The Thomas Thompson Trust makes grants to charitable organizations located in Windham County, Vermont, primarily the Town of Brattleboro, that predominantly serve residents of that area. Authorized purposes include health, education, and general social or civic betterment, with particular emphasis on healthcare and other social services.
Deadline and funding
The Trustees review applications quarterly. The next published deadline is October 1, 2026. The controlling Trust pages do not state a submission time or time zone. The Trust does not publish a current per-award maximum or total 2026 pool on its controlling guidelines.
Eligibility and priorities
Applicants should be charitable organizations located in the eligible service area and predominantly serving its residents. Requests will generally not be considered unless the organization has been in continuous operation serving the community for the preceding three years. The Trust considers capacity building, program support, capital campaigns, multi-year projects, start-up support and general operating support. Trustees place particular emphasis on healthcare and social services.
The Trust may require challenge/matching funds in some cases, so applicants should not assume a no-match structure. Prior grantees must be current on required final reporting.
Application
Applications must be submitted through the Trust’s online Application Portal. Applicants may contact Grants Coordinator Alex Breakstone at info@thomasthompsontrust.org or Trustee Susan Monahan at smonahan@verrill-law.com with questions.
Atlas fit
Atlas Opportunity Score: 76/100. N9+ Fit: 25/100 conditional. QC Healthcare Fit: 15/100 conditional. The Trust’s healthcare emphasis creates legitimate potential for access-to-care or clinical-service projects, but the guidelines do not specifically establish telehealth technology, remote physical-examination equipment or contracted clinical-service allowability. Applicant-specific confirmation is required before positioning N9+ or QC Healthcare.