Vermont Public Interest Research And Education Fund Inc
Vermont Public Interest Research And Education Fund Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Founded In 1975, The Vermont Public Interest Research And Education Fund (Vpiref) Was Established As Vpirg's Outreach And Education Arm. Vpiref Conducts Independent Research On The Top Challenges Facing Our State, Crafts Commonsense Solutions, And Mobilizes The Grassroots Through Innovative Educational Outreach Campaigns That Amplify The Voice Of Average Citizens Over Well-Moneyed Special Interests That Too Often Corrupt Our Democratic Processes. Vpiref's Mission Is To Promote And Protect The Health Of Vermont's People, Environment, And Locally- Based Economy By Informing And Mobilizing Citizens Statewide.
About
Climate and Energy - Vermonters know that we have a moral responsibility to protect our kids and grandkids from the environmental, economic, and social havoc that fossil fuels are wreaking. VPIREF agrees with the majority of Vermonters who want to cut our dependence on fossil fuels and take control of our energy future using clean, renewable power. VPIREF conducts independent research, public education and grassroots outreach aimed at reducing our continued reliance on fossil fuels and other dirty energy, and instead dramatically increase the use of clean, local, renewable energy that can power a clean energy future for Vermont. * To that end, in 2018 VPIREF organizers ramped up work with members and the public throughout the year to build support for bold climate action and local renewable energy. * In 2018, VPIREF worked in coordination with the National No Fossil Fuel Money coalition to launch a campaign asking all candidates for elected office in Vermont to sign the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge. More than a hundred candidates across the state signed on, pledging not to take contributions from the oil, gas, and coal industry and instead prioritizing the health of Vermont's families, climate, and democracy over fossil fuel industry profits. In the November 2018 election, out of the 150 candidates elected to the Vermont House of Representatives, 60 had taken the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge - or 40% of the overall members of the House of Representatives. In the Senate, 17 victors had signed on to the pledge, greater than 55% of the 30-member Senate body. * VPIREF also expanded our research, education and administrative efforts to educate and promote local energy solutions in Vermont. To further educate our members and the public on climate and energy topics, VPIREF expanded our online library of FAQs on efficiency and electrification. And when several reports came out detailing the extent of the climate crisis - and Vermont's failure to achieve its climate goals - VPIREF conducted research, educated the public and got Vermonters involved in making the case for bold climate action.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Founded in 1975, the vermont public interest research and education fund (vpiref) was established as vpirg's outreach and education arm. vpiref conducts independent research on the top challenges facing our state, crafts commonsense solutions, and mobilizes the grassroots through innovative educational outreach campaigns that amplify the voice of average citizens over well-moneyed special interests that too often corrupt our democratic processes. vpiref's mission is to promote and protect the health of vermont's people, environment, and locally- based economy by informing and mobilizing citizens statewide.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Founded in 1975, the vermont public interest research and education fund (vpiref) was established as vpirg's outreach and education arm. see page 2 for more information.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as VT.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 141 Main Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 0 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$333,170.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1975.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $800,002 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $31,403 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
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