This organization files Form 990, which has no section for application policy. Its filings cannot say either way.
The latest filing we hold carries no statement about applications. That is not the same as closed: public-charity Form 990s have no field for it, and many foundations leave the section blank.
Grants paid by year
Total assets by year
Where the money went · FY2025
Form 990 splits expenses into program services, management and fundraising. The split is self-reported, and a grantmaker, a research institute and a direct-service nonprofit book the same work differently. A line the return does not carry reads "not available"; it is never counted as zero.
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 990 | $35,923,073 | $34,754,340 | $19,845,703 | $35,694,932 | $32,215,162 |
| FY2024 | 990 | $31,270,540 | $35,315,990 | $21,041,189 | $34,865,077 | $30,712,458 |
| FY2023 | 990 | $34,063,087 | $36,682,200 | $23,161,095 | $35,746,376 | $33,474,176 |
| FY2022 | 990 | $36,820,063 | $35,115,913 | $23,343,056 | $37,316,599 | $35,895,255 |
| FY2021 | 990 | $50,152,047 | $38,488,441 | $28,559,339 | $36,203,643 | $35,612,554 |
| FY2020 | 990 | $44,488,536 | $34,429,581 | $25,511,361 | $24,950,498 | $23,909,889 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 76% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARIOUS FOODSHELVESBARRE, VT | URGENT NEEDS FUND | $25,175,802 | 2021 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitzi Johnson | BOARD CHAIR | 2.00 | $0 |
| Penrose Jackson | VICE CHAIR | 2.00 | $0 |
| Amy Marie Davenport | SECRETARY | 2.00 | $0 |
| Will Eberle | TRUSTEE |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| URGENT NEEDS FUND |
| $22,193,907 |
| 2020 |
| NETWORK & COMMUNITY PARTNERSBARRE, VT | URGENT NEEDS FUND | $17,676,625 | 2023 |
| VARIOUS FOODSHELVESBARRE, VT | URGENT NEEDS FUND | $17,402,681 | 2022 |
| DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES AND DIRECT DISTRIBUTION | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $16,947,647 | 2025 |
| FEEDING CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CVOEOBURLINGTON, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $2,057,807 | 2024 |
| BROC COMMUNITY ACTION RUTLANDRUTLAND, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $810,036 | 2024 |
| FOODWORKS CO GROUNDWORKS COLLABORATIVEBRATTLEBORO, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $644,279 | 2024 |
| ENOUGH MINISTRIESBARRE, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $518,570 | 2024 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD CUPBOARDMANCHESTER CENTER, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $466,174 | 2024 |
| SLATE VALLEY SCHOOL VVGFAIR HAVEN, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $460,655 | 2025 |
| MT ASCUTNEY HOSPITALJERICHO, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $456,549 | 2025 |
| UPPER VALLEY HAVEN 2WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $449,016 | 2024 |
| VVG - BRATTLEBORO RETREATBRATTLEBORO, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $438,020 | 2025 |
| WINOOSKI SCHOOL DISTRICTWINOOSKI, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $418,952 | 2025 |
| NEIGHBORS IN ACTIONCABOT, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $385,156 | 2024 |
| SHELDON METHODIST CHURCHSHELDON, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $379,089 | 2024 |
| CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INCBARRE, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $357,025 | 2024 |
| PUTNEY FOODSHELF INCORPORATEDPUTNEY, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $350,979 | 2024 |
| LOAVES AND FISHESBRATTLEBORO, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $336,518 | 2024 |
| VVG - PORTER MEDICAL CENTERMIDDLEBURY, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $330,706 | 2025 |
| NORTHWEST FAMILY FOODSCVOEOSAINT ALBANS, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $318,529 | 2024 |
| VVG - ACADEMY SCHOOLBRATTLEBORO, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $292,290 | 2025 |
| RUTLAND COMMUNITY CUPBOARDRUTLAND, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $285,818 | 2024 |
| KITCHEN CUPBOARDBENNINGTON, VT | ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY | $273,727 | 2024 |
| 2.00 |
| $0 |
| Mike Hourigan | TRUSTEE | 2.00 | $0 |
| Ian Macfarland | TRUSTEE | 2.00 | $0 |
| Jacob Park | TRUSTEE | 2.00 | $0 |
| Melissa Roberge | TRUSTEE | 2.00 | $0 |
| Liz Ruffa | TRUSTEE | 2.00 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Schumacher | TRUSTEE | 2.00 | $0 |
| Fitzroy Beckford | TRUSTEE | 2.00 | $0 |
| Lynn Ellen Schimoller | TRUSTEE | 2.00 | $0 |
| John Sayles | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40.00 | $178,578 |
| Hillary Orsini | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40.00 | $123,522 |
| Chris Meehan | CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER | 40.00 | $117,594 |
| Jason Maring | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40.00 | $122,348 |
| Leesa Stewart | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40.00 | $127,660 |
| Monica Urquhart | CHIEF EQUITY PEOPLE/CULTURE OFFICER | 40.00 | $126,989 |
| Sarah Keblin | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40.00 | $123,037 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990 · FY2024 · period ending Sep 30, 2024IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202531699349300613
Form 990 · FY2023 · period ending Sep 30, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202430319349301008
Form 990 · FY2022 · period ending Sep 30, 2022
Filing id 202300459349301535
Form 990 · FY2021 · period ending Sep 30, 2021
Filing id 202220459349302002
Form 990 · FY2020 · period ending Sep 30, 2020
Filing id 202140409349300004
Form 990 · FY2019 · period ending Sep 30, 2019
Filing id 202030289349300438
Form 990 · FY2018 · period ending Sep 30, 2018
Filing id 201910399349301451
Form 990 · FY2017 · period ending Sep 30, 2017
Filing id 201820319349300532
Form 990 · FY2016 · period ending Sep 30, 2016
Filing id 201710339349301266
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