Vermont Family Forests Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Vermont Family Forests Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bristol, Vermont, registered in 2006, with $566,826 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
14 School Street Suite 202a Po Box, Bristol, VT, 05443 EIN 20-3294728 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$567K
▲ 5.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$476K
Net assets
$2.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Vermont Family Forests Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating55 mo reserves · +16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Vermont Family Forests Foundation: 55 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Vermont Family Forests Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Vermont Family Forests Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 14 School Street Suite 202a Po Box, Bristol, VT, 05443
- City
- Bristol
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.0M (FY2016) to $567K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $2.2M
Operating margin
16.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $566,826▲5.0% | $475,764▲9.5% | $2,191,937▲4.1% | $2,208,145▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $539,748▼12.7% | $434,416▲11.3% | $2,106,474▲5.9% | $2,134,386▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $617,984▲13.4% | $390,366▲10.5% | $1,989,818▲12.9% | $2,002,667▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $544,896▲33.3% | $353,417▲4.0% | $1,763,154▲12.2% | $1,781,099▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $408,762▲20.2% | $339,721▲4.9% | $1,571,672▲3.7% | $1,699,573▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $339,980▼8.0% | $323,946▼5.8% | $1,515,030▲8.5% | $1,521,275▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $369,537▼13.6% | $343,735▲11.3% | $1,396,306▲8.4% | $1,418,808▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $427,649▼58.6% | $308,862▲174% | $1,288,333▲10.1% | $1,394,389▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,032,255 | $112,873 | $1,169,873 | $1,449,626 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.3M total
12 grants to Vermont Family Forests Foundation totaling $3.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | To support the vermont family forests foundation's colby hill ecological project and the work of vermont family forests foundation as fee holder and steward of land in lincoln and bristol, pursuant to a stewardship agreement between the anderson's and vfff | 2024 | $425,837 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $421,150 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $5,977 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $511,312 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $6,826 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $320,329 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $5,850 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $429,840 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. purpose | 2019 | $297,102 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2018 | $362,238 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2017 | $294,706 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2016 | $188,819 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Vermont Family Forests Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vermont Family Forests Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3294728, based in Bristol, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vermont Family Forests Foundation's EIN?
- Vermont Family Forests Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3294728.
- How much revenue does Vermont Family Forests Foundation report?
- Vermont Family Forests Foundation reported $566,826 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vermont Family Forests Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Vermont Family Forests Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vermont Family Forests Foundation (EIN 20-3294728) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.