Institute For Sustainable Communities
- Assets
- $7.2m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Montpelier, VT
- Founding
- 06/1991
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 22-3098727
Organization Overview
Institute For Sustainable Communities is located in Montpelier, VT. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (Q50) the organization is classified as: International Affairs, Foreign Policy, & Globalization, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Institute For Sustainable Communities employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Institute For Sustainable Communities 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 09/2023, Institute For Sustainable Communities generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Institute For Sustainable Communities has awarded 115 individual grants totaling $9,422,946. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELP COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE SHAPED AND SHARED BY ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DISMANTLING ENERGY INSECURITY IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR (DEICC) BEGAN IN 2022 WITH THE GOAL TO ACTIVATE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND DISMANTLE ENERGY INSECURITY IN 10 COMMUNITIES OF COLOR ACROSS THE US THROUGHTHE DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS.
THE PARTNERSHIP FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES (PRC), ORIGINALLY LAUNCHED IN 2019 WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE JPB FOUNDATION, IS HELPING TO TRANSFORM THE NATIONAL URBAN CLIMATE RESILIENCE FIELD. PRC IS BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF 14 BLACK AND BROWN-LED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS) TO DEVELOP GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE USING CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (LIKE SOLAR) TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITY'S CAPABILITY TO BE LESS IMPACTED BY AND RECOVER FROM EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS AND NATURAL DISASTERS EXACERBATED BY CLIMATE CHANGE. ISC IS PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO EACH PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATION IN THIS INTENSIVE CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAM IN THE FORM OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GRANT FUNDING. THE PROGRAM HAS CREATED A NATIONWIDE NETWORK THAT BUILDS INFLUENCE FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR-LED CBOS WHILE IMPROVING THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCALLY-LED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, POLICY APPROACHES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS.
THE MEKONG SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE (THE ALLIANCE), A $8.8 MILLION PROJECT FUNDED BY THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID), IMPLEMENTED BY ISC AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ELEVATE AND THE ASIAN INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY, LAUNCHED AT THE END OF 2020 AND CONCLUDED IN SEPTEMBER 2023. THE ALLIANCE STRENGTHENS SUSTAINABLE AND COMPETITIVE MULTI-SECTOR MANUFACTURING IN CAMBODIA, THAILAND, AND VIETNAM BY SUPPORTING FACTORIES TO ADVANCE INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE THE REGIONAL ADOPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) STANDARDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Kaduru President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
John A Dooley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Luann Bennett Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan Lash Chair Until 10/22 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann Condon Interim President Until 8/23, Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Taryn Akiyama Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,693,395 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,180,728 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,874,123 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $433,250 |
| Investment income | $147,254 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,165 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,481,390 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,273,942 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $231,023 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $273,644 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $249,346 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,704,117 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $122,848 |
| Other employee benefits | $364,712 |
| Payroll taxes | $243,349 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,466 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $127,789 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,555,097 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,255 |
| Office expenses | $69,250 |
| Information technology | $198,541 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $78,856 |
| Travel | $246,409 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $287,655 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,009 |
| Insurance | $28,802 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,064,540 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,548 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,771,772 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,134,307 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $124,691 |
| 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 | $81,188 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,015 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,373 |
| Total assets | $7,191,894 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $577,152 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $577,152 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $575,814 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,038,928 |
| 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 | $7,191,894 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Institute For Sustainable Communities has awarded $2,273,942 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $25,000 |
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY NETWORK PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $75,000 |
GARFIELD PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $142,500 |
CALIFORNIA INDIAN MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $75,000 |
HEALTHY COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $75,000 |
LA MUJER OBRERA PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Institute For Sustainable Communities Montpelier, VT | $7,191,894 | $3,481,390 |
Vermont Afterschool Inc South Burlington, VT | $1,072,195 | $4,217,721 |
Resource Foundation Inc New York, NY | $1,371,433 | $2,811,462 |
Wbcsd Us Inc New York, NY | $456,406 | $1,807,783 |
Global Business & Technology Association Inc Huntington Station, NY | $38,282 | $0 |
Mega-Cities Project Inc Nyack, NY | $21,692 | $0 |