The Windham Foundation Inc
Historical FunderGrafton, Vermont · EIN 13-6142024 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$393K
Organizations funded124
Typical grant$2,300
Total assets$17.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE WINDHAM FOUNDATION - ATTN MR BI |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 70, GRAFTON VT 05146 |
| Phone | 8028432220 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION HAS AN APPLICATION FORM AND GUIDELINES AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. GRANTS ARE AWARDED IN QUARTERLY CYCLES - THE DEADLINES FOR EACH QUARTER ARE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE. INFORMATION REQUIRED INCLUDES A DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET OF THE PROJECT, OTHER FUNDING SOURCES, AND THE LATEST AVAILABLE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE APPLICANT. |
| Deadlines | QUARTERLY ON WEBSITE |
| Restrictions | THE WINDHAM FOUNDATION LIMITS ITS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS PER THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THROUGH ITS GRANT MAKING, THE WINDHAM FOUNDATION SEEKS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH THE NEEDS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF VERMONTERS. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE DEALING WITH: AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND FOOD SYSTEMS; DISADVANTAGED YOUTH; ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT; EDUCATION IN THE BROADER SENSE; PROMOTION OF THE ARTS, CRAFTS AND VERMONT TRADITIONS; MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS; HISTORIC PRESERVATION WHERE IT SERVES A BROADER COMMUNITY PURPOSE; NATURAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AND RECREATION. |
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
15% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cro Planning & Design | Burlington, VT | General operating support | $40,205 |
| Grafton Public Library | Grafton, VT | Local library -general operating support | $14,949 |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | Townshend, VT | General operating support to local community hospital | $13,500 |
| Vermont Symphony Orchestra | Burlington, VT | Performance underwriting | $12,000 |
| Next Stage Arts Project | Putney, VT | Local arts organization-support for summer series | $10,500 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont | Montpelier, VT | Support for windham county projects | $10,000 |
| South Hero Land Trust | South Hero, VT | Land conservation programs | $10,000 |
| Grafton Fund Donations | Grafton, VT | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nature Museum at Grafton | Grafton, VT | Local nature museum - general support for programming | $7,376 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Barre, VT | Support for food programs | $7,300 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | Education nonprofit | $7,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter Inc | Burlington, VT | Homeless programs | $5,350 |
| Jenna's Promise | Johnson, VT | Support of substance abuse and recovery center | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | General operating support, financial aid | $5,000 |
| Windham Hill Pinnacle Association | Saxtons River, VT | Support for trail expansion | $5,000 |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro, VT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Green Mountain Farm to School | Newport, VT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Springfield Family Center | Springfield, VT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Johnsbury Academy | St Johnsbury, VT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Adult Learning | Burlington, VT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Works for Women | Winooski, VT | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vt | Brattleboro, VT | General operating expenses | $4,500 |
| Brattleboro Museum & Art | Brattleboro, VT | Art museum -general operating support | $4,500 |
| Valley Cares | Townshend, VT | Non-Progit senior housing | $4,500 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | Richmond, VT | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Brattleboro Area Hospice | Brattleboro, VT | General operating support | $4,250 |
| Champlain College | Burlington, VT | Support for education | $4,000 |
| Vermont Humanities Council | Montpelier, VT | Support for vermont reads program | $4,000 |
| Bellows Falls Community Bike Project | Bellows Falls, VT | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Montverdi Music School | Montpelier, VT | General operating support | $4,000 |
| The University of Vermont | Burlington, VT | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Vermont Arts Council | Montpelier, VT | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Grafton Community Church | Grafton, VT | General support | $3,500 |
| Grafton Rescue Squad | Grafton, VT | Local rescue services -general operating support | $3,500 |
| Dad Guild | Burlington, VT | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Grafton Firemens Association | Grafton, VT | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Green Mountain Recovery Center | Effingham, NH | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Intervale Center | Burlington, VT | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Lund | South Burlington, VT | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Peace & Justice Center | Burlington, VT | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Willing Hands Enterprises | Norwich, VT | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Grafton Historical Society | Grafton, VT | Local historical museum -general operating support | $3,245 |
| Foodshare | Bloomfileld, CT | Support for food programs | $3,000 |
| Art in the Neighborhood | Brattleboro, VT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Ethiopian Community Development Co | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Green Mountain Conservancy | Dummerston, VT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce | Ludlow, VT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Strafford Community Nurse | Strafford, VT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven | White River Junction, VT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Bradford Teen Center | Bradford, VT | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Age Well | Colchester, VT | Home-Delivered meals for aged | $2,500 |
| Canterbury School | Fort Myers, FL | School -general operating support, financial aid | $2,500 |
| Marlboro Music School and Festival | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Parks Place Community Center | Bellows Falls, VT | Support for programming | $2,500 |
| Rural Arts Collaborative | Connellsville, PA | Teen mentorship program | $2,500 |
| Upper Valley Trails Alliance | Norwich, VT | Support for upper valley high school trails cprps | $2,500 |
| Vermont Historical Society | Barre, VT | Centralized digital platfdorm for access to non-gov. collections | $2,500 |
| Children's Literacy Center | Colorado Springs, CO | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Edgar May Health & Rec Center | Springfield, VT | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Reinbow Riding Center | Belmont, VT | General operating support | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 124 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $392,925 | 124 |
| 2023 | $408,670 | 136 |
| 2022 | $397,479 | 122 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640449349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6142024
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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