ROOTED IN VERMONT SINCE 1977, THE VERMONT LAND TRUST UNITES LAND AND LIVES FOR THE ENDURING BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND THE PLACE WE SHARE. WE HELP PEOPLE PROTECT, CARE FOR, AND CONNECT TO LAND. THIS INCLUDES THE FARMS, FORESTS, NATURAL AREAS, AND COMMUNITY SPACES THAT DEFINE US.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 16 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $143k | — | — | $8k | $155k $173k |
VP for Engagement Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $132k $147k |
Director of Finance- Outgoing Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $126k $140k |
VP for Operations- Outgoing Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $126k $140k |
VP for Land Activation Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $125k $140k |
Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $74k $83k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair Below 10th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $575 $642 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at VERMONT LAND TRUST INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 5%
from 2022
From $164k in 2022 to $155k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 53%.
- Vice President pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Secretary pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about VERMONT LAND TRUST INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of VERMONT LAND TRUST INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of VERMONT LAND TRUST INC received $155,041 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at VERMONT LAND TRUST INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at VERMONT LAND TRUST INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at VERMONT LAND TRUST INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are VERMONT LAND TRUST INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, VERMONT LAND TRUST INC reported $26.7M in total revenue and $21M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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