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Elmhill Inc

EIN 03-0218716 · Plainfield, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE REAL-WORLD EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES WHERE STUDENTS AND ADULTS GAIN PRACTICAL SKILLS AND PERSONAL SUCCESSES. THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SKILLS, STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR FURTHER EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. STUDENTS LEAVE MAPLEHILL SCHOOL WITH THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER AND SELF-WORTH THAT ALLOWS THEM TO LIVE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE LIVES, GIVE TO OTHERS, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH AND BEAUTY OF THEIR SURROUNDINGS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
56
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$114,284, executive di

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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 45 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $2.7 million spent. ELMHILL, INC. IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1966 TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND THEREBY SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. ELMHILL, INC. IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LED BY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, AND A SKILLED STAFF OF SPECIAL EDUCATORS, TEACHERS, AND INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTAINTS. ELMHILL, INC. OPERATES MAPLEHILL SCHOOL, WHICH SEEKS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CARING, LAND-BASED EDUCATION WHERE RELATIONSHIPS INSPIRE LEARNING. THE SCHOOL IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF VERMONT AGENCY OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE SPECIAL AND GENERAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTES FROM 4TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES. STUDENTS ARE REFERRED TO MAPLEHILL SCHOOL FROM THEIR HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. MAPLEHILL SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS IN EITHER SMALL GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. FOR FY24 THERE WERE 9.4 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SMALL GROUP PROGRAM, 5.7 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE GREATWOOD CAMPUS PROGRAM, AND 9.5 STUDENTS IN THE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PROGRAM. THE SMALL GROUP PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL THERAPEUTIC DAY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 - 12. THE GREATWOOD CAMPUS PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL THERAPEUTIC DAY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 4 - 7. THE INDIVIDUAL CARE PROGRAM IS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS WITH FULL-TIME ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT. ELMHILL, INC. IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1966 TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND THEREBY SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. ELMHILL, INC. IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LED BY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, AND A SKILLED STAFF OF SPECIAL EDUCATORS, TEACHERS, AND INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTAINTS. ELMHILL, INC. OPERATES MAPLEHILL SCHOOL, WHICH SEEKS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CARING, LAND-BASED EDUCATION WHERE RELATIONSHIPS INSPIRE LEARNING. THE SCHOOL IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF VERMONT AGENCY OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE SPECIAL AND GENERAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTES FROM 4TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES. STUDENTS ARE REFERRED TO MAPLEHILL SCHOOL FROM THEIR HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RECEIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. MAPLEHILL SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS IN EITHER SMALL GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. FOR FY24 THERE WERE 9.4 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SMALL GROUP PROGRAM, 5.7 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE GREATWOOD CAMPUS PROGRAM, AND 9.5 STUDENTS IN THE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PROGRAM. THE SMALL GROUP PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL THERAPEUTIC DAY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 - 12. THE GREATWOOD CAMPUS PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL THERAPEUTIC DAY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 4 - 7. THE INDIVIDUAL CARE PROGRAM IS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS WITH FULL-TIME ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT.

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 1967.

    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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