Grantmaking public charity · EIN 45-5403701
Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity Inc
Montpelier, VT
Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Montpelier, VT. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $1.3M in grants paid across 13 grants, with $10.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Capstone Community Action Inc, Vermont Adult Learning Inc and Community Rides Vermont.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization requires progress and final reports from awardees, and withholds a portion of the grant, when appropriate, to ensure compliance. the board of directors selects and approves all grant awards.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Vlite provides grants for projects that address the energy needs of low and moderate income vermonters and further energy policies consistent with vermont's comprehensive energy plan and the naming of three independent directors to the board of velco.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone Community Action Inc | Barre, VT | Low Income/Efficiency Program | $200,000 |
| Vermont Adult Learning Inc | Burlington, VT | Low Income/Efficiency Program | $200,000 |
| Community Rides Vermont | Barre, VT | Low Income/Efficiency Program | $175,000 |
| Brattleboro Development Credit Corp | Brattleboro, VT | Low Income/Efficiency Program | $142,000 |
| Energy Action Network Inc | Montpelier, VT | Comprehensive Energy | $100,000 |
| Climate Community Action Center of Addison County Inc | Middlebury, VT | Low Income/Efficiency Program | $100,000 |
| Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District | Barre, VT | Comprehensive Energy | $80,981 |
| Green Mountain Carshare Inc | Burlington, VT | Low Income/Efficiency Program | $75,000 |
| Wheelpad LLC | Willmington, VT | Low Income/Efficiency Program | $75,000 |
| Champlain Housing Trust | Burlington, VT | Low Income/Efficiency Program | $60,000 |
| Mmhc | Milton, VT | Low Income/Efficiency Program | $55,000 |
| Food Connect Co | Philadelphia, PA | Comprehensive Energy | $30,000 |
| Brattleboro Food Coop | Brattleboro, VT | Comprehensive Energy | $9,400 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $1,302,381 in grants paid (13 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Capstone Community Action Inc (VT), $200K, Vermont Adult Learning Inc (VT), $200K, Community Rides Vermont (VT), $175K, Brattleboro Development Credit Corp (VT), $142K and Energy Action Network Inc (VT), $100K.