Mission Investing

Mission investments put charitable dollars at work alongside grantmaking for greater impact—with a return that is far more than just financial.

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A portion of every fund at the Community Foundation is invested in the Vermont Mission Investment Pool. When you work with us you are investing in Vermont.

By the Numbers

As of June 30, 2026, VCF’s Vermont mission investment portfolio grew to $22.8M. This includes ambitious projects that support community revitalization and housing objectives.

Our approach to mission investing involves carefully selecting investments that reflect our values and priorities, such as community vitality, housing projects, clean energy startups, and local businesses creating jobs.
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38.2%

Entrepreneurship

21.3%

Food and Farm

14.6%

Clean Energy/Healthy Ecosystem

13.5%

Affordable Housing

7.9%

Downtown Revitalization

4.5%

Education

Featured Mission Investments

We seek opportunities to invest in businesses and organizations that are making a difference in areas like renewable energy, affordable housing, healthcare access, and education

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560 Railroad Street | St. Johnsbury

An underused downtown property is now home to nine apartments and new commercial space, adding much-needed housing for teachers, healthcare workers, and others who are essential to the local economy and want to live where they work.

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Pittsford Village Farm

A historic property in the heart of Pittsford is taking on new life with affordable apartments, year-round childcare, a café, and plans for a community center—bringing several priorities identified by local residents together in one place.

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Glavel | Essex

Glavel is growing Vermont-based manufacturing around an innovative insulation material made from recycled glass, creating local jobs while offering the building industry a cost-competitive way to significantly reduce embodied carbon.

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Center for Cartoon Studies | White River Junction

For 20 years, the Center for Cartoon Studies has drawn artists to White River Junction, many of whom put down roots in the region. Its expanded downtown campus provides space for education, creative work, exhibitions, and community connection while contributing to the vitality of downtown.

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Weybridge Street Apartments | Middlebury

For residents of the Weybridge Street Apartments, rising interest rates threatened significant rent increases. Refinancing helped keep the apartments affordable, giving families greater stability while preserving much-needed housing in the Middlebury area.

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