In Vermont, the Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation Is Spending Big to Shut Down in 2040

In Vermont, the Richard E. and Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation Is Spending Big to Shut Down in 2040

The Tarrant Foundation is on a mission to spend down its resources and close out its grantmaking by the year 2040. Here’s what local grantseekers can do now to secure Tarrant’s support.

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How the NSB Foundation Approaches Philanthropy in Vermont

How the NSB Foundation Approaches Philanthropy in Vermont

The Northfield Savings Bank Foundation is part of the bank's commitment to give back 10% of yearly earnings to the community Based in Barre, Vermont, the bank also hosts an accessible donation program.

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How Does the Lane & Elizabeth C. Dwinell Foundation Give in New Hampshire?

How Does the Lane & Elizabeth C. Dwinell Foundation Give in New Hampshire?

This New Hampshire funder maintains a low public profile but is also an accessible one worth learning more about if you run a nonprofit in the state.

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How the Lintilhac Foundation Prioritizes the Local Environment in Vermont

How the Lintilhac Foundation Prioritizes the Local Environment in Vermont

For over 50 years, the Lintilhac Foundation has been working to build a stronger and healthier Vermont by partnering with local nonprofits. Here’s what local groups should know before approaching this grantmaker.

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What Does the Charles A. King Trust Support in Massachusetts?

What Does the Charles A. King Trust Support in Massachusetts?

In this article, we take a closer look at the Charles A. King Trust and its role in Massachusetts philanthropy.

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How the Barnes Group Foundation Funds Nonprofits in Connecticut

How the Barnes Group Foundation Funds Nonprofits in Connecticut

Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, the Barnes Group Foundation has awarded over $9 million in grants since 2016. Here are some important facts to know about this funder for local grantseekers in the Tri-State Area.

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Ice Cream-Fueled Philanthropy: How the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Gives in Vermont and Beyond

Ice Cream-Fueled Philanthropy: How the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Gives in Vermont and Beyond

Ben & Jerry’s has roots in Vermont and a company philosophy that promotes social change. Here’s what grantseekers should know about the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation and what it funds in Vermont and beyond.

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Two Ways to Secure Support from New Hampshire’s Bean Foundation

Two Ways to Secure Support from New Hampshire’s Bean Foundation

Since 1967, the Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation has been supporting nonprofits in New Hampshire. Here’s an overview of its grantmaking and how local nonprofits can approach this funder for support.

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Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic

Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic

Large parts of New England and the Mid-Atlantic are rural and, despite proximity to large metropolitan areas, tend to receive less philanthropic attention. Here are some place-based funders supporting these areas.

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A Glimpse into the Becton Family Foundation’s Giving in the Northeast

A Glimpse into the Becton Family Foundation’s Giving in the Northeast

The Becton Family Foundation does not have a website and maintains a low public profile. However, it is a good funder to get familiar with in the northeast region of the U.S. Here are some details to guide you.

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Closing Gaps: How This Boston-Based Fund Supports a Growing Latino Population

Closing Gaps: How This Boston-Based Fund Supports a Growing Latino Population

In Massachusetts and elsewhere, Latinos have been among the slowest population groups to recover from COVID challenges. The Latino Equity Fund, housed at the Boston Foundation, is working to close those gaps in its area.

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This Fund Wants to Dial in on Discriminatory Justice Policy in Massachusetts. Can It Succeed?

This Fund Wants to Dial in on Discriminatory Justice Policy in Massachusetts. Can It Succeed?

The New Commonwealth Fund is on a mission to tackle systemic racism and the racial funding gap. Its latest grants include a data-driven effort to show how criminal justice policy in the Bay State adversely affects youth of color.

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Three Things to Know About the Mabel A. Horne Fund’s Giving in Massachusetts

Three Things to Know About the Mabel A. Horne Fund’s Giving in Massachusetts

One lesser-known foundation in Massachusetts is also an accessible one for first-time grantseekers: the Mabel A. Horne Fund. Here are some key points about this funder and how to approach it for a grant.

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An Overview of the Highland Street Foundation’s Massachusetts Giving

An Overview of the Highland Street Foundation’s Massachusetts Giving

To help Massachusetts nonprofits understand the Highland Street Foundation and how to approach it for funding, here is an overview of this funder’s giving in the state.

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Six Questions with Mendi Blue Paca, New President of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

Six Questions with Mendi Blue Paca, New President of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

Mendi Blue Paca is president and CEO of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation in Connecticut. We chatted with her about her background, her influences, and how community foundations can talk about race.

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Billionaire Education Philanthropist Barbara Dalio Isn't Giving Up on Disengaged Students

Billionaire Education Philanthropist Barbara Dalio Isn't Giving Up on Disengaged Students

In an invisible crisis, an alarming number of students disengage from and ultimately drop out of school. Dalio Education is working to identify these students in Connecticut and help them get back on track before it’s too late.

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Here's a Top Health Conversion Foundation to Know in Massachusetts

Here's a Top Health Conversion Foundation to Know in Massachusetts

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts is an accessible New England foundation. Here are some important things to know about this funder for grantseekers just outside of Boston.

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Getting to Know the Haynes Family Foundation in Massachusetts

Getting to Know the Haynes Family Foundation in Massachusetts

Although the Haynes Family Foundation does not have a website or share much information about its grantmaking practices and procedures, here is an overview of what we know about this Massachusetts-based funder.

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How a Connecticut Family Foundation Evolved to Support Youth-Led Social Change

How a Connecticut Family Foundation Evolved to Support Youth-Led Social Change

Since its start in the 1990s, the Perrin Family Foundation has shifted from local funding to supporting racial justice and organizing across Connecticut. Family members explain how the foundation has evolved over the years.

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