Vermont Public Health Association Inc
VERMONT PUBLIC HEALTH, identified on its website as the Vermont Public Health Association (VtPHA), is a small public charity based in Burlington, Vermont. It is a statewide membership organization focused on protecting and promoting health by connecting, mentoring, and empowering public health practitioners and other community champions.
Vermont Public Health Association Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $91,983
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $74,096
- -97.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $107,210
- -96.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Vermont Public Health Association Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 732, Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: (802) 488-5189
Website: https://vtpha.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vermont Public Health Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 34 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
VtPHA describes its work as statewide and focused on Vermonters. The listed 2023 grantees are Vermont organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Vermont Public Health Association Inc gives
- 36% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $324K (2022) to $2.6M (2023). In 2023 it made 25 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern County Health Care Inc St Johnsbury, VT | — | $489,105 |
| Public Health Council of UPP Valley Lebanon, NH | — | $243,955 |
| United Way of Northwest VT Inc South Burlington, VT | — | $235,104 |
| Social Tinkering Rutland, VT | — | $218,730 |
| Porter Medical Center Inc Middlebury, VT | — | $216,717 |
| Bennington Country Regional Comm Bennington, VT | — | $206,706 |
| Southeastern VT Community Action Westminster, VT | — | $201,900 |
| Lamoille Health Partners Inc Morrisville, VT | — | $184,472 |
| Washington County Mental Health Barre, VT | — | $126,376 |
| Community Resilience Organizations Montpelier, VT | — | $73,467 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-EZ.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,983 | $74,096 | $107,210 | — | — |
| 2023 | $123,301 | $3,122,342 | $3,104,278 | $2,560,796 | 25 |
| 2022 | $106,392 | $962,650 | $864,922 | $324,405 | 9 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VtPHA’s stated mission is to improve the lives and wellbeing of all Vermonters by connecting, mentoring, and empowering the state’s public health champions. Its stated purpose is to protect and promote personal, community, and environmental health in Vermont.
The organization’s work includes advocating for policies that improve public health, providing forums for discussion, organizing educational programs, and collaborating with health professionals, organizations, and the education community. In 2024, it reported supporting the Vermont Legislature’s Public Health Caucus, educational sessions, student internships, policy development, and a Public Health Nursing Section.
Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own missions span health care, community services, and poverty reduction. Northern Counties Health Care describes its mission as providing high-quality, accessible, patient-centered health care. United Way of Northwest Vermont says it mobilizes the community to improve people’s lives, including through work on education, financial stability, and health. Porter Medical Center describes its mission as improving community health, one patient at a time. Southeastern Vermont Community Action says it works to reduce hardship and the causes of poverty. Lamoille Health Partners describes its mission as providing integrated health care and promoting wellness in the Lamoille Valley Region. Washington County Mental Health Services says it serves people and families facing mental health and developmental disability-related challenges.
Grantmaking
VtPHA reported 25 grants totaling $2,560,796 in 2023 and 9 grants totaling $324,405 in 2022. Its 2024 filing reported no grants. No typical grant size is stated.
Notable 2023 grants listed include $489,105 to Northern Counties Health Care, $235,104 to United Way of Northwest Vermont, $216,717 to Porter Medical Center, $201,900 to Southeastern Vermont Community Action, $184,472 to Lamoille Health Partners, and $126,376 to Washington County Mental Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Molly Lawrence as president, Denise Smith as treasurer, and Sally Kerschner as secretary. Directors listed are Burton Wilcke, Kenneth Allen, Katina Cummings, Rudy Fedrizzi, Joyce Gallimore, Penrose Jackson, and Maureen Leahy.
Vermont Public Health Association Inc is led by Molly Lawrence, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Molly Lawrence
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penrose Jackson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Burton Wilcke
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Gallimore
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katina Cummings
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Allen
Director
Former President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Leahy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Fedrizzi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Kennedy
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Kerschner
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$30K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Daniel Olson
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
$36K (2023) → $59K (2024)
Denise Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Isabelle Boutin (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tanya Wells (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ashley Foutz (2022) — Former Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $59K, to Daniel Olson (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vermont Public Health Association Inc
How large is Vermont Public Health Association Inc?
Vermont Public Health Association Inc reported $92K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $74K.
What does Vermont Public Health Association Inc fund?
VtPHA’s stated mission is to improve the lives and wellbeing of all Vermonters by connecting, mentoring, and empowering the state’s public health champions. Its stated purpose is to protect and promote personal, community, and environmental health in Vermont. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vermont Public Health Association Inc?
Vermont Public Health Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check vtpha.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Vermont Public Health Association Inc make grants?
VtPHA describes its work as statewide and focused on Vermonters. The listed 2023 grantees are Vermont organizations.
What is Vermont Public Health Association Inc's EIN?
Vermont Public Health Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0608866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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