VISTA LIFE INNOVATIONS INC

EIN: 223106714 501(c)(3)

MADISON, CT

Total Revenue
$11,286,406
Total Expenses
$12,454,311
Total Assets
$26,798,918
Net Assets
$19,647,290
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
CHRISTINE PICKLO MBA
Phone
8603998080
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VISTA LIFE INNOVATIONS INC, founded in 1991, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $11.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $12.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

VISTA PROVIDES TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS AND BELONGING THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,596,927 Revenue: $4,025,841

ENGAGE PROGRAM - FOLLOWING GRADUATION FROM THE DISCOVER PROGRAM, THE MAJORITY OF VISTA STUDENTS SETTLE ALONG THE SHORELINE IN THE COMMUNITIES THAT VISTA SERVES, WHERE THEY BECOME VALUED AND ACTIVE...

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ENGAGE PROGRAM - FOLLOWING GRADUATION FROM THE DISCOVER PROGRAM, THE MAJORITY OF VISTA STUDENTS SETTLE ALONG THE SHORELINE IN THE COMMUNITIES THAT VISTA SERVES, WHERE THEY BECOME VALUED AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY AS PART OF VISTA'S ENGAGE PROGRAM, A LONG-TERM PERSONALIZED PROGRAM OFFERING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS. MEMBERS LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY INDEPENDENTLY, WITH HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. VISTA LIFE MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT 24 HOURS A DAY / 365 DAYS A YEAR. INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR ALL STAGES OF ADULT LIFE.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,530,465 Revenue: $2,958,181

DISCOVER PROGRAM - RUNNING 365 DAYS PER YEAR, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A COLLEGE-LIKE EXPERIENCE AND FEATURES CURRICULUM DRIVEN INSTRUCTION IN FOUR CORE SKILL AREAS - COGNITIVE/SOCIAL, LIFE SKILLS...

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DISCOVER PROGRAM - RUNNING 365 DAYS PER YEAR, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A COLLEGE-LIKE EXPERIENCE AND FEATURES CURRICULUM DRIVEN INSTRUCTION IN FOUR CORE SKILL AREAS - COGNITIVE/SOCIAL, LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION. INSTRUCTION IS DESIGNED TO PROGRESSIVELY BUILD SKILLS OVER TIME WITH THE AVERAGE STUDENT GRADUATING WITHIN A 2-5 YEAR WINDOW. WITH OVER 75 COMMUNITY-BASED VOCATIONAL PARTNERS, THE DISCOVER PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A STUDENT WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCES CULMINATING WITH PAID EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO GRADUATION. GRADUATING STUDENTS POSSESS THE SKILLS NEEDED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND, THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES, HAVE BROADENED THEIR PEER CONNECTIONS WITH ACCESS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF LONG-TERM VISTA PROGRAMS AND ALL THAT THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES HAVE TO OFFER

Program 3
Expenses: $2,246,188 Revenue: $2,178,051

DAY PROGRAMS - DAY PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TOWARDS INDIVIDUALS LIVING NEAR THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THEY ARE DESIGNED FOR THOSE READY AND SEEKING STRUCTURED, SUPPORTED DAILY ACTIVITIES THAT...

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DAY PROGRAMS - DAY PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TOWARDS INDIVIDUALS LIVING NEAR THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THEY ARE DESIGNED FOR THOSE READY AND SEEKING STRUCTURED, SUPPORTED DAILY ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PRODUCTIVITY, FRIENDSHIP, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. VISTA DAY PROGRAMS INCLUDE: CONNECT -PROVIDES DAILY ACTIVITIES IN A SCHEDULED ROUTINE, STRUCTURED TO FIT THE NEEDS OF EACH PERSON. CONNECT THROUGH ART -VISUAL ARTS-BASED DAY PROGRAM THAT TAKES PARTICIPANTS DEEPER INTO CREATIVE PROJECTS AND DIFFERENT CREATIVE PLATFORMS. DRAWING, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND OTHER ARTISTIC AREAS ARE INCLUDED. NEW HEIGHTS IS A POST-SECONDARY DAY PROGRAM LOCATED IN PAWCATUCK, CT THAT OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SUCH AS GAINING EMPLOYMENT WHILE ALSO ACHIEVING PERSONAL SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR NEURODIVERSE YOUNG ADULTS AGED 17 AND UP WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED SELF-CARE, MEDICATION AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, AND DECISION MAKING SKILLS. THE CURRICULUM-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED IN FIVE CORE TRAINING AREAS: VOCATIONAL TRAINING, POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, LIFE SKILLS, COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,224,492
Program Service Revenue $9,860,276
Investment Income $127,174
Other Revenue $74,464
TOTAL REVENUE $11,286,406

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $8,603,759
Fundraising Expenses $692,468
Program Expenses $9,608,675
Other Expenses $3,850,552
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,454,311

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,286,406 $12,077,135 -0.1%
Expenses $12,454,311 $11,808,958 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,167,905 $268,177 -5.4%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
248
Volunteers
15

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
8
$263,909
Total Directors
20
$186,909
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HELEN BOSCH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 36.00
Officer Director
$181,598 $5,311 $186,909
CHRISTINE CHRIS PICKLO MBA CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDI BAROUH BS CLA VICE CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE TEDSTONE MSCIS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WATSON MCMILLAN DEPUTY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH QUINN CPA SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE MALLIMSON MS DEPUTY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA BABINEAUX DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA BASCOM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUES BRUNSWICK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM CONFORTI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON GROGAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMA MISSTEAR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW J MONTEITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD ED G RILEY II CRC DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER ROOS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC L SANDLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SCRANTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL WEISS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN DURNIN PHD DIRECTORS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHAN LERNMARK VP FINANCE 38.00
Officer
$77,000 $0 $77,000
TOD VAN KIRK VP PROGRAMS, SERVICES & OR 38.00
Highest
$149,366 $36,247 $185,613
ROBYN WESTERKAMP VP OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS & ADMIN 38.00
Highest
$140,236 $10,510 $150,746
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 $11,286,406 $12,454,311 $26,798,918 $-1,167,905
2024 $12,077,135 $11,808,958 $26,575,037 $268,177
2023 $12,805,115 $10,958,377 $23,251,954 $1,846,738
2023 $12,811,840 $10,965,102 $23,251,954 $1,846,738
2022 $8,836,549 $10,071,541 $17,869,074 $-1,234,992
2021 $12,420,482 $9,657,453 $19,175,440 $2,763,029
2020 $10,203,112 $9,363,232 $16,775,288 $839,880
2019 $10,461,720 $8,977,288 $14,211,078 $1,484,432
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