Vermont Public CO
Vermont Public informs, educates, and entertains through public service journalism and enlightening content rooted in Vermont. Our storytelling enriches lives and fosters community connection and understanding.
Vermont Public CO at a glance
- Total assets
- $86,447,488
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $25,188,515
- +39.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $9,521,655
- +406.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $21,977,945
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vermont Public CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Two Daughters Productions Brattleboro, VT | Local Video Content Creation | $6,000 |
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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 | $86,447,488 | $25,188,515 | $21,977,945 | — | — | $9,521,655 |
| 2024 | $85,551,477 | $18,020,261 | $22,728,990 | $6,000 | 1 | $1,881,514 |
| 2023 | $89,126,649 | $17,377,293 | $21,377,262 | $6,000 | 1 | $1,770,948 |
About Vermont Public CO
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Public CO is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Colchester, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $86.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $9.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vermont Public CO is led by Brendan Kinney, Interim CEO & COO since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 10 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brendan Kinney
Interim CEO & COO
Senior Vice President of Development → President & CEO, 2024
President & CEO → Interim CEO & COO, 2025
On filings since 2023
42 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $229K (2025)
Scott Finn
Former President & CEO
President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2023
$200K (2023) → $287K (2025)
Vijay Singh
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
42 hrs/week
$62K (2025)
Brad Robertson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hb Lozito
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lane Pike Fury
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marguerite Dibble
Director
Chairperson → Director & Officer, 2024
Director & Officer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Lambert
Director
Director & Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Graham
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Evslin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Weiwei Wang
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Whritenour
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cd Mattison
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerri Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Samuels
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Herrera Condry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Leonard
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2023
42 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $142K (2025)
Joseph Tymecki
Senior Vice President of Engineering & Technology
On filings since 2023
42 hrs/week
$152K (2023) → $162K (2025)
Angela Evancie
Senior Vice President of Content
On filings since 2024
42 hrs/week
$130K (2024) → $164K (2025)
Kari Anderson
Senior Vice President of Audience & Community
On filings since 2024
42 hrs/week
$145K (2024) → $150K (2025)
Jane Lindholm
Executive Producer
New on the 2025 filing
42 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
Kassandra Kohler
Interim CFO & Controller
New on the 2025 filing
42 hrs/week
$130K (2025)
Leanne Linck
Senior Vice President of Development
New on the 2025 filing
42 hrs/week
$140K (2025)
Dennise Casey
Vice Chair
Director → Chairperson, 2024
Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Miller
Secretary
Director & Officer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Seaver
Treasurer
Director & Officer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Frances Tobin (2023–2024) — Senior Vice President of People & Culture
- Former: Jim Clubb (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Peggy Williams (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Willemien Dingemans Miller (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bob Allen (2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Herrera (2024) — Director
- Former: John Van Hoesen (2024) — Chief Content Officer
- Former: Lesli Blount (2024) — Director of Business Sponsorship
- Former: Bill Stetson (2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Rattigan (2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole Junas Ravlin (2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Allen (2023) — Director & Officer
- Former: Sarah Ashworth (2023) — Senior Vice President of Content
- Former: Steve Swayne (2023) — Director
- Former: William Stetson (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $287K, to Scott Finn (Former President & CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vermont Public CO
How large is Vermont Public CO?
Vermont Public CO reported $86.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.2M.
What is Vermont Public CO?
Vermont Public CO is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Colchester, VT. It holds $86.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Vermont Public CO operate?
Vermont Public CO has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Vermont Public CO's EIN?
Vermont Public CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2913577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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