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Special Needs Support Center of the Upper Valley

EIN 02-0363667 · White Riv Jct, VT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY TO BE A PLACE WHERE WE ALL BELONG.

Income
$629,779
Spending
$535,293
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
8
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$102,401, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $114,028 spent. ENABLED UPPER VALLEY IS A COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO INCREASE INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS THE UPPER VALLEY REGION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND CONSULTATION TO BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE DISABILITY FRIENDLY COMMUNICATION, ACCESSIBILITY PRACTICES, AND INCLUSIVE POLICIES. THROUGH STRUCTURED TRAINING SESSIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, ENABLED UPPER VALLEY WORKS TO REDUCE BARRIERS AND CREATE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY LIFE.
  2. $114,029 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMMING PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH DISABILITIES. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED DURING SCHOOL VACATION PERIODS AND SUMMER MONTHS AND ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT WHILE STRENGTHENING PEER RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL CONFIDENCE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE STRUCTURED RECREATION, GROUP LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND SUPERVISED COMMUNITY OUTINGS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES INCLUSION, BUILDS INDEPENDENCE, AND PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH SUPPORTIVE AND ENRICHING OPTIONS DURING OUT OF SCHOOL TIME.
  3. $97,135 spent. ADULT PROGRAMMING PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND SKILL BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE, STRENGTHEN SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RECURRING ART AND MUSIC CLASSES OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, WEEKLY COOKING CLASSES FOCUSED ON PREPARING SIMPLE AND HEALTHY MEALS, AND STRUCTURED SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS SUCH AS DANCES, SEASONAL OUTINGS, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL PARTNERS AND ARE TAILORED TO PARTICIPANT INTERESTS. DUE TO STRONG PARTICIPATION, SEVERAL OFFERINGS MAINTAIN WAITING LISTS.
  4. Program Service Expenses 97,135, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 HAPPENINGS PROGRAM IS A REGULARLY SCHEDULED WEEKLY PROGRAMMING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR SOCIAL PROGRAMMING OUR TEAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR CONSTITUENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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