South Hero Land Trust Inc
Land conservation and environmental education. The South Hero Land Trust is dedicated to protecting farmland, woodland, natural and recreational areas and open spaces in south hero, Vermont.
South Hero Land Trust Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,895,517
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $366,492
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $20,944
- -81.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $294,946
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who South Hero Land Trust Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How South Hero Land Trust Inc gives
- Giving grew 114% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $20K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Vermont Regional Foundation Inc Saint Albans, VT | Healthy Roots Collaborative. | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,895,517 | $366,492 | $294,946 | — | — | $20,944 |
| 2023 | $1,623,435 | $328,626 | $247,729 | $15,000 | 1 | $115,552 |
| 2022 | $1,350,654 | $117,730 | $170,960 | $20,000 | 1 | $915 |
| 2021 | $1,700,001 | $172,532 | $169,745 | $15,000 | 1 | $22,285 |
| 2020 | $1,461,262 | $150,443 | $148,477 | $7,014 | 1 | $45,212 |
About South Hero Land Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
South Hero Land Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in South Hero, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Hero Land Trust Inc is led by Emily Alger, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Alger
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $57K (2024)
Reina Warren
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Buermann
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Chutter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitzi Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Pendolino
Treasurer
President → Treasurer & Vice President, 2022
Treasurer & Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey O'Connor
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Bartle
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Steven Robinson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chuck Hulse (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Natalie Kendrach (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Matthew Bartle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Buermann (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Chutter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Reese (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Charles Hulse (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Christine Mack (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Swanson (2020) — 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 $57K, to Emily Alger (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about South Hero Land Trust Inc
How large is South Hero Land Trust Inc?
South Hero Land Trust Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $366K.
What is South Hero Land Trust Inc?
South Hero Land Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in South Hero, VT. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does South Hero Land Trust Inc operate?
South Hero Land Trust Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is South Hero Land Trust Inc's EIN?
South Hero Land Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3391477. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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