CHAMPLAIN HOUSING TRUST'S MISSION STATEMENT ASSERTS OUR PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE AS FOLLOWS: CHT IS A COMMUNITY LAND TRUST THAT SUPPORTS THE PEOPLE OF NORTHWEST VERMONT AND STRENGTHENS THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND STEWARDSHIP OF PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE HOMES AND RELATED COMMUNITY ASSETS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$180.0M
-6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$519K
-57.3% YoY
Grant Count
11
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
-61.2% YoY
About Champlain Housing Trust
Based on IRS filings
Champlain Housing Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in BURLINGTON, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $180.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $519K. Net investment income was $5.3M.
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 | $179,961,640 | $191,531,660 | $174,853,503 |
| Revenue | $40,497,603 | $50,180,184 | $41,552,013 |
| Expenses | $30,721,873 | $25,670,517 | $21,202,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,273,228 | $2,313,090 | $-6,500,600 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bessery Real Estate Partnership ($105,000), 365 South Main Street Llc ($100,000), Kplp Properties Llc ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 MALLETTS BAY AVE LLC BURLINGTON, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
| 26 AND 29 WEST SPRING LLC WINOOSKI, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $25,500 |
| 265 BOARDING HOUSE LLC ALBANS, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $30,000 |
| 365 SOUTH MAIN STREET LLC SOUTH HERO, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $100,000 |
| 55 FAIRFIELD LLC ALBANS, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $70,000 |
| BESSERY REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIP BURLINGTON, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $105,000 |
| BOUCHARD & CO LLC BURLINGTON, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $17,500 |
| JAKS PROPERTIES LLC MILTON, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| JS REAL ESTATE LLC BURLINGTON, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $16,000 |
| KPLP PROPERTIES LLC ST ALBANS, VT | AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF SMITH | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| GILLIAN NANTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| SARAH ROBINSON | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| NICOLE MACE | VICE TREASURER | 5 | — |
| LISA LORD | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| HELEN HEAD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ISAAC OWUSU | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ISSOUF OUATTARA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOAN LENES | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KATE CAPPLEMAN SINZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KATHY T LUCE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LIZ GAMACHE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NAIMA DENNIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RACHYL PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| REGINA MAHONY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL MONTE | CEO | 40 | $162,189 |
| AMELIA DEMETROWITZ | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $134,986 |
| CHERYL READ | CAO/CFO | 40 | $122,377 |
| CHRISTOPHER DONNELLY | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS | 40 | $111,247 |
| JOSH CHANT | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $103,831 |
| MIRANDA LESCAZE | DIR. OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $102,728 |
| MICHAEL OHLER | DIR.OF RESIDENT SERVICES & HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION | 40 | $106,227 |
| JULIE CURTIN | DIRECTOR OF HOMEOWNERSHIP | 40 | $104,445 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Champlain Housing Trust?
Champlain Housing Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in BURLINGTON, VT. It holds $180.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Champlain Housing Trust?
As of 2024, Champlain Housing Trust holds $180.0M in total assets with $40.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $519K in 2024.
Where does Champlain Housing Trust operate?
Champlain Housing Trust has awarded grants in Vermont.
What size grants does Champlain Housing Trust award?
In 2024, Champlain Housing Trust awarded 11 grants totaling $519K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Champlain Housing Trust's EIN?
Champlain Housing Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2536446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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