The Wisdom Connection Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-0288195

Foundation Overview

Based in Greensboro, VT, The Wisdom Connection Inc has awarded 180 grants totaling $1,944,605 to organizations in Vermont, Florida and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,944,605
Total Assets
$1,625,767
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0% (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
Closed Network: 6%

1 of 16 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Vermont

98% 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 Hardwick (20%), Montpelier (19%), Greensboro (18%).

Funding Trajectory
+48%

Moderate 48% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (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 Wisdom Connection Inc'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
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2024
Center For An Agricultural Economy $20,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2024
Circus Smirkus (The Circus Barn Inc) $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US Capacity Building And Accessibility Initiatives 2024
Craftsbury Community Care Center $10,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support 2024
Craftsbury Saplings $15,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support And Equipment/materials 2024
Greensboro Community Childcare Center (Dba Four Seasons Of Early Learning) $9,500 Greensboro Bend, VT, US General Operating Support 2024
Greensboro Free Library $5,400 Greensboro, VT, US Lego Sets & Programming 2024
Greensboro Nursing Home (Greensboro Hospital Association Inc) $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US Alternating Air Mattresses 2024
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2024
Lund Family Center $10,000 South Burlington, VT, US Kids-a-part Program 2024
Up For Learning (Unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc) $22,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2024
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Operating Support In The Northeast Kingdom Of Vermont 2024
Vermont Council On Rural Development $17,500 Montpelier, VT, US Community Visits, Climate Economy And Vermont Community Leadership Network 2024
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Vermont Reads Program 2024
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $5,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2024
Wholeheart Inc $20,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2024
Aware $12,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Center For An Agricultural Economy $15,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Center For An Agricultural Economy $5,000 Hardwick, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Circus Smirkus (The Circus Barn Inc) $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US General Operating Funds 2023
Craftsbury Community Care Center $10,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Craftsbury Community Care Center $5,000 Craftsbury, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Craftsbury Saplings $16,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Greensboro Free Library $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US Storykeepers & Playaway/wonder Books 2023
Greensboro Nursing Home (Greensboro Hospital Association Inc) $10,000 Greensboro, VT, US Shower And Bathroom Renovations 2023
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $5,000 Hardwick, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Lund Family Center $15,000 South Burlington, VT, US Kids-a-part Program, Community Case Worker 2023
Montpelier Foundation $25,000 Montpelier, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Up For Learning (Unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc) $22,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Up For Learning (Unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc) $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Operating Support In The Northeast Kingdom Of Vermont 2023
Vermont Council On Rural Development $15,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $10,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $5,000 Richmond, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Wholeheart Inc $50,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Aware $12,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Center For An Agricultural Economy $15,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Center For An Agricultural Economy $5,000 Hardwick, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Circus Smirkus (The Circus Barn Inc) $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US General Operating Funds 2023
Craftsbury Community Care Center $10,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Craftsbury Community Care Center $5,000 Craftsbury, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Craftsbury Saplings $16,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Greensboro Free Library $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US Storykeepers & Playaway/wonder Books 2023
Greensboro Nursing Home (Greensboro Hospital Association Inc) $10,000 Greensboro, VT, US Shower And Bathroom Renovations 2023
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $5,000 Hardwick, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Lund Family Center $15,000 South Burlington, VT, US Kids-a-part Program, Community Case Worker 2023
Montpelier Foundation $25,000 Montpelier, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Up For Learning (Unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc) $22,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Up For Learning (Unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc) $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Operating Support In The Northeast Kingdom Of Vermont 2023
Vermont Council On Rural Development $15,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $10,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $5,000 Richmond, VT, US Flood Relief 2023
Wholeheart Inc $50,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2023
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Bend Revitalization Initiative Inc $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US General Operating Funds 2022
Center For An Agricultural Economy $15,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Craftsbury Community Care Center $10,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Craftsbury Saplings $16,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support And Staff Wellness 2022
Four Seasons Of Early Learning (greensboro Community Childcare Center) $9,500 Greensboro Bend, VT, US General Operating Support And Covid Relief 2022
Greensboro Free Library $2,878 Greensboro, VT, US Gratitude Project 2022
Greensboro Nursing Home (greensboro Hospital Association Inc) $20,000 Greensboro, VT, US Roof Replacement Project 2022
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Lund Family Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Kids-a-part Program 2022
Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary (florida School Of Holistic Living Inc) $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Afterschool In Nature Program 2022
Up For Learning (unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc) $22,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Operating Support In The Northeast Kingdom 2022
Vermont Council On Rural Development $15,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $10,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Wholeheart Inc $40,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Bend Revitalization Initiative Inc $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US General Operating Funds 2022
Center For An Agricultural Economy $15,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Craftsbury Community Care Center $10,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Craftsbury Saplings $16,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support And Staff Wellness 2022
Four Seasons Of Early Learning (Greensboro Community Childcare Center) $9,500 Greensboro Bend, VT, US General Operating Support And Covid Relief 2022
Greensboro Free Library $2,878 Greensboro, VT, US Gratitude Project 2022
Greensboro Nursing Home (Greensboro Hospital Association Inc) $20,000 Greensboro, VT, US Roof Replacement Project 2022
