What Vermont Afterschool does

Vermont Afterschool (VTA) is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont, founded in 2013 as an outgrowth of the Vermont Center for Afterschool Excellence. It operates as Vermont's designated statewide afterschool network, the Vermont affiliate of the National AfterSchool Association (NAA), and a Mott-funded statewide afterschool network. Its core function is to coordinate, strengthen, and expand afterschool, summer learning, and out-of-school time programs for children and youth across Vermont, with a stated goal of making Vermont the first state to offer universal afterschool access.

VTA delivers its mission through a portfolio of interconnected programs: the Room For Me Grant program distributes state and federal funding to expand program capacity ($9.4M+ across 180+ grants since 2021); Jr Iron Chef VT provides culinary career exploration (6,000+ students, 1,000+ teams since 2008); the Vermont Youth Project implements Iceland's Planet Youth prevention model; Youth Voice/State Youth Council drives youth advocacy (legislatively established by H.293 in 2022); STEM programs deliver engineering and science curricula (Linking Engineering to Life, STEM Pathways); Professional Development Services offer workshops and an Afterschool and Youth Work Certificate in partnership with Community College of Vermont; and an annual conference convenes 200+ professionals.

VTA's business model is multi-stream nonprofit funding: individual and corporate donations (tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status, Tax ID 32-0399970), grant administration revenue (pass-through from Vermont Department for Children and Families, Vermont Agency of Education, Senator Bernie Sanders-secured federal funds, and private foundations including the Mott Foundation, Windham Foundation, and Vermont Community Foundation), membership dues, conference registration fees ($145-$190), professional development workshop fees ($150/hour), and signature event fees (Jr Iron Chef VT team registration). VTA operates with 1-10 employees and reached 26,580 Vermont youth, 1,277 program staff, and 379 programs in every county in FY25.

Name

Vermont Afterschool

Legal name

Vermont Afterschool, Inc.

Website

https://vermontafterschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vermont Afterschool is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit network that coordinates, funds, and trains Vermont's afterschool and out-of-school time programs, serving 379 programs and 26,580 youth across all counties while pursuing universal afterschool access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development / Out-of-School Time Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Afterschool program network
• Out-of-school time programs
• Grantmaking and capacity building
• Professional development training

Headquarters

HQ city

South Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Vermont Afterschool is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID: 32-0399970) that relies on individual and corporate donations. Donors can give one-time or recurring donations (monthly, quarterly, yearly). Donations are tax-deductible.
2. Grant Funding: The organization administers grant programs including Room For Me Grants, Summer Matters for All, and Afterschool & Summer Expanding Access Grants funded by state and federal sources. Since 2021, Vermont Afterschool has awarded 180+ grants totaling more than $9.4 million.
3. Conference Revenue: Annual conference registration fees ($170 early bird / $190 regular for non-members; $145/$165 for members) and exhibitor table sales ($175 nonprofit / $350 other) generate revenue.
4. Membership Fees: Individual and organizational memberships provide revenue and benefits including conference registration discounts, professional development resources, and eligibility for member-only grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vermont Afterschool is a statewide nonprofit network that supports, strengthens, and expands afterschool, summer learning, and out-of-school time (OST) programs for Vermont children and youth ages 5-18. It delivers this through grants (Room For Me, Summer Matters for All, 21st Century Community Learning Centers application support), professional development workshops and certificates, the Annual Conference, youth development programs (Jr Iron Chef VT, Vermont Youth Project, Youth Voice / State Youth Council, Jobs for Youth), and STEM curriculum distribution, with services offered free or low-cost to programs, professionals, and youth across all Vermont counties.

