Alliance For Vermont Communities is located in South Royalton, VT. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alliance For Vermont 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 10/2022, Alliance For Vermont Communities generated $52.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $508.8k during the year ending 10/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF ALLIANCE FOR VERMONT COMMUNITIES, INC. IS TO PROTECT WORKING FARMS, FORESTS AND COMMUNITIES OF CENTRAL VERMONT AND TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL SUSTAIN THE RURAL HERITAGE AND VALUES FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OFFERS PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS OF THE REGION AND OTHER CITIZENS OF VERMONT ABOUT THE EXISTING VALUES OF THE REGION. HOST INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS FOR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF VERMONT AS WELL. DEVELOPS AND SEEKS TO IMPLEMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE LAND TRUST ORGANIZATIONS, A PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MOST CRITICAL PORTIONS OF THE REGION, ESPECIALLY IN THE AREAS OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND AGRICULTURE. PROMOTES AWARENESS OF THE FULL SUITE OF NATURAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL VALUES PRESENT IN THE REGION.ALLIANCE FOR VERMONT COMMUNITIES, INC. DISSOLVED AS OF OCTOBER 24, 2022. AS PART OF THE DISSOLUTION IT GRANTED THE LAND TO THE TOWN OF SHARON AND TOWN OF STRAFFORD AND GRANTED VARIOUS OTHER FUNDS TO STATE GOVERMENTS AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Sacca President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Hayslett Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Frost Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Skarsten Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Micki Colbeck Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Dumville Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $4,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,296 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $54,296 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,806 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $52,490 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $491,685 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,678 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,464 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $576 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $933 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $874 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $508,827 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Alliance For Vermont Communities has awarded $485,685 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TOWN OF STRAFFORD PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE LAND FOR DISSOLUTION OF AVC AND STRAFFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION KIOSK PROJECT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS. | $150,000 |
TOWN OF SHARON PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE LAND FOR DISSOLUTION FO AVC. TO FUND THE SHARON CONSERVATION COMMISSION KIOSK PROJECT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CONVERSATION PROJECTS. | $150,000 |
White River Junction, VT PURPOSE: TO FUND WRLC A FARMER-LED, COMMUNITY DRIVEN PROJECT THAT AIMS TO PROVIDE YOUNG FARMERS AFFORDABLE LAND AND HOUSING. | $112,514 |
ASHLEY COMMUNITY FORESTTOWNS OF SHARON & STRAFFORD PURPOSE: TO FUND THE ACF FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTS. | $37,169 |
White River Junction, VT PURPOSE: TO FUND THE 4 TOWN COALITION | $15,000 |
Yarmouth, ME PURPOSE: TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAILS AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE OF SEVERAL PARCELS OF LAND IN THE SHARON/STRAFFORD AREA KNOWN AS THE ROBINSON DISTRICT. | $9,002 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Alliance For Vermont Communities has recieved totaling $30,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $30,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Trustees Of Reservations Boston, MA | $373,027,910 | $79,907,362 |
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY | $354,809,473 | $44,215,127 |
Vermont Land Trust Inc Montpelier, VT | $53,999,994 | $16,703,041 |
Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | $274,968,472 | $12,546,398 |
Peconic Land Trust Incorporated Southampton, NY | $410,120,179 | $28,476,857 |
Mohonk Preserve Inc Gardiner, NY | $30,184,686 | $5,297,527 |
Agricultural Stewardship Association Greenwich, NY | $3,423,343 | $3,521,538 |
The Finger Lakes Land Trust Inc Ithaca, NY | $33,932,196 | $4,821,991 |
Essex County Green Belt Association Inc Essex, MA | $63,698,611 | $7,120,409 |
Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc Millbrook, NY | $16,962,205 | $4,488,618 |
Adirondack Council Inc Elizabethtown, NY | $8,899,831 | $2,663,124 |
Columbia Land Conservancy Inc Chatham, NY | $23,284,051 | $2,528,092 |