NM | Statewide food system | $40,000 |
| Chef Empowerment | Gainesville, FL | Pilot youth internship program | $27,000 |
| Grow Food Northampton | Florence, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| National Young Farmers Coalition | Albany, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Real Pickles | Greenfield, MA | Facility purchase | $25,000 |
| Cultural Arts Coalition | Gainesville, FL | Transportation needs and general support | $23,000 |
| Greater Duval Neighborhood Association | Gainesville, FL | General support | $21,600 |
| Farm to Table Inc | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Denver, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Philadelphia, PA | New mexico people of the land program | $19,000 |
| Quivira Coalition | Santa Fe, NM | Regenerate conference and general support | $17,500 |
| Post Carbon Institute | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Concord, MA | Volunteer workforce training | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,415,691 | 20 |
| 2023 | $1,177,166 | 25 |
| 2022 | $597,248 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 21-6016107
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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