Vermont Dental Foundation
Vermont Dental Foundation is a private foundation, based in South Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $102K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $5K.
Vermont Dental Foundation at a glance
In short: Vermont Dental Foundation gave $5K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,911
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,456
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,456
- Total assets
- $102,490
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vermont Dental Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vermont Student Assistance Corporation ($2K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vermont Dental Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $2K (2020) to $5K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Winooski, VT | Dental Education | $2,456 |
| Center for Technology - Essex Dental Assisting Program Essex Junction, VT | Dental Education | $2,455 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,490 | $5,339 | $4,911 | $4,911 | 2 | $4,911 | $5,339 | $5,080 |
| 2023 | $102,062 | $8,413 | $4,760 | $4,760 | 2 | $4,760 | $5,038 | $4,911 |
| 2022 | $98,409 | $6,351 | $4,632 | $4,632 | 3 | $4,632 | $1,501 | $4,760 |
| 2021 | $96,690 | $4,235 | $4,920 | $4,920 | 3 | $4,920 | $10 | $4,882 |
| 2020 | $98,970 | $4,541 | $1,595 | $1,595 | 1 | — | $426 | $4,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vermont Dental Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vermont Dental Foundation is led by David Baasch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Baasch
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audra Pinto
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Pazandak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Lavoie
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Corso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Blanck
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Pitmon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Vermont Dental Foundation
How much does Vermont Dental Foundation give each year?
Vermont Dental Foundation gave $5K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
How large is Vermont Dental Foundation?
Vermont Dental Foundation reported $102K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Vermont Dental Foundation operate?
Vermont Dental Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Vermont.
What is Vermont Dental Foundation's EIN?
Vermont Dental Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0303902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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