Special Olympics Vermont Inc
The mission of sovt is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physcial fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other special olympics athletes and the community.
Special Olympics Vermont Inc at a glance
In short: Special Olympics Vermont Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,440
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,220
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,220
- Total assets
- $2,838,079
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Special Olympics Vermont Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Twin Valley Middle School ($7K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Valley Middle School Whitingham, VT | Unified Sports | $6,740 |
| Burr & Burton Academy Manchester, VT | Unified Sports | $5,700 |
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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 | $2,838,079 | $1,361,057 | $1,257,100 | $12,440 | 2 | $107,892 |
| 2023 | $2,705,796 | $1,188,179 | $928,738 | $11,710 | 2 | $40,860 |
| 2022 | $2,371,165 | $1,019,864 | $938,888 | $5,680 | 1 | $14,149 |
| 2021 | $1,935,782 | $1,179,354 | $872,382 | — | — | $18,531 |
| 2020 | $1,596,683 | $1,407,330 | $1,008,816 | — | — | $3,929 |
About Special Olympics Vermont Inc
Based on IRS filings
Special Olympics Vermont Inc is a public charity, based in South Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $108K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Special Olympics Vermont Inc is led by Sarah McCaffrey, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 23 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah McCaffrey
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $160K (2024)
Jay Nunn
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Sandy
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daeton Orton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Townley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Riley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Nichols
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Riley Dickie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Merriam
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Keysar
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Torney
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Crosier
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Day
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mast
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Reinhart
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Bove
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Psaros
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzannah Kelley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Hanley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Wood
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dakota Brizendine
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Sarachan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Melissa Shea (2020–2023) — President · Filing note: Until June 30 2023
- Former: Sean Fahey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen Contompasis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kendra Kenney (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sean McMannon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrew Weinberg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ken Ballard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peggy Ranft-Day (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Torney (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Erin Bombard (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 $160K, to Sarah McCaffrey (President &).
Frequently asked questions about Special Olympics Vermont Inc
How much does Special Olympics Vermont Inc give each year?
Special Olympics Vermont Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
How large is Special Olympics Vermont Inc?
Special Olympics Vermont Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
Where does Special Olympics Vermont Inc operate?
Special Olympics Vermont Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Special Olympics Vermont Inc's EIN?
Special Olympics Vermont Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7231535. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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