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Hinesburg Community Resource Center Inc

EIN 22-3051349 · Hinesburg, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST AREA FAMILIES AND CHILDEREN IN NEED - WITH SUPPORT FROM LOCAL DONORS AND REVENUE FROM OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTED THRIFT STORE.

Income
$211,747
Spending
$198,559
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
7
Volunteers
80

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $42,636 spent. THE HINESBURG FOOD SHELF: LOCATED AT 51 BALLARDS CORNER ROAD AND IS OPEN TWICE A WEEK AND PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF FOOD OPTIONS INCLUDING: PANTRY STAPLES, FRESH PREODUCE, FORZEN MEATS, DAIRY PRODUCTS, PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, DIAPERS, AND PET FOOD. WE OPERATE THROUGH DEDICATED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL FARMS, COMMUNITY DONORS, TOWN SUPPORT AND MEMBERSHIP AT THE VERMONT FOOD BANK. VOLUNTEERS ENSURE THAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO INDOOR SHOPPING, CURBSIDE FOOD PICK UP, AND HOME DELIVERY OPTIONS. IN FY 2025, THE FOOD SHELF SERVED 179 FAMILIES WITH 953 VISITS.
  2. $17,511 spent. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND: THIS FUND ASSISTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN HINESBURG AND ST. GEORGE WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS DUE TO UNEXPECTED JOB LOSS AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IN FY 2025, WE HELPED 101 INDIVIDUALS (44 FAMILIES) WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC NEEDS INCLUDING UTILITY BILLS, HEATING FUEL, CAR REPAIRS AND MUCH MORE. HCRC ALSO CONNECTS RESIDENTS IN NEED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT.
  3. $19,394 spent. FRIENDS OF FAMILIES (FOF): THIS PROGRAM CONNECTS YOUNG FAMILIES BY OFFERING WEEKLY PLAYGROUPS, SEASONAL CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, BOOK AND TOY SWAPS, AND OUR ANNUAL WELCOME BABY PICNIC IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CARPENTER-CARSE LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF HINESBURG AND ST. GEORGE. THESE PROGRAMS FOSTER CONNECTIONS AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR LOCAL FAMILIES.
  4. $61,158 spent. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING CLOSET - OUR LENDING CLOSET PROVIDES FREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (WALKERS, WHEELCHAIRS, COMMODE/SHOWER CHAIRS, ETC) TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY, MEDICAL STAYS OR FOR VISITING FAMILY MEMBERS IN NEED. ALL ITEMS ARE DONATED AND AVAILABLE FOR AS LONG AS NEEDED.

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 September 1990.

    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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