The Vermont River Conservancy Inc
Protect land along rivers, lakes and wetlands of vt; protect public access, wildlife habitat, scenic natural beauty, and ecological integrity.
The Vermont River Conservancy Inc at a glance
In short: The Vermont River Conservancy Inc gave $145K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $145K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- +625.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $145,000
- +625.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $145,000
- Total assets
- $1,851,324
- +16.8% 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 The Vermont River Conservancy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Brattleboro ($145K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Vermont River Conservancy Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $431K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Brattleboro Brattleboro, VT | Conservation | $145,000 |
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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 | $1,851,324 | $1,312,338 | $1,016,511 | $145,000 | 1 | $100,327 |
| 2023 | $1,584,594 | $1,035,957 | $899,935 | $20,000 | 1 | $36,207 |
| 2022 | $1,356,766 | $570,519 | $573,617 | — | — | $21,637 |
| 2021 | $1,512,505 | $661,931 | $715,599 | $172,335 | 1 | $68,447 |
| 2020 | $1,472,403 | $608,387 | $981,364 | $430,750 | 3 | $13,346 |
About The Vermont River Conservancy Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Vermont River Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Montpelier, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $145K. Net investment income was $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vermont River Conservancy Inc is led by Geo Honigford, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Geo Honigford
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Mahoney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Whelley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Gilbert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate McCabe
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Millard
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Ahl
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Walker
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kline
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kassia Randzio
Development & Oper D
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$78K (2022) → $94K (2024)
Erin De Vries
Conservation
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$90K (2023) → $94K (2024)
David Hajdasz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Bushey
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matisse Bustos Hawkes
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ryan McCall (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tino O'Brien (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Libby (2020–2022) — Executive Dir-Unti
- Former: Derek Moretz (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kathleen Whelley McCabe (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Matisse Bustos (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Robert Hyams (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Muller (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Stephan Syz (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $94K, to Kassia Randzio (Dev & Oper D). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Vermont River Conservancy Inc
How much does The Vermont River Conservancy Inc give each year?
The Vermont River Conservancy Inc gave $145K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is The Vermont River Conservancy Inc?
The Vermont River Conservancy Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is The Vermont River Conservancy Inc?
The Vermont River Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Montpelier, VT. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Vermont River Conservancy Inc operate?
The Vermont River Conservancy Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Vermont.
What is The Vermont River Conservancy Inc's EIN?
The Vermont River Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0347147. 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 October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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