South Meadow Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-1388136
Foundation Overview
Based in Bennington, VT, South Meadow Foundation has awarded 153 grants totaling $1,388,200 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $65,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 24 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
59% of grants are awarded in Vermont, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Vermont, funding concentrates in Bennington (41%), Pownal (23%), Montpelier (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 9% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into South Meadow Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees Of Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Christo Ray Ny High School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Bennington Aces | $5,000 | Bennigton, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Germantown Friends School | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Biker Hub | $25,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Biker Hub | $15,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Vycc | $25,000 | Richmond, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Rosenwald Park Campaign | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Bennignton Museum | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Solomon Wright Public Library | $15,000 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Marfan Foundation | $5,000 | Port Washington, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Centurion | $15,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Christo Ray Ny High School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Bennington Aces | $5,000 | Bennigton, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Germantown Friends School | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Biker Hub | $25,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Biker Hub | $15,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Vycc | $25,000 | Richmond, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Rosenwald Park Campaign | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Bennignton Museum | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Solomon Wright Public Library | $15,000 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| The Marfan Foundation | $5,000 | Port Washington, NY, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Centurion | $15,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Christo Ray Ny High School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Svhc Foundation | $10,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Bennington Aces | $5,000 | Bennigton, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Jerome Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Germantown Friends School | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Images Cinema | $1,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Biker Hub | $15,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Vycc | $25,000 | Richmond, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Rosenwald Park Campaign | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Gbics | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Bennignton Museum | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Shires Housing | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Solomon Wright Public Library | $2,000 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Second Chance Animal Center | $1,000 | Arlington, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Mt Anthon Preservation Society | $1,000 | N Bennignton, VT, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Christo Ray Ny High School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Elevate New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bikes Not Bombs | $3,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ghbics | $10,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Njtl Of Bennington Vt | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Prospect Mt Association | $5,000 | Woodford, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | $25,000 | Richmond, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Bike Hub | $50,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Oakhill Childrens Center | $11,000 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Germantown Friends School | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jerome Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pownal Rescue Squard | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pownal Historical Society | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vt Digger | $1,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Images Cinema | $1,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Public Assets Institute | $2,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Centurion Ministries | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vermonts Arts Exchange | $3,000 | North Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pownal Ptg | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Center For Communication Media | $500 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Christo Ray Ny High School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Elevate New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bikes Not Bombs | $3,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ghbics | $10,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Njtl Of Bennington Vt | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Prospect Mt Association | $5,000 | Woodford, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | $25,000 | Richmond, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Bike Hub | $50,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Oakhill Childrens Center | $11,000 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Germantown Friends School | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jerome Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pownal Rescue Squard | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pownal Historical Society | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vt Digger | $1,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Images Cinema | $1,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Public Assets Institute | $2,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Centurion Ministries | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vermonts Arts Exchange | $3,000 | North Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pownal Ptg | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Center For Communication Media | $500 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Christo Ray Ny High School | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Elevate New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bikes Not Bombs | $3,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ghbics | $10,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Njtl Of Bennington Vt | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Prospect Mt Association | $5,000 | Woodford, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | $25,000 | Richmond, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Bike Hub | $50,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Oakhill Childrens Center | $11,000 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Germantown Friends School | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Jerome Institute | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pownal Rescue Squard | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pownal Historical Society | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vt Digger | $1,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Images Cinema | $1,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Public Assets Institute | $2,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Centurion Ministries | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Vermonts Arts Exchange | $3,000 | North Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pownal Ptg | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Center For Communication Media | $500 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Preservation Trust Of Vermont | $5,000 | Burlington, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Elevate New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Backyard Players And Friends | $5,000 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ghbics | $19,500 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Njtl Of Bennington Vt | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Buxton School | $25,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Grateful Bennington Fund | $25,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Rosenwald Park Campaign | $25,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Fund For North Bennington | $3,000 | North Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Oakhill Childrens Center | $3,000 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Germantown Friends School | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ken Cottrell Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Pownal Rescue Squard | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Vin Foundation | $2,000 | Davis, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Vt Digger | $1,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Shires Housing | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Public Assets Institute | $2,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Centurion Ministries | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Vermonts Arts Exchange | $2,000 | North Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Pownal Ptg | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Center For Communication Media | $500 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Preservation Trust Of Vermont | $5,000 | Burlington, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ken Cottrell Fund | $500 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Pownal Historical Society | $500 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| National Trust Historic Preservatio | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Bennington Museum | $1,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Christian Life Center | $1,000 | Bensalem, PA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Buxton School | $25,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Images Cinema | $1,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps | $25,000 | Richmond, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Northern Berkshire Commun Coalition | $25,000 | North Adams, MA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Henry Varnum Poor Foundation | $10,000 | New City, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Germantown Friends School | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ken Cottrell Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Pownal Rescue Squard | $300 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Trustees Of Reservations | $100 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Vt Digger | $300 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Shires Housing | $5,000 | Bennington, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Public Assets Institute | $1,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Centurion Ministries | $10,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Solomon Wright Public Library | $65,000 | Pownal, VT, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $300 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-1388136 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 463 CARPENTER HILL RD Bennington, VT 05201-9293 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Margaret Cardner |
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Forms 990-PF
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