ROOTED IN VERMONT SINCE 1977, THE VERMONT LAND TRUST UNITES LAND AND LIVES FOR THE ENDURING BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND THE PLACE WE SHARE. WE HELP PEOPLE PROTECT, CARE FOR, AND CONNECT TO LAND. THIS INCLUDES THE FARMS, FORESTS, NATURAL AREAS, AND COMMUNITY SPACES THAT DEFINE US.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.1M
+16.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
-98.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-98.0% YoY
About Vermont Land Trust Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Land Trust Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MONTPELIER, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $62.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
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 | $62,068,678 | $53,156,980 | $52,514,440 |
| Revenue | $26,704,770 | $17,447,191 | $27,492,178 |
| Expenses | $21,046,713 | $20,797,615 | $19,840,805 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,819,670 | $-267,042 | $1,510,226 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Vermont Land Trust Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wobanaki Inc ($12,000), Abenaki Helping Abenaki Inc ($7,000), Elnu Abenaki Inc ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABENAKI HELPING ABENAKI INC SHELBURNE, VT | COTYLEDON FUND: ABENAKI GRANT FY21 | $7,000 |
| ELNU ABENAKI INC BRATTLEBORO, VT | COTYLEDON FUND: ABENAKI GRANT FY21 | $7,000 |
| WOBANAKI INC SWANTON, VT | COTYLEDON FUND: ABENAKI GRANT FY21 | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBIE CORSE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $575 |
| CAROLYN GILBERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | $575 |
| CHARLIE HANCOCK | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $575 |
| CHERYL MORSE | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| HANNAH SESSIONS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $575 |
| JEAN HAMILTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $575 |
| JESS PHELPS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JESSICA ESTES | BOARD SECRETARY | 40 | $64,368 |
| JOHN KASSEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN LAGGIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $575 |
| MARIA YOUNG | TRUSTEE | 1 | $575 |
| MERIWETHER HARDIE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $575 |
| MIKE DONOHUE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $575 |
| RAMSEY LUHR | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM KEETON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $575 |
| ABBY WHITE | VP FOR ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $128,971 |
| LYNN ELLEN SCHIMOLER | VP FOR OPERATIONS- OUTGOING | 40 | $108,532 |
| TRACY ZSCHAU | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $143,186 |
| TYLER MILLER | VP FOR LAND ACTIVATION | 40 | $101,116 |
| DAVID MORRISEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE- OUTGOING | 40 | $123,140 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vermont Land Trust Inc?
Vermont Land Trust Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MONTPELIER, VT. It holds $62.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Vermont Land Trust Inc?
As of 2024, Vermont Land Trust Inc holds $62.1M in total assets with $26.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $26K in 2024.
Where does Vermont Land Trust Inc operate?
Vermont Land Trust Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What size grants does Vermont Land Trust Inc award?
In 2024, Vermont Land Trust Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vermont Land Trust Inc's EIN?
Vermont Land Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0264836. 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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