IN 1975, THE VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FUND (VPIREF) WAS ESTABLISHED AS VPIRG'S 501(C)3 OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ARM. VPIREF CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ON THE TOP CHALLENGES FACING OUR STATE, CRAFTS COMMONSENSE SOLUTIONS, AND MOBILIZES THE PUBLIC THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS THAT AMPLIFY THE VOICE OF EVERYDAY VERMONTERS OVER WELL-MONEYED SPECIAL INTERESTS THAT TOO OFTEN CORRUPT OUR DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES. VPIREF'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF VERMONT'S PEOPLE, ENVIRONMENT, AND LOCALLY-BASED ECONOMY BY INFORMING AND MOBILIZING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$833K
-24.1% YoY
Revenue
$1.5M
+15.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$17K
+57.1% YoY
Expenses
$1.1M
+6.9% YoY
About Vermont Public Interest Research &
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Public Interest Research & 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 $833K in total assets. Net investment income was $17K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $832,992 | $1,098,064 | $897,255 |
| Revenue | $1,507,480 | $1,305,212 | $667,207 |
| Expenses | $1,058,830 | $990,686 | $615,546 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,751 | $10,663 | $1,979 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREA LINTILHAC | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| FALKO SCHILLING | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MARIANNE BARTON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BOB BARTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JON ERICKSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL BURNS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20.03 | $112,000 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vermont Public Interest Research &?
Vermont Public Interest Research & is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MONTPELIER, VT. It holds $833K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Vermont Public Interest Research &?
As of 2024, Vermont Public Interest Research & holds $833K in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue.
Where does Vermont Public Interest Research & operate?
Vermont Public Interest Research & has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Vermont Public Interest Research &'s EIN?
Vermont Public Interest Research &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0163801. 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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