Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 98
- Location
- Montpelier, VT
- Founding
- 02/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 03-0228267
Organization Overview
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc is located in Montpelier, VT. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc employed 98 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION IN VERMONT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: AS THE LARGEST MEMBERSHIP-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE, VPIRG PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES ON OUR CAMPAIGNS AND RELATED ISSUES TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ANNUALLY. VPIRG CONTINUES TO SERVE AS THE GO-TO RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO LEARN ABOUT PUBLIC INTEREST POLICY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD ON ISSUES AT CRITICAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
CLIMATE AND ENERGY:OUR CLIMATE & ENERGY WORK IS DRIVEN BY THE UNDERSTANDING THAT WE MUST FULLY DECARBONIZE BOTH VERMONT AND THE NATION, AND THAT EVERYONE DESERVES ACCESS TO CLEAN AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION. BREAKING DOWN BARRIERSCONTRIBUTING TORURAL, BIPOC, AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES BEING LEFT BEHINDIN THIS TRANSITION IS A CORE PART OF OUR EFFORTS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OIN 2023, VPIRG PRESSED FOR A CLEAN HEAT STANDARD THAT WOULD REDUCE VERMONTERS' RELIANCE ON FOSSIL FUELS, SHIFT TO MORE AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY AND LOCK IN LONG TERM ENERGY SAVINGS. VPIRG ALSO SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO UPDATE VERMONT'S CLEAN ELECTRICITY REQUIREMENTS WITH ONE OF THE STRONGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDS IN THE NATION.
DEMOCRACY:VPIRG ACTIVELY SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO MAKE OUR DEMOCRACY MORE OPEN AND TRANSPARENT. WE SEEK TO ENSURE THAT ELECTIONS ARE FAIR AND ACCESSIBLE, AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE UNDUE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN OUR POLITICAL PROCESS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OIN 2023, VPIRG LED THE CAMPAIGN TO WIN VOTER APPROVAL TO EXPAND THE USE OF RANKED CHOICE VOTING IN VERMONT'S LARGEST CITY, BURLINGTON. THE BALLET QUESTION WON THE SUPPORT OF MORE THAN 64% OF VOTERS. VPIRG ALSO RAN A VOTER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN IN BURLINGTON AS VOTERS USED THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN COUNCIL RACES ACROSS THE CITY. STATEWIDE, VPIRG SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED IN THE SENATE FOR THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO IMPLEMENT RANKED CHOICE VOTING IN THE 2028 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anna Seuberling President (end 09/23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Miller President (start 11/23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jen Duggan Secretary (end 02/23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Meg Noonan Secretary (start 11/23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marianne Barton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aiko Schaefer Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,497,687 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,497,687 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,795 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,893 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$933 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,503,442 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $510,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,856 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,137 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $752,645 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,502 |
| Other employee benefits | $154,440 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,088 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,310 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,625 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $5,625 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,950 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,717 |
| Office expenses | $57,963 |
| Information technology | $44,768 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,280 |
| Travel | $25,210 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,117 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,656 |
| Insurance | $9,440 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,858,428 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,638 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $426,170 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,344 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,941 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,573,066 |
| Total assets | $2,111,159 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,352 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,235 |
| Total liabilities | $46,587 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,988,195 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $76,377 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,111,159 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc has awarded $510,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH & EDUCATION FUND INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF VERMONT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |