2016-05-09T07:04:23-05:00 2015-06-30 030280081 JMM & ASSOCIATES PC 336 WATER TOWER CIR STE 801 COLCHESTER VT 05446 990 2014-07-01 030349736 VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND INC VERM 8028285320 3 PITKIN COURT SUITE 301E MONTPELIER VT 05602 ELLEN KAHLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8028285320 2016-05-09 true RANDALL L SARGENT CPA P00136499 8026555665 2016-05-09 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z ELLEN KAHLER 3 PITKIN COURT SUITE 301E MONTPELIER VT 05602 1969887 false X WWW.VSJF.ORG X 1995 VT VSJF IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED BY THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE IN 1995 TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF VERMONT'S GREEN ECONOMY. 11 11 11 11 0 1486974 1403250 170954 174700 9276 391937 0 1667204 1969887 630481 188846 0 708679 736772 0 12178 419473 414536 1758633 1340154 -91429 629733 1470928 1767858 466604 464720 1004324 1303138 X VSJF IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED BY THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE IN 1995 TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF VERMONT'S GREEN ECONOMY. false false 485582 64739 THE FARM TO PLATE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FARM TO PLATE STRATEGIC PLAN, THE STATE'S ROADMAP FOR INCREASING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS IN VERMONT'S FARM AND FOOD SECTOR AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHY LOCAL FOOD FOR ALL VERMONTERS. THE PLAN IS BEING IMPLEMENTED BY OVER 350 ORGANIZATIONS FROM ACROSS THE STATE ALL WORKING TOGETHER AS THE FARM TO PLATE NETWORK. 198539 THE VERMONT AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (VADP) SUPPORTS THE GROWTH AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY ENTERPRISES BASED IN VERMONT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES VENTURE COACHING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF BUSINESSES IN ORDER TO SERVE AN EXPANDING MARKET FOR VERMONT FOOD AND FOREST PRODUCTS. VADP PARTNERS WITH THE VERMONT HOUSING AND CONSERVATION BOARD'S FARM AND FOREST VIABILITY PROGRAM ON THIS EFFORT. 199081 102324 THE BIOFUELS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE VERMONT BIOENERGY INITIATIVE WHICH CONNECTS DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE AND LOCAL RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION FOR ON-FARM AND COMMUNITY USE BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING AREAS OF BIOENERGY INCLUDING BIODIESEL PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FOR HEATING AND TRANSPORTATION, OIL CROPS FOR ON-FARM BIODIESEL AND FEED, GRASS FOR HEATING, AND ALGAE PRODUCTION FOR BIOFUELS AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT. 210095 21783 OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND INCLUDE THE VERMONT FOOD ATLAS, A SEARCHABLE MAPPING TOOL DESIGNED TO HELP FARMERS AND FOOD BUSINESSES FIND RESOURCES ON EDUCATION, FINANCING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH DISTRIBUTORS, PROCESSING CENTERS, OTHER FARMERS, AND ALL ENTITIES REPRESENTING THE STATE'S FOOD SYSTEM. THE VERMONT RENEWABLE ENERGY ATLAS IS A WEBSITE THAT MAPS EXISTING AND POTENTIAL SOLAR, WIND, HYDRO, BIOMASS, AND GEOTHERMAL SITES IN ORDER TO ASSIST TOWN ENERGY COMMITTEES, THE CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER FUNDERS, EDUCATORS, PLANNERS, POLICY-MAKERS, AND BUSINESSES IN MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT OUR ENERGY FUTURE. THE FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FUND, L3C (FLEX FUND) IS A MISSION-BASED INVESTMENT FUND THAT PROVIDES 'EQUITY LIKE' FINANCING IN THE FORM OF ROYALTY (OR REVENUE-SHARING) LOANS AND SUBORDINATED DEBT TO VERMONT GROWTH COMPANIES IN VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND CLEAN TECHNOLOGY. THE FLEX FUND OFFERS FLEXIBLE, HIGHER RISK DEBT THAT FUNCTIONS LIKE EQUITY BUT DOESN'T REQUIRE COLLATERAL OR GIVING UP OWNERSHIP IN THE COMPANY, AND WON'T FORCE COMPANIES INTO AN EXIT STRATEGY OR SALE IN ORDER TO REPAY THE INVESTMENT. THE FLEX FUND ALSO BRINGS TO BORROWERS BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, MARKET EXPERTISE AND INSTANT ACCESS TO NETWORKS. THE PEER TO PEER COLLABORATIVE IS A CEO-ADVISORY PROGRAM THAT GIVES GROWING COMPANIES ACCESS TO A CONFIDENTIAL, SUPPORTIVE TEAM OF EXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS LEADERS WHO SHARE LESSONS LEARNED AND PROVEN BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING A STRONGER OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE, IMPROVING PROFITABILITY, AND SUPPORTING LIVABLE WAGES FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES. THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSISTS OF PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANAEROBIC DIGESTER AT THE CENTRAL VERMONT RECOVERED BIOMASS FACILITY. 210095 21783 1093297 true true false true false false false false true false true false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false true 28 0 11 true false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true false true true X ANTHONY MENNONA 8028285320 3 PITKIN COURT SUITE 301E MONTPELIER VT 05602 DAVID LANE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ED KINIRY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAIRN CROSS SECRETARY/TR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LUCY LERICHE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICK RICHARDSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KELLY LAUNDER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILL STEVENS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM MURRAY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHUCK ROSS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBIN SCHEU DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEG SMITH VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ELLEN KAHLER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 92718 0 9638 JOHN RYAN VADP DIRECTO 32.00 X 100773 0 8965 193491 18603 1 false false false 646006 757244 1403250 FEES FOR SERVICE 541900 131448 131448 FARM TO PLATE GATHERING 541900 43252 43252 174700 391937 391937 1969887 566637 X 188846 188846 108513 58597 40149 9767 526160 440103 84634 1423 13117 11020 2097 40163 33390 6773 48819 39272 8697 850 8556 7218 1338 11600 11600 1500 1500 172368 169777 2591 4004 2316 1688 31057 16465 14592 12908 8176 4732 37469 37469 44671 42140 2393 138 70619 67428 3191 9312 9312 5583 2160 3423 BAD DEBT - BUS. 