Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc
The Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS) is a member-owned organization based in Montpelier, Vermont. It represents Vermont’s nonprofit hospitals and supports their work to sustain high-quality health services for Vermonters through advocacy, policy development, data services, and education.
Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,888,169
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,570,508
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $158,904
- +144.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,628,099
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 148 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: (802) 223-3461
Website: https://vahhs.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
VAHHS is based in Montpelier, Vermont. Its website describes its work as representing member hospitals and supporting health services for Vermonters. The listed 2021 grantees are located in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc gives
- 92% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $277K (2020) to $530K (2021). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $530K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Inc Brattleboro, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,547 |
| Central Vermont Medical Center Inc Barre, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,547 |
| Copley Hospital Inc Morrisville, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,547 |
| Gifford Medical Center Inc Randolph, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,547 |
| Carlos G Otis Health Care Center Inc (DBA Grace Cottage Hospital) Townshend, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,547 |
| North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc (DBA North Country Hospital) Newport, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,547 |
| Northwestern Medical Center Inc St Albans, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,547 |
| University of Vermont Medical Center Inc Burlington, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,547 |
| The Brattleboro Retreat Brattleboro, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,544 |
| Porter Medical Center Inc Middlebury, VT | Funding to support activities that prepare health care systems and providers to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with covid19 or other special pathogens or puis for such an illness, in accordance with the activities described in the aspr cooperative agreement with hospital associations. For a list of specific activities that are allowable see the individual subgrants. | $48,544 |
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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 | $4,888,169 | $2,570,508 | $2,628,099 | — | — | $158,904 |
| 2024 | $4,773,807 | $2,604,943 | $2,052,098 | — | — | $65,032 |
| 2023 | $3,868,678 | $2,046,574 | $1,917,330 | — | — | $-159,035 |
| 2022 | $3,447,680 | $2,129,007 | $1,988,635 | — | — | $408 |
| 2021 | $3,618,071 | $3,195,004 | $2,385,353 | $530,252 | 12 | $635,713 |
| 2020 | $3,130,018 | $2,320,854 | $2,052,553 | $276,633 | 15 | $66,424 |
| 2019 | $2,918,449 | $2,090,206 | $1,945,552 | — | — | $71,550 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VAHHS’s mission is: “As a collaborative voice and trusted partner, advance initiatives to support providers and patients and build healthy communities.” Its stated principles include making health care more affordable, maintaining high-quality care, providing universal access, and preserving patients’ ability to choose their doctor and hospital.
Its work includes state and federal advocacy, health policy development, hospital data services, and educational programs for members and other health care leaders. VAHHS identifies integrated compassionate mental health care, access to Vermont’s health care system, better health for Vermonters, and coordinated care at lower costs as principles guiding its advocacy.
Grantmaking
The available filing data reports no grants in 2023, 2024, or 2025. Separately, the listed 2021 grants went to Vermont health care organizations. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, whose stated mission is to provide community-based quality health services with compassion and respect, received $48,547. Copley Hospital, which says it is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives through exceptional care and access to affordable, high-quality health care, received $48,547. Gifford Medical Center, whose stated mission is to enhance community health and well-being through excellent patient-centered care, received $48,547. Northwestern Medical Center, whose stated mission is to provide exceptional health care for its community, received $48,547. Porter Medical Center, whose stated mission is to improve community health, received $48,544. Springfield Hospital, which says its mission is to provide personalized, quality care, received $1,796. Central Vermont Medical Center also received $48,547; the mission supplied for that grantee describes its credit union’s member services.
No application process, application materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anna Noonan as chair, Shawn Tester as vice chair, and Judi Fox as secretary/treasurer. It lists Christopher Dougherty, Steve Cummings, Joe Woodin, Olivia Sweetnam, Tom Frank, Peter Wright, and Bob Ortmyer as board members.
The organization’s website describes its Board of Trustees as including the president or chief executive officer of each member organization, at-large representatives, the association president, and a designated chair of a clinical affinity group.
Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc is led by Michael R. Del Trecco, President An since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael R. Del Trecco
President An
Vice President of Finance → Vice President of Finance & President, 2022
Vice President of Finance & President → President An, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$236K (2019) → $411K (2025)
Anna Noonan
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devon Green
Vice President of Govt R
Vice President of Gov Relations → Vice President of Govt R, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$121K (2019) → $173K (2025)
Emma Harrigan
Dir.-Policy
Director of Policy Analysis & Development → Dir.-Policy, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $139K (2025)
Patrick Rooney
Vice President of Financ
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$137K (2024) → $168K (2025)
Kathleen McGraw
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Costa
At Large Member
Board Member → At Large Trustee, 2023
At Large Trustee → At Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Tester
Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Leffler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Conroy
At Large Member
Board Member → At Large Trustee, 2023
At Large Trustee → At Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Woodin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Rusch
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Dougherty
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Adcock
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Ortmyer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judi Fox
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sunil Eappen
At Large Member
At Large Trustee → At Large Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Dee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Frank
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Sweetnam
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Cummings
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Foster
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Dan Bennett (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Linda Rossi (2022–2024) — Board Member T
- Former: Doug Divello (2023–2024) — Board Member T
- Former: Winfield Brown (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Claudio Fort (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Tieman (2019–2023) — President Th
- Former: Joe Perras (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Brumstead (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Gregory (2019–2023) — At Large Trustee
- Former: Thomas Thompson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Billings (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Paul (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Douglas Divello (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Louis Josephson PhD (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steven R. Gordon (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Dee (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dean French MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Adcock (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Nall (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rusch Brett MD (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Halstead (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dawn Bugbee (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Barbini (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff White (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Berry Bowen (2019) — Chair
- Former: Seleem Choudhury MD (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $411K, to Michael Del Trecco (President an). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc
How large is Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc?
Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc fund?
VAHHS’s mission is: “As a collaborative voice and trusted partner, advance initiatives to support providers and patients and build healthy communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc?
Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check vahhs.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc make grants?
VAHHS is based in Montpelier, Vermont. Its website describes its work as representing member hospitals and supporting health services for Vermonters. The listed 2021 grantees are located in Vermont.
What is Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc's EIN?
Vermont Association of Hospitals & Health Systems Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0218615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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