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Vermont Council on the Arts Inc

Montpelier, Vermont  ·  EIN 030218115  ·  Private foundation

Vermont Council on the Arts Inc is a private foundation based in Montpelier, Vermont. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.1M in grants paid and $1.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 541 individual grants from this funder — $14.3M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.1M
Total assets
541
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Vermont Council on the Arts Inc funds

Vermont Council on the Arts Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, higher education, youth development.

Arts & CultureFood & AgricultureHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Vermont Council on the Arts Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Burlington City Arts
GENERAL PURPOSE
Burlington, VT$219K2023
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
GENERAL PURPOSE
Burlington, VT$214K2023
Northern Stage Company
GENERAL PURPOSE
White River Junction, VT$214K2023
Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
GENERAL PURPOSE
Weston, VT$213K2023
Vermont Studio Center
GENERAL PURPOSE
Johnson, VT$204K2023
Marlboro School of Music
GENERAL PURPOSE
Philadelphia, PA$200K2023
Ob2 LLC
GENERAL PURPOSE
South Burlington, VT$200K2023
Circus Barn Inc
GENERAL PURPOSE
Greensboro, VT$200K2023
Friends of Hildene
GENERAL PURPOSE
Manchester, VT$200K2023
Danfoth Pewterers Ltd
GENERAL PURPOSE
Middlebury, VT$200K2023
Leahy Center for Lake Champlain Inc
GENERAL PURPOSE
Burlington, VT$200K2023
Shelburne Museum Inc
GENERAL PURPOSE
Shelburne, VT$200K2023
Montshire Museum of Science
GENERAL PURPOSE
Norwich, VT$200K2024
Yellow Barn Inc
GENERAL PURPOSE
Putney, VT$196K2024
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSE
Burlington, VT$188K2023

Vermont Council on the Arts Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$415K
2019$436K
2020$760K
2022$2.6M
2023$7.5M
2024$2.6M

How to apply for funding from Vermont Council on the Arts Inc

Vermont Council on the Arts Inc'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. You can review the foundation directly at vermontartscouncil.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Vermont Council on the Arts Inc

Does Vermont Council on the Arts Inc accept grant applications?
Vermont Council on the Arts Inc'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 Council on the Arts Inc fund?
Vermont Council on the Arts Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Burlington City Arts, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Northern Stage Company. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Vermont Council on the Arts Inc give in grants?
Vermont Council on the Arts Inc reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.3M over 541 grants.
Where is Vermont Council on the Arts Inc located?
Vermont Council on the Arts Inc is based in Montpelier, Vermont. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 030218115.
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About this profile. This page is built from Vermont Council on the Arts Inc'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 Council on the Arts Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.