Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Stratton Mountain, Vermont, registered in 1997, with $1,636,143 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Benefit Foundation Inc 2d Village, Stratton Mountain, VT, 05155 EIN 04-3343551 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.6M
▲ 68.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.3M
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 Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +20% 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 Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation: 12 mo reserves · +20% 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 Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation— 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 Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Benefit Foundation Inc 2d Village, Stratton Mountain, VT, 05155
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $111K (FY2009) to $1.6M (FY2023) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
20.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,636,143▲68.2% | $1,304,086▲32.7% | $1,260,715▲42.9% | $1,277,299▲43.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $972,972▲28.9% | $982,392▲39.2% | $881,996▲1.0% | $893,080▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $754,691▲50.7% | $705,510▲55.7% | $872,871▲5.0% | $872,871▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $500,917▼37.9% | $453,122▲62.0% | $831,355▲7.9% | $878,926▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $807,256▲78.6% | $279,670▼28.4% | $770,582▲217% | $828,899▲208% | 990 |
| 2018 | $451,902▲24.2% | $390,669▲20.5% | $242,996▲33.7% | $269,363▲44.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $363,857▲31.4% | $324,309▲8.8% | $181,763▲27.8% | $187,041▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $276,824▲32.7% | $298,132▲23.4% | $142,215▼13.0% | $152,615▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $208,651▼7.0% | $241,628▼14.6% | $163,523▼16.8% | $163,723▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $224,413▼14.0% | $283,090▲7.0% | $196,500▼23.0% | $202,458▼21.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $260,816 | $264,529▲30.3% | $255,177▼1.4% | $256,677▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $202,972▼53.6% | $258,890▲14.2% | $258,890▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $437,386▲241% | $226,755▲103% | $226,755▲98.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | $92,041▼17.2% | $128,154▲2.2% | $111,847▼24.4% | $114,347▼24.3% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $111,213 | $125,382 | $147,960 | $150,960 | 990EZ |
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 · $1.0M total
36 grants to Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $24,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $80,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $75,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $67,725 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $66,190 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $23,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $18,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,365 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $55,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $38,225 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $11,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $7,186 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3343551, based in Stratton Mountain, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation's EIN?
- Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3343551.
- How much revenue does Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation report?
- Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation reported $1,636,143 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation (EIN 04-3343551) 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.