VT Association for the Education of Young Children
VT Association for the Education of (VTAEYC) is a Montpelier-based public charity and Vermont’s state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Formed in 1972, it is a membership organization that supports early childhood educators and programs through professional development, workforce and career supports, quality initiatives, and advocacy.
VT Association for the Education of Young Children at a glance
In short: VT Association for the Education of Young Children gave $836K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $836,101
- +335.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +2350.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,063
- -82.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,643
- Total assets
- $1,328,330
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to VT Association for the Education of Young Children
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 494, Montpelier, VT 05601
Phone: (802) 234-1090
Website: https://vtaeyc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who VT Association for the Education of Young Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vermont State Colleges ($231K). Together the top 10 received $502K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($94,556), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 59 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont and 6% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How VT Association for the Education of Young Children gives
- Giving grew 398% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2021, 13 months) to $836K (2025). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $836K.
*2021: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont State Colleges Montpelier, VT | Grants & Scholarship | $230,554 |
| VT Higher Ed Collaborative Inc Montpelier, VT | Grants & Scholarship | $60,823 |
| LS Group Holdings LLC Lawrence, MA | Grants & Scholarship | $46,055 |
| Myers Prouty Children's Campuses I Shaftsbury, VT | Grants & Scholarship | $32,681 |
| The Afterschool Collaborative LLC Williston, VT | Grants & Scholarship | $30,533 |
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $94,556 |
| United Children's Services of Benni Bennington, VT | Grants & Scholarship | $24,928 |
| Mary Johnsons Children's Center IN Middlebury, VT | Grants & Scholarship | $23,779 |
| Horizon Early Learning Program LLC Brattleboro, VT | Grants & Scholarship | $19,813 |
| The Pumpkin Patch LLC Putney, VT | Grants & Scholarship | $17,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,328,330 | $7,138,964 | $6,751,592 | $836,101 | 49 |
| 2024 | $1,251,599 | $4,372,036 | $4,260,645 | $192,080 | 2 |
| 2023 | $1,023,753 | $1,547,625 | $1,868,744 | $194,380 | 2 |
| 2022 | $565,357 | $1,615,545 | $1,504,715 | $167,941 | 2 |
| 2021* | $260,551 | $1,245,672 | $1,049,826 | $159,090 | 4 |
| 2020 | $64,705 | $569,171 | $732,656 | — | — |
*2021: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VTAEYC’s mission is to advance equity and excellence in early childhood education with early childhood educators as its foundation, while providing resources and advocating for policies that move the field forward.
Its stated activities include educator career supports, scholarships and grants for education costs, professional development grants and bonuses, student loan repayment assistance, and program-quality support. The website describes programs such as the Education Gap Grant, TEACH Early Childhood Vermont, and professional development grants for eligible child care providers and staff. Its filing says higher-education grants and scholarships are paid toward participants’ tuition, while quality and accreditation awards are paid for meeting specified standards.
The 2025 recipients include early childhood education providers and other organizations. For example, Northshire Day School describes itself as a licensed nonprofit early childhood program serving families with children from birth to age five; Bristol Family Center describes its work as providing affordable early care and education; and the Greater Burlington YMCA says its programs serve youth, adults, and families and include financial assistance and subsidized or free programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, VTAEYC reported 49 grants totaling $836,101. Grant amounts ranged from $5,088 to $230,554, with a median of $7,643.
The largest reported grants included $230,554 to Vermont State Colleges and $60,823 to VT Higher Ed Collaborative Inc., both for grants and scholarships. Other large grants included $46,055 to LS Group Holdings LLC in Lawrence, Massachusetts; $32,681 to Myers Prouty Children’s Campuses; and $30,533 to The Afterschool Collaborative LLC. The filing lists grants and scholarships as the purpose for these awards.
The website describes several funding opportunities for early childhood educators. These include a Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program offering up to $4,000 annually to eligible full-time educators with an early-childhood-related degree, and professional development grants for specified assessment fees and college tuition. The website also says VTAEYC administers Vermont Child Development Division professional development grants and bonuses. These are described as program-specific opportunities; the available information does not state a general application process or materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Sharron Harrington (Executive Di), Amber Bollman, Kim Freeman, Stephanie Carvey, Sharon Easterling, Elizabeth Guilbeaut, and Ella McCarthy (directors); Meghan Meszkat (President El); Christina Goodwin (Board Presid); and Rebecca Bishop Ware (Secretary).
VT Association for the Education of Young Children is led by Christina Goodwin, Board President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christina Goodwin
Board President
President El → President, 2023
President → Board President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $915 (2025)
Meghan Meszkat
President El
Vice President → President El, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Amber Bollman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$6K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Sithembiso Thembi Muhlauri
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Kim Freeman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Stephanie Carvey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Reeva Murphy
Director
Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ella McCarthy
Director
Member at La → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Easterling
Director
Member at La → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Guilbeaut
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharron Harrington
Executive Di
President → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2024) → $100K (2025)
Rebecca Bishop Ware
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$600 (2024) → $800 (2025)
Danny Sawtelle
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Todriff
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Christine Nelson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Nancy Steeley (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Christine Johnson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Janet McLaughlin (2021–2024) — Prior Executive
- Former: Stephanie Munoz Wells (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephanie McDaniel (2022–2023) — Member at La
- Former: Thembi Muhlauri (2023) — Member at La
- Former: Brenda Metzler (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Ines Abdelnour (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Lucia Campriello (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rebecca Bishop (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Shelley Henson (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Johanna Vaczy (2022) — Past President
- Former: Heather Martin (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Natanya Vanderlaan (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Stephanie Goodwin (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Christine Noonan (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Sonja Raymond (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Sharron Harrington (Executive Di). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about VT Association for the Education of Young Children
How much does VT Association for the Education of Young Children give each year?
VT Association for the Education of Young Children gave $836K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $192K across 2 grants.
What is VT Association for the Education of Young Children's typical grant size?
VT Association for the Education of Young Children's median grant in 2025 was $7,643, and its average grant was $17,063, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does VT Association for the Education of Young Children give grants?
VT Association for the Education of Young Children gives mostly in Vermont: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Middlebury, VT (3 grants), Williston, VT (3 grants), Burlington, VT (3 grants) and Montpelier, VT (2 grants).
Does VT Association for the Education of Young Children give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on VT Association for the Education of Young Children's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grants & Scholarship" (49 grants).
Who are VT Association for the Education of Young Children's largest grantees?
VT Association for the Education of Young Children's largest 2025 grantees include Vermont State Colleges ($230,554), VT Higher Ed Collaborative Inc ($60,823) and LS Group Holdings LLC ($46,055), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($94,556), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is VT Association for the Education of Young Children?
VT Association for the Education of Young Children reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What does VT Association for the Education of Young Children fund?
VTAEYC’s mission is to advance equity and excellence in early childhood education with early childhood educators as its foundation, while providing resources and advocating for policies that move the field forward. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from VT Association for the Education of Young Children?
VT Association for the Education of Young Children has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check vtaeyc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is VT Association for the Education of Young Children's EIN?
VT Association for the Education of Young Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0313379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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