Vermont Trails & Greenways Council
To promote trails and greenways and to ensure that people will always have access to the landscape of vermont.
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Program Service Area 1: promote the development, maintenance, and preservation of high quality, public-access trails and greenways in Vermont. Accomplishments include helping secure significant public funds for flood recovery, raising awareness of stewardship needs, and providing testimony on relevant legislation. In the wake of severe flooding in the summer of 2023, the VTGC collected information from over 80 trail stewardship groups across Vermont and communicated both funding and technical needs to help secure $1M in public flood recovery funds for trails. In terms of raising awareness of stewardship needs, VTGC Board and Staff testified on four occasions in Vermont House committees, with supporting information and resources provided by the Council. The Council co-hosted the first ever Outdoor Recreation Day at …
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Mission
To promote trails and greenways and to ensure that people will always have access to the landscape of vermont.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Vermont Trails & Greenways Council has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVermont Trails & Greenways Council is a registered environment nonprofit based in East Montpelier, VT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 223075047. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $346K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Vermont Trails & Greenways Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 223075047. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Vermont Trails & Greenways Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Vermont Trails & Greenways Council is located in East Montpelier, VT, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, Vermont Trails & Greenways Council has $346K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Vermont Trails & Greenways Council is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $346K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Vermont Trails & Greenways Council. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Vermont Trails & Greenways Council holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Program Service Area 1: promote the development, maintenance, and preservation of high quality, public-access trails and greenways in Vermont. Accomplishments include helping secure significant public funds for flood recovery, raising awareness of stewardship needs, and providing testimony on relevant legislation. In the wake of severe flooding in the summer of 2023, the VTGC collected information from over 80 trail stewardship groups across Vermont and communicated both funding and technical needs to help secure $1M in public flood recovery funds for trails. In terms of raising awareness of stewardship needs, VTGC Board and Staff testified on four occasions in Vermont House committees, with supporting information and resources provided by the Council... Vermont Trails & Greenways Council is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $346K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Vermont Trails & Greenways Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Vermont Trails & Greenways Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 223075047, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
VERMONT TRAILS & GREENWAYS COUNCIL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 10 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1989
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Vermont Trails & Greenways Council
- What is Vermont Trails & Greenways Council?
- Vermont Trails & Greenways Council is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in East Montpelier, United States. Program Service Area 1: promote the development, maintenance, and preservation of high quality, public-access trails and greenways in Vermont. Accomplishments include helping secure significant public funds for flood recovery, raising awareness of stewardship needs, and providing testimony on relevant legislation. In the wake of severe flooding in the summer of 2023, the VTGC collected information from over 80 trail stewardship groups across Vermont and communicated both funding and technical needs to help secure $1M in public flood recovery funds for trails. In terms of raising awareness of stewardship needs, VTGC Board and Staff testified on four occasions in Vermont House committees, with supporting information and resources provided by the Council. The Council co-hosted the first ever Outdoor Recreation Day at the Statehouse, bringing together nearly 100 trail advocates, and hosted a site visit for interested legislators to better understand the connections between trails and thriving local communities. Program Service Area 2: Educate, inform, and connect the recreational trails and greenways community in Vermont. Accomplishments include the redesign and launch of a new website, hosting a statewide Trails Symposium, and circulation of a monthly educational newsletter to nearly 500 recipients. The Council completed a major update of its website, which serves as a source of information and resources for the trail stewardship community in Vermont, with an emphasis on better understanding needs and challenges. This effort followed an in-depth stakeholder survey completed by thirty five Vermont-based organizations, whose perspectives informed the focus areas and content of the revised website. Building off this effort, the VTGC launched a monthly e-newsletter containing relevant learning events, grant opportunities, available materials, and opportunities to get involved in trail advocacy. Subscription in this newsletter has grown organically to over 500 recipients,
- When was Vermont Trails & Greenways Council founded?
- Vermont Trails & Greenways Council was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Vermont Trails & Greenways Council?
- Nicholas Bennette serves as Chair.
- Where is Vermont Trails & Greenways Council located?
- Headquartered in East Montpelier, VT, United States.
- What is Vermont Trails & Greenways Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Vermont Trails & Greenways Council trustworthy?
- Vermont Trails & Greenways Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Vermont Trails & Greenways Council's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 223075047. Registration: 22-3075047 (United States).
- What is Vermont Trails & Greenways Council's website?
- https://vermonttgc.org/