EIN 03-0197728

Sterling College

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
114
City
Craftsbury Common
State
Year formed
1958
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Sterling College empowers leaders through experiential learning in Environmental Studies, addressing ecological challenges and promoting sustainability within local communities.
Total revenues
$9,079,705
2023
Total expenses
$8,764,137
2023
Total assets
$8,224,987
2023
Num. employees
114
2023

Program areas at Sterling College

Provided ba degree programs through high quality post-secondary education in sustainable agriculture and food systems, outdoor education and climate change. Fully implemented our ecogather online program, including the build out of 24 courses.
Provided dining services, housing, and working farm opportunities for students.
Revitalized marketing and recruitment efforts as we recover from the pandemic and continue to provide health and counseling services to students.
Costs to operate and maintain facilities, includes a library for the continued education and use of students. Restructured our budget to better align known revenues and expenses. Building long-term sustainable partnerships with values aligned state and regional partners, employers and funding entities.

Who funds Sterling College

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Endeavor FoundationEnhancing Student Learning and Experience Through Campus Wellness, Student Well-Being and Mental Health Initiatives$1,698,868
Endeavor FoundationReimagining and Sustaining Sterling$1,000,000
Novo FoundationProject Support: the Wendell Berry Farming Program$500,000
...and 25 more grants received totalling $4,263,928

Personnel at Sterling College

NameTitleCompensation
Lori Collins-HallChief Operating Officer$200,000
Christina GoodwinVice President for Advancement
Allison van AkkerenInterim Dean of Students
Dean of StudentsDean of Students
John HelmsDean of Work Learning
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Sterling College

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,488,955
Program services$4,561,525
Investment income and dividends$21,533
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$19,316
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-11,624
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$9,079,705

Form 990s for Sterling College

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-03990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-08-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from Novo Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $1,698,868 from Endeavor Foundation
May 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 72
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
County
Orleans County, VT
Website URL
sterlingcollege.edu/ 
Phone
(802) 586-7711
Facebook page
SterlingCollegeVT 
Twitter profile
@sterlingcollege 
IRS details
EIN
03-0197728
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1958
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-04
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