Vermont Institute for Human Flourishing Inc
Vermont Institute for Human Flourishing Inc is a private grantmaking foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The organization has been tax-exempt since September 1998. While the organization maintains connections to Vermont (originally registered in Williston, VT), current operational headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation is also known as the Broughton Fund.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$960K
+2.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
-97.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$960K
+4613.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization functions as a private foundation that primarily funds general grants to various organizations. The foundation's grantmaking activities support charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations. In the most recent fiscal year (2024), the organization made 21 grants to various organizations, including grants to Chabad Lubavitch and other recipients.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented funding activity in Vermont and other regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (FY 2024):
- Total assets: $164,920
- Total revenues: $1,885,165
- Total expenses: $1,201,904
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $630,340
- Investment income and dividends: $619
Assets & Revenue (FY 2023):
- Total assets: $101,000
- Total revenues: $2,092,680
- Total expenses: $1,530,000
The foundation demonstrates consistent grantmaking capacity with revenues derived from grants, contributions, investment income, and asset sales.
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| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Deborah Billado serves as Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer, with annual compensation of $72,902 as of the most recent filing (2024).
The organization operates with a minimal staff of one employee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LENORE F BROUGHTON | PRES / TREAS | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH BILLADO | CEO / TREASURER | 1 | $72,902 |
| ROBIN MCCORMICK | OFFICER | 1 | — |
| TOM McCORMICK | OFFICER | 1 | — |
| MIKE BLAIR | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
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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