VERMONT PARKS FOREVER INC
Mission Statement
Over one million people of all ages will visit Vermont’s 55 state parks in 2019 to take advantage of year-round recreation opportunities and to enjoy the outdoors. The parks, spanning over 52,000 acres, provide a gateway to Vermont’s diverse landscapes, green forests, expansive vistas, and pristine waters. This beloved park system not only serves as a way for adults and children alike to take in the natural beauty, but it’s also a pivotal bridge to Vermont’s unique natural and cultural history and tradition of environmental conservation and preservation. Vermont Parks Forever (VPF) is a public charity created in 2013 to support Vermont State Parks and to ensure that these treasured parks are preserved and enhanced for generations to come. At its core, our mission is to foster lifelong connections between all Vermonters and the environment. To accomplish this, VPF builds effective partnerships with organizations, community partners, state agencies, and generous corporations, individuals and foundations who understand the value of our parks. Our projects are guided by three organizational goals: to increase access to parks for underserved communities, to provide innovative educational experiences in the parks, and to inspire environmental stewardship.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
35.5% | 94.9% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
40.3% | 3.9% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
24.2% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
66.4 mo | 6.4 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
1.4% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
75.7% | 89.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
147.8% | 8.2% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-11.0% | 9.8% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
56.1% | 2.8% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $569K | $249K | $1.4M | 35.5% | 3 |
| 2023 | $230K | $280K | $1.1M | 42.0% | 3 |
| 2022 | $203K | $284K | $1.1M | 47.8% | 4 |
| 2021 | $209K | $239K | N/A | — | 5 |
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