For the Love of Vermont the Lyman
For the Love of Vermont the Lyman is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Manchester Center, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $488K in total assets. In 2025, it made $313K in qualifying distributions.
For the Love of Vermont the Lyman at a glance
- Total assets
- $487,640
- +138.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $300,000
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $313,391
- +55.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $16,732
- -58.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $487,640 | $300,000 | $16,732 | $313,391 |
| 2024 | $204,372 | $245,000 | $40,628 | $201,323 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
For the Love of Vermont the Lyman is led by Lyman Orton, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lyman Orton
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Rafael
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Waller
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donnel Barnum
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Izzi
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Harrington
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Bertrand
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Byrne
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about For the Love of Vermont the Lyman
How large is For the Love of Vermont the Lyman?
For the Love of Vermont the Lyman reported $488K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $300K.
What is For the Love of Vermont the Lyman?
For the Love of Vermont the Lyman is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Manchester Center, VT. It holds $488K in total assets as of 2025.
What is For the Love of Vermont the Lyman's EIN?
For the Love of Vermont the Lyman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0612268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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