Vermont Parent Child Center Network
Vermont Parent Child Center Network is a public charity based in Middlebury, Vermont. Formed in 1987, it supports families served by Vermont’s 15 Parent Child Centers and serves as the state’s agent for the Parent Child Center Grant established by Act 150 of 2022, distributing funds to the state’s 15 designated centers.
Vermont Parent Child Center Network at a glance
In short: Vermont Parent Child Center Network gave $7.0M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $469K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,029,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $468,650
- Median grant
- $475,582
- Total assets
- $1,904,376
- +7357.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vermont Parent Child Center Network
- Contact
Mailing address: 126 Monroe Street, Middlebury, VT 05753
Phone: (802) 989-1369
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vermont Parent Child Center Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Center of Washington County ($518K). Together the top 10 received $4.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Vermont. The organization’s stated role is to support the 15 Parent Child Centers located in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Center of Washington County Montpelier, VT | Program Enhancement | $518,313 |
| Rutland County Parent Child Center Rutland, VT | Program Enhancement | $506,695 |
| NEKCA St Johnsbury Family Resource Center St Johnsbury, VT | Program Enhancement | $494,085 |
| Sunrise Family Resource Center Bennington, VT | Program Enhancement | $491,240 |
| NEKCA Newport Family Resource Center Newport, VT | Program Enhancement | $478,757 |
| Lund Family Center Burlington, VT | Program Enhancement | $475,582 |
| Milton Family Community Center Milton, VT | Program Enhancement | $475,582 |
| The Janet S Munt Family Room Burlington, VT | Program Enhancement | $475,582 |
| Parent Child Center of Northwestern Counseling & Support Services St Albans, VT | Program Enhancement | $475,173 |
| Springfield Area Parent Child Center North Springfield, VT | Program Enhancement | $469,359 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,904,376 | $7,498,894 | $7,324,971 | $7,029,750 | 15 | $17,069 |
| 2024 | $25,538 | $132,265 | $111,905 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $24,870 | — | $106,894 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $112,072 | $115,000 | $75,682 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $72,754 | $85,500 | $55,678 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it is designed to assist Vermont’s 15 Parent Child Centers by providing support and services to the families they serve. Its described activities also include a professional conference open to employees of the centers and community partners.
Its 2025 grants supported Vermont family and parent-child centers. Among the grantees, Washington County Family Center describes its mission as building resourceful families and healthy children to create a strong community. Rutland County Parent Child Center describes itself as a resource for family growth and development in Rutland County. Lund Family Center says it helps children thrive by empowering families through education, treatment, family support, and adoption.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Vermont Parent Child Center Network reported 15 grants totaling $7,029,750. Grant amounts ranged from $328,286 to $518,313, with a median of $475,582. The listed purposes were “PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT.”
Among the largest grants were $518,313 to Family Center of Washington County, $506,695 to Rutland County Parent Child Center, $494,085 to NEKCA St Johnsbury Family Resource Center, and $491,240 to Sunrise Family Resource Center. Other listed awards included $478,757 to NEKCA Newport Family Resource Center; $475,582 each to Lund Family Center, Milton Family Community Center, and The Janet S Munt Family Room; and $475,173 to Parent Child Center of Northwestern Counseling & Support Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ellen Amstutz as Executive Director; Carol Lang-Godin as Chair; Lindsey Trombley as Vice Chair; Denise Main as Treasurer; and Nicole Sener as Secretary. Directors listed are Donna Bailey, Debra Gass, Clair Kendall, Stephanie Slayton, and Jackie Reno.
Vermont Parent Child Center Network is led by Ellen Amstutz, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Amstutz
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$33K (2025)
Carol Lang-Godin
Chair
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clair Kendall
Director
Treasurer → President, 2024
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Gass
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Bailey
Director
President → Ex-Officio, 2022
Ex-Officio → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danna Bare
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corissa Burnell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Laroche
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Slayton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Reno
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Foster
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Walsh
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Powers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Main
Treasurer
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Trombley
Vice Chair
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Sener
Secretary
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Josh Miller (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Elizabeth Emmett (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Margaret Maley (2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Johnson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Courtney Farrell (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Mary Feldman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Bloomfield (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Heather Lytle (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Ferrada (2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph Ferrada (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joshua Miller (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Margot Holmes (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Floyd Nease (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joy Ely (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sophia Donforth (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to Ellen Amstutz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vermont Parent Child Center Network
How much does Vermont Parent Child Center Network give each year?
Vermont Parent Child Center Network gave $7.0M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Vermont Parent Child Center Network's typical grant size?
Vermont Parent Child Center Network's median grant in 2025 was $475,582, and its average grant was $468,650, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Vermont Parent Child Center Network give grants?
Vermont Parent Child Center Network gives mostly in Vermont: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (2 grants).
Does Vermont Parent Child Center Network give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Vermont Parent Child Center Network's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Enhancement" (15 grants).
Who are Vermont Parent Child Center Network's largest grantees?
Vermont Parent Child Center Network's largest 2025 grantees include Family Center of Washington County ($518,313), Rutland County Parent Child Center ($506,695) and NEKCA St Johnsbury Family Resource Center ($494,085), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vermont Parent Child Center Network?
Vermont Parent Child Center Network reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What does Vermont Parent Child Center Network fund?
The organization states that it is designed to assist Vermont’s 15 Parent Child Centers by providing support and services to the families they serve. Its described activities also include a professional conference open to employees of the centers and community partners. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vermont Parent Child Center Network?
Vermont Parent Child Center Network has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Vermont Parent Child Center Network's EIN?
Vermont Parent Child Center Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0348978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Vermont Parent Child Center Network funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vermont-parent-child-center-network-morg_d0eca7afe7c646a6bc0c0f2a0f7e23f6
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