Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc
We nurture the economic prosperity, ecological health, and social connectivity of people, businesses, organizations and communities in Vermont for the benefit and well-being of all who live here.
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc gave $330K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $110K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $330,000
- +495.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $110,000
- +693.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,727,617
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Liberation Ecosystem ($295K). Together the top 2 received $305K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $330K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $330K.
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberation Ecosystem St Johnsbury, VT | Sustainable AGR. | $295,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Intervale Center Burlington, VT | F2P Network Grant | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,727,617 | $2,713,808 | $2,964,575 | $330,000 | 3 | $-129,181 |
| 2023 | $3,662,814 | $3,041,029 | $2,864,554 | $55,450 | 4 | $-18,159 |
| 2022 | $3,551,574 | $2,643,002 | $2,032,232 | $30,935 | 3 | $293,089 |
| 2021* | $2,791,131 | $3,218,731 | $2,532,107 | $173,577 | 10 | $232,302 |
| 2020 | $2,146,840 | $1,951,588 | $1,654,028 | $99,000 | 5 | $69,219 |
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Montpelier, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $330K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc is led by Shelly Severinghaus, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shelly Severinghaus
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anson Tebbetts
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tayt Brooks
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Myung Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Hebert
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Cohen Left June
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brodie O'Brien
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Abruzzini-Riggs
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Linge
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Sibilia Left June
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Hausman Left June
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Kahler
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $128K (2024)
Noelle Mackay
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aditi Datta
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Andrea Cohen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nate Hausman (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Laura Sibilia (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Allison Hooper Left In (2023) — Director
- Former: Tori Biondolillo Left In (2023) — Director
- Former: Allison Hooper (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dustin Degree (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Janice St Onge (2022) — Director & P
- Former: Robin Scheu Left (2022) — Director
- Former: Sara Gilbert Left (2022) — Director
- Former: Robin Scheu (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sara Gilbert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Will Stevens (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ted Brady (2020) — Director
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 $128K, to Ellen Kahler (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc
How much does Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc give each year?
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc gave $330K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $55K across 4 grants.
What is Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $110,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc give grants?
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc gives mostly in Vermont: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%).
Does Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc?
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc?
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Montpelier, VT. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc's EIN?
Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0349736. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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