AI Summary
The George W Mergens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on the performing arts and has paid a total of $1 million in grants to 133 grantees in the filing year 2025. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
1
Performing arts
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS INC
Richmond, VT
$453.9K
6%
GREATER BURLINGTON YMCA INC
Burlington, VT
$197.5K
3%
SPECTRUM YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC
Burlington, VT
$145K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
95
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to George W Mergens Foundation?
Yes. George W Mergens Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does George W Mergens Foundation give?
George W Mergens Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont, Maine, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are George W Mergens Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from George W Mergens Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does George W Mergens Foundation make each year?
In 2025, George W Mergens Foundation awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did George W Mergens Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, George W Mergens Foundation awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS INC, GREATER BURLINGTON YMCA INC, and SPECTRUM YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to George W Mergens Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.