VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND INC: Form 990, tax year 2021

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Organization
VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND INC (EIN 03-0349736)
Tax period
2021-07-01 to 2021-12-31
Filed
2022-11-18
IRS object ID
202203229349300245
Schema version
2021v4.0
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2022-11-18T15:05:23-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2021-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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CityCOLCHESTERCityNm
State AbbreviationVTStateAbbreviationCd
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2021-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN030349736EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlVERMBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone8028281260PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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State AbbreviationVTStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonELLEN KAHLERPersonNm
Person TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORPersonTitleTxt
Phone8028285320PhoneNum
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CityMONTPELIERCityNm
State AbbreviationVTStateAbbreviationCd
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$1,711,550GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For AffiliatesfalseGroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.VSJF.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1995FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateVTLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionTHE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND (VSJF) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF VERMONT'S ECONOMY.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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CY Other Revenue$1,455CYOtherRevenueAmt
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CY Grants And Similar Paid$44,099CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
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CY Total Fundraising Expense$6,247CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt
CY Other Expenses$242,273CYOtherExpensesAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionTHE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND (VSJF) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF VERMONT'S ECONOMY. VSJF PROVIDES BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, VALUE CHAIN FACILITATION, NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEM, FOREST PRODUCT, WASTE MANAGEMENT, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SECTORS. LOCATED IN MONTPELIER, VERMONT, VSJF WAS CREATED BY THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE IN 1995 TO PARTNER WITH STATE GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFITS TO BUILD A THRIVING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ECOLOGICAL FUTURE FOR VERMONT.MissionDesc
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Grant$35,599GrantAmt
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DescTHE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND (VSJF) WAS DESIGNATED BY THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE IN 2009 TO SERVE AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FARM TO PLATE INVESTMENT PROGRAM, WITH THE AIM OF STRENGTHENING VERMONT'S FOOD SYSTEM OVER TEN YEARS. IN 2019, THE LEGISLATURE REAUTHORIZED ANOTHER TEN YEARS OF THE FARM TO PLATE INVESTMENT PROGRAM TO: INCREASE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CREATE JOBS IN VERMONT'S FOOD AND FARM SECTOR; 2. IMPROVE SOILS, WATER, AND RESILIENCY OF THE WORKING LANDSCAPE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE; AND 3. IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY LOCAL FOODS FOR ALL VERMONTERS.Desc

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Expense$94,056ExpenseAmt
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Expense$87,339ExpenseAmt
DescTHE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND'S FOREST PRODUCTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES VERMONT'S FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF VALUE CHAIN INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND A COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY TO IMPROVE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE INDUSTRY. THE PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND AND THE VERMONT WORKING LANDS ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE CENTER.Desc

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Expense$74,435ExpenseAmt
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DescTHE DELTACLIMEVT BUSINESS ACCELERATOR IS A VERMONT-BASED PROGRAM SERVING STARTUP AND SEED-STAGE VENTURES FOCUSING ON CLIMATE ECONOMY INNOVATION ACROSS MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES. OUR THREE IMMERSIVE SPRINTS HELP COMPANIES REFINE THEIR VISION, SOLIDIFY THEIR STRATEGY, AND ENABLE RAPID GROWTH. PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE WITH IMPROVED BUSINESS PLANS, NEW TOOLS TO ATTRACT INVESTORS, AND THE POTENTIAL TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN VERMONT AND BEYOND. THE FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FUND, L3C (FLEX FUND) IS A MISSION-BASED, FOR PROFIT INVESTMENT FUND LAUNCHED IN 2011 THAT PROVIDES FLEXIBLE RISK CAPITAL TO INNOVATIVE GROWTH STAGE COMPANIES IN VERMONT'S FOOD SYSTEM, FORESTRY AND CLEAN TECHNOLOGY SECTORS. THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND SERVES AS THE FLEX FUND'S MANAGER, AND THROUGH CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT PROVIDES FUND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE FLEX FUND ON A FEE FOR SERVICE BASIS. DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE FLEX FUND IS DONE SOLELY THROUGH THE FLEX FUND'S BOARD OF MANAGERS.Desc
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonANTHONY MENNONAPersonNm
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ELLEN KAHLER
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NATE HAUSMAN
CHAIR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
SHELLY SEVERINGHAUS
VICE CHAIR1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
ROBIN SCHEU
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TAYT BROOKS
DIRECTOR1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ANDREA COHEN
DIRECTOR1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
DUSTIN DEGREE
DIRECTOR1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
SARA GILBERT
DIRECTOR1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ALLISON HOOPER
DIRECTOR1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
NOELLE MACKAY
DIRECTOR1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
WILL STEVENS
DIRECTOR1.00$0$0$0Yes (X)
ANSON TEBBETTS
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Occupancy OccupancyGrp

