Groundworks Collaborative Competitors

Burlington is the largest city in the State of Vermont with a population of nearly 40,000. The city covers 15.5 square miles on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain. There are four colleges in the city including the University of Vermont, (UVM). The University is located overlooking the city on a 451-acre campus which includes undergraduate, graduate, and medical schools. In addition there are two colleges within the city: Champlain College which occupies more than 40 buildings on over 22 acres, as well as Burlington College, which is smaller in size.

We are a family of hundreds of funds and foundations established by Vermonters to serve their charitable goals. We provide the advice, investment vehicles, and back-office expertise to make giving easy and inspiring. We provide leadership in giving by responding to community needs and keeping Vermont's nonprofit sector vital. Together, our funds and programs provide more than $15 million a year in grants and other investments in Vermont. We serve the entire state of Vermont and our offices are located in downtown Middlebury.

CVOEO addresses fundamental issues of economic, social, environmental, and racial justice and works with people to achieve economic independence.