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Champlain Housing Tr

EIN 22-2536446 · Burlington, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHAMPLAIN HOUSING TRUST'S MISSION STATEMENT ASSERTS OUR PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE AS FOLLOWS: CHT IS A COMMUNITY LAND TRUST THAT SUPPORTS THE PEOPLE OF NORTHWEST VERMONT AND STRENGTHENS THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND STEWARDSHIP OF PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE HOMES AND RELATED COMMUNITY ASSETS.

Income
$55.9 million
Spending
$39.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
187
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$197,277, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $19.9 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND MANAGES PROPERTY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF TENANT AND RESIDENT SERVICES TO HELP ALLEVIATE HOMELESSNESS AND PROMOTE HOUSING AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
  2. $3.7 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SUITE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION TO ASSIST WITH CREDIT, BUDGETING, HOME PURCHASE, AND POST-PURCHASE TOPICS; AFFORDABLE LOANS TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OR ESSENTIAL REPAIR OF HOMES; AND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOME PURCHASES THROUGH ITS SIGNATURE SHARED EQUITY PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING STEWARDSHIP OF ITS PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE, OWNER-OCCUPIED HOME PORTFOLIO, INCLUDING FACILITATION OF HOME PURCHASES AND SALES.
  3. $10.3 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, FOCUSED ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AS WELL AS NONPROFIT COMMUNITY FACILITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 November 6, 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 September 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 1985.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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