The Vandermark Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-4507813
Foundation Overview
Based in Wilmington, DE, The Vandermark Foundation has awarded 150 grants totaling $6,589,600 to organizations in Colorado, Massachusetts and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $50,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 15 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
48% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Hingham (29%), Wayland (13%), Boston (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 15% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (56%). 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 The Vandermark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accompaniment And Sanctuary Coalition Colorado Spr | $100,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Relief Fund For Typhoon Damage | 2024 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Fund For Expanding Services South | 2024 |
| El Shadday Church Inc | $50,000 | Halifax, MA, US | Building Fund | 2024 |
| Father Bills & Mainspring Inc | $10,000 | Brockton, MA, US | In Support Of A Path Home - Housing Resource Center | 2024 |
| Father Bills & Mainspring Inc | $10,000 | Brockton, MA, US | Housing Resource Center, Brockton | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Homeless Of The South Shore Inc | $1,500 | N Weymouth, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $5,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Building Improvements Fund | 2024 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $22,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Scholarship Fund For The Children Of Members Of The Ministry | 2024 |
| Hope Has No Borders | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Asylum Seekers Support Sessions And Community Service Partnerships | 2024 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | York Springs, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| The Esther R Sanger Center For Compassion Inc | $16,000 | Quincy, MA, US | Good Neighbor Team Fund, Wendell Ave | 2024 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Campaign Fund | 2024 |
| Accompaniment And Sanctuary Coalition Colorado Spr | $50,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $100,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Support Establishment Of Services In Ho Chi Minh City | 2023 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $200,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Assist Blue Dragon To Purchase A Retreat Center For The Children Being Served | 2023 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Father Bills & Mainspring Inc | $10,000 | Brockton, MA, US | Housing Resource Center, Brockton | 2023 |
| Glastonbury Abbey Inc | $1,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Offset Winter Fuel Costs | 2023 |
| Help Hope Live Inc | $50,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Family Transportation | 2023 |
| Help Hope Live Inc | $50,000 | Radnor, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Scholarship Fund For The Children Of Pastoral Staff | 2023 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | York Springs, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Quinnipiac University | $50,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Vandermark Fund For Global Engagement | 2023 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $5,000 | E Bridgewtr, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Womens Education Project | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Ongoing Operations And Growth Campaign | 2023 |
| Accompaniment And Sanctuary Coalition Colorado Spr | $50,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | Funds For Undocumented Immigrants And Asylum Seekers | 2022 |
| Ames Free Library Of Easton Inc | $100,000 | North Easton, MA, US | Larry Mowatt Pavilion Fund | 2022 |
| At Home And Afar | $30,000 | Wayland, MA, US | Solar Power For The Rio Chil Water Treatment Project | 2022 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $40,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Technical And Computer Equipment Funds | 2022 |
| Father Bills & Mainspring Inc | $10,000 | Brockton, MA, US | Housing Resource Center | 2022 |
| Florida State University | $105,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Center For Social Emotional Welfare | 2022 |
| Glastonbury Abbey Inc | $55,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Snow Plowing Truck Fund | 2022 |
| Grub Street Inc | $40,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Technological Upgrades For The Center For Creative Writing | 2022 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Scholarship Fund For The Post-secondary Education For The Children Of Pastors Of The North Street Church Of The Nazarene | 2022 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Family Transportation Fund | 2022 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Quinnipiac University | $50,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Global Engagement Fund | 2022 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $5,000 | E Bridgewtr, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Accompaniment And Sanctuary Coalition Colorado Spr | $50,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | Funds For Undocumented Immigrants And Asylum Seekers | 2022 |
| Ames Free Library Of Easton Inc | $100,000 | North Easton, MA, US | Larry Mowatt Pavilion Fund | 2022 |
| At Home And Afar | $30,000 | Wayland, MA, US | Solar Power For The Rio Chil Water Treatment Project | 2022 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $40,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Technical And Computer Equipment Funds | 2022 |
| Father Bills & Mainspring Inc | $10,000 | Brockton, MA, US | Housing Resource Center | 2022 |
| Florida State University | $105,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Center For Social Emotional Welfare | 2022 |
| Glastonbury Abbey Inc | $55,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Snow Plowing Truck Fund | 2022 |
| Grub Street Inc | $40,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Technological Upgrades For The Center For Creative Writing | 2022 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Scholarship Fund For The Post-secondary Education For The Children Of Pastors Of The North Street Church Of The Nazarene | 2022 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Family Transportation Fund | 2022 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Quinnipiac University | $50,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Global Engagement Fund | 2022 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $5,000 | E Bridgewtr, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Accompaniment And Sanctuary Coalition Colorado Spr | $50,000 | Colorado Spgs, CO, US | Funds For Undocumented Immigrants And Asylum Seekers | 2022 |
| Ames Free Library Of Easton Inc | $100,000 | North Easton, MA, US | Larry Mowatt Pavilion Fund | 2022 |
| At Home And Afar | $30,000 | Wayland, MA, US | Solar Power For The Rio Chil Water Treatment Project | 2022 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $40,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Technical And Computer Equipment Funds | 2022 |
| Father Bills & Mainspring Inc | $10,000 | Brockton, MA, US | Housing Resource Center | 2022 |
| Florida State University | $105,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Center For Social Emotional Welfare | 2022 |
| Glastonbury Abbey Inc | $55,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Snow Plowing Truck Fund | 2022 |
| Grub Street Inc | $40,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Technological Upgrades For The Center For Creative Writing | 2022 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Scholarship Fund For The Post-secondary Education For The Children Of Pastors Of The North Street Church Of The Nazarene | 2022 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Family Transportation Fund | 2022 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Quinnipiac University | $50,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Global Engagement Fund | 2022 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $5,000 | E Bridgewtr, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $273,000 | Littleton, CO, US | To Purchase Land In Dragon Valley | 2021 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $10,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Covid Relief Fund | 2021 |
