Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,375,273 (2024)
- Success Rate: Not publicly available
- Decision Time: 1 month from deadline
- Grant Range: $5,000 - $30,000
- Geographic Focus: Vermont
Contact Details
- Website: https://lintilhacfoundation.org
- Email: info@lintilhacfoundation.org
- Phone: Not publicly listed
- Address: 886 N Gate Rd, Shelburne, VT 05842
Overview
The Lintilhac Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2016 with total assets of $25.6 million as of 2024. For more than 50 years, the foundation has been supporting and partnering with nonprofit organizations working toward a stronger, healthier Vermont. The foundation focuses exclusively on Vermont-based initiatives, with a strong emphasis on environmental conservation, sustainable development, and community resilience. Their mission centers on supporting organizations that are making sustainable, positive change for Vermont's environment and its people.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programs
- Core Grants: $5,000 - $30,000 (one-year funding for project support and general operating expenses)
- Legacy Giving: By invitation only (Women's Reproductive Health and Media/Civic Engagement)
Priority Areas
The foundation funds seven core areas:
- Clean Energy and Climate Change - Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy
- Water Quality - Focus on cleaning up Lake Champlain and water monitoring
- Forest Health and Biodiversity - Protecting woodlands and wildlife
- Conservation and Sustainable Outdoor Recreation - Community trail networks and land conservation
- Healthy Food Systems - Supporting organic farming and sustainable agriculture
- Preserving Democracy - Strengthening democratic systems
- Environmental Science - Advancing environmental research
What They Don't Fund
- Individual grants
- Churches
- Capital campaign projects outside their core areas
- More than one proposal per organization per year
- Projects outside Vermont
Governance and Leadership
The foundation is led by a family board of trustees:
- Louise Lintilhac - Board Chair/President
- Crea Sopher Lintilhac - Executive Director
- William S. Lintilhac - Vice President
- Philip M. Lintilhac - Trustee
- Paul S. Lintilhac - Trustee
Application Process & Timeline
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online exclusively through their grant portal at https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_1727/Default.asp?SA=SNA&FID=35003&SESID=18932&RL=. The foundation has four application deadlines per year.
Decision Timeline
- March 15 deadline - Decisions in April
- June 15 deadline - Decisions in July
- September 15 deadline - Decisions in October
- December 15 deadline - Decisions in January
Checks are issued within a week of grant award notifications.
Success Rates
Not publicly available
Reapplication Policy
Organizations are limited to one proposal per year. Unsuccessful applicants must wait until the following year to reapply.
Application Success Factors
The foundation values proposals that:
- Clearly align with one or more of their seven core giving areas
- Demonstrate sustainable, positive change for Vermont's environment and people
- Show how the project will benefit Vermont communities
- Include both project support and general operating expense needs
- Present realistic one-year funding plans within the $5,000-$30,000 range
Important notes for applicants:
- All proposals submitted should be considered public information
- Trustees may conduct site visits with applicants
- The foundation may consult experts about proposed projects
- Annual written reports are required for all grants
- Final reports must be submitted once funds are expended
- The foundation reserves the right to request fund return if misused
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- Focus exclusively on Vermont-based projects with environmental or community impact
- Align proposals clearly with one or more of the seven core giving areas
- Keep grant requests between $5,000 and $30,000 for one-year projects
- Apply online only - no paper applications accepted
- Plan around the quarterly application deadlines with one-month decision turnaround
- Be prepared for potential site visits from trustees
- Remember that all proposals become public information
References
- Lintilhac Foundation Official Website - https://lintilhacfoundation.org (Accessed January 2026)
- Lintilhac Foundation Application Guidelines - https://lintilhacfoundation.org/how-to-apply/ (Accessed January 2026)
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Lintilhac Foundation Profile - https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/352558724 (Accessed January 2026)
- GuideStar Profile - Lintilhac Foundation - https://www.guidestar.org/profile/35-2558724 (Accessed January 2026)
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