Nonprofit · EIN 45-5591876
VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED
Also known as SOPHIA DONFORTH
Tax-exempt · MONTPELIER, VT 05602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $522,979 | $442,357 | $80,622 | $359,104 | $124,482 | $234,622 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $457,395 | $441,177 | $16,218 | $263,584 | $109,584 | $154,000 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $374,809 | $545,519 | -$170,710 | $167,113 | $29,331 | $137,782 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $468,136
- of which government grants
- $116,281
- Program service revenue
- $53,412
- Investment income
- $1,224
- Other revenue
- $207
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,150
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $73,047
- Other salaries and wages
- $201,156
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $305,493
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,121
- Occupancy
- $16,200
- Travel
- $18,878
- Depreciation
- $5,206
- Program services (functional)
- $285,969
- Management and general (functional)
- $147,124
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,264
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $263,584
- Total assets, end of year
- $359,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $124,482
- Net assets, end of year
- $234,622
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,906
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $119,305
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $115,317
- Gross receipts
- $522,979
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- VT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOPHIA DONFORTH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $73,048 | $1,417 |
| BETH SACHS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT COMEAU | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN HUNTOON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH CASTONGUAY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SKOGLUND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN CIRILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE WANZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUTUMN ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORELEY GODFREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOPHIA DONFORTH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $73,086 | $1,418 |
| FRAN HUNTOON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN CIRILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SACHS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT COMEAU | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH CASTONGUAY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SKOGLUND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOPHIA DONFORTH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $76,558 | $1,485 |
| CHRIS SKOGLUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER TEBBETS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN CIRILLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT COMEAU | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SACHS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH CASTONGUAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAN HUNTOON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 79 RIVER STREET, MONTPELIER, VT 05602-3757
- In care of
- % SOPHIA DONFORTH
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SOPHIA DONFORTH, 79 RIVER STREET Ste 303, MONTPELIER, VT 05602
- Signed the 990
- SOPHIA DONFORTH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (802) 438-3371
- Website
- WWW.VEEP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Pace & Hawley LLC
Mission
TO BUILD A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE THROUGH EDUCATION, INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION FOR INCREASED SUSTAINABILITY IN OUR COMMUNITIES, ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- IN-CLASS WORKSHOPS: VEEP BRINGS HIGHLY INTERACTIVE IN-CLASS WORKSHOPS TO GRADE K-12 CLASSES. THESE WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR CRITICAL THINKING AND SCIENCE SKILLS THROUGH EXERCISES THAT HELP THEM TO UNDERSTAND EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION, HOW RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS FUNCTION, AND HOW THEY CAN MAKE BETTER ENERGY DECISIONS.Expenses $136,692 · revenue $20,040
- TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CURRICULA: VEEP WORKS WITH TEACHERS TO BRING ENERGY AND SCIENCE UNITS ALIGNED WITH STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS TO THEIR CLASSES. VEEP TRAINS TEACHERS AND PROVIDES THEM WITH ONGOING SUPPORT AND THE USE OF ALL NECESSARY MATERIALS IN THE FORM OF CURRICULUM SUPPORT KITS. VEEP OFFERS GRADUATE COURSES, ONE DAY TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS.Expenses $105,347 · revenue $14,176
- OTHER PROGRAMS: GENERAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ENERGY LITERACY AND THE USE OF ENERGY EFICIENTLY.Expenses $43,930 · grants $4,150 · revenue $16,796
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-5591876
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $359,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $522,979
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $522,979 | $442,357 | $359,104 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $457,395 | $441,177 | $263,584 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $374,809 | $545,519 | $167,113 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $453,921 | $513,048 | $345,572 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-5591876).
Questions about VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED is 45-5591876.
- Is VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SOPHIA DONFORTH.
- Who are the officers and directors of VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,048 (SOPHIA DONFORTH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $522,979, expenses of $442,357 and total assets of $359,104 at year end.
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