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Vermont Land Trust Inc

Vermont Land Trust Inc - Research Finding

Status: NOT A GRANT-MAKING ORGANIZATION

Vermont Land Trust Inc (EIN: 03-0264836) is a land conservation nonprofit organization, not a grant-making foundation.

Organization Overview

Name: Vermont Land Trust Inc EIN: 03-0264836 Location: Montpelier, VT Founded: 1977 Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Website: https://www.vlt.org Phone: (802) 223-5234 Email: info@vlt.org Address: 8 Bailey Avenue, Montpelier, VT 05602

Mission

Vermont Land Trust works to "unite land and lives for the benefit of people and the place we share." They protect farms, forests, and community spaces throughout Vermont through conservation easements and land protection partnerships.

What They Do

Vermont Land Trust is a RECIPIENT of grants and donations, not a grant maker. They:

  • Work directly with landowners to protect land through conservation easements
  • Have protected over 640,000 acres of farmland, forestland, and community lands (11% of Vermont)
  • Maintain permanent legal protections on 2,200 parcels
  • Support farmers in land purchase and sustainable business development
  • Focus on environmental conservation, not philanthropy

Financial Information (FY 2024)

  • Revenue: $26.7 million
  • Expenses: $21.0 million
  • Total Assets: $62.1 million
  • Leadership: Tracy Zschau, President & CEO

Why This Is Not a Grant Maker

Vermont Land Trust receives funding from approximately 4,000 individuals and families, plus state, federal, and foundation grants. They use these funds to support their own conservation work, including:

  • Acquiring conservation easements
  • Purchasing and protecting land
  • Staff operations (approximately 50 employees)
  • Community education and engagement programs

They do not redistribute funds as grants to other organizations.

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