Vermont Community Foundation is located in Middlebury, VT. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2019, Vermont Community Foundation employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 12/2019, Vermont Community Foundation generated $31.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.6m during the year ending 12/2019. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Vermont Community Foundation has awarded 1,527 individual grants totaling $58,732,134. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS TO BUILD PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES TO SUSTAIN HEALTHY AND VITAL VERMONT COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION CONNECTS AND MOBILIZES PEOPLE THROUGH GIVING TO MULTIPLY THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INSPIRES GIVING AND BRINGS PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN VERMONT. A FAMILY OF HUNDREDS OF FUNDS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE ADVICE, INVESTMENT VEHICLES, AND BACK-OFFICE EXPERTISE THAT MAKE IT EASY FOR THE PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT VERMONT TO FIND AND FUND THE CAUSES THEY LOVE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES NONPROFIT ENDOWMENT MANAGEMENT AND PLANNED GIVING SERVICES. IN 2019, THE FOUNDATION HAD NEARLY $35 MILLION AT WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH GRANTS, MISSION INVESTMENTS, AND PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITY.THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S WORK IS CLOSING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP-THE DIVIDE THAT LEAVES TOO MANY VERMONTERS STRUGGLING TO GET AHEAD, NO MATTER HOW HARD THEY WORK. THE FOUNDATION IS ALIGNING ITS TIME, ENERGY, AND DISCRETIONARY RESOURCES ON EFFORTS THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO EARLY CARE AND LEARNING, PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER TRAINING, SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY.THE FOUNDATION ENVISIONS VERMONT AT ITS BEST-WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A BRIGHT, SECURE FUTURE.
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY, WHICH INCLUDES GRANTMAKING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF VERMONT. THE FOUNDATION OFFERED THESE SERVICES TO FIVE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS IN 2019 RESULTING IN SUPPORTING FEE REVENUE AND GRANTS TO THESE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dan Smith President & CEO | Officer | 46 | $197,664 |
Debra Dabrowski CFO And VP For Finance & O | Officer | 45 | $140,997 |
Felipe Rivera Chief Of Staff & VP For St | Officer | 50 | $133,970 |
Sarah Waring VP For Grants And Community Investment | Officer | 48 | $117,193 |
Stacie Fagan VP For Philanthropy | Officer | 48 | $109,296 |
David Morrissey Controller | 40 | $105,871 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Sanderson Asset Management Inc Investment Manager | 12/30/19 | $116,252 |
Colonial Consulting Investment Consultant | 12/30/19 | $196,562 |
Generation Investment Management Us Investment Manager | 12/30/19 | $322,904 |
Focused Investors Fund Lp Investment Manager | 12/30/19 | $117,640 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $219,669 |
Related organizations | $62,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,253,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,167,640 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,534,769 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $533,789 |
Investment income | $3,677,338 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,783,730 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$33,801 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $31,495,825 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,320,150 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $103,366 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,054,084 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $631,674 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,428,474 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,667 |
Other employee benefits | $243,150 |
Payroll taxes | $188,812 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $29,532 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $48,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,816,142 |
Fees for services: Other | $332,127 |
Advertising and promotion | $146,753 |
Office expenses | $73,677 |
Information technology | $177,296 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $112,883 |
Travel | $68,981 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $109,827 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $91,480 |
Insurance | $33,282 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $28,562,864 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,962,884 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $90,030 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $89,975 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $93,637 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,297,648 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $91,073,102 |
Investments—other securities | $176,572,179 |
Investments—program-related | $11,671,019 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $325,238 |
Total assets | $290,175,712 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $262,818 |
Grants payable | $1,103,070 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $10,148,316 |
Total liabilities | $11,514,204 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $266,182,967 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,478,541 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $290,175,712 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vermont Community Foundation has awarded $20,742,227 in support to 428 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Stowe, VT PURPOSE: GEN. PURPOSE | $5,002,000 |
Burlington, VT PURPOSE: GEN. PURPOSE | $2,133,290 |
Montpelier, VT PURPOSE: GEN. PURPOSE | $995,882 |
Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GEN. PURPOSE | $690,250 |
Burlington, VT PURPOSE: GEN. PURPOSE | $506,324 |
Grafton, VT PURPOSE: GEN. PURPOSE | $349,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Vermont Community Foundation has recieved totaling $769,061.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The@lionheart Charitable Trust South Burlington, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $249,911 |
The@lionheart Charitable Trust South Burlington, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Gay & Lesbian Fund Of Vermont Randolph, VT PURPOSE: General Support | $100,500 |
Howard P Colhoun Fam Foundation Inc Glyndon, MD PURPOSE: FOR PINE LEVEL FUND AND COVID-19 SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Howard P Colhoun Fam Foundation Inc Glyndon, MD PURPOSE: FOR PINE LEVEL FUND AND COVID-19 SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Boatwright Foundation Inc Parsippany, NJ PURPOSE: GEN'L CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
Beg. Balance | $238,478,372 |
Earnings | $41,759,779 |
Admin Expense | $1,838,077 |
Net Contributions | $21,489,463 |
Other Expense | $3,174,595 |
Grants | $22,567,095 |
Ending Balance | $274,147,847 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Fund For The City Of New York Inc New York, NY | $150,667,930 | $97,537,375 |
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH | $817,470,117 | $103,387,258 |
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $567,602,647 | $60,605,250 |
Federation Of Jewish Communities Of The C I S Inc New York, NY | $26,629,624 | $39,688,864 |
Catholic Charities Of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $40,602,638 | $30,165,350 |
Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY | $325,660,276 | $37,972,503 |
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT | $290,175,712 | $31,495,825 |
Essex County Community Foundation Incorporated Danvers, MA | $96,930,282 | $26,450,422 |
Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts Springfield, MA | $231,278,704 | $46,842,739 |
Central New York Community Foundation Inc Syracuse, NY | $258,034,360 | $28,975,923 |
Walbridge Fund New York, NY | $7,010,876 | $6,338,255 |
New World Foundation New York, NY | $164,734,995 | $56,795,840 |