Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)
Catalyze knowledge exchange, build capacity,and support transitions to resilient agroecological systems that provide for sustainable livelihoods rooted in justice and equality in the caribbean
Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) at a glance
In short: Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) gave $290K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,000
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $72,500
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $1,080,098
- +91.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for a Civil Society ($80K). Together the top 4 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $296K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $290K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for a Civil Society New York, NY | Artistic Sustainability & Resilience Projects. | $80,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Environmental Sustainability & Resilience Projects. | $80,000 |
| Medicc Decatur, GA | Health Sustainability & Resience Projects. | $80,000 |
| Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas Washington, DC | Sustainability & Immigration Issues. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,080,098 | $1,683,512 | $1,185,449 | $290,000 | 4 | $8,706 |
| 2023 | $565,281 | $940,348 | $527,801 | $296,463 | Total only | $2,948 |
| 2022 | $152,106 | $217,946 | $264,511 | $12,551 | Total only | $435 |
| 2021 | $208,671 | $161,683 | $293,514 | $108,379 | Total only | $755 |
| 2020 | $340,502 | $225,855 | $157,461 | $2,088 | Total only | $1,739 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)
Based on IRS filings
Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $290K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) is led by Margarita Fernandez, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margarita Fernandez
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Helen Rortvedt
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martha Caswell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Garrett Graddy-Lovelace
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Julian Portilla
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stephanie Seguino (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Valerie Esposito (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $108K, to Margarita Fernandez (Executive DIR.).
Frequently asked questions about Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)
How much does Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) give each year?
Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) gave $290K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $296K in grants paid.
What is Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)'s typical grant size?
Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)'s median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $72,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) give grants?
Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (28%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)'s 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)?
Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)?
Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc) is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Burlington, VT. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)'s EIN?
Caribbean Agroecology Institute Inc (FKA Vermont Caribbean Institute Inc)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2474069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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