Stern Center For Language & Learning is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Williston, Vermont, registered in 1984, with $4,374,190 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.4M
▼ 4.2% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$4.6M
Net assets
$8.8M
Employees
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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 Stern Center For Language & Learning— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Stern Center For Language & Learning: 23 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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. Not scored for Stern Center For Language & Learning— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Stern Center For Language & Learning: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $3.1M (FY2013) to $4.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-4.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.5M
Total liabilities
$691K
Net assets
$8.8M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,374,190▼4.2% | $4,584,949▼1.4% | $8,836,993▲6.0% | $9,527,639▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,563,875▼15.4% | $4,648,108▼12.5% | $8,335,554▼0.9% | $8,854,071▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,392,676▲9.8% | $5,309,635▲11.9% | $8,411,105▼10.2% | $8,827,115▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,913,121▼0.3% | $4,746,520▲13.9% | $9,361,489▲10.7% | $10,369,952▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,929,851▲39.0% | $4,168,834▲12.2% | $8,455,846▲17.5% | $9,351,154▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,546,330▼3.7% | $3,715,772▲4.8% | $7,198,744▼1.0% | $7,545,333▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,683,685▼3.3% | $3,543,942▲3.1% | $7,270,420▲3.2% | $7,801,350▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,807,723▲22.2% | $3,438,565▲5.8% | $7,041,740▲9.8% | $7,467,596▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,115,705▼39.9% | $3,251,313▲5.7% | $6,412,052▲0.9% | $6,776,038▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,186,890▲68.2% | $3,075,353▼2.8% | $6,351,928▲37.5% | $6,714,123▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,084,163 | $3,163,670▼8.2% | $4,618,448▲3.5% | $5,451,792▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,445,520▼13.5% | $4,460,347▲7.6% | $5,310,639▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,981,916▲5.5% | $4,146,821▼2.5% | $5,162,857▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,772,886▲4.9% | $4,255,058▲45.3% | $4,480,602▲44.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $3,596,664 | $2,927,503 | $3,098,938 | 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.
36 grants to Stern Center For Language & Learning totaling $648K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $37,300 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $32,300 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $29,500 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $24,550 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | After school reader's club (winooski school district/stern center) | 2023 | $24,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $24,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $11,100 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $9,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $60,700 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $27,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $14,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,800 |
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Data for Stern Center For Language & Learning (EIN 22-2485793) 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.