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Travel TravelGrp

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Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

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Management And General$2,841ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

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Management And General$2,750ManagementAndGeneralAmt

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Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

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EOY$135,036EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

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Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

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BOY$1,193,354BOYAmt
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Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,243,399CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,625,117CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,216,021CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,357,929CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$6,822,916TotalAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,243,399CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,625,117CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,216,021CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,357,929CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$6,822,916TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$1,202,649SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$5,620,267PublicSupportTotal170Amt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$107,701CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$69,219CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$5,777CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$226,525CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$188,398TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$995CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$303CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Total$1,298TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$7,012,612TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$1,304,904GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.80150PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.79350PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II, LINE 10FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation1,298ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Agent Trustee EtcfalseAgentTrusteeEtcInd
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct LiabYes (true)InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd
Explanation ProvidedYes (X)ExplanationProvidedInd

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$18,832OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$17,210DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,622BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$47,357OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$34,014DepreciationAmt
Book Value$13,343BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$83,126OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$29,079DepreciationAmt
Book Value$54,047BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$69,012TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Invst Program Related Org InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescVSJF FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FUND, L3CDesc
Book Value$862,082BookValueAmt
Method ValuationCMethodValuationCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Program Rltd$862,082TotalBookValueProgramRltdAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 2BFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationVERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND, INC. ACTS AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES THAT HAVE NOT YET OBTAINED THEIR EXEMPT DETERMINATION.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable

Recipient Business Name RecipientBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1THIRD SECTOR NE MISSIONWORKSBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line189 SOUTH STREET STE 700AddressLine1Txt
CityBOSTONCityNm
State AbbreviationMAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP02111ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Recipient EIN042261109RecipientEIN
IRC Section501C3IRCSectionDesc
Cash Grant$11,572CashGrantAmt
Valuation Method UsedCASHValuationMethodUsedDesc
Purpose Of GrantF2P NETWORK GRANTPurposeOfGrantTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org1Total501c3OrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeF2P NETWORK GRANTGrantTypeTxt
Recipient6RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$5,591CashGrantAmt
Valuation Method UsedCASHValuationMethodUsedDesc

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFINAL REPORTS ON DELIVERABLES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE COLLECTED FROM EACH GRANT RECIPIENT PER THEIR GRANT AGREEMENT.ExplanationTxt

