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TO CONSERVE LAND FOR THE FUTURE OF VERMONT.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$26.7M
Program Spending
90%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$24M
Total Expenses
▼$21M
Total Assets
$62.1M
Total Liabilities
▼$9.6M
Net Assets
$52.5M
Officer Compensation
→$674.3K
Other Salaries
$2.6M
Investment Income
$1.8M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $26K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WOBANAKI INC22-2483134 | SWANTON, VT | $12K | Cash | COTYLEDON FUND: ABENAKI GRANT FY21 |
ABENAKI HELPING ABENAKI INC84-1704125 | SHELBURNE, VT | $7,000 | Cash | COTYLEDON FUND: ABENAKI GRANT FY21 |
ELNU ABENAKI INC84-3882521 | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $7,000 | Cash | COTYLEDON FUND: ABENAKI GRANT FY21 |
| Total | $26K | |||
SWANTON, VT
$12K
SHELBURNE, VT
$7,000
BRATTLEBORO, VT
$7,000
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$7.3M
Awards Found
5
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture | FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND TRANSITION FARMLAND INVERMONT USING FLEXIBLE, LOW-COST LEASING AND LEASE-PURCHASE STRUCTURESFOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED PRODUCERS. | $5M | FY2022 | Sep 2022 – Nov 2027 | Open → |
| Department of Agriculture | MANAGING PASTURE FOR HEALTHY FARMS AND SOILS ACROSS VERMONT | $2M | FY2021 | Apr 2021 – Apr 2026 | Open → |
| Department of Agriculture | COMMUNITY FACILITY 09/10 STIMULUS GRANTS | $164.5K | FY2018 | Jul 2018 – Jul 2018 | Open → |
| Department of Agriculture | RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REAP ZONES GRANT | $89.1K | FY2018 | Aug 2018 – Aug 2020 | Open → |
| Department of Agriculture | VERMONT EMERALD ASH BORER FOREST HEALTH PROTECTION FOREST PEST TREATMENT | $5,800 | FY2020 | Jun 2020 – Sep 2024 | Open → |
Department of Agriculture
$5M
FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND TRANSITION FARMLAND INVERMONT USING FLEXIBLE, LOW-COST LEASING AND LEASE-PURCHASE STRUCTURESFOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED PRODUCERS.
Department of Agriculture
$2M
MANAGING PASTURE FOR HEALTHY FARMS AND SOILS ACROSS VERMONT
Department of Agriculture
$164.5K
COMMUNITY FACILITY 09/10 STIMULUS GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$89.1K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REAP ZONES GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$5,800
VERMONT EMERALD ASH BORER FOREST HEALTH PROTECTION FOREST PEST TREATMENT
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
10
Clean Audits
8
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.9M | No | 2026-02-17 |
| 2024 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $6.6M | Yes | 2025-03-28 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.4M | Yes | 2024-02-14 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.4M | Yes | 2023-03-12 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.9M | Yes | 2022-01-24 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.8M | Yes | 2021-01-07 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.5M | Yes | 2020-02-03 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.9M | Yes | 2019-01-07 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.1M | Yes | 2017-12-14 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.4M | No | 2017-01-09 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$6.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.4M
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $26.7M | $24M | $21M | $62.1M | $52.5M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $17.4M | $16.4M | $20.8M | $53.2M | $44.5M |
| 2021 | $16.7M | $15M | $14.6M | $54M | $42M |
| 2020 | $15.6M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Tracy Zschau | President And CEO | 40 | $143.2K | $0 | $11.9K | $155K |
| Abby White | VP For Engagement | 40 | $129K | $0 | $3,088 | $132.1K |
| Lynn Ellen Schimoler | VP For Operations- Outgoing | 40 | $108.5K | $0 | $17.2K | $125.7K |
| Tyler Miller | VP For Land Activation | 40 | $101.1K | $0 | $24.2K | $125.4K |
| Jessica Estes | Board Secretary | 40 | $64.4K | $0 | $9,683 | $74.1K |
| Charlie Hancock | Vice Chair | 2 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| Ramsey Luhr | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Morse | Board Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Tracy Zschau
President And CEO
$155K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$143.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$11.9K
Abby White
VP For Engagement
$132.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$129K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$3,088
Lynn Ellen Schimoler
VP For Operations- Outgoing
$125.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$108.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$17.2K
Tyler Miller
VP For Land Activation
$125.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$101.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.2K
Jessica Estes
Board Secretary
$74.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$64.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,683
Charlie Hancock
Vice Chair
$575
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ramsey Luhr
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cheryl Morse
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Morrisey | Director Of Finance- Outgoing | 40 | $123.1K | $0 | $2,682 | $125.8K |
David Morrisey
Director Of Finance- Outgoing
$125.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$123.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$2,682
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbie Corse | Trustee | 1 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| Carolyn Gilbert | Trustee | 1 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| Hannah Sessions | Trustee | 1 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| Jean Hamilton | Trustee | 1 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| Jess Phelps | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kassel | Trustee |
Abbie Corse
Trustee
$575
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carolyn Gilbert
Trustee
$575
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hannah Sessions
Trustee
$575
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $11.8M |
| $14.1M |
| $47.7M |
| $35.1M |
| 2019 | $20.8M | $17M | $19.8M | $44.2M | $33.3M |
| 2018 | $15M | $11.2M | $14.7M | $46.4M | $32M |
| 2017 | $12.3M | $9.6M | $12.4M | $46.3M | $31.9M |
| 2016 | $13.3M | $10.4M | $15.2M | $44.8M | $30.1M |
| 2015 | $13.4M | $10.8M | $11.5M | $42.9M | $32.8M |
| 2014 | $16.9M | $14.3M | $18.5M | $36.4M | $31.3M |
| 2013 | $14.1M | $12.7M | $14.3M | $38M | $31.4M |
| 2012 | $11.7M | $10.5M | $11.1M | $33.7M | $30M |
| 2011 | $14.2M | $13M | $13.3M | $32.5M | $30M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
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| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| John Laggis | Trustee | 1 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| Maria Young | Trustee | 1 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| Meriwether Hardie | Trustee | 1 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| Mike Donohue | Trustee | 1 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
| William Keeton | Trustee | 1 | $575 | $0 | $0 | $575 |
Jean Hamilton
Trustee
$575
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jess Phelps
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Kassel
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Laggis
Trustee
$575
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Maria Young
Trustee
$575
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Meriwether Hardie
Trustee
$575
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Donohue
Trustee
$575
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
William Keeton
Trustee
$575
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$575
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0