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Vermont Bar Foundation

Montpelier, Vermont  ·  EIN 030285318  ·  Private foundation

Vermont Bar Foundation is a private foundation based in Montpelier, Vermont. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.1M in grants paid and $2.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 53 individual grants from this funder — $7.7M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$2.1M
Total assets
53
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Vermont Bar Foundation funds

Vermont Bar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, legal aid.

Health CareLegal Aid

Populations it has supported include low-income communities.

low-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Vermont Bar Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Vermont Legal Aid
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Burlington, VT$746K2018
Vermont Legal Aid
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Burlington, VT$705K2020
Vermont Legal Aid
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Burlington, VT$705K2021
Vermont Legal Aid
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Burlington, VT$705K2023
Vermont Legal Aid
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Burlington, VT$705K2024
Vermont Legal Aid
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Burlington, VT$705K2025
Vermont Legal Aid
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Burlington, VT$692K2019
Poverty Fellowship Grant
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
$209K2025
Boa Grants$203K2021
Boa Grants$153K2020
Poverty Fellowship Grant
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
$144K2018
Competitive Grants$141K2025
Competitive Grants$130K2024
Boa Grants$123K2019
Poverty Fellowship Grant
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
$108K2023

Vermont Bar Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.1M
2019$1.1M
2020$1.1M
2021$1.1M
2023$1.0M
2024$1.1M
2025$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Vermont Bar Foundation

Vermont Bar Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Vermont Bar Foundation

Does Vermont Bar Foundation accept grant applications?
Vermont Bar Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Vermont Bar Foundation fund?
Vermont Bar Foundation's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Vermont Legal Aid, Vermont Legal Aid, Vermont Legal Aid. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Vermont Bar Foundation give in grants?
Vermont Bar Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.7M over 53 grants.
Where is Vermont Bar Foundation located?
Vermont Bar Foundation is based in Montpelier, Vermont. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 030285318.
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About this profile. This page is built from Vermont Bar Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Vermont Bar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.