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Green Mountain Support Services Inc

EIN 03-0314664 · White Riv Jct, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GREEN MOUNTAIN SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. STRIVES TO ENABLE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE SAFE, SELF-DIRECTED, AND MEANINGFUL LIVES AS ACCEPTED, VALUED AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$12.4 million
Spending
$12.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
83
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$147,441, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (4)
  1. $4.4 million spent. GREEN MOUNTAIN SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. OFFERS HOME AND SHARED LIVING SUPPORTS RANGING FROM STRENGTHENING FAMILY-BASED LIVING OPTIONS TO OFFERING A FEW SCHEDULED HOURS PER WEEK IN A CONSUMER'S HOME HELPING THEM DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS (SUCH AS COOKING, HOUSEKEEPING, AND PERSONAL FINANCE) TO 24/7 CONTRACTED SUPPORT IN A SHARED LIVING PROVIDER'S HOME. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENSURING THE CONSUMER'S HEALTH AND SAFETY, MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE, ADDRESSING INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES AND NEEDS, CREATING A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE HOME ENVIRONNMENT, AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE.
  2. $1.6 million spent. GREEN MOUNTAIN SUPPORT SERVICES 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 AND FITNESS PROGRAMS.
  3. $2.9 million spent. THE CONSUMERS SERVED IN THE GREEN MOUNTAIN SUPPORT SERVICES' 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. $1.9 million spent. GREEN MOUNTAIN SUPPORT SERVICES CREATES A BETTER FUTURE FOR VERMONTERS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES (TBIS) AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PREVENTION, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SUUPORT THROUGH ITS TBI PROGRAM. THROUGH ITS CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, GREEN MOUNTAIN SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATES SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE CLIENTS, ENCOMPASSING ALL ACTIVITIES NECESSARY FOR MULTIPLE PROVIDERS AND/OR PROGRAMS TO CO-EXIST. GREEN MOUNTAIN SUPPORT SERVICES ALSO PROVIDES A CRISIS HOUSE USED BY CONSUMERS WHEN THEY NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS BASED ON BEHAVIOR OUTSIDE OF RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS.

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 February 1992.

    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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