Washington Central Friends of Education Inc
Our mission is to foster collaboration and innovation among schools and communities to support youth and expand their opportunities.
Washington Central Friends of Education Inc at a glance
In short: Washington Central Friends of Education Inc gave $164K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $164K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,927
- +43.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $163,927
- +43.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $163,927
- Total assets
- $202,235
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Central Friends of Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mosaic Vermont ($164K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $164K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Vermont Montpelier, VT | Substance Abuse Prevention | $163,927 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,235 | $266,766 | $298,940 | $163,927 | 1 | $7,044 |
| 2024 | $231,857 | $267,163 | $234,615 | $114,414 | 1 | $4,500 |
| 2023 | $199,165 | $337,605 | $252,069 | $28,000 | 1 | $570 |
| 2022 | $114,354 | $343,846 | $327,662 | — | — | $93 |
| 2021 | $102,857 | $267,980 | $234,491 | — | — | $42 |
| 2020 | $107,893 | $240,867 | $242,080 | $5,411 | 1 | $108 |
About Washington Central Friends of Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Washington Central Friends of Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Montpelier, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $202K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $164K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Central Friends of Education Inc is led by Erica Zimmerman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erica Zimmerman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $33K (2025)
Virginia Burley
President
Board → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Wolf
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Karen Liebermann
Secretaryacting Vice President
Vice President → Vpsec, 2022
Vpsec → Secretaryacting Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Gruen
Board Member
Board → Member, 2021
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kinter
Board Member
President → Member, 2021
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deb Wolf (2020) — Treasurer
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 $33K, to Erica Zimmerman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Washington Central Friends of Education Inc
How much does Washington Central Friends of Education Inc give each year?
Washington Central Friends of Education Inc gave $164K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $114K across 1 grant.
How large is Washington Central Friends of Education Inc?
Washington Central Friends of Education Inc reported $202K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $267K.
What is Washington Central Friends of Education Inc?
Washington Central Friends of Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Montpelier, VT. It holds $202K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Washington Central Friends of Education Inc operate?
Washington Central Friends of Education Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Washington Central Friends of Education Inc's EIN?
Washington Central Friends of Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0335793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
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