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Disability Rights Vermont Inc

EIN 03-0274878 · Montpelier, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE EQUALITY, DIGNITY, AND SELF-DETERMINATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
15
Highest pay
$121,610, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 September 30, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $81,022 spent. 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 236 INDIVIDUALS SERVED UNDER THIS GRANT, 223 INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVED INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND APPROXIMATELY 26,207 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHOSE RIGHTS WERE ENFORCED, PROTECTED OR RESTORED AS A RESULT OF NON-LITIGATION GROUP ADVOCACY.
  2. $448,726 spent. 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 188 INDIVIDUAL CASES FOR 159 CLIENTS. OF CASES NOT WITHDRAWN BY CLIENT OR FOUND TO BE WITHOUT MERIT 82% WERE RESOLVED FAVORABLY FOR THE CLIENT. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 644 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL REQUESTS.
  3. $52,556 spent. 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 123 INDIVIDUALS SERVED UNDER THIS PROGRAM AND A TOTAL OF 281 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL REQUESTS. OF CASES NOT WITHDRAWN BY THE CLIENT OR FOUND TO BE WITHOUT MERIT 73% WERE RESOLVED FAVORABLY FOR THE CLIENT.
  4. $814,980 spent. 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 COMMUNICATION 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.
  5. 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 COMMUNICATION 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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