CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC

EIN: 030216254 501(c)(3) Human Services

BARRE, VT

Total Revenue
$24,721,878
Total Expenses
$23,888,605
Total Assets
$14,666,791
Net Assets
$10,383,616
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
ABBY WHITE
Phone
8024791053
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC, founded in 1965, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $24.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $23.9M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING WITH DIGNITY AND DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN VERMONT COMMUNITIES. OUR COMMITMENT IS: TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING CAUSED BY POVERTY, TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL VERMONTERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,286,119 Revenue: $200,876

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (HEAD START):IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE'S HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PREPARED 287 YOUNG CHILDREN FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH THE...

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EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (HEAD START):IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE'S HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PREPARED 287 YOUNG CHILDREN FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH THE OPERATION OF LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND PROVISION OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES. CAPSTONE'S WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH PROVIDES A FULL CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT INCLUDING PARENT EDUCATION, PARENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTH, DENTAL, AND NUTRITION SERVICES, DISABILITY SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AS WELL AS RESOURCES AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER NEEDED SOCIAL SERVICES. OUR BROOK STREET HIGH SCHOOL IS A MODEL FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM FOR TEEN PARENT EDUCATION, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT. BOTH BROOK STREET HIGH SCHOOL AND OUR LEARNING TOGETHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED IN BARRE'S HISTORIC BROOKSIDE SCHOOL AND STRIVE TO BREAK THE BARRIERS OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY FOR AT-RISK YOUNG FAMILIES

Program 2
Expenses: $8,662,552 Revenue: $557,882

WEATHERIZATION: CAPSTONE'S WEATHERIZATION TEAM IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING ENERGY EFFCIENCY AND COST SAVINGS FOR LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. WE CONDUCT HOME ENERGY AUDITS, INSTALLATION OF INSULATION, DRAFT...

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WEATHERIZATION: CAPSTONE'S WEATHERIZATION TEAM IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING ENERGY EFFCIENCY AND COST SAVINGS FOR LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. WE CONDUCT HOME ENERGY AUDITS, INSTALLATION OF INSULATION, DRAFT REDUCTION, HEATING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING, HOT WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT OR INSULATION, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS EMERGENCY HEATING SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS OR REPAIRS TO ENSURE PROPER SAFETY AND FUNCTIONING OF HOME HEATING SYSTEMS. IN 2024-2025, THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM SERVICED 448 HOMES, LOWERING AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD ENERGY USE AND CREATING HEALTHIER HOMES WHILE REDUCING CLIMATE IMPACT. OUR 3E THERMAL PROGRAM WORKS WITH OWNERS OF MULTI-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO IMPROVE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, COMFORT, AND SAFETY OF THOSE OCCUPYING RENTAL UNITS. IN 2024-2025, THE 3E THERMAL PROGRAM SERVICED 424 RENTAL UNITS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,581,864 Revenue: $34,333

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS): PROVIDES CRISIS ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN NEED OF HOUSING, UTILITIES, AND HOME HEATING FUEL. FCSS PROVIDES 24/7 COVERAGE DURING THE WINTER SEASON TO ENSURE...

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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS): PROVIDES CRISIS ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN NEED OF HOUSING, UTILITIES, AND HOME HEATING FUEL. FCSS PROVIDES 24/7 COVERAGE DURING THE WINTER SEASON TO ENSURE A LACK OF FUEL DOES NOT CREATE UNSAFE HOME CONDITIONS FOR LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. THIS YEAR, WE PROVIDED 840 ADULTS AND 527 CHILDREN WITH FUEL ASSISTANCE IN THE HARSH WINTER SEASON. CAPSTONE'S HOUSING SERVICES SUPPORT VERMONTERS LIVING IN MOTELS, ENCAMPMENTS, OR IN THEIR CARS. ONCE HOUSED, CAPSTONE SERVICES ARE CRITICAL TO KEEPING HOMELESS VERMONTERS IN SAFE TEMPORARY SHELTER OR PERMANENT HOMES. WE FIND HOUSING, VOUCHERS, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO A WIDE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. IN 2025, WE HELPED 1,453 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO ACCESS OR MAINTAIN HOUSING OR PROVIDED NAVIGATION TO UNHOUSED VERMONTERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $23,656,581
Program Service Revenue $948,955
Investment Income $116,342
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $24,721,878

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,283,827
Salaries & Benefits $13,202,761
Fundraising Expenses $94,622
Program Expenses $21,082,799
Other Expenses $4,402,017
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,888,605

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $24,721,878 $28,676,455 -0.1%
Expenses $23,888,605 $28,184,565 -0.2%
Net Income $833,273 $491,890 +0.7%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
219
Volunteers
100

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
$254,339
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ABBY WHITE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA MILLER PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY MCFAUN PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MASON PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN TIGHE PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GIAMMUSSO TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN LOWRY REED PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA AKLEY PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET JANSEN MURRAY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK KRAMER PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS GIVEN PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA CLARKE PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN LAFONT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$129,994 $5,549 $135,543
ALISON LYNDES-CALDERARA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$107,051 $11,745 $118,796
SARAH MCMULLEN CHIEF OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$129,935 $5,137 $135,072
CHRISTY SWENSON HEAD START DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$116,298 $13,260 $129,558
PAUL ZABRISKIE WEATHERIZATION AND CLIMATE 40.00
Highest
$116,550 $1,964 $118,514
PHILIP CECCHINI WX INTERIM DIRECTOR & AGEN 40.00
Highest
$119,633 $5,542 $125,175
DENISE BAILEY DIRECTOR OF EQUITY, ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY 40.00
Highest
$109,405 $10,053 $119,458
SUSAN MINTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) 40.00
$146,825 $22,314 $169,139
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 $24,721,878 $23,888,605 $14,666,791 $833,273
2024 $28,676,455 $28,184,565 $14,566,744 $491,890
2023 $26,548,656 $25,380,355 $13,823,950 $1,168,301
2022 $20,533,492 $20,061,529 $12,354,025 $471,963
2021 $18,820,661 $17,735,982 $12,039,572 $1,084,679
2020 $16,370,682 $15,770,345 $12,760,181 $600,337
2019 $15,341,265 $15,079,387 $10,667,766 $261,878
2018 $15,003,590 $14,945,476 $10,349,697 $58,114
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