GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF ADVOCATES INC

EIN: 010971799 501(c)(3) Human Services

MONTPELIER, VT

Total Revenue
$336,102
Total Expenses
$369,188
Total Assets
$555,967
Net Assets
$544,890
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
KAREN TOPPER
Phone
8022292600
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF ADVOCATES INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $336K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF-ADVOCATES (GMSA) IS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO EDUCATE THEIR PEERS TO TAKE CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIVES, MAKE DECISIONS, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. ANOTHER PURPOSE OF GMSA IS TO EDUCATE AND MAKE THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THE STRENGTHS, RIGHTS, WANTS AND NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE ARE BUILDING A MOVEMENT FOR SELF-ADVOCACY IN VERMONT THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, PEER MENTORING AND ADVOCACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $131,279 Revenue: $112,299

GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF-ADVOCATES (GMSA) ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, "VOICES AND CHOICES," IN BURLINGTON, VT. ESTABLISHED IN 1998, THIS EVENT HAS GROWN TO BECOME THE LARGEST DISABILITY GATHERING IN...

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GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF-ADVOCATES (GMSA) ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, "VOICES AND CHOICES," IN BURLINGTON, VT. ESTABLISHED IN 1998, THIS EVENT HAS GROWN TO BECOME THE LARGEST DISABILITY GATHERING IN VERMONT, ATTRACTING PARTICIPANTS FROM EVERY COUNTY IN THE STATE AND BEYOND. THE APRIL 2023 CONFERENCE HAD 560 ATTENDEES, INCLUDING VERMONTERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, DEDICATED SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND SUPPORTIVE ALLIES. "VOICES AND CHOICES" SERVES AS A UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR COLLECTIVE LEARNING, EMPHASIZING CRUCIAL ASPECTS OF DECISION-MAKING, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE CONFERENCE HAD MORE THAN 25 WORKSHOPS THAT AIM TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND CREATE A SPACE FOR FAMILIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND ALLIES TO COME TOGETHER, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF SELF-ADVOCACY.

Program 2
Expenses: $99,163

SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDES PAYMENTS FOR CONSULTATONS, TRAININGS, PARTCIPATION ON ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND HONORARIUMS FOR PRESENTATIONS. TYPICALLY, THESE PROJECTS ARE CONTRACTS WITH ORGANIZATIONS WHO...

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SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDES PAYMENTS FOR CONSULTATONS, TRAININGS, PARTCIPATION ON ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND HONORARIUMS FOR PRESENTATIONS. TYPICALLY, THESE PROJECTS ARE CONTRACTS WITH ORGANIZATIONS WHO PAY A SET FEE FOR AGREED UPON DELIVERABLES. FOR EXAMPLE: $500 FOR A KEYNOTE. MOST OF THESE PAYMENTS ARE FOR ONETIME EVENTS OR PROJECTS. GREEN MOUNTAIN SELF ADVOCATES EMPLOYS AND SUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO PREPARE FOR AND PARTCIPATE IN THESE ACTIVITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $64,564

SELF-ADVOCACY PROJECTTHE SELF-ADVOCACY PROJECT ENABLES GMSA TO STAFF A STATEWIDE OFFICE TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GROUPS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL...

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SELF-ADVOCACY PROJECTTHE SELF-ADVOCACY PROJECT ENABLES GMSA TO STAFF A STATEWIDE OFFICE TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GROUPS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO MASTER SELF-DETERMINATION SKILLS. HERE ARE EXAMPLES OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - PROVIDE VIRTUAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VISITS, PEER MENTORING AND SUPPORT FOR HUNDREDS OF SELF-ADVOCATES WHO BELONG TO MORE THAN 20 LOCAL-SELF ADVOCACY GROUPS. - TRAINING FOR BOARD MEMBERS ON BOARD MONEY MANAGEMENT. - DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, MEDICAL STUDENTS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. - SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE ON ADVISORY BOARDS. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PEER LEADERS TO TRAIN DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS.- GMSA SUCCESSFULLY WORKED WITH FAMILY ORGANIZATIONS TO VIRTUALLY PRESENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $230,790
Program Service Revenue $112,299
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-6,987
TOTAL REVENUE $336,102

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $101,436
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $337,181
Other Expenses $267,752
TOTAL EXPENSES $369,188

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $336,102 $414,661 -0.2%
Expenses $369,188 $317,996 +0.2%
Net Income $-33,086 $96,665 -1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
5
Volunteers
17

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$52,000
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID FRYE PRESIDENT AS OF 5/14/24 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD CLEVERLEY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE VILLEMAIRE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEVI GARDNER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SKYE PEEBLES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAYLOR TERRY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY VYHNAK MEMBER AS OF 8/1/23 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE VIAU MEMBER AS OF 6/24/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK JOHNSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESHA THIBODEAU MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL PATENAUDE MEMBER AS OF 6/24/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WHITLEY DRAPER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER RAYMOND MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER RAINVILLE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OCEAN STREATER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER DUBEAU MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA RUDAKOV MEMBER AS OF 5/14/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN TOPPER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$52,000 $0 $52,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $336,102 $369,188 $555,967 $-33,086
2023 $414,661 $317,996 $589,850 $96,665
2022 $191,815 $176,559 $530,580 $15,256
2021 $275,152 $153,185 $496,360 $121,967
2020 $210,976 $150,371 $374,051 $60,605
2019 $329,425 $262,013 $298,451 $67,412
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