VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE INC

EIN: 030231665 501(c)(3) Environment

QUECHEE, VT

Total Revenue
$3,099,630
Total Expenses
$2,996,805
Total Assets
$8,988,337
Net Assets
$8,493,835
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
ALDEN SMITH
Phone
8023595000
Tax Period
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE INC, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.0M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF VINS IS TO MOTIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND AVIAN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,226,014
Program Service Revenue $1,593,129
Investment Income $35,691
Other Revenue $244,796
TOTAL REVENUE $3,099,630

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,836,396
Fundraising Expenses $297,173
Program Expenses $2,323,763
Other Expenses $1,160,409
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,996,805

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,099,630 $2,537,584 +0.2%
Expenses $2,996,805 $2,719,319 +0.1%
Net Income $102,825 $-181,735 -1.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
68
Volunteers
145

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
$109,890
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN LEE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TILLINGHAST VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD PAPROCKI TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH ADAMS SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH BLATT TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCIE HUBBELL TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK FERRELL TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY GERRISH TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK SHERMAN TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICE MUSHLIN TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEN REITSMA TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN LOGAN TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE DONAHUE TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES F RATTIGAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$109,890 $0 $109,890
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 $3,099,630 $2,996,805 $8,988,337 $102,825
2023 $2,537,584 $2,719,319 $8,646,681 $-181,735
2022 $3,207,925 $2,344,856 $9,024,599 $863,069
2021 $2,335,383 $2,009,400 $9,043,376 $325,983
2020 $2,794,894 $1,874,263 $7,985,698 $920,631
2019 $2,877,776 $1,635,119 $7,115,371 $1,242,657
2018 $2,650,011 $1,508,847 $5,971,808 $1,141,164
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