The Community Bank NA Foundation of New England concentrates its giving on Vermont-based direct service organizations that deliver basic needs, health-related support, and inclusive youth programming. Grants are generally unrestricted/operations support for front-line nonprofits — especially programs that help people in crisis (fuel/utility assistance, cancer support) and organizations serving youth and people with intellectual disabilities. The foundation appears to prioritize local impact within Vermont rather than national or advocacy-focused causes.
A $30,000 operations grant to Dragonheart Vermont is the clearest signal in the foundation’s recent giving: Community Bank Na Foundation of New England Inc backs Vermont-based direct service groups that support people facing immediate needs, health challenges, and inclusive youth programming. Its largest listed awards also include support for the CVOEO Warmth Program and Dream Program Inc, showing a mix of emergency assistance and youth development rather than a single-issue strategy. The foundation’s recent grants lean toward general operating support, which suggests flexible funding for local nonprofits rather than restricted project-only awards. Across the list, recipients include organizations serving cancer patients and their caregivers, households needing fuel or utility help, and young people participating in mentoring, camps, and recreation. The pattern is practical and community-centered, with most grants staying close to Vermont and many going to organizations rooted in Burlington, South Burlington, and nearby towns. The same set of grants also reaches health care, housing, and inclusive services, indicating a broad but locally focused portfolio shaped around everyday needs in New England communities.
Basic needs support is one of the foundation’s most visible themes. In 2023, it gave $17,500 to Cvoeo-warmth Program for operations, pointing to emergency fuel and utility assistance for low-income households. Health-related support appears as well: Little Rivers Health Care received $7,500 in 2024 for a clinic capital campaign, and Carlos G Otis Healthcare Center Dba Grace Cottage received $5,000 in 2025 for operations. The foundation also funds youth programming through community organizations. Dream Program Inc received $15,000 in 2023 for operations, while Second Growth was awarded $2,500 in 2024 for a summer camp program. Its portfolio includes inclusive services too, such as grants to Special Olympics of Vermont for operations in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Typical awards are small and operationally oriented: the 25th percentile is $300, the median is $750, and the 75th percentile is $1,000. The recent grant list shows repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Special Olympics of Vermont and the Intervale Center, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation is a private foundation, not a fund that supports individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. Most listed awards are unrestricted or operations support, with a smaller number tied to specific capital or program purposes.
$90K
$1.6M
$50K
$109K
Most grants fall between $300 and $1K, with a median of $750.
25th Percentile
$300
Median
$750
75th Percentile
$1K
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Relatively concentrated, place-based giving: a small number of mid-sized operational grants focused on Vermont nonprofits. Grants favor direct service organizations and core operating support rather than capital projects or policy work.
Notable grantees: Dragonheart Vermont, CVOEO — Warmth Program, DREAM Program Inc, Special Olympics Vermont
Giving is highly concentrated in Vermont: 95% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and the top state by grant count is VT. Burlington and South Burlington appear repeatedly, along with Bradford, White River Junction, and other Vermont communities. Outside Vermont, the recent grants list includes Springfield and Ludlow, Massachusetts, but the overall recipient base remains overwhelmingly local. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 168 grants going to U.S. recipients.
The recent grants show support for direct service nonprofits working on basic needs, health, youth development, and inclusive programming. Examples include emergency fuel and utility assistance, cancer support, clinic-related health care, summer camp programming, and services for people with intellectual disabilities.
Recent awards are generally modest: the 25th percentile is $300, the median is $750, and the 75th percentile is $1,000. Even the larger listed grants are usually operations grants rather than large project commitments.
Yes. The recent list shows repeated support across years for organizations such as Special Olympics of Vermont and the Intervale Center. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-off awards.
Its giving is local and strongly Vermont-centered. Vermont recipients account for 95% of grants, with most awards going to organizations in Burlington, South Burlington, and other Vermont communities.
