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Intervale Center Inc

EIN 03-0329656 · Burlington, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INTERVALE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS THAT SUSTAIN FARMS, LAND, AND PEOPLE.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
48
Volunteers
994
Highest pay
$139,007, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $864,988 spent. THE INTERVALE CONSERVATION NURSERY RESTORES STREAMBANKS AND WETLANDS ACROSS VERMONT BY GROWING AND PLANTING NATIVE TREES AND SHRUBS, ADVANCING NATIVE SEED COLLECTION EFFORTS, AND PROVIDING STEWARDSHIP SERVICES TO RESTORATION PROJECTS. IN 2024, THEY GREW AND PLANTED 35,000 NATIVE TREES AND SHRUBS, COLLECTED 38 MILLION NATIVE SEEDS, AND PROVIDED STEWARDSHIP SERVICES TO 100 ACRES OF FOREST.
  2. $538,331 spent. THE INTERVALE CENTER'S LAND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM STEWARDS THEIR 360-ACRE CAMPUS IN THE INTERVALE TO BALANCE AGRICULTURE, ECOLOGY, AND PUBLIC RECREATION AND SHARES THEIR COLLABORATIVE FARM AND FOOD SYSTEM MODEL WIDELY. IN 2024, THEY PLANTED A NEW AGROFORESTRY BUFFER ALONG THE WINOOSKI RIVER, EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS TO ENGAGE IN INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES MANAGEMENT, AND DEVELOPED FLOOD PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PROTOCOLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERVALE FARMERS
  3. $473,030 spent. THE FARM BUSINESS SERVICES PROGRAM STRENGTHENS FARM VIABILITY AND ENHANCES STATEWIDE LAND ACCESS ACROSS VERMONT BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED BUSINESS CONSULTATION TO FARMERS OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS, ADMINISTERING AN ONLINE TOOL FOR LAND MATCHMAKING (VERMONT LAND LINK), AND ADVANCING TARGETED PROJECTS FOR SECTOR DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024, THEY PROVIDED 113 FARMS WITH BUSINESS TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ADVANCED PROJECTS TO DEVELOP RESOURCES FOR COMMERCIAL SHEEP PRODUCERS IN VERMONT.
  4. $394,084 spent. THE INTERVALE FOOD HUB PROVIDES VERMONT FARMERS SUPPORT THROUGH SALES AND SERVICES AND MANAGES A HIGHLY DIGNIFIED FREE FOOD PROGRAM THAT WORKS TO ENSURE EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD. MANY ASPECTS OF THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM RELY ON ACCESS THAT THE INTERVALE FOOD HUB PROVIDESFARMERS ACCESSING MARKETS; ADDED-VALUE PRODUCERS ACCESSING STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE; INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS AND INDIVIDUALS ACCESSING LOCAL PRODUCT; DELIVERY NETWORKS CONNECTING WITH EACH OTHER; AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCESSING FREE FOOD. IN 2024, THEY SUPPORTED 76 LOCAL FARMS AND FOOD PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTED 110,786 POUNDS OF FREE FRESH PRODUCE TO 706 HOUSEHOLDS IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 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 December 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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