Kathryn Austin

Operate as a national chartered commercial bank

Operates as an educational, research and conservation service organization

The Vermont Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to strengthening communities through charitable giving and strategic initiatives. The non-profit company is based in Middlebury, VT. It manages over 1,000 funds and distributes more than $80 million annually, offering diverse giving tools including donor advised funds, legacy and planned giving, mission investing, and nonprofit funds. The foundation supports nonprofits and public entities with grant programs focused on capacity building, disaster relief, closing opportunity gaps, education, childcare, and inclusion. It emphasizes equity, collaboration, and local solutions to systemic challenges, investing in long-term community well-being across areas such as health, economic development, climate resilience, and civic trust. Through its Insight Hub, the foundation provides educational resources, webinars, events, and philanthropic advising to engage and guide donors, and promotes transparency with financial reports and impact stories. The CEO of the company is Dan Smith.

Northeast Kingdom Collaborative is an anti-poverty and community support organization serving the region. Services are delivered through multiple outreach and service locations across the region, including offices in Saint Johnsbury, Island Pond, and Lyndonville. The private company is based in Craftsbury, VT. It offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at empowering vulnerable individuals and families to improve their quality of life. Key program areas include food and clothing access through food pantries and family resource centers, housing support such as emergency shelter and tenant mediation, fuel and utility assistance with crisis aid and energy coaching, children and family services including Head Start, Early Head Start, children’s integrated services, and youth advocacy programs, money security services such as tax preparation, micro-business development, and financial coaching, and community and restorative justice initiatives. The organization provides educational workshops, skill development, and supportive resources to promote self-sufficiency, healthy development, and community connection. Specialized programs include a safe driving program and a micro-business development program supporting entrepreneurs.

Chamber of Commerce

Vermont Bankers Association, Inc. is a professional organization representing 26 banking institutions, including national, federal, and state-chartered commercial and savings banks, savings and loan associations, and trust companies. The private company is based in Montpelier. Its members include both small community banks and large regional financial institutions. The association provides support to its members through education, advocacy, and community engagement, offering professional development opportunities such as training programs, webinars, and certificate courses. It hosts the Northern New England School of Banking, which provides training for banking professionals, and operates through committees that develop programs and seminars for the industry. The association also offers associate membership to interested corporations and individuals, promotes community involvement, provides consumer resources on banking topics, and maintains partnerships with regulatory and financial institutions.

Provides healthcare services