Disability Rights Vermont Inc is located in Montpelier, VT. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Disability Rights Vermont Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Rights Vermont Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Disability Rights Vermont Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE EQUALITY, DIGNITY, AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR DEVELOPEMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM SERVES TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BECOME INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE, AND INTEGRATED INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THERE WERE 279 INDIVIDUALS SERVED UNDER THIS GRANT, 150 INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVED INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND APPROXIMATELY 24,275 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHOSE RIGHTS WERE ENFORCED, PROTECTED OR RESTORED AS A RESULT OF NON-LITIGATION GROUP ADVOCACY.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE TECHNOLOGY RELATED ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, WORK TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES REGARDING TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SERVICES FOR PROVIDERS AND CONSUMERS. IN ADDITION THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION AND ADVICE ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY WORK INCENTIVES, AND SUPPORTS AND ADVOCATES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE SUFFERED PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, FINANCIAL OR EMOTIONAL HARM AS A RESULT OF THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME. THIS ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC, SEXUAL, DATING, STALKING, AND ELDER ABUSE AS WELL AS OF FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION. THE VERMONT COMMUNICATIO SUPPORT PROJECT (VCSP) RECRUITS, TRAINS AND CERTIFIES COMMUNICATION SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WHO CAN ASSISST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN COURT, ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, AND RELATED MEETINGS. THE ACCOMODATIONS THAT ARE OFFERED BY A COMMUNIATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST SUPPORT COMMUNICATION IN ORDER TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION CAUSED BY DISABILITY. THE VCSP IS THE FIRST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION AND OFFERS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES EQUAL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND STATE SERVICES.
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRAM PROTECTS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND INVESTIGAES INCIDENTS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IF THE INCIDENTS ARE REPORTED TO THE SYSTEM OR IF THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED. THE ORGANIZATION WORKED ON 191 INDIVIDUAL CASES FOR 176 CLIENTS. OF CASES NOT WITHDRAWN BY CLIENT OR FOUND TO BE WITHOUT MERIT 67% WERE RESOLVED FAVORABLY FOR THE CLIENT. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 677 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL REQUESTS.
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS PROGRAM SERVES TO ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENET OF SYSTEMS FOR THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THAT ARE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE PRIOR MENTIONED PROGRAMS. THERE WERE 107 INDIVIDUALS SERVED UNDER THIS PROGRAM AND A TOTAL OF 622 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL REQUESTS. OF CASES NOT WITHDRAWN BY THE CLIENT OR FOUND TO BE WITHOUT MERIT 43% WERE RESOLVED FAVORABLY FOR THE CLIENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lindsey Owen Executive Di | Officer | 37.5 | $85,562 |
Donna Samson-Sprake CFO | Officer | 25 | $53,880 |
Deb Charlea Baker Member-At-La | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marsha Bancroft Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Burchard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anastasia Douglas Vice Prsiden | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,692,332 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,667 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,699,999 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,700,249 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $547,040 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,677 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,816 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $671,804 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,932 |
Other employee benefits | $124,386 |
Payroll taxes | $57,812 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $988 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,368 |
Office expenses | $33,450 |
Information technology | $21,888 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,241 |
Travel | $13,205 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,858 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $20,904 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,709,902 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,420 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $298,234 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,541 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $373,195 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,790 |
Grants payable | $166,971 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $250,761 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $122,434 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $373,195 |
Over the last fiscal year, Disability Rights Vermont Inc has awarded $547,040 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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VERMONT LEGAL AID INC PURPOSE: LEGAL P&A ELIGIBLE | $525,440 |
VT NETWORK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENC PURPOSE: LEGAL PAIMI ELIGIBLE | $21,600 |