Lyndon Institute
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lyndon Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lyndon Center, Vermont, registered in 1937, with $17,062,808 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
168 Institute Circle, Lyndon Center, VT, 05850 EIN 03-0182055 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2024)
$17.1M
▲ 12.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$14.5M
Net assets
$22.7M
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
★★★★
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 Lyndon Institute— 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 rating19 mo reserves · +15% 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 Lyndon Institute: 19 mo reserves · +15% 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 Lyndon Institute— 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 Lyndon Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 168 Institute Circle, Lyndon Center, VT, 05850
- City
- Lyndon Center
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.0M (FY2013) to $17.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8.1MNet assets $22.7M
Operating margin
15.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$30.8M
Total liabilities
$8.1M
Net assets
$22.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,062,808▲12.0% | $14,465,810▲6.4% | $22,679,135▲13.2% | $30,803,027▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $15,231,385▲16.7% | $13,597,146▲5.3% | $20,040,817▲12.4% | $28,312,955▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,054,451▼1.4% | $12,916,257▲12.1% | $17,836,111▲4.6% | $26,063,741▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $13,237,001▼7.0% | $11,524,675▲1.3% | $17,044,459▲0.1% | $25,181,762▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $14,228,396▲11.2% | $11,371,836▼11.9% | $17,032,080▲37.6% | $25,064,043▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,796,059▼7.6% | $12,909,820▼8.1% | $12,377,680▼2.7% | $21,956,559▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,854,230▼15.5% | $14,046,285▼7.0% | $12,721,493▲2.8% | $22,510,202▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $16,394,726▼4.5% | $15,104,756▼18.8% | $12,376,637▲9.3% | $22,991,525▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $17,170,677▲11.8% | $18,612,805▲14.8% | $11,318,868▼10.0% | $25,355,112▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $15,355,661▲8.5% | $16,210,620▲16.2% | $12,580,245▼5.0% | $26,156,442▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,149,360▼5.9% | $13,945,089▲0.5% | $13,236,162▲3.6% | $26,938,353▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,033,905 | $13,868,873▲2.9% | $12,779,082▲10.0% | $25,765,111▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $13,482,512▲6.0% | $11,614,050▲11.2% | $25,305,880▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $12,717,585▼0.9% | $10,442,805▲13.2% | $24,991,340▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $12,839,234▲4.9% | $9,228,832▲13.2% | $24,804,027▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $12,236,873 | $8,155,494 | $22,619,998 | 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 · $1.1M total
14 grants to Lyndon Institute totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Energy Investment Corp | Indoor air quality | 2024 | $616,655 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $54,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $58,000 |
| Vermont Energy Investment Corp | Indoor air quality | 2023 | $54,337 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | To support a capital campaign to improve campus security for high school students | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $77,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $77,500 |
| Vermont Energy Investment Corp | Indoor air quality | 2020 | $55,986 |
| Vermont Energy Investment Corp | Indoor air quality | 2020 | $55,986 |
| Midway USA Foundation Inc | To fund youth shooting sports | 2020 | $6,490 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,500 |
| Midway USA Foundation Inc | To fund youth shooting sports | 2019 | $6,063 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Donor advised fd education | 2014 | $17,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lyndon Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lyndon Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0182055, based in Lyndon Center, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lyndon Institute's EIN?
- Lyndon Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0182055.
- How much revenue does Lyndon Institute report?
- Lyndon Institute reported $17,062,808 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lyndon Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Lyndon Institute B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lyndon Institute (EIN 03-0182055) 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.