VITAL COMMUNITIES INC

EIN: 030355283 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

WHITE RIVER JCT, VT

Total Revenue
$1,577,902
Total Expenses
$2,498,831
Total Assets
$1,251,777
Net Assets
$906,944
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
GREG NORMAN
Phone
8022919100
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VITAL COMMUNITIES INC, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 58% operating deficit.

Mission

TO STRENGTHEN THE UPPER VALLEY'S CIVIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC VITALITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,435,816
Program Service Revenue $140,431
Investment Income $365
Other Revenue $1,290
TOTAL REVENUE $1,577,902

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $347,248
Salaries & Benefits $1,640,409
Fundraising Expenses $191,595
Program Expenses $1,414,798
Other Expenses $511,174
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,498,831

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,577,902 $1,910,920 -0.2%
Expenses $2,498,831 $2,300,351 +0.1%
Net Income $-920,929 $-389,431 +1.4%
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
14
Employees
25
Volunteers
160

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
6
$150,406
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STACY CHIOCCIO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER DRINAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE CHAPIN SECRETARY AS OF JAN 2025 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY LAPPIN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN J NELSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN BUTTS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN LOEB MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM JOSEPHSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAWANNA LOUISE MEYERS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG NORMAN CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHELSEA CASSADY SECRETARY THROUGH JAN 2025, MEMBER AS OF JAN 2025 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WATTS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMIAN DINICOLA MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA GRIFFIN VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN SCELZA TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH JACKSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$146,025 $4,381 $150,406
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 $1,577,902 $2,498,831 $1,251,777 $-920,929
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,041,220 $3,018,887 $2,511,012 $22,333
2022 $2,876,292 $2,338,021 $2,336,539 $538,271
2021 $2,954,150 $2,499,089 $1,663,364 $455,061
2020 $1,434,852 $1,247,267 $1,224,459 $187,585
2019 $1,161,860 $1,351,415 $946,412 $-189,555
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