Building a Local Economy
BALE is a community resource center devoted to the creation and development of farm, food and local economy initiatives in the Upper White River Valley of Vermont.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$188K
+102.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$41K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$41K
About Building a Local Economy
Based on IRS filings
Building a Local Economy is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SOUTH ROYALTON, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $188K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $41K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $188,095 | $92,764 | $96,734 |
| Revenue | $263,876 | $181,489 | $196,948 |
| Expenses | $168,618 | $185,432 | $172,870 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Resilience Organizations ($41,487).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Resilience Organizations Montpelier, VT | Emergence and regeneration programs 2024 | $41,487 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | Executive Director | 35 | $33,939 |
| Sue Schlabach | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Earl Hatley | Vice-Chair | 1 | — |
| Cecily Anderson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Dee Gish | Treasurer | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building a Local Economy?
Building a Local Economy is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SOUTH ROYALTON, VT. It holds $188K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Building a Local Economy?
As of 2024, Building a Local Economy holds $188K in total assets with $264K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $41K in 2024.
Where does Building a Local Economy operate?
Building a Local Economy has awarded grants in Vermont.
What size grants does Building a Local Economy award?
In 2024, Building a Local Economy awarded 1 grants totaling $41K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Building a Local Economy's EIN?
Building a Local Economy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4850835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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