Vermont Community Foundation

Organization Overview

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 12/2021, Vermont Community Foundation employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Community Foundation 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 12/2020, Vermont Community Foundation generated $39.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.5m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Vermont Community Foundation has awarded 2,827 individual grants totaling $114,344,725. 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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BETTER TOGETHER: INSPIRING GIVING AND BRINGING TOGETHER PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN VERMONT

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 AND FOUNDATIONS, 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 2021, THE FOUNDATION HAD NEARLY $68 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. OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, THE FOUNDATION IS PRIORITIZING GRANTS AND INVESTMENTS THAT: ENSURE VERMONT FAMILIES HAVE WHAT THEY NEED TO KEEP THEIR LOVED ONES HEALTHY AND SAFE; PROVIDE VERMONTERS ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME; BUILD COMMUNITY RESILIENCE; SUPPORT PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH; AND ADVANCE EQUITY, STRENGTHEN BELONGING, FOSTER CREATIVITY, AND PROMOTE DEMOCRACY.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 2021, RESULTING IN SUPPORTING FEE REVENUE AND GRANTS TO THESE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER THESE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER THEIR MISSION.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Sanderson Asset Management Inc
Investment Manager
$116,160
Aperio Group Llc
Investment Manager
$110,956
Generation Investment Management Us
Investment Manager
$557,182
Colonial Consulting
Investment Consultant
$221,973
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$108,072
Related organizations$78,000
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$27,418,422
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $13,244,163
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$27,604,494
Total Program Service Revenue$747,824
Investment income $2,996,520
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $7,932,220
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$5,512
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $39,275,546

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Vermont Community Foundation has awarded $30,859,920 in support to 635 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SPRING LAKE RANCH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cuttingsville, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$3,280,774

VERMONT LAND TRUST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Montpelier, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$2,238,453

Burlington, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$1,791,400

Shelburne, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$1,190,163

CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS USA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Williston, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$605,000

VERMONT FOODBANK INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Barre, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$421,750
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vermont Community Foundation has recieved totaling $600,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
M&c Somewhere Foundation

Ripton, VT

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$600,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$294,634,895
Earnings$40,172,681
Admin Expense$3,543,690
Net Contributions$60,873,689
Other Expense$10,970,376
Grants$33,939,093
Ending Balance$347,228,106

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