Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation (VCTF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 1995, the organization operates as a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to supporting community-based prevention programs for children and families throughout Vermont.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$967K
+64.9% YoY
Grant Count
68
+74.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-5.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation promotes the well-being of children and families in Vermont by raising funds for community-based prevention programs.
The Foundation supports programs working toward two primary outcomes:
- Vermont's families are safe, nurturing, stable, and supported
- Vermont's children and young people achieve their potential
Program Types Supported:
- After-school programs
- High quality child care and preschool
- Literacy initiatives
- Parenting education
- Mentoring programs
- Teen centers
- Substance abuse prevention programs
Grantmaking
The Foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. The grant cycle begins in late January each year. Organizations with programs meeting VCTF guidelines are invited to submit grant requests for review.
Review Cycle
begins in late January each year. Organizations with programs meeting VCTF guidelines are invited to submit grant requests for review.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
VCTF funds exclusively in Vermont. The Foundation serves children aged birth to 18 and their families throughout the state, reaching just over 19,000 people in fiscal year 2025.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of FY 2025):
- Total assets: $2,313,180
- Total revenues: $838,881
- Total expenses: $1,202,451
- Total grants awarded: $1,001,536
- Staff: 2 employees
Fundraising Methods: The Foundation raises funds through multiple channels including:
- Annual THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride event
- Special events
- Annual fall appeal
- Corporate outreach
- Grant writing
- Individual donor relationships
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,313,180 | $2,297,905 | $1,792,197 |
| Revenue | $838,881 | $1,357,960 | $958,551 |
| Expenses | $1,202,451 | $844,806 | $501,133 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $153,538 | $55,286 | $55,736 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation
Special Program or Project Grant
Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation
Amount
US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
VCTF: Turrell Fund S. Whitney Landon Award
Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation - Equipment Grants
Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Ms. Amanda Ahmadi
- Contact: (802) 951-8604
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA AHMADI | Executive Dir. | 25 | $83,250 |
| WILLIAM ALLEN | Director | 0.5 | — |
| MOLLY BUCCI | President | 0.5 | — |
| JEAN BURKE | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| MATT CAMPBELL | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
| JULIE ELITZER | Director | 0.5 | — |
| AJ HART | Director | 0.5 | — |
| DAWN MINTER | Director | 0.5 | — |
| BRUCE PARMENTER | Director | 0.5 | — |
| MARGARET TANDOH MD | Director | 0.5 | — |
| LEE MCLENDON | Director | 0.5 | — |
| TALIA GLESNER | Director | 0.5 | — |
| MARY STANLEY | Director | 0.5 | — |
| STEVE ZATARAIN | Director | 0.5 | — |
| NUBIA PICKERING | Director | 0.5 | — |
| KAITLYN KODZIS | Director | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 95 Saint Paul Street, Suite 330, Burlington, VT 05401-6401
Website: vtchildrenstrust.org
EIN: 03-0328193
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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