THE BELLWETHER SCHOOL

EIN: 030345357 501(c)(3) Education

WILLISTON, VT

Total Revenue
$630,616
Total Expenses
$590,264
Total Assets
$123,783
Net Assets
$6,989
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
RON MILLER
Phone
8028634839
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE BELLWETHER SCHOOL, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $631K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $590K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

EDUCATIONAL - ELEMENTARY AND PRESCHOOL

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $42,440
Program Service Revenue $569,232
Investment Income $18,944
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $630,616

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,305
Salaries & Benefits $457,435
Fundraising Expenses $4,345
Program Expenses $549,404
Other Expenses $111,524
TOTAL EXPENSES $590,264

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $630,616 $691,259 -0.1%
Expenses $590,264 $672,279 -0.1%
Net Income $40,352 $18,980 +1.1%
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
7
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
16
Volunteers
N/A

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
0
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KRISTIN BRUNO BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE FOOTE BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HALL BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY KINTOP BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN MCBRIDE BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAITLYN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON MILLER TREASURER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $630,616 $590,264 $123,783 $40,352
2024 $691,259 $672,279 $165,715 $18,980
2023 $622,632 $625,246 $221,732 $-2,614
2022 $557,555 $538,204 $132,026 $19,351
2021 $493,742 $514,170 $155,443 $-20,428
2020 $586,264 $562,674 $267,897 $23,590
2019 $595,190 $594,949 $184,829 $241
2018 $516,823 $504,885 $228,170 $11,938
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