Product overview

Vermont Afterschool is a statewide nonprofit organization and network that serves as the lead organization for afterschool programs, out-of-school time, summer learning, and expanded learning opportunities in Vermont. The organization operates a unified network model offering multiple interconnected programs and services: the core Vermont Afterschool Network provides statewide coordination and advocacy; the Room For Me Grant Program distributes funding to expand afterschool capacity; Jr Iron Chef VT offers culinary career exploration; the Vermont Youth Project (VYP) provides youth development initiatives; Youth Voice supports youth councils and advocacy; STEM Programs deliver science and engineering education; Professional Development Services train afterschool staff; the Annual Conference connects professionals; and Jobs for Youth provides employment resources. Together, these programs work toward the goal of universal afterschool access across Vermont.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jr Iron Chef VT: A career exploration program and competition that empowers Vermont youth to create locally sourced meals that promote Vermont's Farm to School efforts. Since 2008, more than 6,000 Vermont middle and high school students on 1,000+ teams have participated in this program.
• Vermont Youth Project (VYP)
• Room For Me Grant

Products and services

• Vermont Afterschool Network Statewide nonprofit network dedicated to ensuring Vermont children and youth benefit from afterschool, summer learning, and third-space programs; serves as the lead organization for afterschool, out-of-school time, summer learning, and expanded learning opportunities in Vermont.
• Room For Me Grant Program Grant program that expands and maintains child care capacity throughout Vermont, increases school-age slots, and supports programs accepting CCFAP; funded by the Vermont Department for Children and Families' Child Development Division.
• Jr Iron Chef VT Annual culinary competition and career exploration program empowering Vermont middle and high school students to create locally sourced meals that promote Vermont's Farm to School efforts.
• Vermont Youth Project (VYP) Statewide initiative supporting Vermont communities in building environments that embrace positive youth development; incorporates Iceland's Planet Youth data tool and Finland's youth voice approaches.
• Youth Voice Program Initiative advocating for youth inclusion in policy discussions, supporting local youth councils, and convening State Youth Advisory Groups and the Vermont State Youth Council (28 youth advising the Governor and General Assembly).
• STEM Programs STEM learning initiatives for afterschool programs including the Linking Engineering to Life (LEL) curriculum for middle school girls and non-binary youth, STEM Pathways for high school students, and the STEM Best Practices guide developed with regional partners.
• Professional Development Services Comprehensive professional development for afterschool professionals including workshops (e.g., SEL Methods, Afterschool Essentials, Youth Mental Health First Aid, L.E.A.D. leadership series), online college courses through CCV, and the 24-credit Afterschool & Youth Work Certificate.
• Annual Conference Annual professional conference for Vermont's out-of-school time directors, staff, educators, and partners featuring workshops, keynotes, exhibitors, and networking; draws 200+ attendees.
• Jobs for Youth Resource hub connecting Vermont youth with career exploration opportunities, employment resources, summer programs, and job listings through employer and community partners.
• Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Application Support Support services for Vermont programs applying for the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) grant, providing five-year investments in comprehensive afterschool and summer learning opportunities.
• VerMoney Financial Literacy Program 8-10 week financial wellness curriculum for youth in grades 2-5, delivered in collaboration with the Vermont State Treasurer's Office to teach financial literacy concepts.
• Summer Matters for All Grants State and federally funded grant program ($3.3 million awarded to 93 programs in 2021) reducing gaps in Vermont's summer programming system.
• Afterschool & Summer Expanding Access Grants State-funded grant program ($4.23 million to 39 programs in 2022) expanding and sustaining afterschool and summer programming access across Vermont.
• Donations and Fundraising Program Charitable donation program accepting one-time or recurring gifts (monthly, quarterly, yearly), including designated gifts, honorary gifts, and memorial gifts to Vermont Afterschool's 501(c)(3) mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26,580 VT children and youth supported/impacted in FY25
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Vermont Department for Children and Families - Child Development DivisioncoreOthersPrimary funder and partner for the Room For Me Grant program, which expands and maintains child care capacity throughout Vermont, increases school-age slots, and supports families in underserved communities. Funded by the Division's Child Development Division.
• Vermont Agency of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency partner for Afterschool & Summer Expanding Access Grants, Act 78 State Afterschool Grant, and Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) Grant. Collaborates on data evaluation and program outcomes research.
• Community College of Vermont (CCV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Vermont Afterschool to offer free 3-credit online courses for afterschool professionals through CCV. Also offers the Afterschool and Youth Work Certificate (24 credits, fully online) developed collaboratively.
• Northfield Savings Bank FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides grant funding to support local youth councils under the Vermont Youth Project, including stipends for participating youth and funds for youth-driven community projects.
