Vermont Land Trust Inc

Organization Overview

Vermont Land Trust Inc is located in Montpelier, VT. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Vermont Land Trust Inc employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Land Trust Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Vermont Land Trust Inc generated $16.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.6m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Vermont Land Trust Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,072,609. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CONSERVE LAND FOR THE FUTURE OF VERMONT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONSERVATION ACCOMPLISHMENTSTHE VERMONT LAND TRUST IS A MEMBER-SUPPORTED LAND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION THAT HAS WORKED WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, FARMERS, AND FORESTLAND OWNERS SINCE 1977 TO PROTECT MORE THAN 620,000 ACRES. THIS LAND INCLUDES THOUSANDS OF WORKING FARMS, MORE THAN 410,000 ACRES OF PRODUCTIVE FORESTLAND, ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE NATURAL AREAS, AND MANY PARCELS OF COMMUNITY LANDS. THIS CONSTITUTES ROUGHLY 11% OF THE PRIVATELY OWNED LAND IN VERMONT. OVER OUR 45 YEARS, WE HAVE SUPPORTED THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF FARMING AND FORESTRY, PROTECTED THE HEALTH OF OUR SOIL AND WATER, AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES THAT SUPPORT OUR WELLBEING.


STEWARDSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTSTHE VERMONT LAND TRUST ACCEPTS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO SAFEGUARD AND UPHOLD, CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THAT RESTRICT ACTIVITIES ON CONSERVED LAND. WE MONITOR ALL OF OUR 2200 CONSERVED PROPERTIES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THROUGH REMOTE ASSESSMENTS OR LANDOWNER VISITS. RELATIONSHIPS WITH LANDOWNERS ARE CORE TO CREATING BALANCED CARE FOR THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY, CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND ECONOMIC PRODUCTIVITY OF CONSERVED PROPERTIES.


THE BREWSTER UPLANDS CONSERVATION TRUST IS AN ENTITY THAT SUPPORTS THE MANAGEMENT OF 1,000+ ACRES FOR PUBLIC ACCESS, FARMING AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nick Richardson
President
$136,600
Allison Dudley
Chief Financial Officer
$108,389
Abby White
VP Community Relations
$104,422
Tracy Zschau
VP For Conservation
$98,105
Siobhan Smith
Executive VP
$95,158
Tyler Miller
VP For Stewardship
$89,287

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,841,356
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $6,302,166
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,840,620
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $321,640
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,984,142
Total Program Service Revenue$986,812
Investment income $315,258
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $112,010
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $290,438
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,703,041

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Vermont Land Trust Inc has awarded $25,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MIDDLEBURY AREA LAND TRUST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Middlebury, VT

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECT

$15,000

CENTER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hardwick, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Vermont Land Trust Inc has recieved totaling $15,750.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
W James And Jane K Truettner Foundation

Crested Butte, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000
Robert Cummings Family Foundation

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE MISSION

$750
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$20,432,221
Earnings$4,812,443
Admin Expense$240,651
Net Contributions$731,728
Other Expense$1,099,684
Ending Balance$24,636,057

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