Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc
Founded in 1972, the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) is the largest nonprofit consumer and environmental advocacy organization in Vermont. For five decades, VPIRG has brought the voices of everyday vermonters to public policy debates concerning the environment, health care, consumer protection, and democracy. VPIRG'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.
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc at a glance
In short: Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,000
- +96.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $1,486,274
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vermont Public Interest Research & Education Fund Inc ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2021) to $510K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Public Interest Research & Education Fund Inc Montpelier, VT | General Support | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,486,274 | $1,373,523 | $1,989,634 | $500,000 | 1 | $10,172 |
| 2023 | $2,111,159 | $1,503,442 | $1,858,428 | $510,000 | 2 | $4,795 |
| 2022 | $2,460,530 | $1,461,332 | $1,746,514 | — | — | $1,390 |
| 2021 | $2,741,753 | $1,307,101 | $1,663,181 | $500,000 | 1 | $999 |
| 2020 | $3,092,806 | $1,086,650 | $628,442 | — | — | $2,316 |
About Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc is a public charity, based in Montpelier, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K. Net investment income was $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc is led by Paul Burns, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Burns
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $112K (2024)
Chris Miller
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aiko Schaefer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Orgain
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Biff Mithoefer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Hudson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kanika Gandhi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mathew Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Gonzales
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Huvos
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiko Bedrosian
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Quinn Houston
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Erbe
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Warner
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mia Moore
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Barton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Noonan
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jen Duggan (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Anna Seuberling (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Lindsey Lefevre-Jones (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dori Wolfe (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Scollins (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sinead Murray (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Anna Marchessault (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Talia Crowley (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jen Kimmich (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Floegel (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $112K, to Paul Burns (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc
How much does Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc give each year?
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $510K across 2 grants.
How large is Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc?
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
Where does Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc operate?
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc's EIN?
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0228267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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