The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyManchester Center, Vermont · EIN 20-0768048 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$207K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | New York, NY | Donation | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach | Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Barrington Stage | Pittsfield, MA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Hadassah Boca Raton | Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $25,000 |
| Dorset Theatre | Dorset, VT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Israel Congregation of Manchester Vermont | Manchester, VT | Donation | $10,895 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn, NJ | Donation | $5,000 |
| Southern Vermont Art Center | Manchester, VT | Donation | $4,500 |
| Simon Weisenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Donation | $2,500 |
| U of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice | Colchester, VT | Donation | $2,500 |
| Manchester Community Library | Manchester Center, VT | Donation | $2,000 |
| Manchester Rescue Squad Inc | Manchester Center, VT | Donation | $1,500 |
| Audubon Society | Miami, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Vermont Public Interest Research Group | Montpelier, VT | Donation | $1,000 |
| Weston Playhouse | Weston, VT | Donation | $1,000 |
| Bennington County Humane Society Inc | Arlington, VT | Donation | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Community Food Cupboard | Manchester Center, VT | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,895 | 19 |
| 2023 | $33,082 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500589349100815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0768048
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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