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Randolph Area Community Development Corporation

EIN 03-0337709 · Randolph, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RANDOLPH AREA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (RACDC) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT UNITES THE COMMUNITY BEHIND INITIATIVES WHICH STRENGTHEN OUR REGION'S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASSETS IN ORDER TO ENRICH QUALITY OF LIFE, INSTILL PRIDE, AND BUILD CONFIDENCE. WE DO THIS BY PROMOTING SOUND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND INVESTMENT, CREATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS, PRESERVING ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES, AND LEADING IN THE REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN AND VILLAGE CENTERS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
31.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
23
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$106,000, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (5)
  1. $359,312 spent. JOSLYN HOUSE IS A SHARED HOUSING FACILITY WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PRIMARILY FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS, AND IS RESTRICTED TO SUCH BY AFFORDABILITY COVENANTS. JOSLYN HOUSE PROVIDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-SIX (26).
  2. $123,274 spent. ARMSTRONG MOBILE HOME PARK CONSISTS OF 16 MOBILE HOME LOTS AND A HOUSE THAT INCLUDES ONE 2-BEDROOM AND ONE 1-BEDROOM UNIT, FOR LEASE TO A MIX OF PRIMARILY LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES, AND IS RESTRICTED TO SUCH USE BY AFFORDABILITY COVENANTS. ARMSTRONG MOBILE HOME PARK PROVIDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-ONE (21).
  3. $44,593 spent. JACOBS MOBILE HOME PARK CONSISTS OF 19 MOBILE HOME LOTS FOR LEASE TO A MIX OF PRIMARILY LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES, AND IS RESTRICTED TO SUCH USE BY AFFORDABILITY COVENANTS. JACOBS MOBILE HOME PARK PROVIDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-FIVE (25).
  4. $566,160 spent. RACDC ADMINISTERS SEVERAL ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS. THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND SERVED ROUGHLY EIGHT RESIDENTIAL AND SEVEN BUSINESS LOANS IN THE AREA. THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES AT HOME (SASH) PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 FULL PARTICIPANTS AND OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS OF ITS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. IN ADDITION, THE DOWNTOWN DESIGNATION SERVED THE ENTIRE REGION BY SUPPORTING BUSINESSES AS WELL AS SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH, VERMONT. RACDC REINSTATED EVENTS IN 2021 WITH THE CORNHOLD FESTIVAL IN AUGUST 2021, SAFE AND SEEN HALLOWEEN IN OCTOBER 2021, AND FIRST FRIDAYS FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER 2022. RACDC CONTINUED ITS MUTUAL AID NETWORK KNOWN AS RAMAN (RANDOLPH AREA MUTUAL AID NETWORK), WHICH INCLUDES FOUR TOWNS AND ABOUT A DOZEN LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH RAMAN, RACDC ALSO STARTED A COMMUNITY FUND WHICH RACDC HOSTS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS DUE TO COVID-19, BUT ALSO WITH THE INTENTION OF CONTINUING RAMAN AND THE COMMUNITY FUND TO ADDRESS ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN CRISIS GOING FORWARD. THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 28 NORTH MAIN STREET IS A REDEVELOPMENT OF A FORMER SCHOOL SITE INTO A COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO MOVE A LARGE RANDOLPH EMPLOYER TO A DOWNTOWN LOCATION.
  5. RACDC ADMINISTERS SEVERAL ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS. THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND SERVED ROUGHLY EIGHT RESIDENTIAL AND SEVEN BUSINESS LOANS IN THE AREA. THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES AT HOME (SASH) PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 FULL PARTICIPANTS AND OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS OF ITS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. IN ADDITION, THE DOWNTOWN DESIGNATION SERVED THE ENTIRE REGION BY SUPPORTING BUSINESSES AS WELL AS SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH, VERMONT. RACDC REINSTATED EVENTS IN 2021 WITH THE CORNHOLD FESTIVAL IN AUGUST 2021, SAFE AND SEEN HALLOWEEN IN OCTOBER 2021, AND FIRST FRIDAYS FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER 2022. RACDC CONTINUED ITS MUTUAL AID NETWORK KNOWN AS RAMAN (RANDOLPH AREA MUTUAL AID NETWORK), WHICH INCLUDES FOUR TOWNS AND ABOUT A DOZEN LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH RAMAN, RACDC ALSO STARTED A COMMUNITY FUND WHICH RACDC HOSTS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS DUE TO COVID-19, BUT ALSO WITH THE INTENTION OF CONTINUING RAMAN AND THE COMMUNITY FUND TO ADDRESS ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN CRISIS GOING FORWARD. THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 28 NORTH MAIN STREET IS A REDEVELOPMENT OF A FORMER SCHOOL SITE INTO A COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO MOVE A LARGE RANDOLPH EMPLOYER TO A DOWNTOWN LOCATION.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1994.

    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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