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Civic and Social OrganizationsVermont, United States11-50 Employees
VPIRG is a Vermont-based nonprofit advocacy organization focused on informing and mobilizing communities to protect and improve public health, environment, and the locally-based economy. Founded in 1972, it operates as a 501(c)(4) nonpartisan group that conducts research, policy analysis, public outreach, and grassroots organizing to influence public policy on issues including environment, health care, consumer protection, and democracy. Its activities are complemented by the Vermont Public Interest Research and Education Fund (VPIREF), established in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) arm dedicated to independent research and public education across its issue areas. The organization positions itself as the state’s largest nonprofit consumer and environmental advocacy group, engaging Vermonters in policy debates and campaigns through independent analysis and collaborative efforts with allied organizations. A recent collaboration noted in the information involves partnerships and joint Earth Day events with other Vermont-focused groups to advance public interest causes.