Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Burlington, Vermont, registered in 1955, with $470,363 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
50 Lakeside Ave Unit 86, Burlington, VT, 05401 EIN 03-6010787 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2023)
$470K
▼ 41.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$459K
Net assets
$344K
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 Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +2% 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 Council On World Affairs Inc: 9 mo reserves · +2% 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 Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc— 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 Council On World Affairs Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 50 Lakeside Ave Unit 86, Burlington, VT, 05401
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Vermont
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $113K (FY2013) to $470K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $86KNet assets $344K
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$429K
Total liabilities
$86K
Net assets
$344K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $470,363▼41.3% | $459,378▼28.7% | $343,689▲3.3% | $429,492▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $801,818▲138% | $644,460▲41.2% | $332,704▲1580% | $333,454▲1561% | 990 |
| 2021 | $336,579▲10.4% | $456,424▲98.4% | $19,806▼85.8% | $20,073▼85.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $304,891▲54.4% | $230,022▲32.7% | $139,651▲116% | $140,651▲88.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $197,510▼36.8% | $173,308▼35.5% | $64,781▲59.6% | $74,781▼44.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $312,557▲18.9% | $268,599▲29.0% | $40,579▲1301% | $135,094▲38720% | 990 |
| 2017 | $262,978▲9.0% | $208,137▼8.2% | -$3,379▲94.2% | $348▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $241,204▲102% | $226,730▲65.4% | -$58,220▲19.9% | $342▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $119,144▼38.9% | $137,086▼31.9% | -$72,694▼32.8% | $322▲794% | 990 |
| 2014 | $195,147▲73.2% | $201,315▲65.7% | -$54,752▼12.7% | $36▼88.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $112,643 | $121,507▼44.9% | -$48,584▼22.3% | $306▲446% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $220,636▲37.0% | -$39,720▼681% | $56▼99.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $161,012 | $6,839 | $6,839 | 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 · $449K total
16 grants to Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc totaling $449K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2023 | $41,507 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2023 | $34,498 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2022 | $106,649 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2022 | $98,399 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2021 | $23,179 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2021 | $15,832 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $20,000 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchange | 2020 | $16,200 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchange | 2019 | $19,193 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. purpose | 2019 | $7,000 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchange | 2018 | $20,898 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. support | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2018 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International/foreign affairs | 2017 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International/foreign affairs | 2016 | $11,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-6010787, based in Burlington, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc's EIN?
- Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-6010787.
- How much revenue does Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc report?
- Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc reported $470,363 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vermont Council On World Affairs Inc (EIN 03-6010787) 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.