Hello, Meet the Vermont Community Foundation (VCF).

We’re a collective of over 1,000 individuals, families, and businesses dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the place we call home. At the Vermont Community Foundation, we believe in the power of mission investing—where charitable giving works alongside grantmaking to drive transformative change, creating positive social and environmental impact for Vermont and beyond.

Mission Investing at the VCF 

Mission investments are an essential part of our approach to creating lasting impact. These investments go beyond just financial returns, aligning charitable dollars with opportunities that generate long-term, positive effects for our communities. Each fund at the Community Foundation contributes to the Vermont Mission Investment Pool. When you work with us you are investing in Vermont. 

From promoting environmental sustainability to advancing social justice and supporting local communities, we prioritize investing in organizations that are making real change in areas like: 

• Affordable Housing 

• Renewable Energy 

• Education

• Economic Development 

• And More! 

We carefully select investments that reflect Vermont’s priorities, ensuring that every dollar is working toward creating a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future for the state. 

• Insight: Get expert analysis and VCF insights into key issues affecting Vermont. We help you understand how your giving—and your investments—can have the greatest possible impact. 

• Impact: Together with grants, mission investments amplify your overall impact. While grants offer immediate support, mission investments focus on generating long-term, sustainable outcomes. Importantly, the emphasis is not solely on financial return but on achieving outcomes that build a stronger Vermont, ensuring every dollar works harder to make a difference.

• Joy: Experience the joy of knowing that your investment is making a tangible difference. Focus on what matters most to you: supporting the causes and initiatives that resonate with your values. 

Learn More and Read our Mission Investing Report 

 

Ready to Get Started? 

Not sure where to begin? Take our Giving Quiz, a fun and insightful tool that helps you discover the causes and investment styles that align with your passions, enabling you to tailor your giving for maximum impact in Vermont. 

Interested in Mission Investing with the VCF? Speak with a Philanthropic Advisor to explore the best options for your family, business, or private foundation. Discover existing VCF mission investments or open your own Donor Advised Fund.

Thank you for considering the Vermont Community Foundation as your partner in philanthropy and mission investing. Together, we create a brighter future for Vermont. 

Give where your heart lives. We can’t wait to partner with you.