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Explore our giving tools and services, tailored for people who love Vermont.

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We are home to more than 1,000 charitable funds and foundations created by generous individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to support the causes they care about in Vermont and beyond.

Personalized Philanthropic Advising

If you want to work with experts to navigate your charitable journey and grow your philanthropic impact, this is the place to do it. We offer more than just guidance—our team deeply cares about helping you achieve your charitable goals and they’re dedicated to understanding your unique vision. We’re here to empower you and ensure your philanthropic journey is meaningful and impactful.

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Your Story, Your Choice

Take our quiz to find out how you can make a lasting impact on the causes closest to your heart.

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Donor Advised Funds

Legacy & Planned Giving

Mission Investing

Nonprofit Funds

Other Ways to Give

Donor Advised Funds: Distribute charitable dollars over time to the causes you care about most

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Grant Flexibility: Recommend grants anytime to charities

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Growth Potential: Donations can grow, boosting charitable impact

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Family Involvement: Engage family in giving with successor options

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Advising Services: Get expert advice for more impactful donations

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Tax Deductions: Immediate tax benefits for donations

Secure your impact and values for future generations through strategic charitable giving.

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Estate Control: Directs use of assets according to personal philanthropic goals

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Legacy Building: Creates a lasting impact that reflects personal values

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Financial Efficiency: Maximizes charitable contributions through strategic planning

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Peace of Mind: Ensures long-term support for cherished causes, securing donor intentions

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Tax Relief: Immediate tax deductions potentially reduce estate costs

Foster Vermont’s future by investing in projects that reflect your values.

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Aligned Impact: Investments match personal values with community needs

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Social Responsibility: Promotes sustainable practices and social equity within the community

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Strategic Growth: Enhances the capacity of local projects and enterprises

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Community Engagement: Direct involvement in fostering local economic development

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Job Creation: Supports initiatives that generate employment opportunities in local communities

Ensure lasting support for your mission by working with a trusted partner.

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Investment Expertise: Access professional investment services

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Fund Assistance: Get help managing complex gifts

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Planned Giving: Benefit from gift annuity and trust management

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Donor Trust: Enhance credibility with a reputable charity affiliation

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Community Benefit: Support the vitality of Vermont communities

Partner with experts to navigate your charitable journey and grow your philanthropic impact.

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Designated Fund: Provide ongoing support to one or more nonprofit organizations in perpetuity.

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Supporting Organization: The identity of your own foundation, without the administrative burden.

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Discretionary Fund: Select a cause, region, or topic, then have VCF source and select grantees.

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Make the VCF Stronger: A gift to our Philanthropic Leadership Fund extends the reach of VCF’s work.

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Give to an Existing Fund: Your contribution will be part of a strategic approach to grantmaking.

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Meet Your Philanthropic Advisors

Alyssa DeBella

Alyssa DeBella

Donor Impact Specialist

Alyssa DeBella

Alyssa DeBella

Donor Impact Specialist

Elisabeth Marx

Elisabeth Marx

CAP®

Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Elisabeth Marx

Elisabeth Marx

CAP®

Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Emilye Pelow Corbett

Emilye Pelow Corbett

CAP®

Senior Philanthropic and Planned Giving Advisor

Emilye Pelow Corbett

Emilye Pelow Corbett

CAP®

Senior Philanthropic and Planned Giving Advisor

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Martha Trombley Oakes

CAP®

Director of Philanthropy

Martha Trombley Oakes

Martha Trombley Oakes

CAP®

Director of Philanthropy

Ruth Henry

Ruth Henry

CAP®

Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Ruth Henry

Ruth Henry

CAP®

Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Stacie Fagan

Stacie Fagan

Vice President for Philanthropy

Stacie Fagan

Stacie Fagan

Vice President for Philanthropy

Ready to connect with one of our advisors?

Reach out today to start exploring how we can help you achieve your charitable goals.

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