Vermont River Conservancy Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Vermont River Conservancy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Montpelier, Vermont, registered in 1996, with $1,035,957 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
29 Main Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602 EIN 03-0347147 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0M
▲ 81.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$900K
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 Vermont River Conservancy 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 rating18 mo reserves · +13% 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 River Conservancy Inc: 18 mo reserves · +13% 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 River Conservancy 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 River Conservancy Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 29 Main Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602
- City
- Montpelier
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $709K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $267KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
13.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$267K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,035,957▲81.6% | $899,935▲56.9% | $1,317,377▲26.6% | $1,584,594▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $570,519▼13.8% | $573,617▼19.8% | $1,040,835▼18.1% | $1,356,766▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $661,931▲8.8% | $715,599▼27.1% | $1,270,647▼2.1% | $1,512,505▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $608,387▼37.5% | $981,364▲31.6% | $1,298,322▼14.1% | $1,472,403▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $973,010▲94.6% | $745,863▲75.7% | $1,511,489▲39.1% | $1,675,316▲37.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $500,097▼46.9% | $424,566▼25.8% | $1,086,514▲7.7% | $1,218,079▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $942,104▲86.8% | $571,973▲30.5% | $1,008,940▲49.1% | $1,120,333▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $504,385▼28.8% | $438,366▼27.8% | $676,461▲9.5% | $944,377▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $708,633 | $607,014 | $617,547 | $771,978 | 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 · $953K total
26 grants to Vermont River Conservancy Inc totaling $953K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | General operating support advisor's note: in honor of stephan syz | 2024 | $96,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | Appalachian landscape protection | 2024 | $14,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $94,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $52,700 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $24,214 |
| AARP | Grant to support aarp's livable communities initiative | 2023 | $9,425 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $49,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Support of environmental programs | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,100 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support, protect public access to lands | 2021 | $58,498 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Support of environmental programs | 2021 | $20,000 |
| AARP | Grant to support aarp's livable community initiative | 2021 | $11,710 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $12,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Vermont River Conservancy Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vermont River Conservancy Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0347147, based in Montpelier, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vermont River Conservancy Inc's EIN?
- Vermont River Conservancy Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0347147.
- How much revenue does Vermont River Conservancy Inc report?
- Vermont River Conservancy Inc reported $1,035,957 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vermont River Conservancy Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Vermont River Conservancy Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vermont River Conservancy Inc (EIN 03-0347147) 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.