VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH & EDUCATION FUND INC (EIN 510163801) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL BURNS

Phone

8022623742

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH & EDUCATION FUND INC, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 96% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $315K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

VPIRG'S 501(C)(3) OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ARM CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON THE TOP CHALLENGES FACING VT.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,294,549

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $10,663

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,305,212

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $766,831

Fundraising Expenses $52,485

Program Expenses $896,441

Other Expenses $223,855

TOTAL EXPENSES $990,686

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,305,212	$667,207	+1.0%
Expenses	$990,686	$615,546	+0.6%
Net Income	$314,526	$51,661	+5.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

$125,895

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATI GALLAGHER	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FALKO SCHILLING	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIANNE BARTON	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CREA LINTILHAC	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB BARTON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JON ERICKSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL BURNS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.03	Officer	$51,074	$23,895	$125,895

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,305,212	$990,686	$1,098,064	$314,526
2022	$667,207	$615,546	$897,255	$51,661
2021	$1,180,177	$573,723	$967,350	$606,454
2020	$875,075	$884,685	$1,187,652	$-9,610
2018	$835,829	$1,168,999	$722,048	$-333,170

VERMONT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH & EDUCATION FUND INC