The Morris & Bessie Altman Foundation
Historical FunderShelburne, Vermont · EIN 03-0323120 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$602K
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$12.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PETER STERN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 458, SHELBURNE VT 05482 |
| Phone | 8029859943 |
| Form and materials | ANY FORM IS ACCEPTABLE. INCLUDE ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS AND PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
20% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stern Center for Language & Learning | Williston, VT | General support | $80,000 |
| Stern Center for Language & Learning | Williston, VT | General support | $75,000 |
| Stern Center for Language & Learning | Williston, VT | General support | $75,000 |
| Stern Center for Language & Learning | Williston, VT | General support | $50,000 |
| Empower Fund Inc | Pomona, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Fair Democracy Engagement Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $40,000 |
| Hunger Free Vermont Inc | South Burlington, VT | General support | $25,000 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | Montpelier, VT | General support | $20,000 |
| Tides Center | San Francisco, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Middlebury, VT | General support | $20,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Barre, VT | General support | $20,000 |
| Janet S Munt Family Room | Burlington, VT | General support | $15,000 |
| Spectrum Inc | Burlington, VT | General support | $15,000 |
| Vermont Journalism Trust | Montpelier, VT | General support | $11,000 |
| Janet S Munt Family Room | Burlington, VT | General support | $10,000 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center Inc | Boise, ID | General support | $10,000 |
| Champlain College Inc | Burlington, VT | General support | $6,000 |
| Stern Center for Language & Learning | Williston, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | General support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Barre, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Chittenden County | South Burlington, VT | General support | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England Inc | Colchester, VT | General support | $2,500 |
| University of Vt & State Agric College Foundation | Burlington, VT | General support | $2,500 |
| University of Vt & State Agric College Foundation | Burlington, VT | General support | $2,500 |
| Shelburne Museum Inc | Shelburne, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Andover, NH | General support | $2,000 |
| Community Health Center of Burlington Inc | Burlington, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Vermont Public Co | Colchester, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Prescott College Inc | Prescott, AZ | General support | $2,000 |
| Vermont Youth Orchestra Association Inc | Colchester, VT | General support | $1,500 |
| Greater Delaware Valley Society of Transplant | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,500 |
| Burlington City Arts Foundation Inc | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Cold Hollow Sculpture Park Inc | Enosburg, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Flynn Center for Performing Arts Ltd | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Food4farmers | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Generator Inc | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter Inc | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Rilos Rescue Inc | Ketchum, ID | General support | $1,000 |
| King Street Center Inc | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center Inc | Boise, ID | General support | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Vermont Inc | South Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Opera Company of Middlebury Inc | Middlebury, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Keeping Track Inc | Richmond, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Outreach for Earth Stewardship | Shelburne, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Age Well Inc | Colchester, VT | General support | $750 |
| Shelburne Food Shelf Inc | Shelburne, VT | General support | $750 |
| Kids on the Ball Inc | South Burlington, VT | General support | $750 |
| Pathways Vermont Inc | South Burlington, VT | General support | $750 |
| Resource a Nonprofit Community Enterprise Inc | Williston, VT | General support | $750 |
| Town of Shelburne-Rescue Department | Shelburne, VT | General support | $750 |
| Boon Philanthropy Inc | Cumberland, RI | General support | $750 |
| The Hun School of Princeton | Princeton, NJ | General support | $750 |
| Leahy Center for Lake Champlain Inc | Burlington, VT | General support | $500 |
| University of Vt & State Agric College Foundation | Burlington, VT | General support | $500 |
| Vermont Youth Orchestra Association Inc | Colchester, VT | General support | $500 |
| Shelburne Craft School Inc | Shelburne, VT | General support | $500 |
| 52 Kids Foundation Inc | Hinesburg, VT | General support | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burlington Inc | Burlington, VT | General support | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $601,500 | 67 |
| 2023 | $733,350 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349101663
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 03-0323120
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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