VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELLEN KAHLER

Phone

8028281260

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND INC, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

WE NURTURE THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, ECOLOGICAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY OF PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES IN VERMONT FOR THE BENEFIT AND WELL-BEING OF ALL WHO LIVE HERE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $860,719 Revenue: $32,897

THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND (VSJF) WAS DESIGNATED BY THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE IN 2009 TO SERVE AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FARM TO PLATE INVESTMENT PROGRAM, WITH THE AIM OF STRENGTHENING...

THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND (VSJF) WAS DESIGNATED BY THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE IN 2009 TO SERVE AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FARM TO PLATE INVESTMENT PROGRAM, WITH THE AIM OF STRENGTHENING VERMONT'S FOOD SYSTEM OVER TEN YEARS. IN 2019, THE LEGISLATURE REAUTHORIZED ANOTHER TEN YEARS OF THE FARM TO PLATE INVESTMENT PROGRAM TO: INCREASE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CREATE JOBS IN VERMONT'S FOOD AND FARM SECTOR; 2. IMPROVE SOILS, WATER, AND RESILIENCY OF THE WORKING LANDSCAPE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE; AND 3. IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY LOCAL FOODS FOR ALL VERMONTERS.

Program 2

Expenses: $609,915 Revenue: $33,766

THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND'S BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVES CLIENTS CONNECTED TO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEM, FOREST PRODUCT, WASTE MANAGEMENT, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL...

THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND'S BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVES CLIENTS CONNECTED TO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEM, FOREST PRODUCT, WASTE MANAGEMENT, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SECTORS. WE PROVIDE TAILORED, HIGH-TOUCH PLANNING, COACHING, AND ADVISING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO ADVANCE PROFITABILITY, JOB CREATION, AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.

Program 3

Expenses: $195,565

THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND'S FOREST PRODUCTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES VERMONT'S FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF VALUE CHAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND A COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY TO IMPROVE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE INDUSTRY. THE PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND AND THE VERMONT WORKING LANDS ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE CENTER.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,800,943

Program Service Revenue $258,007

Investment Income $-18,159

Other Revenue $238

TOTAL REVENUE $3,041,029

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $110,225

Salaries & Benefits $1,296,455

Fundraising Expenses $51,942

Program Expenses $2,372,906

Other Expenses $1,457,874

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,864,554

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,041,029	$2,643,002	+0.2%
Expenses	$2,864,554	$2,032,232	+0.4%
Net Income	$176,475	$610,770	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$133,394

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELLEN KAHLER	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$118,942	$14,452	$133,394
SHELLY SEVERINGHAUS	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATE HAUSMAN	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NOELLE MACKAY	SECRETARY/TR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TAYT BROOKS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA COHEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADITI DATTA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN MYUNG HAMILTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAUREEN HEBERT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA SIBILIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANSON TEBBETTS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA WHEELER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TORI BIONDOLILLO LEFT IN 2023	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON HOOPER LEFT IN 2023	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,041,029	$2,864,554	$3,662,814	$176,475
2022	$2,643,002	$2,032,232	$3,551,574	$610,770
2021	$1,711,550	$719,982	$2,791,131	$991,568
2021	$1,507,181	$1,812,125	$1,822,065	$-304,944
2020	$1,951,588	$1,654,028	$2,146,840	$297,560
2019	$1,657,280	$1,708,314	$1,738,911	$-51,034
2018	$1,489,917	$1,581,743	$1,804,308	$-91,826