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Lincoln Street Inc

EIN 03-0280863 · White River Jct, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY ASSISTING THEM TO IDENTIFY THEIR NEEDS, DESIRES AND NECESSARY SUPPORTS TO ASSURE THEY REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WHILE PARTICIPATING AS CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$8.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
55
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$288,395, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 (6)
  1. $4.4 million spent. DAY SERVICES - LINCOLN STREET OFFERS COMMUNITY SUPPORTS THAT ENHANCE CONSUMERS' ACCESS TO ACTIVITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, AND ENABLE PARTICIPATION IN A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, CONSUMERS DEVELOP INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, ESTABLISH AND ENHANCE FRIENDSHIPS, VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY, PURSUE RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND GET HEALTHY THROUGH EXERCISE
  2. $1.3 million spent. VERMONT COMFORTS OF HOME - LINCOLN STREET ALSO PROVIDES SERVICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE ADULT FAMILY CARE PROGRAM UNDER VERMONT'S CHOICES FOR CARE INITIATIVE, WORKING TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED OPTIONS OF CARE FOR PEOPLE REQUIRING A NURSING HOME LEVEL OF SUPPORT UNDER ITS VERMONT COMFORTS OF HOME PROGRAM CARE FACILITY WOULD PROVIDE IS REQUIRED.
  3. $1.1 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT - THE CONSUMERS SERVED IN THE LINCOLN STREET'S SERVICE COORDINATION PROGRAM RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FROM A DEDICATED GROUP OF COMMUNITY INCLUSION FACILITATORS WHO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANAGING THE ENTIRE ARRAY OF SERVICES EACH CONSUMER RECEIVES. WORKING TOGETHER, STAFF, CONSUMER AND FAMILY DEVELOP AN ANNUAL INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE AGREEMENT THAT REFLECTS EACH CONSUMER'S GOALS FOR THE YEAR AND SERVES AS THE GUIDE THAT DRIVES SCHEDULE AND SERVICES.
  4. $147,087 spent. RESIDENTIAL FAMILY PROVIDES A RANGE OF LIVING SITUATIONS FROM GROUP HOMES WHICH ARE SUPERVISED LIVING SITUATIONS FOR ADULTS WHO ARE NOT READY FOR SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING TO DEVELOPMENTAL HOMES WHICH PROVIDE FOSTER CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  5. $105,400 spent. PROJECT SEARCH PROVIDES SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROJECT SEARCH PROGRAM, WHICH IS A BUSINESS LED, AGENCY-TO-WORK TRAINING PROGRAM OF INTERNSHIPS AT DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER.
  6. $58,511 spent. SCHOOL A CONTRACT TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PLAN (IEP) WITH CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A STUDENT WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ATTENDING A PUBLIC AGENCY.

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 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 June 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 December 1981.

    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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