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp

Name Of Interested NameOfInterested

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonVSJF FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FUND L3CPersonNm
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Relationship DescriptionDIRECTORSRelationshipDescriptionTxt
Transaction$52,500TransactionAmt
TransactionMANAGEMENT FEETransactionDesc
Sharing Of RevenuesfalseSharingOfRevenuesInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND (VSJF) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF VERMONT'S ECONOMY. VSJF PROVIDES BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, VALUE CHAIN FACILITATION, NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEM, FOREST PRODUCT, WASTE MANAGEMENT, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY SECTORS. LOCATED IN MONTPELIER, VERMONT, VSJF WAS CREATED BY THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE IN 1995 TO PARTNER WITH STATE GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFITS TO BUILD A THRIVING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ECOLOGICAL FUTURE FOR VERMONT.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4DTHE DELTACLIMEVT BUSINESS ACCELERATOR IS A VERMONT-BASED PROGRAM SERVING STARTUP AND SEED-STAGE VENTURES FOCUSING ON CLIMATE ECONOMY INNOVATION ACROSS MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES. OUR THREE IMMERSIVE SPRINTS HELP COMPANIES REFINE THEIR VISION, SOLIDIFY THEIR STRATEGY, AND ENABLE RAPID GROWTH. PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE WITH IMPROVED BUSINESS PLANS, NEW TOOLS TO ATTRACT INVESTORS, AND THE POTENTIAL TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN VERMONT AND BEYOND. THE FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FUND, L3C (FLEX FUND) IS A MISSION-BASED, FOR PROFIT INVESTMENT FUND LAUNCHED IN 2011 THAT PROVIDES FLEXIBLE RISK CAPITAL TO INNOVATIVE GROWTH STAGE COMPANIES IN VERMONT'S FOOD SYSTEM, FORESTRY AND CLEAN TECHNOLOGY SECTORS. THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND SERVES AS THE FLEX FUND'S MANAGER, AND THROUGH CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT PROVIDES FUND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE FLEX FUND ON A FEE FOR SERVICE BASIS. DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE FLEX FUND IS DONE SOLELY THROUGH THE FLEX FUND'S BOARD OF MANAGERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTYPICALLY, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED AND REVIEWS IT FOR ACCURACY. IF THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE, MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE DRAFT COPY BEFORE FILING AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RECEIVES THE FILED FORM 990. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOTIFIED THAT A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS AVAILBLE TO THEM IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO REVIEW IT ONCE FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CTHE ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY COLLECTING AND REVIEWING AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE SURVEY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15AA COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH IS CHAIRED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE. WRITTEN EVALUATIONS OF THE E.D.'S PERFORMANCE ARE SOLICITED FROM THE E.D., FROM ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS. THESE REVIEWS ARE THEN AGGREGATED AND TALLIED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THEN CONSIDERS WHETHER THE E.D.'S PERFORMANCE MERITS A SIMPLE COLA ADJUSTMENT AND/OR SOME MERIT INCREASE. THE COMMITTEE ALSO CONSIDERS WHAT THE BUDGET FOR THE NEW FISCAL YEAR CAN ACCOMODATE AND WHAT THE SALARY LEVELS WILL BE IN THE NEW FISCAL YEAR FOR THE OTHER STAFF MEMBERS - TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SPACING BETWEEN THE E.D. AND THE NEXT HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEE. IN FY17 THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE E.D.'S CURRENT SALARY IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER STATE OFFICIALS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. THEY WILL DO SO AGAIN IN 2022.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE FORM 990 IS POSTED TO GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GSUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE 79,786 0 0 BUSINESS ASSISTANCE 39,420 0 0 FOREST PRODUCTS 18,128 0 0 OTHER 12,451 30,374 0 TOTAL 149,785 30,374 0

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Org Txbl Partnership IdRelatedOrgTxblPartnershipGrp

Related Organization Name RelatedOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1VSJF FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FUND L3CBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line13 PITKIN COURT SUITE 301EAddressLine1Txt
CityMONTPELIERCityNm
State AbbreviationVTStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP05602ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN273708251EIN
Primary ActivitiesLENDINGPrimaryActivitiesTxt
Legal Domicile StateVTLegalDomicileStateCd

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1VSJFBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Predominant Income TypeRELATEDPredominantIncomeTypeTxt
Share Of EOY Assets$862,082ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt
Disproportionate AllocationsfalseDisproportionateAllocationsInd
General Or Managing PartnerYes (true)GeneralOrManagingPartnerInd
Ownership0.37000OwnershipPct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (true)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingfalsePaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp

Other Organization Name OtherOrganizationName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1VSJF FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FUND L3CBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeLTransactionTypeTxt
Involved$102,789InvolvedAmt
Method Of Amount DeterminationACTUAL COSTMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt

Reasonable Cause Explanation ReasonableCauseExplanation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ExplanationADDITIONAL TIME WAS NEEDED IN ORDER TO FILE AN ACCURATE RETURN.ExplanationTxt

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