Brattleboro Retreat is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dummerston, Vermont, registered in 1942, with $95,491,178 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$95.5M
▼ 2.8% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$94.4M
Net assets
$41.0M
Employees
657
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Brattleboro Retreat: 81% to programs · $16 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Brattleboro Retreat: 5 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Brattleboro Retreat: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Brattleboro Retreat: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Offering a continuum of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization, residential and outpatient.
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Revenue grew from $63.2M (FY2013) to $95.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$59.4M
Total liabilities
$18.4M
Net assets
$41.0M
Salaries & benefits
$54.4M
58% of expenses
Board members
15
13 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,491,178▼2.8% | $94,402,622▲4.8% | $41,014,325▲2.8% | $59,365,489▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $98,252,259▲21.9% | $90,079,994▲25.3% | $39,908,166▲26.7% | $60,411,408▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $80,606,953▲23.1% | $71,906,662▲19.9% | $31,497,547▲35.1% | $57,546,913▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $65,465,039▼5.6% | $59,993,657▼15.5% | $23,317,913▲30.7% | $45,190,535▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $69,332,906▼5.7% | $70,976,352▼10.1% | $17,842,626▼7.8% | $45,056,083▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $73,514,339▼6.0% | $78,957,563▲7.0% | $19,346,759▼21.2% | $42,993,541▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $78,235,324▲16.9% | $73,797,186▲6.3% | $24,548,012▲21.2% | $48,334,026▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,920,755▼1.5% | $69,408,362▲1.5% | $20,250,201▼10.8% | $44,482,489▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $67,969,008▼1.7% | $68,408,132▼0.3% | $22,703,321▼1.0% | $46,145,691▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $69,148,258▲5.2% | $68,602,277▲5.6% | $22,923,899▲1.9% | $46,052,043▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $65,740,805▲4.0% | $64,981,080▲11.3% | $22,500,502▲3.4% | $45,862,622▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $63,211,981 | $58,408,572▲7.0% | $21,761,762▲26.3% | $45,625,285▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $54,563,299▲16.5% | $17,234,476▲15.4% | $40,044,107▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,849,329▲11.0% | $14,929,142▲15.7% | $37,481,218▲46.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $42,196,399 | $12,902,116 | $25,553,231 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Karl Jeffries — $523,619 (0.55% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Jeffries | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $523,619 |
| Lisa Lambert | Medical Director of Inpatient Svcs. | 40 | $461,691 |
| Jarred C Zucker | Staff Psychiatrist | 40 | $409,938 |
| Steven Cummings | President/ceo | 40 | $364,588 |
| Elizabeth H Joseph | Staff Psychiatrist | 40 | $302,151 |
| Rachael E Kandath | Staff Psychiatrist | 40 | $295,987 |
| Lance B Thigpen | Medical Director of Outpatient Svcs. | 40 | $291,411 |
| Jill Meschke | Treasurer/chief Financial Officer | 40 | $252,701 |
| Linda C Rossi | Past Ceo | 40 | $248,441 |
| Amelia Shillingford | Vp Patient Care/cno | 40 | $246,765 |
| Christopher Turley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Drew Pate Md | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Catlin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joseph Pyle | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Judi Fox | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Julie Potter | Assistant Secretary | 1 | — |
| Julie Vieth Md | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Justin Johnson | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Kristan Outwater Md | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sara King | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ahsa LLC | Contract Labor - Traveling Nurses | $19,760,184 |
| Sodexo | Food/housekeeping Services | $3,780,979 |
| Gpi Contruction Inc | Construction | $1,263,692 |
| Netsmart Technologies Inc | Information Technology | $1,028,403 |
| Barton Associates | Contract Labor, Physicians | $782,387 |
8 grants to Brattleboro Retreat totaling $92K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $5,100 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $19,409 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2017 | $24,600 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2016 | $11,000 |
| American Psychological Association | Apa internship grant | 2015 | $9,650 |
2 grants totaling $24K in FY2019. All grants made by Brattleboro Retreat →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Windham County | Organizational support | $18,178 |
| Hinsdale Historical Society Inc | Organizational support | $6,000 |
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Data for Brattleboro Retreat (EIN 03-0107360) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.