VBR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 460716588 501(c)(3) Education

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT

Total Revenue
$445,559
Total Expenses
$436,722
Total Assets
$800,955
Net Assets
$760,117
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
SETH E BOWDEN
Phone
8028650410
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

VBR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $446K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING OUTCOMES FROM EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR VERMONT CITIZENS FROM PRENATAL THROUGH LIFE, AND ENSURING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING, COST CONTAINMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $331,729

THE FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTSECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION AT TWO-YEAR AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $420,528
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $25,031
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $445,559

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $37,500
Salaries & Benefits $303,979
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $331,729
Other Expenses $95,243
TOTAL EXPENSES $436,722

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $445,559 $351,699 +0.3%
Expenses $436,722 $366,612 +0.2%
Net Income $8,837 $-14,913 -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
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
11

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
3
$238,587
Total Directors
3
$238,587
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SETH BOWDEN PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $57,837 $238,587
RENEE BOURGET-PLACE VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEG FLEMING CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY SHEAHAN ED VT TALENT PIPELINE 40.00
Highest
$0 $41,981 $192,383
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 $445,559 $436,722 $800,955 $8,837
2023 $351,699 $366,612 $781,108 $-14,913
2022 $116,901 $239,516 $745,926 $-122,615
2021 $335,823 $221,467 $991,054 $114,356
2020 $297,217 $213,341 $801,933 $83,876
2019 $97,853 $218,865 $830,022 $-121,012
2018 $216,884 $188,973 $822,717 $27,911
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