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Your Impact

Our fundholders' generosity activates over $80 million in the community annually, through grants, mission investments, and programmatic activity—supporting vital programs in health, education, sustainability, economic development, and more. Since our founding in 1986, VCF and our fundholders have made more than $538M in grants alone.

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Funds flow into Vermont communities through diverse initiatives such as grantmaking, mission investing, and other programmatic activities—all made possible by our donors and fundholders.

Your Impact is Our Impact

Our donor advised fundholders are giving generously and making a difference.

4,892

Grants Made in 2025

$32.4M

Donor Advised Fund Grant Dollars in 2025

$53.4M

Total VCF 2025 Grantmaking

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