INFORMATION IS POWER. THE MISSION OF THE VERMONT JOURNALISM TRUST AND VTDIGGER.ORG, IS TO GIVE THAT POWER TO VERMONTERS BY MAKING COMPLEX PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES READILY ACCESSIBLE, BY HOLDING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE AND BY GIVING READERS OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN DEMOCRACY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$5K
About Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MONTPELIER, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,821,860 | $1,882,079 | $2,700,199 |
| Revenue | $2,947,321 | $2,745,600 | $2,772,494 |
| Expenses | $3,023,036 | $3,472,112 | $3,783,579 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,861 | $18,871 | $6,182 |
| 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
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Literacy Foundation ($5,315).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S LITERACY FOUNDATION WATERBURY CENTER, VT | BOOKS FOR CHILDREN | $5,315 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAYE SYMINGTON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN STEARNS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| ROB WOOLMINGTON | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| MATHEW RUBIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EMILY BERNARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG CRAIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUE HALPERN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC HANSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DON HOOPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEALE LUNDERVILLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL MARES | DIRECTOR (TO | 1 | — |
| JANE MAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN MEUB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN REILLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOUISA SCHIBLI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCHUYLER BARSCH | CEO | 50 | $145,000 |
| AMY PUCHRIK-VIENS | CHIEF FINANC | 50 | $79,704 |
| ANNE GALLOWAY | FMR. EXEC. D | 40 | $110,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd?
Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MONTPELIER, VT. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd?
As of 2024, Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd holds $1.8M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd operate?
Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd has awarded grants in Vermont.
What size grants does Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd award?
In 2024, Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd awarded 1 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd's EIN?
Vermont Journalism Trust Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1553931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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