Lucy D Nisbet Charitable Fund
This organization is a private foundation that focuses on providing unrestricted general support to various charitable causes. Its mission is inferred from its funding patterns, which emphasize support for domestic violence shelters, food insecurity initiatives, adult literacy programs, and community development. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations that address critical social issues, particularly in Vermont, where it has made a significant number of grants. By funding a diverse array of local charities, the foundation demonstrates a commitment to enhancing community welfare and empowerment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium Vermont-based nonprofit seeking general operating support for community services (e.g., shelter/homelessness, food security, adult education, domestic violence or women's services).
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in or primarily serves Vermont communities.
- • Request is for unrestricted or general operating support in the typical $5K–$12.5K range.
- • Work aligns with observed themes: homelessness, food insecurity, adult literacy, domestic violence, or women’s economic empowerment.
- • Has local credibility or relationships with regional funders or past grantees.
Geography
Observed giving is geographically concentrated: in the latest year roughly 97% of dollars went to Vermont organizations, with only a small share to another state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients across multiple service areas and 13 new grantees alongside 8 repeat recipients, indicating a comparatively broad recipient set for this foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists—13 new recipients in the latest year—and the filing includes application information plus a mailing/phone contact, which together indicate unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
