Burr & Burton Academy
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Burr & Burton Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Manchester, Vermont, registered in 1974, with $33,442,163 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 498, Manchester, VT, 05254 EIN 03-0179404 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$33.4M
▲ 54.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$25.1M
Net assets
$70.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Burr & Burton Academy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · +25% margin
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 Burr & Burton Academy: 34 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Burr & Burton Academy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Burr & Burton Academy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 498, Manchester, VT, 05254
- City
- Manchester
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16.3M (FY2013) to $33.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7.6MNet assets $70.1M
Operating margin
24.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$77.7M
Total liabilities
$7.6M
Net assets
$70.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,442,163▲54.9% | $25,104,701▲6.2% | $70,121,495▲6.4% | $77,709,311▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $21,589,154▲2.1% | $23,629,876▲2.3% | $65,929,906▲1.0% | $72,629,232▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $21,145,436▼17.2% | $23,106,076▲5.5% | $65,290,675▲0.1% | $70,917,173▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $25,538,504▲6.3% | $21,909,599▲17.5% | $65,226,810▼1.9% | $71,139,922▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,030,648▲15.6% | $18,654,400▼4.5% | $66,462,009▲17.1% | $72,894,574▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $20,780,258▲7.4% | $19,536,540▲4.5% | $56,761,361▲1.0% | $65,598,367▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,347,323▼51.0% | $18,702,934▲3.4% | $56,217,823▲3.1% | $62,360,934▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $39,478,004▲118% | $18,083,707▲5.2% | $54,524,436▲59.8% | $61,705,204▲49.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $18,135,710▲15.8% | $17,196,300▲2.6% | $34,118,884▲3.3% | $41,295,197▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $15,656,308▼11.7% | $16,762,416▲4.7% | $33,019,768▼4.4% | $39,944,624▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $17,728,388▲8.7% | $16,005,296▲2.6% | $34,533,299▲2.4% | $40,751,985▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,312,508 | $15,598,930▲2.5% | $33,710,068▲7.0% | $39,862,362▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $15,218,951▲5.7% | $31,500,964▲1.6% | $38,502,516▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $14,402,133▲7.9% | $31,018,383▲7.5% | $37,680,428▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,344,376 | $28,849,558 | $35,785,380 | 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.
Grants received · $1.6M total
45 grants to Burr & Burton Academy totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,956 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General operating support advisor's note: thanks for an inspriing 8/13 evening! | 2024 | $6,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $78,100 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $35,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $14,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,375 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $5,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $71,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $61,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $35,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $66,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $66,450 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Burr & Burton Academy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Burr & Burton Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0179404, based in Manchester, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Burr & Burton Academy's EIN?
- Burr & Burton Academy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0179404.
- How much revenue does Burr & Burton Academy report?
- Burr & Burton Academy reported $33,442,163 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Burr & Burton Academy have?
- CharityIndex grades Burr & Burton Academy B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Burr & Burton Academy (EIN 03-0179404) 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.