EIN 03-0228267

Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(4)
Num. employees
92
City
Montpelier
State
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The common mission of VPIRG and VPIREF is to promote and protect the health of Vermont’s people, environment and locally-based economy by informing and mobilizing citizens statewide.
Total revenues
$1,461,332
2022
Total expenses
$1,746,514
2022
Total assets
$2,460,530
2022
Num. employees
92
2022

Program areas at VPIRG

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 returned to Vermonters' doorsteps in 2022, with the return of a full-scale, door-to-door summer canvass operation educating members on, and recruiting them to join, our "Keep Vermont Cool" climate campaign. *** 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.
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. *** In 2022, VPIRG pushed for legislative approval of a proposed charter change in Burlington to require that Ranked Choice Voting be used in races for City Council moving forward. VPIRG also convened several candidate forums ahead of the August primary elections to help voters learn where candidates stood on critical public interest issues.
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 barriers contributing to rural, BIPOC and low-income communities being left behind in this transition is a core part of our efforts. *** In 2022, VPIRG pressed for the enactment of Vermont's first environmental justice law which will improve the state's efforts to address environmental harms and lack of access to environmental benefits that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. VPIRG also pressed for historic investments in climate solutions in the state including $200 million to support things like weatherization, heating and transportation electrification, energy efficiency, electric vehicle infrastructure, and public transportation.
Other programs include Zero Waste, Environmental Health, Consumer Protection, and Health Care Reform. See Schedule O (above) for a complete description of these programs.

Who funds Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Article IVGeneral Support$75,000
Rockefeller Family Fund (RFF)Project Support-Environment$50,000
Unite AmericaTo Support the Grantee's Efforts in Support of the Ranked Choice Voting Legislative Campaing in Vermont.$44,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at VPIRG

NameTitleCompensation
Paul BurnsExecutive Director and Authorized Tax$57,523
Zach TomanelliCommunications and Engagement Director
Ben Edgerly WalshClimate and Energy Program Director
Becca MandigoFinance and Administration Manager
Liam O'SullivanField Manager for the 2018
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for VPIRG

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,457,632
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,390
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,310
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,461,332

Form 990s for VPIRG

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2018-122020-02-07990View PDF
2017-122019-03-15990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Article IV
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EnvironmentCommunity improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local level
General information
Address
141 Main St
Montpelier, VT 05602
County
Washington County, VT
Website URL
vpirg.org/ 
Phone
(802) 223-5221
Facebook page
VPIRG 
Twitter profile
@vpirg 
IRS details
EIN
03-0228267
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S30: Economic Development
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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