Valley Opportunity Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, registered in 1980, with $71,434,443 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$71.4M
▲ 15.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$66.9M
Net assets
$18.7M
Employees
483
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. For Valley Opportunity Council Inc: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. 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 Valley Opportunity Council Inc: 3 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A 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. For Valley Opportunity Council Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. 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 Valley Opportunity Council Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Federally designated community action agency
Voc operates six child care centers in holyoke and chicopee. ourgoal is to assist parents who are working, in training leading toemployment, or have other special needs. we provide a completeeducation program, meals, and opportunities for parentinvolvement.
Voc's women, infants, and children (wic) program providesinformation and vouchers for free healthy foods to eligiblefamilies. when appropriate, wic assists participants to makenutrition changes in a manner that will result in improved healthfor the entire family.
Voc is a community action organization providing programs for the elderly and children including health and education.
Revenue grew from $32.5M (FY2013) to $71.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$27.8M
Total liabilities
$9.1M
Net assets
$18.7M
Salaries & benefits
$16.1M
24% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,434,443▲15.4% | $66,889,727▲12.8% | $18,686,358▲32.2% | $27,755,465▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,922,868▲24.9% | $59,303,533▲26.4% | $14,132,819▲22.6% | $23,578,460▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $49,579,644▲51.4% | $46,933,757▲45.4% | $11,526,144▲29.7% | $22,850,959▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $32,747,083▼4.4% | $32,274,730▼2.7% | $8,884,785▲5.9% | $20,592,901▲24.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $34,258,296▼0.5% | $33,153,451▼1.7% | $8,387,259▲15.7% | $16,569,394▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $34,434,084▲5.9% | $33,721,413▲4.3% | $7,247,674▲10.7% | $15,510,650▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $32,500,586▲9.1% | $32,341,986▲9.6% | $6,545,896▲2.6% | $13,361,113▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $29,796,453▲0.6% | $29,507,334▲2.6% | $6,381,718▲5.0% | $13,661,494▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $29,609,604▼5.2% | $28,772,830▼7.2% | $6,075,495▲16.1% | $13,166,020▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,220,344▼3.9% | $30,991,802▼4.1% | $5,234,261▲4.5% | $12,727,759▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,496,399 | $32,332,001▲9.9% | $5,006,704▲6.6% | $11,816,089▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $29,422,883▼5.3% | $4,696,560▼1.6% | $11,071,219▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,082,230▼5.9% | $4,773,115▲4.0% | $11,425,463▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $33,044,908▼4.6% | $4,591,162▲12.4% | $12,324,963▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $34,649,669 | $4,083,987 | $11,578,279 | 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.
Highest-paid: Stephen Huntley — $207,212 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Huntley | Executive Director | 40 | $207,212 |
| Alejandro Rivera-rivas | Fiscal Director | 40 | $144,100 |
| Alexander Jansen | Director of Operations | 40 | $127,540 |
| Natali Flores | Human Resource Director | 40 | $126,273 |
| Melissa White | Director of Programs | 40 | $110,907 |
| Maritza Rios | Housing Director | 40 | $108,882 |
| Abigail Arriaga | Director | 1 | — |
| Ana Rodriguez | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Figeroa | Director | 1 | — |
| Corey Briere | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Eric Taub | Director | 1 | — |
| Gladys Suero | Director | 1 | — |
| Greg Schwartz | Director | 1 | — |
| John Hale | Director | 1 | — |
| Jolene Monfette | Clerk | 1 | — |
| Kayla Rodriguez | Director | 1 | — |
| Kenneth Parsons | President | 1 | — |
| Matt Mainville | Director | 1 | — |
| Melissa Broar | Director | 1 | — |
| Sherleen Crespo | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kaeble Oil | Heartwap/repair Services | $190,990 |
| Central Oil | Heartwap/repair Services | $173,612 |
| A Crane Construction | Professional Serivces/contractor | $173,466 |
| Thomas Fregeau | Heartwap/repair Services | $142,024 |
8 grants to Valley Opportunity Council Inc totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health New England & Subsidiaries | Awards are made where they align with health priorities as identified by the health new england | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Way Finders Inc | Emergency shelter & stabilization services | 2019 | $499,079 |
| Way Finders Inc | Stabilization services for homeless families | 2019 | $58,000 |
| Way Finders Inc | Emergency shelter & stabilization services | 2018 | $507,219 |
| Way Finders Inc | Stabilization services for homeless families | 2018 | $58,000 |
| Way Finders Inc | Emergency shelter & stabilization services | 2017 | $565,219 |
| Way Finders Inc | Emerency shelter & stabilization services | 2015 | $566,608 |
| Way Finders Inc | Stabilization | 2014 | $186,035 |
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Data for Valley Opportunity Council Inc (EIN 04-2692763) 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.