Purpose and Overview:
The Thompson Trust limits its distribution of funds to organizations located in Windham County, Vermont, (primarily the Town of Brattleboro) or in Dutchess County, New York (primarily the Town of Rhinebeck) which predominantly serve residents located in those areas. The Will of Thomas Thompson was executed in 1867 and defined his charitable purposes rather narrowly as was the practice with 19th Century philanthropy. By successive court decrees in the 20th Century, the trustees are now authorized to make grants to charitable organizations whose work and purposes promote health, education or the general social or civic betterment in the stated geographical areas; but the trustees will continue to place particular emphasis on healthcare and other social services.
The Thompson Trust limits its distribution of funds to organizations located in Windham County, Vermont, (primarily the Town of Brattleboro) or in Dutchess County, New York (primarily the Town of Rhinebeck) which predominantly serve residents located in those areas. The Will of Thomas Thompson was executed in 1867 and defined his charitable purposes rather narrowly as was the practice with 19th Century philanthropy. By successive court decrees in the 20th Century, the trustees are now authorized to make grants to charitable organizations whose work and purposes promote health, education or the general social or civic betterment in the stated geographical areas; but the trustees will continue to place particular emphasis on healthcare and other social services.
We are no longer accepting applications through Cybergrants.
Click here to go to our new application submission portal. Trustees meet quarterly. Application due dates are as follows: October 1, 2024 January 5, 2025 April 1, 2025 July 1, 2025 UPDATE: If you have a report due for a grant received prior to December 31, 2024, please use this linked report form and email your report to smonahan@verrill-law.com. |
For more information or questions about our new application process, please email Susan T. Monahan, Grants Coordinator at:
Email: smonahan@verrill-law.com Phone: 617-951-1108 Address: c/o Verrill Dana LLP One Federal Street, 20th Floor Boston, MA 02110 |