Our Grants

The Manton Foundation focuses its giving in New England and supports a range of organizations and causes, including, but not limited to, arts and culture, education, historic preservation and conservation, and medical research.

The following is a sample of projects awarded to date. Please note that this list does not reflect the breadth of projects that have been considered by the trustees.
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Education
$3,000,000
2008
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College

To establish a permanent endowment to support the Dartmouth College Library

Legacy
$3,663,617
2008
New York
Church of the Ascension

To build a new church organ

Conservation
$130,000
2008
Vermont
Harris Hill Ski Jump, Inc.

For the Step up Up and Soar Campaign

Education
$100,000
2007
Massachusetts
Westport Free Public Library

For building renovations

Animals
$500,000
2007
Vermont
Green Mountain Horse Association

Matching grant for the Upwey Barn renovation and capital campaign

Education
$10,000
2007
Massachusetts
Gleason Public Library

To improve library resources for teenagers

Legacy
$25,000
2007
New York
Church of the Ascension

For costs associated with purchasing a new organ

Legacy
$1,000,000
2007
Connecticut
Yale University Art Gallery

To endow the Yale University Art Gallery's education programs for K-12 students

Education
$75,000
2007
Massachusetts
Westport Free Public Library

For costs associated with building renovations

Conservation
$1,500,000
2007
Massachusetts
Ventfort Hall Association, Inc.

For the West Wall masonry project and to establish an endowment fund

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