Kaufman Family Foundation Stacey Gerrish &
Community Financial Services Group is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily through general support grants to a variety of charitable organizations. Its mission reflects a commitment to civil rights, international relief, environmental conservation, and youth development, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as Doctors Without Borders and the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. The foundation serves diverse populations and sectors, including health charities, educational institutions, and social justice organizations. While it is based in Vermont, its funding extends to various states across the United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established nonprofit with operating-budget needs that aligns with the foundation's observed priorities (international relief, conservation, health, education) and that can be reached through existing relationships or intermediary networks.
Good Fit
- • Existing relationship with a trustee, past grantee, or partner organization in the foundation's network.
- • Requesting general operating support or multi-year unrestricted funding.
- • Organizational footprint in one of the states the foundation has recently funded.
- • Capacity to manage gifts in the $5K–$60K range.
- • Mission alignment with international relief, environment/conservation, health, or education.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year reached organizations in 18 states, with a substantial out-of-state share and no single-state monopoly on funding.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 60 distinct recipients across multiple sectors and states; while many grantees are repeat recipients, the overall portfolio funds a large and diverse set of organizations.
New Applicants
With three years observed and 85% of 2024 recipients returning from prior years, plus the foundation's indication that grants go to preselected organizations rather than through an open application, unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without a relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