| Easton Childrens Museum Inc | $10,000 | North Easton, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Glastonbury Abbey Inc | $1,000 | Hingham, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $5,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Replacement Fund For The Church Piano And Organ | 2021 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $36,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Church Building Fund | 2021 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $40,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Family Transportation Fund | 2021 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Quinnipiac University | $50,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Vandermark Fund For Global Engagement | 2021 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $5,000 | E Bridgewtr, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| At Home And Afar | $20,000 | Wayland, MA, US | Solar Power For Wells Project | 2020 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $100,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $112,000 | Littleton, CO, US | To Purchase Land | 2020 |
| Florida State University | $75,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Enhance The Fsu Co-parenting Project | 2020 |
| Grub Street Inc | $40,000 | Arlington, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Grub Street Inc | $5,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Community Access Fund | 2020 |
| Grub Street Inc | $40,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Instructional Equipment And Technology Fund | 2020 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Massachusetts Association For Mental Health | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Onesky | $20,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Vietnam Programs | 2020 |
| Quinnipiac University | $20,000 | Hamden, CT, US | College Of Arts And Sciences Supporting Students Engaged In Global Virtual Internship & Volunteer Experiences | 2020 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $5,000 | E Bridgewtr, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Womens Education Project | $55,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| At Home And Afar | $10,000 | Wayland, MA, US | Club-foot Treatment Project | 2019 |
| At Home And Afar | $10,000 | Wayland, MA, US | Specialized Medical Treatment Project | 2019 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $100,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Building Program In Dragon Valley | 2019 |
| Easton Childrens Museum Inc | $10,000 | North Easton, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Florida State University | $121,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Successful Co-parenting After Divorce Dissemination/licensing Fund | 2019 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $2,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Building Maintenance Fund | 2019 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $10,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Anchor Project | 2019 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $50,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Hope Walks Inc | $100,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | Patient Transportation Pilot Project | 2019 |
| Massachusetts Association For Mental Health | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Brockton Area Children's Fund | 2019 |
| Onesky | $20,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Vietnam Programs | 2019 |
| Quinnipiac University | $12,000 | Hamden, CT, US | Cas Student Experiential Learning Fund | 2019 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $5,000 | E Bridgewtr, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2019 |
| At Home And Afar | $72,500 | Wayland, MA, US | Water Treatment Project | 2018 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Easton Childrens Museum Inc | $10,000 | North Easton, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Florida State University | $100,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Fsu Toolkit On Successful Co-parenting After Divorce Fund | 2018 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $50,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Anchor Program | 2018 |
| Massachusetts Association For Mental Health | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Friend And Leader Program | 2018 |
| Massachusetts Wonderfund Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Brockton Area Children's Fund | 2018 |
| Quinnipiac University | $6,600 | Hamden, CT, US | Scholarship Fund For Three Slots For Dean Smart's College Of Arts And Science Externship Program In Costa Rica | 2018 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $5,000 | E Bridgewater, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2018 |
| At Home And Afar | $15,000 | Wayland, MA, US | Rio Chil Water System Program | 2017 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $50,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $300,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Establishment Of A Retreat Farm Program | 2017 |
| Dcf Kids Fund Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Easton Childrens Museum Inc | $10,000 | North Easton, MA, US | Executive Director Search And Transition Project | 2017 |
| Helphopelive Inc | $70,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Northeast Regional Fund | 2017 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $8,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Building Project - Phase 2 | 2017 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $30,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Building Project - Phase 2 | 2017 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $4,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Handicap Accessibility Project | 2017 |
| Massachusetts Association For Mental Health | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable Event | 2017 |
| Quinnipiac University | $10,000 | Croton Hdsn, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Quinnipiac University | $100,000 | Croton Hdsn, NY, US | 360 Degree Advising Project | 2017 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $5,000 | E Bridgewater, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| At Home And Afar | $40,000 | Wayland, MA, US | Rio Chil Water Project | 2016 |
| Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation Usa | $60,000 | Littleton, CO, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Dcf Kids Fund Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Easton Childrens Museum Inc | $10,000 | North Easton, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Florida State University | $106,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Toolkit On Co-parenting After Divorce Fund | 2016 |
| Helphopelive Inc | $70,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Tom Nowell Spinal Cord Injury Fund | 2016 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $30,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Building Fund | 2016 |
| Hingham Ma North St Community Chapel Church Of The | $50,000 | Hingham, MA, US | A New Ministry For Substance Abuse & The Arts Project | 2016 |
| Massachusetts Association For Mental Health | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Friend And Leader Program | 2016 |
| Quinnipiac University | $10,000 | Hamden, CT, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Stone Family Adoption Assistance Fund Inc | $50,000 | Lexington, MA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Womens Education Project | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-4507813 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| Sec, Dir, Clerk, Vp | Lois A Scanlon |
|---|---|
| Pres, Dir, Chairperson, Treas | Peter J Scanlon Phd |
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