FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD There are over 1,800 community foundations across the world. There over 700 of them in the United States. As the only community foundation in Vermont, we are proud to be part of this growing movement. Even more, we are proud and honored to be carrying the torch for community-based philanthropy. The genius behind community foundations is the fundamental idea that there will always be resources to strengthen and support place. This community foundation will always be focused on the things that matter most to Vermont —education, human services, arts, the environment, basic human dignity, and more. In 1987, our first year of grantmaking, we awarded $72,000. In 2014, more than $15 million was awarded. That number will only grow. We thank all of you for your role in this work—whether you read this as a donor partner, a volunteer, a nonprofit staff member, a future donor, a collaborator. You are the reason this organization exists and continues to thrive. We hope you enjoy this report and urge you to let us know what you think about Vermont and our work.
Stuart Comstock-Gay President & CEO
Timothy R. Volk Board Chair 1