Vermont Coverts Woodlands For Wildlife
- Assets
- $358.3k
- Revenue
- $194.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Vergennes, VT
- Founding
- 03/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 03-0332447
Organization Overview
Vermont Coverts Woodlands For Wildlife is located in Vergennes, VT. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Vermont Coverts Woodlands For Wildlife employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Coverts Woodlands For Wildlife is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Vermont Coverts Woodlands For Wildlife generated $194.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $172.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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
TO ENLIST VERMONT LANDOWNERS IN A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE DIVERSE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VERMONT COVERTS HAD THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2023. THE COVERTS ONLINE BOOK GROUP SELECTED THE BOOKS FOR 2023. DOUG TALLAMY'S "NATURE'S BEST HOPE" "EAGER: THE SUPRISING, SECRET LIFE OF BEAVERS AND WHY THEY MATTER: BY BEN GOLDFARB AND "THE ACCIDENTAL ECOSYSTEM: PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE IN AMERICAN CITIES" BY PETER S. ALAGONA. WE HIRE OUTREACH SPECIALIST POSITION (LAURA FARRELL). WE CONTINUED COLLABORATION EFFORTS WITH LAND ETHIC VERMONT (TRAINING NEW, LIBRARY PROJECT, SPEAKERS) AND WOMEN OWNING WOODLANDS (VIDEOS/LOGO/DEMO PROJECTS/CASE STUDIES) AS WELL AS THE VERMONT CONSERVATION DESIGN UPDATE. WE MET WITH A TEAM TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF OUR VERMONT WOODS THAT HOUSES THE PAGES FOR LEV AND WOW. CONTINUED WORK ON THE LSR GRANT AWARDED TO VNRC ON ENGAGING NEW LANDOWNERS. COVERTS IS RECEIVING FUNDS TO AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY OF INDENTIFICATION AND MATERIALS. ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: COOPERATOR TRAINING (SPRING APRIL 21-23 AT NORTHWOODS STEWARDSHIP CENTER AND FALL SEPTEMBER 8-10 AT KEHOE). WOW DEMO PROJECTS/BRANDING/CASE STUDIES. PARTICIPATED IN INTERVIEW PANEL FOR RUTLAND COUNTY FORESTER. ATTENDED PASSING LANDS WORKING GROUP IN OHIO. UPDATED COVERTS BROCHURE. AWARDED GRANTS FROM FH&I FOR BOTH COVERTS AND WOW. HABITAT STAMP PROJECTS AT CHITTENDEN COUNTY TOWN FORESTS. WORK DONE AND SIGNS CREATED AND PLACED. LSR BIODIVERSITY AWARDED. COUNTY FORESTER MEET AND GREETS (RUTLAND, CHITTENDEN, ORLEANS, WINDSOR, ORANGE, BENNINGTON, WINDHAM). STRATEGIC PLAN. WEEKLY E-NEWS. 3 WOODLANDS FOR LIFE NEWSLETTERS. VCD STEERING COMMITTEE. ATTENDED FOREST ROUNDTABLE. BEGAN WORK ON PASSING LANDS INITIATIVE. IMPACT REPORT 2022 2023 PROGRAMS: MBR PROGRAMS: WINTER TREE ID ONLINE WINTER TREE ID WALK WILDLIFE TRACKING BIRDS IN WINTER OWL PROWL CLIMATE CHANGE VERNAL POOLS ALL ABOUT PHENOLOGY DEER AND FORESTS WOW PROGRAMS: THE LOST LEGACY OF WOMEN IN ORNITHOLOGY FOREST PLAN REVIEW DEER EXCLOSURE AND WINE UNDERSTANDING YOUR FOREST GOG LEVELS I AND II BATS LEV PROGRAMS: DOUG TALLAMY PLANTING FOR POLLINATORS WITH JANE SORENSON RATTLED (SHOWING OF MOVIE IN HARTLAND) OTHER PARTNER: PRESENTATION AT ROTARY PRESENTATION AT WARREN CONSERVATION COMMISSION BIODIVERSITY EVENT SNOWSHOE AT REED CASS (N WOODS) FAMILY FOREST CARBON PRESENTATION (PARTNERING WITH N WOODS, AUDUBON, COLD HOLLOW TO CANADA, VWA) WITH JIM SHALLOW OF THE NATURE CONSERVANCY. APPLE TREE PRUNING AT SNOWALD (PARTNERED WITH NWTF) SPRING INTO VT WITH ETHAN TAPPER AND STEVE HAGENBUCH (ONLINE) BIRD ID - HARTLAND (TINA BARNEY) NEW RESERVE FOREST CATEGORY (ONLINE) FOREST RESLIENCE (ALAN YALE) FROST DAMAGE (ONLINE) INVASIVE WORKSHOP AT TACONIC MOUNTAIN RAMBLE WMA FOREST WALK AT TIM STOUT'S OLD GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS AT CATAMOUNT COMMUNITY FOREST MUSHROOM WALK AT TRELEVEN GRASSLANDS BIRDS (ONLINE) JUMPING WORMS (ONLINE) INVASIVE PHENOLOGY (ONLINE) CEDAR SWAMP MGMT WITH TIM MCKAY WALK AT CATAMOUNT LANDS W/LARRY ORVIS AVENSA (ONLINE) AVENSA (FARM & WILDERNESS) PASSING LANDS POP-UP 40 YEARS OF MGMT (TIM MCKAY) ESA BOOKS W/AUTHORS JOE ROMAN AND JOHN ERICKSON OUTREACH TO COVERTS COOPERATORS: ADDISON COUNTY COOPERATOR POTLUCK RUTLAND COUNTY FORESTER MEET AND GREET CHITTENDEN COUNTY COFFEE WITH THE COUNTY FORESTER GARDEN WALK AND DESSERT POTLUCK AT SABINA ERNST MEET AND GREET WITH JARED NUNERY - ORLEANS COUNTY BEAVERS AT RAVEN'S RIDGE WINDSOR/ORANGE COUNTY FORESTER MEET AND GREET (AJ) ORANGE COUNTY FORESTER MEET AND GREET (DAVID PAGANELLI) BENNINGTON COUNTY FORESTER MEET AND GREET WINDHAM COUNTY FORESTER MEET AND GREET COOPERATOR WALKS NOT BILLED AS COVERTS: SABINA ERNST - JERICHO BIRD WALK CHRIS RUNCIE - WATERWORKS BIRD WALK AL ROBERTSON - TREE FARM TOUR
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Skip Abelson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Andrews Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Blume Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rich Chalmers President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sabina Ernst Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna Foster Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $43,878 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $120,900 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,778 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,060 |
| Investment income | $25,873 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $165 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $194,876 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $72,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,415 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,833 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,160 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,025 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $945 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,578 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,208 |
| Office expenses | $10,347 |
| Information technology | $1,993 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,696 |
| Travel | $4,864 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $724 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,827 |
| All other expenses | $125 |
| Total functional expenses | $172,048 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,509 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $31,969 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,445 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $269,397 |
| Total assets | $358,320 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $10,345 |
| Total liabilities | $10,345 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $347,975 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $358,320 |