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Lund Family Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Kids-a-part Program 2022
Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary (Florida School Of Holistic Living Inc) $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Afterschool In Nature Program 2022
Up For Learning (Unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc) $22,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Operating Support In The Northeast Kingdom 2022
Vermont Council On Rural Development $15,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $10,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Wholeheart Inc $40,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Bend Revitalization Initiative Inc $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US General Operating Funds 2022
Center For An Agricultural Economy $15,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Craftsbury Community Care Center $10,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Craftsbury Saplings $16,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support And Staff Wellness 2022
Four Seasons Of Early Learning (Greensboro Community Childcare Center) $9,500 Greensboro Bend, VT, US General Operating Support And Covid Relief 2022
Greensboro Free Library $2,878 Greensboro, VT, US Gratitude Project 2022
Greensboro Nursing Home (Greensboro Hospital Association Inc) $20,000 Greensboro, VT, US Roof Replacement Project 2022
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Lund Family Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Kids-a-part Program 2022
Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary (Florida School Of Holistic Living Inc) $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Afterschool In Nature Program 2022
Up For Learning (Unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc) $22,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Operating Support In The Northeast Kingdom 2022
Vermont Council On Rural Development $15,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $10,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Wholeheart Inc $40,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2022
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Circus Smirkus $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Craftsbury Community Care Center $10,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Craftsbury Saplings $15,000 Craftsbury, VT, US General Operating Support And Covid Relief 2021
Four Seasons Of Early Learning (greensboro Community Childcare Center) $15,000 Greensboro Bend, VT, US General Operating Support And Covid Relief 2021
Greensboro Nursing Home (greensboro Hospital Association Inc) $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $15,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Lund Family Center $15,000 Burlington, VT, US Kids-a-part Program 2021
The Center For An Agricultural Economy $15,000 Hardwick, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Up For Learning (unleashing The Power Of Partnership For Learning Inc) $15,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $10,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Wholeheart Inc $40,000 Richmond, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Vermont Council On Rural Development $10,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Operating Support 2021
Greensboro Free Library $2,071 Greensboro, VT, US Gratitude Project 2021
Aware $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Operating Support, Community Allies Support 2020
Circus Smirkus $10,000 Greensboro, VT, US Program Support, Capital Campaign 2020
Craftsbury Community Care Center $5,000 Craftsbury, VT, US Operating Support 2020
Craftsbury Saplings $15,000 Craftsbury, VT, US Operating Support 2020
Four Seasons Of Early Learning $17,500 Greensboro Bend, VT, US Tuition Assistance, Operating Support, Bend Revitalization Initiative 2020
Greensboro Nursing Home $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US Operating Support 2020
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Operating Support 2020
Lund Family Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US Operating Support 2020
Rural Arts Collaborative $1,000 Greensboro, VT, US Operating Support 2020
The Center For An Agricultural Economy $15,000 Hardwick, VT, US Support Local Programs, Farm Connex 2020
Up For Learning $12,000 Montpelier, VT, US Operating Support 2020
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation $7,500 Burlington, VT, US Support Nek Programs 2020
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Operating Support 2020
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps $10,000 Richmond, VT, US Operating Support 2020
Wholeheart Inc $40,000 Richmond, VT, US Operating Support 2020
Lund Family Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US In Support Of Kids A Part Program 2017
Craftsbury Community Care Center $1,000 Craftsbury, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Aware $7,500 Hardwick, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc $1,000 Richmond, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Four Seasons Of Early Learning $19,500 Greensboro, VT, US $10,000 To Support Purchase Of Land And $9,500 For Tuition Assistance 2017
Grace $1,000 Hardwick, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Greensboro Nursing Home $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $8,000 Hardwick, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Nek Kids On The Move $2,000 St Johnsbury, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Wholeheart Inc $30,000 Greensboro, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Circus Smirkus $1,000 Greensoro, VT, US Program Support 2017
Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation $5,000 Burlington, VT, US Support Nek Programs 2017
Home Share Now $1,000 Barre, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Up For Learning $12,000 East Hardwick, VT, US In Support Of B&p Foundations Challenge For General Operations 2017
Center For Courage And Renewal $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Operating Support 2017
Vermont Works For Women $5,000 Winooski, VT, US In Support Of Dirt Divas 2017
Craftsbury Saplings $10,000 Craftsbury, VT, US Start-up And Operating Costs 2017
The Center For An Agricultural Economy $10,000 Hardwick, VT, US Support Local Programs 2017
Wonderarts $1,000 Greensboro, VT, US General Operating Support 2017
Lund Family Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US In Support Of Kids A Part Program 2016
Craftsbury Community Care Center $1,000 Craftsbury, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Aware $7,500 Hardwick, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Four Seasons Of Early Learning $9,500 Greensboro, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Grace $1,000 Hardwick, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Greensboro Nursing Home $5,000 Greensboro, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Hardwick Area Food Pantry $8,000 Hardwick, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Vermont Humanities Council $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Salvation Farms $5,000 Morrisville, VT, US Program Support 2016
Wholeheart Inc $30,000 Greensboro, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation $5,000 Burlington, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Home Share Now $1,000 Barre, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Up For Learning $12,000 East Hardwick, VT, US In Support Of Yatst Programs 2016
Center For Courage And Renewal $1,000 Montpelier, VT, US Operating Support 2016
Northeast Kingdom Youth Services $2,000 St Johnsbury, VT, US In Support Of Nek Kids On The Move 2016
Berrett-koehler Foundation $12,000 Oakland, CA, US In Support Of Intergenerational Leadership Exchanges 2016
Vermont Works For Women $5,000 Winooski, VT, US In Support Of Dirt Divas 2016
The Art House $3,000 Craftsbury Common, VT, US Operating Support 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Wisdom Connection Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-0288195
Website N/A
Address 333 ATHERTON WAY Greensboro, VT 05841-8091

Key People (7)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Wisdom Connection Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Becky Arnold
Director Eric Erwin
Treasurer Lincoln Lande
Secretary Mary Parke Meyer
President Patricia Passmore Alley

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.