Vermont Public Interest Research And Education Fund Inc
- Assets
- $967.4k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Montpelier, VT
- Founding
- 10/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0163801
Organization Overview
Vermont Public Interest Research And Education Fund Inc is located in Montpelier, VT. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Public Interest Research And Education Fund 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 12/2021, Vermont Public Interest Research And Education Fund Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $573.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IN 1975, THE VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST AND EDUCATION RESEARCH FUND (VPIREF) WAS ESTABLISHED AS VPIRG'S 501(C)(3) OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ARM. SEE PAGE 2 AND SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLIMATE AND ENERGY - VERMONTERS KNOW THAT WE HAVE A MORAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT OUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL HAVOC THAT FOSSIL FUELS ARE WREAKING. VPIREF AGREES WITH THE MAJORITY OF VERMONTERS WHO WANT TO CUT OUR DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS AND TAKE CONTROL OF OUR ENERGY FUTURE USING CLEAN, RENEWABLE POWER. VPIREF CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND GRASSROOTS OUTREACH AIMED AT REDUCING OUR CONTINUED RELIANCE ON FOSSIL FUELS AND OTHER DIRTY ENERGY, AND INSTEAD DRAMATICALLY INCREASE THE USE OF CLEAN, LOCAL, RENEWABLE ENERGY THAT CAN POWER A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE FOR VERMONT.
ZERO WASTE - VPIREF WORKS TO ADVANCE POLICIES AND SOLUTIONS THAT HOLD MANUFACTURERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PRODUCTS THEY PUT INTO OUR ENVIRONMENT AND MOVE US CLOSER TO ZERO WASTE IN VERMONT.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - VPIREF WORKS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND OUR ENVIRONMENT FROM THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE WORK IN THE AREAS OF DEMOCRACY, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND HEALTH CARE REFORM. SEE SCHEDULE O (ABOVE) FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THESE PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Burns Executive Director | Officer | 18.5 | $48,657 |
Falko Schilling Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kati Gallagher President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marianne Barton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Barton Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Erikson Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $500,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $679,043 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,917 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,179,043 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,134 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,180,177 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $27,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,779 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,114 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $269,366 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,264 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,578 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,180 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,228 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,192 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,429 |
| Office expenses | $8,083 |
| Information technology | $34,723 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,651 |
| Travel | $4,697 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,915 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,319 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $573,723 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $900,042 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $67,308 |
| Total assets | $967,350 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,878 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $1,807,851 |
| Total liabilities | $1,841,729 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$1,016,825 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $142,446 |
| 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 | $967,350 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Vermont Public Interest Research And Education Fund Inc has awarded $124,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Montpelier, VT PURPOSE: Energy Education | $51,000 |
Montpelier, VT PURPOSE: Environmental Health | $30,000 |
Burlington, VT PURPOSE: Energy Education | $17,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: Energy Education | $16,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: Energy Education | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Vermont Public Interest Research And Education Fund Inc has recieved totaling $55,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lintilhac Foundation Shelburne, VT PURPOSE: CLIMATE, DEMOCRACY &ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGNS | $50,000 |
Christina Heroy Foundation Burlington, VT PURPOSE: OPERATINGSUPPORT | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ceres Inc Boston, MA | $29,352,442 | $24,614,571 |
Clean Air Task Force Inc Boston, MA | $31,921,240 | $31,575,953 |
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Lowell, MA | $13,941,857 | $17,678,985 |
Conservation Law Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $40,803,982 | $23,298,469 |
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc New York, NY | $5,512,348 | $11,721,218 |
Tree Care Industry Association Inc Manchester, NH | $12,082,110 | $7,141,132 |
New Ecology Inc Boston, MA | $3,455,228 | $7,374,959 |
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc New York, NY | $16,626,101 | $16,263,917 |
Consortium For Energy Efficiency Inc Middleton, MA | $3,900,688 | $3,677,638 |
Project For Public Spaces Inc New York, NY | $985,831 | $2,895,436 |
Catskill Center For Conservation And Development Inc Arkville, NY | $7,000,138 | $2,362,917 |
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc Montpelier, VT | $2,741,753 | $1,307,101 |