Vermont Law School Inc is located in South Royalton, VT. The organization was established in 1974. As of 06/2021, Vermont Law School Inc employed 436 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Law School Inc 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 06/2021, Vermont Law School Inc generated $38.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $34.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, Vermont Law School Inc has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $1,876,625. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DEVELOPING A GENERATION OF LEADERS TO USE THE POWER OF LAW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VERMONT LAW SCHOOL PROVIDES THE BEST LEGAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PUBLIC SERVICE. THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER AT VLS HOUSES THE LARGEST GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY, OFFERING MASTER'S AND LLM PROGRAMS ON CAMPUS, ONLINE, AND IN HYBRID FORMATS, AND IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG THE NATION'S BEST BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT. VERMONT LAW SCHOOL HAS THE PREMIER PROGRAM IN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND HOUSES THE NATIONAL CENTER ON RESTORATIVE JUSTICE. THE SCHOOL OFFERS EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ITS ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW CLINIC, SOUTH ROYALTON LEGAL CLINIC, FOOD AND AGRICULTURE CLINIC, CENTER FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS, ENERGY CLINIC, INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL TAX POLICY INSTITUTE, U.S.-ASIA PARTNERSHIPS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, SEMESTER-IN-PRACTICE, AND JD AND MASTER'S EXTERNSHIP PROGRAMS. IN FALL OF 2021, 629 FULL AND PART-TIME (BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND ONLINE) STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN JD AND OTHER ADVANCED DEGREE PROGRAMS. VERMONT LAW SCHOOL AWARDED 298 JD, MASTER'S AND LLM DEGREES IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Melissa Scanlan Professor Of Law Visitorship | 40 | $183,450 | |
John Miller Jr VP Enrollment Management | 40 | $165,594 | |
Thomas Mchenry Past President/dean | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $163,448 |
Jennifer Rushlow Professor/associate Dean Env Prog | 40 | $156,581 | |
Kevin Jones Professor/director Iee | 40 | $145,039 | |
Joseph Brennan Professor/director Of Asp | 40 | $141,952 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Spotless & Tidy Cleaners Llc Campus Cleaning | 6/29/21 | $203,690 |
Tunbridge Solar Renewable Energy Partner | 6/29/21 | $138,772 |
Dinse Pc Legal Services | 6/29/21 | $108,155 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,600,051 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,325,155 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $45,354 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,925,206 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $29,718,562 |
Investment income | $1,236,479 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $21,216 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $38,901,463 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $315,653 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,442,801 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $90,600 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $480,446 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $480,446 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,657,157 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $151,664 |
Other employee benefits | $1,513,061 |
Payroll taxes | $913,525 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $133,788 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $59,467 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $57,540 |
Fees for services: Other | $999,597 |
Advertising and promotion | $710,603 |
Office expenses | $384,365 |
Information technology | $1,484,416 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $704,644 |
Travel | $12,558 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $60,008 |
Interest | $99,226 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $903,506 |
Insurance | $754,304 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $34,502,853 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,060,159 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,648,350 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,592,713 |
Accounts receivable, net | $838,762 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $916,675 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,021,340 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,695,910 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,584,687 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $435 |
Total assets | $51,359,031 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,571,892 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,442,183 |
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 | $17,320,083 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $917,816 |
Total liabilities | $22,251,974 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,462,515 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,644,542 |
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 | $51,359,031 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vermont Law School Inc has awarded $315,653 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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St Paul, MN PURPOSE: Assist the law shool with legal research and drafting of the report on a national food policy | $154,394 |
Burlington, VT PURPOSE: To have stakeholders gain clarity related to legal questions about the food safety modernization act Produce Safety Rule | $70,608 |
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT PURPOSE: Assist the Law Schools Center for Agriculture and food Studies with legal research and the creation ofresources around local food policies. | $39,786 |
Burlington, VT PURPOSE: To be part of the cooperative agreement with the DOJ to establish a Center for Restorative Justice at VLS | $29,899 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Produce two updated reports of farm to school legislation covering 50 states that will be disseminated widely to policy makers and farm to school advocates. | $15,489 |
Albany, CA PURPOSE: Assist the law schools center for agricultute and food studies with stakeholder outreach. | $5,477 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vermont Law School Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Lintilhac Foundation Shelburne, VT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENERGYRESOURCE CENTER | $25,000 |
Beg. Balance | $10,848,580 |
Earnings | $2,085,974 |
Net Contributions | $85,411 |
Other Expense | $439,717 |
Ending Balance | $12,580,248 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Vermont Law School Inc South Royalton, VT | $51,359,031 | $38,901,463 |
Columbia Law Review Association Inc New York, NY | $16,130,131 | $949,398 |
Suffolk Academy Of Law Hauppauge, NY | $401,700 | $279,081 |
Boston College Law School Publication Trust Newton Centre, MA | $1,111,451 | $81,938 |
Washington Square Legal Services Inc New York, NY | $210,221 | $71,799 |
Columbia Journal Of Transnational Law Assoc Inc New York, NY | $174,609 | $0 |
Southeastern Massachusetts Police Training Association Inc Westport, MA | $136,007 | $0 |