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ACTS AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES THAT HAVE NOT YET OBTAINED THEIR EXEMPT DETERMINATION. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS ADEQUATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITION TAKEN AND THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ADJUSTMENT TO, OR DISCLOSURE IN, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true GENERAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH PO BOX 3224 BURLINGTON VT 05408 263159080 27084 CASH UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT HILLS AGRICULTURAL BUILDING BURLINGTON VT 05440 030179440 GOV 45726 CASH VERMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE PO BOX 500 RANDOLPH VT 05061 030213787 GOV 14533 CASH LAND FOR GOOD PO BOX 625 KEENE NH 03431 020530711 501 9995 CASH VERMONT LAW SCHOOL PO BOX 96 SOUTH ROYALTON VT 05068 237251952 501 25000 CASH MISCELLANEOUS UNDER 5000 3 PITKIN COURT SUITE 301E MONTPELIER VT 05602 030349736 7250 CASH FARM TO PLATE CHAIRS 3 PITKIN COURT SUITE 301E MONTPELIER VT 05602 030349736 54744 CASH 4 3 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 A FILE IS MAINTAINED FOR EACH GRANTEE CONTAINING ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS. VSJF STAFF CONTACTS THE GRANTEE ON A REGULAR BASIS TO MONITOR PROGRESS OF THE GRANT'S OBJECTIVES. FOR ALL SIGNIFICANT GRANTS, VSJF STAFF VISIT THE SITE TO FURTHER MONITOR PERFORMANCE. FOR GRANTS NOT FUNDED BY THE US-DOE, THE GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO VSJF AT THE END OF THE GRANT TERM AND VSJF FOLLOWS UP WITH THE GRANTEE TO EVALUATE THE PROGRESS. FOR ALL US-DOE AND USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS, THE GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT QUARTERLY REPORTS TO VSJF AS WELL A FINAL REPORT AT THE END OF THE GRANT PERIOD. VSJF FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FUND L3C DIRECTORS 118182 MANAGEMENT FEE false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE VERMONT SUSTAINABLE JOBS FUND INCLUDE THE VERMONT FOOD ATLAS, A SEARCHABLE MAPPING TOOL DESIGNED TO HELP FARMERS AND FOOD BUSINESSES FIND RESOURCES ON EDUCATION, FINANCING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH DISTRIBUTORS, PROCESSING CENTERS, OTHER FARMERS, AND ALL ENTITIES REPRESENTING THE STATE'S FOOD SYSTEM. THE VERMONT RENEWABLE ENERGY ATLAS IS A WEBSITE THAT MAPS EXISTING AND POTENTIAL SOLAR, WIND, HYDRO, BIOMASS, AND GEOTHERMAL SITES IN ORDER TO ASSIST TOWN ENERGY COMMITTEES, THE CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER FUNDERS, EDUCATORS, PLANNERS, POLICY-MAKERS, AND BUSINESSES IN MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT OUR ENERGY FUTURE. THE FLEXIBLE CAPITAL FUND, L3C (FLEX FUND) IS A MISSION-BASED INVESTMENT FUND THAT PROVIDES 'EQUITY LIKE' FINANCING IN THE FORM OF ROYALTY (OR REVENUE-SHARING) LOANS AND SUBORDINATED DEBT TO VERMONT GROWTH COMPANIES IN VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND CLEAN TECHNOLOGY. THE FLEX FUND OFFERS FLEXIBLE, HIGHER RISK DEBT THAT FUNCTIONS LIKE EQUITY BUT DOESN'T REQUIRE COLLATERAL OR GIVING UP OWNERSHIP IN THE COMPANY, AND WON'T FORCE COMPANIES INTO AN EXIT STRATEGY OR SALE IN ORDER TO REPAY THE INVESTMENT. THE FLEX FUND ALSO BRINGS TO BORROWERS BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, MARKET EXPERTISE AND INSTANT ACCESS TO NETWORKS. THE PEER TO PEER COLLABORATIVE IS A CEO-ADVISORY PROGRAM THAT GIVES GROWING COMPANIES ACCESS TO A CONFIDENTIAL, SUPPORTIVE TEAM OF EXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS LEADERS WHO SHARE LESSONS LEARNED AND PROVEN BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING A STRONGER OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE, IMPROVING PROFITABILITY, AND SUPPORTING LIVABLE WAGES FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES. THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSISTS OF PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANAEROBIC DIGESTER AT THE CENTRAL VERMONT RECOVERED BIOMASS FACILITY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED AND REVIEWS IT FOR ACCURACY. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOTIFIED THAT, IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO REVIEW A COPY OF FORM 990 ONCE FILED, IT IS AVAILABLE TO THEM. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF REVIEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND COMPLETE ANNUAL SURVEY FORM. ONCE THE FORMS ARE COMPLETED, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THEM FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A A 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., ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND 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 FY2013 THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE E.D.'S CURRENT SALARY IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER STATE OFFICIALS AND E.D.S OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 CERTAIN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 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