VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS INC
RICHMOND, VT · Environment
Mission
THE VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (VYCC) IS A NONPROFIT YOUTH, LEADSERSHIP, SERVICE, CONVSERVATION, AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION THAT INSTILLS IN INDIVIDUALS THE VALUES OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, HARD WORK, EDUCATION, SERVICE AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY USING CONSERVATION PROJECTS AS THE VEHICLE FOR LEARNING IN AN INTENSE ENVIRONMENT. EACH YEAR, THE VYCC HIRES PARTICIPANTS WHO WORK AND STUDY TOGETHER UNDER ADULT LEADERSHIP TO COMPLETE HIGH-PRIORITY CONSERVATION PROJECTS SUCH AS TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND BACKCOUNTRY CONSTRUCTION. THROUGH TH EPERFORMANCE OF THIS IMPORTANT WORK, YOUNG PEOPLE EXPAND THEIR JOB AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND DEVELOP PERSONAL VALUES, ETHICS, AND AN AWARENESS OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. ALL VYCC JOBS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY COMPREHENSIZE AND INTENSIVE TRAINING, CLOSE SUPERVISION, AND EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL LEARNING AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS INC
$1.3M in foundation grants on record from 23 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendium Education Solutions | $750K | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $550K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $522K | 2 |
| Corps Network | $367K | 3 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | $273K | 3 |
| Impactassetsinc | $203K | 2 |
| Share Our Strength | $100K | 2 |
| J Warren and Lois Mcclure Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Fanny Allen | $35K | 3 |
| Davis Conservation Foundation | $15K | 1 |
Leadership
BRECK KNAUFT — FINANCE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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