Vermont Wilderness School
Provide nature-based education and mentoring to youth and adults in southern Vermont and western Massachusetts.
Vermont Wilderness School at a glance
In short: Vermont Wilderness School gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,050
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,050
- Median grant
- $5,050
- Total assets
- $84,302
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 Wilderness School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sow Well Tots Early Childhood Program ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sow Well Tots Early Childhood Program Bernardston, MA | Assist with the Program | $5,050 |
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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 | $84,302 | $372,886 | $444,494 | $5,050 | 1 | $44 |
| 2023 | $158,192 | $496,202 | $483,312 | — | — | $60 |
| 2022 | $146,287 | $400,706 | $425,308 | — | — | $60 |
| 2021 | $171,024 | $381,959 | $363,028 | — | — | $92 |
| 2020 | $148,472 | $446,886 | $373,313 | — | — | $114 |
About Vermont Wilderness School
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Wilderness School is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brattleboro, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $44.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vermont Wilderness School is led by Odette Butler, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Odette Butler
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
37 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $71K (2024)
Ingrid Burrows
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Roberts
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gia Neswald
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Clemow
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Coleman
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jason Morris (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Lee (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Stegeman (2021–2023) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Alaa Mukahhal (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kai Pratt (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kalia Lydgate (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mark Stehlik (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mishka Viscardi (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rafe Halsey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ruth Wplk (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Shannon Herrick (2020) — Board Member
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 $71K, to Odette Butler (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vermont Wilderness School
How much does Vermont Wilderness School give each year?
Vermont Wilderness School gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Vermont Wilderness School?
Vermont Wilderness School reported $84K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $373K.
What is Vermont Wilderness School?
Vermont Wilderness School is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brattleboro, VT. It holds $84K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vermont Wilderness School operate?
Vermont Wilderness School has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Vermont Wilderness School's EIN?
Vermont Wilderness School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0365090. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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