Fund For North Bennington Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Fund For North Bennington Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in N Bennington, Vermont, registered in 1992, with $280,439 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 803, N Bennington, VT, 05257 EIN 03-0335309 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2023)
$280K
▲ 65.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$269K
Net assets
$2.7M
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
—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 Fund For North Bennington Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating119 mo reserves · +4% 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 Fund For North Bennington Inc: 119 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a B+ 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 Fund For North Bennington Inc— 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 Fund For North Bennington Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 803, N Bennington, VT, 05257
- City
- N Bennington
- State
- Vermont
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $263K (FY2013) to $280K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $110Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
4.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$110
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $280,439▲65.2% | $268,873▲43.6% | $2,656,071▲5.8% | $2,656,181▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $169,713▼57.9% | $187,271▼25.6% | $2,509,903▼2.3% | $2,509,903▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $402,669▲184% | $251,721▲71.8% | $2,570,119▲1.1% | $2,570,119▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $141,964▼43.7% | $146,529▼23.7% | $2,542,888▲13.8% | $2,634,621▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $252,045▲36.2% | $192,151▲48.6% | $2,234,036▼3.1% | $2,353,133▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $185,050▲10.1% | $129,272▼10.1% | $2,304,496▲3.5% | $2,427,316▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $168,062▼54.5% | $143,848▲28.8% | $2,227,250▲4.1% | $2,351,795▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $369,662▲424% | $111,724▲70.9% | $2,139,339▲19.9% | $2,246,348▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $70,553▼58.0% | $65,364▼40.7% | $1,783,648▼1.6% | $1,923,748▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $168,137▼36.1% | $110,233▲105% | $1,813,152▲6.5% | $1,813,152▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $263,290 | $53,765▲2.2% | $1,701,975▲18.4% | $1,701,975▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $52,616▲22.7% | $1,437,030▲5.0% | $1,437,030▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $42,873▲10.5% | $1,369,137▲1.0% | $1,369,137▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $38,804▼26.3% | $1,355,007▲8.0% | $1,355,007▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $52,687 | $1,254,704 | $1,254,704 | 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 · $309K total
12 grants to Fund For North Bennington Inc totaling $309K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | To support the acquisition, maintenance, preservation, conservation, and public use of natural areas, open spaces and historic properties in north bennington and its environs. | 2024 | $44,313 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $37,448 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $35,448 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $24,878 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $26,144 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. purpose | 2019 | $26,696 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2018 | $30,432 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2017 | $24,448 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2017 | $7,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public societal benefit | 2016 | $26,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2016 | $19,857 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $6,200 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fund For North Bennington Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Fund For North Bennington Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0335309, based in N Bennington, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Fund For North Bennington Inc's EIN?
- Fund For North Bennington Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0335309.
- How much revenue does Fund For North Bennington Inc report?
- Fund For North Bennington Inc reported $280,439 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Fund For North Bennington Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Fund For North Bennington Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Fund For North Bennington Inc (EIN 03-0335309) 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.