We are committed to developing a generation of leaders who use the power of the law to make a difference in our communities and the world. Vermont Law and Graduate School's mission statement is: "To educate students in a diverse community that fosters personal growth and that enables them to attain outstanding professional skills and high ethical values with which to serve as lawyers and environmental and other professionals in an increasingly technological and interdependent global society." Our motto is "law for the community and the world."
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.1M
-6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+20.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$175K
-60.0% YoY
About Vermont Law School
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Law School is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SOUTH ROYALTON, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $691K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,119,314 | $52,501,463 | $54,465,727 |
| Revenue | $41,706,037 | $37,340,886 | $42,728,367 |
| Expenses | $45,736,735 | $42,261,071 | $38,003,754 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $690,805 | $373,822 | $310,599 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Vermont ($506,914), University of San Diego ($412,127), Agrarian Trust ($57,482).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont Burlington, VT | To be part of the cooperative agreement with DOJ to establish a Center for Restorative Justice at VLS - $333,904To lead a network of engaged researchers and foster innovation to further the impact of restorative justice education and practice - $173,010 | $506,914 |
| University of San Diego San Diego, CA | To be part of the cooperative agreement with DOJ to establish a Center for Restorative Justice at VLS - $141,445To collaborate to manage the National Center on Restorative Justice - $265,313To develop a model undergraduate certificate in RJ - $5,369 | $412,127 |
| NOFA VT Richmond, VT | Collaborate on developing and promoting the Farmers Market Legal Tool kit | $9,462 |
| National Farm To School Network San Francisco, CA | To update handbook including state by state summaries of every enacted, defeated or still pending farm to school bill. | $12,072 |
| Agrarian Trust Weare, NH | Produce 3 case studies and community outreach by producing 4 webinars. | $57,482 |
| Wake Forest WinstonSalem, NC | Produce two case studies for the Farmland Access Legal Toolkit and produce brief of legal issues facing heirs property owners to advance state policy work. | $50,076 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Berger | Chair | 5 | — |
| Constance Neary | Vice-Chair | 5 | — |
| Scott Cullen | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Jessica Olson | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Stephen Ball Jr | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Kendra Brown | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Caryn Clayman | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Phoebe Cykosky | Student Trustee | 5 | — |
| Amy Davenport | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Charles E DiLeva | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Holly Groschner | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Marion McCollom Hampton | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Richard Johnson | Alumni Trustee | 5 | — |
| J Patrick Kennedy | Alumni Trustee | 5 | — |
| JB Kittredge | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Susan Lacoste | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Elizabeth Miller | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Ian Montone | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Jacob Perkinson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Jill Pfenning | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Nicole Renna | Student Trustee | 5 | — |
| Mark Sciarrotta | Trustee | 5 | — |
| John Westerman | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Sheppard Guryan | Past Secretary | 5 | — |
| Brian Dunkiel | Past Trustee | 5 | — |
| Jessica Dunning | Past Student Trustee | 5 | — |
| Octavius Henderson | Past Student Trustee | 5 | — |
| Catherine MacKenzie | Past Trustee | 5 | — |
| Rodney Smolla | President | 40 | $293,209 |
| Nathaniel Hilber | Vice President Finance/CFO | 40 | $22,225 |
| Lorraine Atwood | Past Vice President Finance | 40 | $126,074 |
| Mary-Beth McCormack | Law School Dean | 40 | $196,997 |
| Laurie Beyranevand | Director, CAFS, Professor of Law | 40 | $163,099 |
| Gregory Allen Johnson | Professor of Law | 40 | $157,557 |
| Jennifer K Rushlow | Dean, School for Environment | 40 | $172,004 |
| Robert Sommo | Past VP, Enrollment and Marketing | 40 | $314,188 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vermont Law School?
Vermont Law School is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SOUTH ROYALTON, VT. It holds $49.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Vermont Law School?
As of 2024, Vermont Law School holds $49.1M in total assets with $41.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Vermont Law School operate?
Vermont Law School has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Vermont.
What size grants does Vermont Law School award?
In 2024, Vermont Law School awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $175K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vermont Law School's EIN?
Vermont Law School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7251952. 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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