Vital Communities Inc is located in White River Junction, VT. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Vital Communities Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vital Communities 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 06/2022, Vital Communities Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.1% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STRENGTHEN THE UPPER VALLEY'S CIVIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC VITALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UPPER VALLEY EVERYONE EATS WE IMPLEMENT THE STATE-FUNDED VERMONT EVERYONE EATS (VEE) MODEL IN THE UPPER VALLEY, PROVIDING MEALS TO PEOPLE IN NEED OF NOURISHING FOOD WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL RESTAURANTS, FARMERS, AND FOOD PRODUCERS. SINCE SEPTEMBER 2020, UVEE HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 180,000 MEALS TO 18,000 VERMONTERS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY IN THE UPPER VALLEY, REPRESENTING 11,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND 6,000 SENIORS. AT $10/MEAL, THIS VOLUME TRANSLATES TO OVER $1,800,000 IN MUCH-NEEDED INCOME FOR PARTICIPATING LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND FOOD PRODUCERS.
OUTREACH - WITH A COMMITMENT TO EQUITY FOR ALL, WE PROMOTE THE VISION OF A THRIVING AND INTERCONNECTED REGION. PROJECTS INCLUDE PROMOTING VC PROGRAMS THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, OUR WEBSITE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA; MANAGING 35 PUBLIC EMAIL COMMUNITY DISCUSSION LISTS FOR COMMUNITY-FOCUSED NEWS AND EXCHANGES; AND COLLABORATING WITH AREA CHAMBERS ON UPPER VALLEY ADVENTURE TRAILS' THEMATIC TOUR ITINERARIES.
FOOD & FARM - WE SUPPORT UPPER VALLEY FARMS AND WORKING LANDS TO PROTECT THEIR NATURAL RESOURCES, BOLSTER REGIONAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND FOOD SECURITY, AND HELP DRIVE OUR ECONOMY. PROJECTS INCLUDE SHARING ARTFUL CLIMATE FARMER STORIES THAT PROMOTE LOCAL FARMERS' POSITIVE ROLE IN CLIMATE RESILIENCE. WE ALSO SUPPORT FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND CONVENE THE UPPER VALLEY FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK TO CONNECT FOOD AND FARMS WITH SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Markell Ripps Member Thru 9/27/21 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Barry Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elyse Crossman Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Merrill Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Mills Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $137,285 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,784,899 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,884 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,922,184 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $951,906 |
Investment income | $1,888 |
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 | $2,876,292 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $38,945 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $25,510 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,204 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,320 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $864,823 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,843 |
Other employee benefits | $120,807 |
Payroll taxes | $74,249 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,218 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,702 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $5,556 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $138,674 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,880 |
Travel | $10,550 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,459 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $26,223 |
Total functional expenses | $2,338,021 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,985 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,409,076 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $563,905 |
Accounts receivable, net | $120,527 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $25,301 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,808 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,589 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $51,080 |
Investments—other securities | $26,007 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $78,261 |
Total assets | $2,336,539 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $176,061 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $1,443 |
Total liabilities | $177,504 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,040,119 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,118,916 |
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 | $2,336,539 |