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VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL

VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL

Montpelier, VT, US
501(c)3
EIN
51-0187809
Regional Funder
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VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL

Montpelier, VT, US
501(c)3
EIN
51-0187809
Regional Funder

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Est.

1975

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Vermont Humanities Council is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Vermont and New York, having awarded a total of $207.5K to 94 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the council can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE ACROSS VERMONT TO CREATE JUST, VIBRANT, AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.
Total Funding Given

$207.5K

2024
Grantees funded
94
Multi-year grantees
27%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

19

Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
C
Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup
Board Member
V
Vera Longtoe Sheehan
Board Member
E
Ellen Bethea
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
No. VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL give?
VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont 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 VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $208 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include VERMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY, LAKE CHAMPLAIN MARITIME MUSEUM AT BASIN HARBOR INC, and CLEMMONS FAMILY FARM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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