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

VITAL COMMUNITIES ENGAGES UPPER VALLEY PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS TO OUR REGION'S CHALLENGES, WITH A FOCUS ON THOSE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $456,921 Revenue: $9,345

FOOD & FARM: DURING FY25 WE MANAGED PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT FARM VIABILITY, ACCESS TO LOCALLY GROWN FOOD, FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION. OUR PROJECTS...

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FOOD & FARM: DURING FY25 WE MANAGED PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT FARM VIABILITY, ACCESS TO LOCALLY GROWN FOOD, FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION. OUR PROJECTS INCLUDED FARM TO SCHOOL, FARM TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CLIMATE FARMER STORIES, AND THE UPPER VALLEY RESILIENCE NETWORK. TOGETHER, THESE PROJECTS PROVIDED RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR OUR REGION'S K-12 SCHOOLS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS, UPPER VALLEY FARMERS WHO ARE WORKING TO MITIGATE AND ADAPT TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS, AND A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-ORGANIZED GROUPS WORKING TO ADDRESS GAPS AND CHALLENGES IN THE FOOD SYSTEM.

Program 2
Expenses: $271,872

HOUSING: DURING FY25, WE SUPPORTED UPPER VALLEY PLANNERS, DEVELOPERS, EMPLOYERS, MUNICIPAL LEADERS, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS SO THAT THEY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE MORE PLACES TO LIVE...

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HOUSING: DURING FY25, WE SUPPORTED UPPER VALLEY PLANNERS, DEVELOPERS, EMPLOYERS, MUNICIPAL LEADERS, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS SO THAT THEY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE MORE PLACES TO LIVE. PROJECTS INCLUDED PILOTING THE CREATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, PARTICULARLY BY LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESOURCE GUIDE AND NETWORKS TO SUPPORT BIPOC HOME OWNERSHIP, HOSTING FORUMS WITH STAKEHOLDERS THAT PROMOTE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AND ACTION PLANS, ORGANIZING A MULTI-SECTOR HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE, COLLECTING DATA ON HOME CREATION TO INFORM SOLUTIONS, SUPPORTING THE UPPER VALLEY LOAN FUND, A $9 MILLION PROJECT OF THE CORPORATE COUNCIL, AND ENGAGING UPPER VALLEY COMMUNITIES TO EXAMINE AND REFORM ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $155,849 Revenue: $43,833

TRANSPORTATION: DURING FY25 WE SUPPORTED UPPER VALLEY COMMUNITIES' EFFORTS TO CREATE A SAFE, RELIABLE AND MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT IS AFFORDABLE, INCREASES COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, AND...

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TRANSPORTATION: DURING FY25 WE SUPPORTED UPPER VALLEY COMMUNITIES' EFFORTS TO CREATE A SAFE, RELIABLE AND MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT IS AFFORDABLE, INCREASES COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, AND MINIMIZES CLIMATE IMPACT. PROJECTS INCLUDED CONVENING THE UPPER VALLEY TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, AS WELL AS THE STATEWIDE, CLIMATE FOCUSED VERMONT TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY NETWORK. WE ALSO EXPANDED THE UPPER VALLEY E-BIKE LENDING LIBRARY (UVELL), FACILITATED EMPLOYER-BASED E-BIKE LIBRARY AND BIKESHARE PROGRAMS, PROVIDED E-BIKE SUBSIDIES FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS, AND PROMOTED WALK, BIKE, & RIDE CAMPAIGNS.

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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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