Most listed awards are for operations. A smaller number are tied to specific purposes, such as the Little Rivers Health Care clinic capital campaign and the Second Growth summer camp program.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS VERMONT | S BURLINGTON, VT | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE | JERICHO, VT | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| CARLOS G OTIS HEALTHCARE CENTER DBA GRACE COTTAGE | TOWNSHEND, VT | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| HABITAT FOR AVIATION | SWANTON, VT | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | BURLINGTON, VT | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| COMMON ROOTS INC | S BURLINGTON, VT | $4,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| FIRST STEP RECOVERY HOUSE INC | COLCHESTER, VT | $2,500 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| MERCY CONNECTIONS INC | BURLINGTON, VT | $2,500 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| INTERVALE CENTER INC | BURLINGTON, VT | $2,500 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| MILTON FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER | MILTON, VT | $2,500 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| TRIVIUM LIFE SERVICES | BRADFORD, VT | $2,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| ANEW PLACE INC | BURLINGTON, VT | $2,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| MARTHA'S BARN INC | ESSEX JUNCTION, VT | $2,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| SAGE CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CO | SHAFTSBURY, VT | $2,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| THE MENTORING PROJECT OF THE UPPER VALLEY | BRADFORD, VT | $1,500 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| WATERBURY AREA SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION | WATERBURY, VT | $1,500 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| BLANKETS OF HOPE INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $1,500 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| VERMONT CONGREGATIONAL HOME INC | SOUTH NEWBURY, VT | $1,500 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| CHILD CARE RESOURCE | WILLISTON, VT | $1,325 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| SPRINGFIELD HUMANE SOCIETY INC | SPRINGFIELD, VT | $1,100 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| PATHWAYS VERMONT | S BURLINGTON, VT | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| NORTHWEST UNIT FOR SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS | ST ALBANS, VT | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| A SHOT FOR LIFE INC | WATERTOWN, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| OMPRAKASH INC | SEATTLE, WA | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| BENNINGTON MUSEUM INC | BENNINGTON, VT | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE INC | NEWBURY, VT | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| TURNING POINT CENTER OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY | BURLINGTON, VT | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| SALVATION FARMS | MORRISVILLE, VT | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC | BARRE, VT | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| VERMONT KIN AS PARENTS | BURLINGTON, VT | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| FRIENDS OF TUCKER MOUNTAIN INC | NEWBURY, VT | $1,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICE | RUTLAND, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BURLINGTON INC | BURLINGTON, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| GRAND ISLE COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST ALBANS, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| SOUTHERN VERMONT TRADITIONAL MUSIC | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC | BENNINGTON, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| VERMONT POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION | PITTSFORD, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| THE VETERANS PLACE INC | NORTHFIELD, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| NORTHSHIRE CIVIC CENTER | MANCHESTER CENTER, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| SOJOURNER TRUTH MEMORIAL COMMITTEE | SHREWSBURY, MA | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| ORANGE EAST SENIOR CENTER INC | BRADFORD, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| HEART FULL KITCHEN | MONTGOMERY, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| HARDWICK COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC | HARDWICK, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| VALLEY HEALTH CONNECTIONS | SPRINGFIELD, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| CHILDREN'S LITERACY FOUNDATION | WATERBURY CENTER, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| UPPER VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY | ENFIELD, NH | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| HINESBURG COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER INC | HINESBURG, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| 1LT DOOLEY LEGACY FUND INC | WILMINGTON, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
| SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING | RUTLAND, VT | $750 | 2025 | OPERATIONS |
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
$5,000OPERATIONS
CARLOS G OTIS HEALTHCARE CENTER DBA GRACE COTTAGE
$5,000OPERATIONS
HABITAT FOR AVIATION
$5,000OPERATIONS
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$5,000OPERATIONS
COMMON ROOTS INC
$4,000OPERATIONS
FIRST STEP RECOVERY HOUSE INC
$2,500OPERATIONS
MERCY CONNECTIONS INC
$2,500OPERATIONS
TRIVIUM LIFE SERVICES
$2,000OPERATIONS
ANEW PLACE INC
$2,000OPERATIONS
MARTHA'S BARN INC
$2,000OPERATIONS
SAGE CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CO
$2,000OPERATIONS
THE MENTORING PROJECT OF THE UPPER VALLEY
$1,500OPERATIONS
WATERBURY AREA SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
$1,500OPERATIONS
BLANKETS OF HOPE INC
$1,500OPERATIONS
VERMONT CONGREGATIONAL HOME INC
$1,500OPERATIONS
CHILD CARE RESOURCE
$1,325OPERATIONS
SPRINGFIELD HUMANE SOCIETY INC
$1,100OPERATIONS
NORTHWEST UNIT FOR SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
$1,000OPERATIONS
A SHOT FOR LIFE INC
$1,000OPERATIONS
BENNINGTON MUSEUM INC
$1,000OPERATIONS
LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE INC
$1,000OPERATIONS
TURNING POINT CENTER OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY
$1,000OPERATIONS
SALVATION FARMS
$1,000OPERATIONS
CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC
$1,000OPERATIONS
VERMONT KIN AS PARENTS
$1,000OPERATIONS
FRIENDS OF TUCKER MOUNTAIN INC
$1,000OPERATIONS
VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICE
$750OPERATIONS
BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
$750OPERATIONS
GRAND ISLE COMMUNITY SERVICES
$750OPERATIONS
SOUTHERN VERMONT TRADITIONAL MUSIC
$750OPERATIONS
BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC
$750OPERATIONS
VERMONT POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION
$750OPERATIONS
THE VETERANS PLACE INC
$750OPERATIONS
NORTHSHIRE CIVIC CENTER
$750OPERATIONS
SOJOURNER TRUTH MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
$750OPERATIONS
ORANGE EAST SENIOR CENTER INC
$750OPERATIONS
HEART FULL KITCHEN
$750OPERATIONS
HARDWICK COMMUNITY TELEVISION INC
$750OPERATIONS
VALLEY HEALTH CONNECTIONS
$750OPERATIONS
CHILDREN'S LITERACY FOUNDATION
$750OPERATIONS
HINESBURG COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER INC
$750OPERATIONS
1LT DOOLEY LEGACY FUND INC
$750OPERATIONS
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING
$750OPERATIONS