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Vermont Catholic Charities Inc

EIN 03-0181216 · S Burlington, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VERMONT CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. (VCCI) IS A STATEWIDE SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY WHICH HAS BEEN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE YOUNG AND ELDERLY, INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES, AND THE IMPRISONED OF ALL FAITHS SINCE 1929. PROGRAMS INCLUDE EMERGENCY AID (CONTINUES IN SCHEDULE O). (CONTINUED), RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES AND COUNSELING SERVICES.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
204
Volunteers
261
Highest pay
$161,999, 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $6.4 million spent. VCCI OPERATES THREE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES LICENSED BY THE STATE OF VERMONT WITH LOCATIONS IN BURLINGTON, DERBY LINE AND RUTLAND. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH A SAFE, CARING AND HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT, IN WHICH EVERY PERSON CAN ENJOY A PLEASANT LIVING EXPERIENCE. WE PROVIDE PRIVATE ROOMS AND SUITES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE MILD TO MODERATE SUPERVISION AND OVERSIGHT WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES. THE EXCEPTIONAL STAFF PROVIDES RESIDENT-CENTERED CARE SO THAT RESIDENTS CAN MAINTAIN THE ULTIMATE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $541,978 spent. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING IS PROVIDED BY PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS AND MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM ALL FAITH TRADITIONS AND BACKGROUNDS. WE SEEK TO OFFER HOPE, SUPPORT, COMPASSION AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALTHY, PERSONAL GROWTH. TELEHEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED VIA HIPAA COMPLIANT PLATFORMS. MOST HEALTH INSURANCES ARE ACCEPTED AND REDUCED FEE COUNSELING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE. 262 CLIENTS RECEIVED COUNSELING.
  3. $339,205 spent. THE EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HELP TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT VERMONT EXPERIENCING A CRISIS. THE TOP THREE CATEGORIES OF AID PROVIDED WERE FOOD, HOUSING (BACK RENT/SECURITY DEPOSITS) AND UTILITY BILLS (ELECTRIC, FUEL/HEATING). THE EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM MEETS A COMMUNITY NEED AS THERE IS NOT AN INCOME THRESHOLD FOR CLIENTS TO QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE. THIS MEANS HOUSEHOLDS WHICH MIGHT FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS ARE HELPED.IN ADDITION, VCCI PROVIDES LIMITED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NEWLY RELEASED INMATES TO HELP THEM HAVE A CHANCE AT A NEW START. ASSISTANCE MIGHT INCLUDE: GROCERY CARDS, BACK RENT OR SECURITY DEPOSITS, AND OUTSTANDING UTILITY OR FUEL BILLS FOR THOSE FACING (CONTINUES IN SCHEDULE O). (CONTINUED) SHUT OFFS. VCCI ALSO OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT TO CLIENTS WHERE THEY LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE GOAL IS TO EMPOWER CLIENTS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND NETWORKING TO IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT. VCCI'S EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM SERVED 2209 CHILDREN AND ADULTS.FOR 30 YEARS, VCCI HAS PROVIDED FINANCIAL HELP TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON THROUGH THE ADVENT APPEAL. IN DECEMBER 2024, 1102 CHILDREN AND ADULTS RECEIVED FOOD CARDS, GIFT CARDS, FUEL/UTILITY ASSISTANCE, OR HELP WITH BACK RENT. THE PURPOSE OF VERMONT CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2023-2024 FLOOD RELIEF GRANTS WAS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FLOODS. GRANT AWARDS TO LONG TERM RECOVERY GROUPS HELPED PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT VERMONT WITH THEIR DIRECT RECOVERY, ENSURING THAT MOST BASIC NEEDS COULD BE MET, SUCH AS HOUSING, FOOD, AND HEAT.
  4. OTHER

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 April 1946.

    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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