• Vermont Department of HealthsupportingOthersPartner in the Vermont Youth Project, providing funding and collaboration to support local coalitions and youth councils focused on health equity and youth development.
• Vermont Interagency Afterschool Youth Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-agency task force coordinating universal afterschool efforts, including commitment, collaboration, and coordination among state agencies and stakeholders.
• STEM NextcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner supporting Vermont Afterschool's STEM programming including the Linking Engineering to Life (LEL) curriculum, and providing monthly STEM resources, curriculum, and activities for Vermont afterschool programs.
• Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in creating the STEM Best Practices guide, along with NH Energy Education Program, VT Department of Fish & Wildlife, NCSU Encore, and UVM Extension 4H.
• University of Vermont Extension 4HsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on STEM Best Practices guide and provides youth programming resources including Teen Science Cafes and agricultural programs.
• National AfterSchool Association (NAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVermont Afterschool is the Vermont affiliate of NAA. This affiliation provides mutual support, professional development standards, and advocacy for out-of-school time professionals. Vermont Afterschool members are eligible for free NAA memberships.
• Champlain Valley ExpositionsupportingOthersHosts the annual Jr Iron Chef VT competition at the Blue Pavilion, 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, Vermont.
• HomeportsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerExecutive Chef-level sponsor of Jr Iron Chef VT; donated Homeport Cooking Kits ($300 value) to first-time or new Jr Iron Chef VT teams to help start cooking clubs.
• Governor Phil ScottcoreOthersIn 2020, Governor Phil Scott announced the goal of offering universal afterschool across Vermont. Since then, Vermont Afterschool has been working with the administration and legislative champions to achieve this vision.
• Vermont State Treasurer's OfficesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Vermont Afterschool on the VerMoney financial wellness program, an 8-10 week curriculum for youth in grades 2-5 teaching financial literacy.
• UVM CEMS (College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides college-aged mentors for the Linking Engineering to Life (LEL) biomedical engineering course delivered through afterschool programs.
• VT Rays and VCHIPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Vermont Afterschool's 2021 State Youth Advisory Group on health equity, examining intersectionality of access to afterschool programs, primary health care, and mental health supports.
• Homeport, Homeport Cooking Kits Sponsor for Jr Iron Chef VTsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerExecutive Chef-level sponsor providing donated cooking kits to first-time Jr Iron Chef VT teams; provides kitchen and housewares retail store sponsorship.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wisconsin Afterschool Association: Wisconsin's statewide afterschool association — comparable statewide intermediary providing professional development, advocacy, and program quality support for OST providers.
• NYS Network for Youth Success: New York statewide afterschool/youth development network — directly comparable as a Mott-funded statewide afterschool intermediary with policy, training, and quality-improvement missions.
• National AfterSchool Association (NAA): Vermont Afterschool is the Vermont affiliate of NAA; NAA is the national professional association for the OST field — directly comparable as the apex body for afterschool standards, credentialing, and advocacy that VTA operates within at the state level.
• Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership: Statewide afterschool intermediary in Massachusetts — directly comparable model (statewide network, advocacy, grantmaking, professional development) operating at similar scale with parallel goal of universal access.
• Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN): Pennsylvania's statewide afterschool intermediary — directly comparable as a Mott-funded statewide network delivering advocacy, training, and quality supports for OST programs.
• Afterschool Alliance: National afterschool advocacy and policy intermediary that performs a parallel role to Vermont Afterschool but at the federal level — comparable intermediary/network function, shared policy-advocacy focus, and overlapping funder relationships (Mott Foundation).
• Connecticut After School Network: Connecticut's statewide afterschool network — comparable mission and model (statewide coordination, quality supports, advocacy) for the OST sector.

Others

• Charles Stewart Mott Foundation: Foundational funder of the statewide afterschool network movement (50-state network) and a named VTA funder; comparable as the ecosystem sponsor under which VTA and its direct peers all operate.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National incumbent youth services operator with deep afterschool programming — comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same OST market through a wider portfolio of health, wellness, and youth programming.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National incumbent operating the largest network of youth-serving afterschool programs; many Vermont Afterschool grantees are local Boys & Girls Club affiliates, making BGCA a comparable downstream operator and indirect peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vtafterschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/vtafterschool

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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