Lucy D Nisbet Charitable Fund | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 06-6519058

Foundation Overview

Based in Dallas, TX, Lucy D Nisbet Charitable Fund has awarded 158 grants totaling $1,639,625 to organizations in Vermont and Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $4,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,639,625
Total Assets
$4,483,291
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$7,500
% Median Grant Decline
-25% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 33%

7 of 21 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Vermont

97% of all grants are concentrated in Vermont, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Vermont, funding concentrates in Burlington (22%), Barre (14%), Morrisville (13%).

Funding Trajectory
+17%

Stable funding levels with 17% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (55%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lucy D Nisbet Charitable Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Lund Family Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Camp Thorpe $5,000 Goshen, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Vermont Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Steps To End Domestic Violence $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Cots - Committee On Temporary Shelter $12,500 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Woodstock Area Council On Aging $10,000 Woodstock, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Governors Institutes Of Vermont $7,500 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Resource $7,500 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Hunger Free Vermont $10,000 South Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Community Sailing Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Womens' Dismas House $7,500 Rutland, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Connecticut River Conservancy $5,000 Greenfield, MA, US Unrestricted General 2024
Audubon Vermont $7,500 Huntington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Vermont Works For Women $10,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Reinbow Riding Center $5,000 Shrewsbury, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Easter Seals Of Vermont $7,500 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Pathways Vermont $5,000 S Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
The Safety Team $5,000 S Burlington, VT, US Unresticted General Support 2024
Sharing Housing $5,000 E Dummerston, VT, US Unrestricted General 2024
Lund Family Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Cots - Committee On Temporary Shelter $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Governors Institutes Of Vermont $10,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Resource $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Hunger Free Vermont $15,000 South Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Community Sailing Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
River Arts Of Morrisville $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Womens' Dismas House $10,000 Rutland, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Connecticut River Conservancy $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US Unrestricted General 2023
Audubon Vermont $10,000 Huntington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Vermont Works For Women $10,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Easter Seals Of Vermont $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Green Mountain Farm-to-school (Gmfts) $10,000 Newport, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Lund Family Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Cots - Committee On Temporary Shelter $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Governors Institutes Of Vermont $10,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Resource $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Hunger Free Vermont $15,000 South Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Community Sailing Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
River Arts Of Morrisville $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Womens' Dismas House $10,000 Rutland, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Connecticut River Conservancy $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US Unrestricted General 2023
Audubon Vermont $10,000 Huntington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Vermont Works For Women $10,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Easter Seals Of Vermont $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Green Mountain Farm-to-school (Gmfts) $10,000 Newport, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Unrestricted General 2023
Copley Hospital Inc $35,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Howardcenter Inc $5,000 Burling, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Camp Thorpe Inc $10,000 Goshen, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Central Vt Adult Basic Edu $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Committee On Temporary Shelter $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Governors Institutes Of Vermont $5,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Resource $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Hunger Free Vermont $5,000 South Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Community Sailing Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Audubon Vermont $10,000 Huntington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Vermont Works For Women $10,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Easter Seals Of Vermont $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Salvation Farms $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Copley Hospital Inc $35,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Howardcenter Inc $5,000 Burling, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Camp Thorpe Inc $10,000 Goshen, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Central Vt Adult Basic Edu $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Committee On Temporary Shelter $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Governors Institutes Of Vermont $5,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Resource $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Hunger Free Vermont $5,000 South Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Community Sailing Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Audubon Vermont $10,000 Huntington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Vermont Works For Women $10,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Easter Seals Of Vermont $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Salvation Farms $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Copley Hospital Inc $35,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Howardcenter Inc $5,000 Burling, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Camp Thorpe Inc $10,000 Goshen, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Central Vt Adult Basic Edu $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Committee On Temporary Shelter $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Governors Institutes Of Vermont $5,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Resource $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Hunger Free Vermont $5,000 South Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Community Sailing Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Audubon Vermont $10,000 Huntington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Vermont Works For Women $10,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Easter Seals Of Vermont $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Salvation Farms $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Unrestricted General 2022
Copley Hospital Inc $50,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Central Vt Adult Basic Edu $7,500 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Steps To End Domestic Violence $15,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Committee On Temporary Shelter $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Resource $7,500 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Hunger Free Vermont $10,000 South Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
United Christian Academy $5,000 Newport, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
River Arts Of Morrisville $7,500 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Audubon Vermont $7,500 Huntington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Vermont Works For Women $5,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Vermont Farm-to-school Inc $5,000 Newport, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Unrestricted General 2021
Echo Lake Aquarium And Science $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Central Vt Adult Basic Edu $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Steps To End Domestic Violence $15,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Helen Day Art Center Inc $10,000 Stowe, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Cots $15,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Resource $12,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Vermont Children's Trust Fdn $5,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Hunger Free Vermont $12,000 South Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
River Arts Of Morrisville $5,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Ct River Watershed Council $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US Unrestricted General 2020
Audubon Vermont $10,000 Huntington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Vermont Works For Women $5,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Easter Seals Of Vermont $5,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Salvation Farms $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2020
Copley Hospital Inc $50,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
Committee On Temporary Shelter $5,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
Resource A Nonprofit Community $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
Hunger Free Vermont $10,000 South Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
River Arts Of Morrisville $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
Connecticut River Watershed Council $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US Unrestricted General 2018
Audubon Vermont $10,000 Huntington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
Vermont Works For Women $10,000 Winooski, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
Vermont Foodbank $10,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
Salvation Farms $5,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
Vermont Humanities Council $6,625 Montpelier, VT, US Unrestricted General 2018
Copley Hospital Inc $50,000 Morrisville, VT, US Capital Campaign For 2017
Howardcenter Inc $10,000 Burling, VT, US Unrestricted General 2017
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education $10,000 Barre, VT, US Functional Literacy Program 2017
Resource A Nonprofit Community $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Unrestricted General 2017
Hunger Free Vermont $10,000 South Burlington, VT, US Children Nutrition 2017
Audubon Vermont $10,000 Huntington, VT, US Opening New Eyes To Nature 2017
United Way Of Lamoille County Inc $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2017
Vermont Works For Women $8,000 Winooski, VT, US Innovative Summer Programs 2017
Vermont Foodbank $10,000 Barre, VT, US Community Kitchen Academy 2017
Neighborhood Connections $5,000 Londonderry, VT, US Unrestricted General 2017
Green Mountain Farm To School $5,000 Newport, VT, US Unrestricted General 2017
Vermont Humanities Council $4,000 Montpelier, VT, US Humanities At The Heart Of 2017
Copley Hospital Inc $50,000 Morrisville, VT, US Capital Campaign For 2016
Central Vermont Adult Basic Education $10,000 Barre, VT, US Functional Literacy Program 2016
Hunger Free Vermont $10,000 South Burlington, VT, US Children Nutrition 2016
River Arts Of Morrisville $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Unrestricted General 2016
Audubon Vermont $10,000 Huntington, VT, US Opening New Eyes To Nature 2016
Aid To Women Men And Children $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Unrestricted General 2016
Vermont Foodbank $10,000 Barre, VT, US Community Kitchen Academy 2016
Home Share Now $12,000 Barre, VT, US Unrestricted General 2016
Salvation Farms $10,000 Morrisville, VT, US Renewing Capacity To Glean 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 06-6519058
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 653067 Dallas, TX 75265-3067

Key People (2)

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Trustee Bank Of America
Co-trustee Ward Cleary Esq

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.