Hope Works Inc
Hope Works, inc. Is dedicated to ending all forms of sexual violence. We are committed to serving the Chittenden county community through the continued provision of our services, and to being a leading voice in the state of Vermont for meaningful change in law and society. We provide crisis counseling and advocacy for those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence. Our education/outreach work strives to change the attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate and condone the cycle of violence. We constantly seek to expand our efforts to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse community and welcome all to our agency. Support for our mission is actively sought through fundraising, development, and the dedicated efforts of our volunteers.
Hope Works Inc at a glance
In short: Hope Works Inc gave $29K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,762
- +45.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,381
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,381
- Total assets
- $863,999
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hope Works Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was VT NTWK Against Dom & Sexual Violen ($29K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hope Works Inc gives
- Giving grew 113% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $63K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VT NTWK Against Dom & Sexual Violen Montpelier, VT | Criminal Justice | $14,381 |
| VT NTWK Against Dom & Sexual Violen Montpelier, VT | Criminal Justice | $14,381 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $863,999 | $692,106 | $615,794 | $28,762 | 2 | $1,229 |
| 2024 | $771,239 | $721,554 | $674,221 | $19,787 | 1 | $677 |
| 2023 | $744,635 | $716,238 | $627,807 | $24,465 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $659,062 | $712,208 | $641,490 | $13,513 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $579,022 | $638,642 | $552,941 | $31,258 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $487,736 | $610,568 | $563,224 | $63,018 | 5 | — |
About Hope Works Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hope Works Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $864K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope Works Inc is led by Nina Harrington, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nina Harrington
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Tiballi
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Davidman
Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Greene
Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Autumn Bridges
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Sweenyuntil Nov
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Grudevuntil July
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Linskeyas Of June
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
32 hrs/week
$44K (2025)
Gabriella Read
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Marilyn Gillis (2020–2025) — Secretary · Filing note: Until January 2021
- Former: Dan Shepard (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Until sept 2023
- Former: Natania Carter (2020–2024) — Executive Di · Filing note: Until June 2024
- Former: Teresa Anderson (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Until nov 2023
- Former: Heather Sweeny (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Nicholas Grudev (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Erika Linskey (2024) — Executive Di · Filing note: As of June 2024
- Former: Gabriella Van Germert (2024) — Director
- Former: Shelly Perdomo-Ahmeduntil Dec (2024) — Director
- Former: Helen Oetjen (2022–2023) — Director · Filing note: Until sept 2022
- Former: Colin Reid (2023) — Director · Filing note: Until oct 2022
- Former: Shelly Perdomo-Ahmed (2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Larson (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Resigned January 2022
- Former: Yves Bradley (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Resigned June 2022
- Former: Ronald Redmond (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Until May 2021
- Former: Susan Leonard (2020–2021) — Executive Di & Director · Filing note: As of January 2020
- Former: Alexsys Thompson (2021) — Director
- Former: Stacey Hamblett (2021) — Director
- Former: Jan Wright (2020) — Director · Filing note: Until January 2020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $44K, to Erika Linskeyas of June 2024 (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Hope Works Inc
How much does Hope Works Inc give each year?
Hope Works Inc gave $29K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Hope Works Inc?
Hope Works Inc reported $864K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $692K.
What is Hope Works Inc?
Hope Works Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Burlington, VT. It holds $864K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hope Works Inc operate?
Hope Works Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Hope Works Inc's EIN?
Hope Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0284577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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