Castanea Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Montpelier, Vermont · EIN 20-2727759
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $500KTax year 2026
- Grants made
- 1Tax year 2026
- Total assets
- $5.6MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2026Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
CASTANEA HAS BEEN ORGANIZED AND IS OPERATED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSES INCLUDING (I) RESEARCHING AND DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT; (II) PRESERVING, PROTECTING, AND ENHANCING LAND IN ITS NATURAL, SCENIC, HISTORIC, AGRICULTURAL, FORESTED, OR OPEN-SPACE CONDITION; (III) CONSERVING AND PROTECTING ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT LANDS BY SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE LAND USE; (IV) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE BENEFITS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CONSERVATION, AND THE PRESERVATION OF LAND AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES; (V) FOSTERING RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORTING VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT TO AT-RISK WORKERS THEREBY REDUCING THE SOCIAL SERVICE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT; AND, (VI) INVESTING IN OR MAKING GRANTS TO ENTERPRISES THAT FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOREGOING TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $500K | 2026 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (1 grants in 2026) is available with a free account.
Website: www.castaneafoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2026. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.