Higher Education Grant Funders in Vermont
331 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Vermont nonprofits in recent years, together directing $50.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 331 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Vermont
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Vermont giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Education Fund Inc | Vermont | $9.5M | 9 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $5.6M | 3 | 2018 |
| 3 | Pussycat Foundation | New York | $5.4M | 13 | 2024 |
| 4 | Elinor M Tourville Bennett Charitable | Florida | $1.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 5 | Alice S Ayling Scholarship Foundation | Massachusetts | $1.2M | 14 | 2024 |
| 6 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $1.1M | 4 | 2024 |
| 7 | Roselli Family Scholarship | Vermont | $838K | 6 | 2023 |
| 8 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $700K | 2 | 2019 |
| 9 | Vsc Foundation Inc | Vermont | $695K | 3 | 2020 |
| 10 | The Vermont Community Foundation | Vermont | $628K | 20 | 2024 |
| 11 | Alice and Russell True Foundation | District of Columbia | $575K | 5 | 2024 |
| 12 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | New York | $568K | 2 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Stephen Phillips Memorial | Massachusetts | $560K | 88 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Vermont — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 331 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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