Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Vermont Association of Conservation Districts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Burlington, Vermont, registered in 1983, with $1,945,919 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
73 Curtis Ave, Burlington, VT, 05408 EIN 03-0237066 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.9M
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.0M
Net assets
$428K
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 Vermont Association of Conservation Districts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -1% 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 Vermont Association of Conservation Districts: 3 mo reserves · -1% 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 Vermont Association of Conservation Districts— 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 Vermont Association of Conservation Districts: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 73 Curtis Ave, Burlington, VT, 05408
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Vermont
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2018) to $1.9M (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $701KNet assets $428K
Operating margin
-1.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$701K
Net assets
$428K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,945,919▲5.7% | $1,964,745▲5.8% | $427,542▼4.2% | $1,128,656▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,841,491▼8.4% | $1,857,513▲9.4% | $446,368▼3.5% | $910,536▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,011,047▲33.8% | $1,697,664▲6.9% | $462,390▲210% | $928,313▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,502,841▼0.2% | $1,588,683▲6.5% | $149,007▼36.6% | $1,088,345▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,505,641▲6.7% | $1,491,579▲8.8% | $234,849▲6.4% | $832,147▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,410,920 | $1,371,515 | $220,787 | $767,836 | 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 · $194K total
13 grants to Vermont Association of Conservation Districts totaling $194K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | To support participation in the healthy watershed initiative cohort | 2024 | $26,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $40,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Pocket wetland restoration in long island sound | 2023 | $34,559 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Long island sound | 2022 | $19,968 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | To relocate an existing native tree nursery | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2017 | $5,860 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2016 | $8,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | To support operations of tree nursery in upper connecticut river watershed | 2015 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vermont Association of Conservation Districts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vermont Association of Conservation Districts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0237066, based in Burlington, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vermont Association of Conservation Districts's EIN?
- Vermont Association of Conservation Districts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0237066.
- How much revenue does Vermont Association of Conservation Districts report?
- Vermont Association of Conservation Districts reported $1,945,919 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vermont Association of Conservation Districts have?
- CharityIndex grades Vermont Association of Conservation Districts B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vermont Association of Conservation Districts (EIN 03-0237066) 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.