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Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont I

EIN 23-7017624 · Springfield, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HCRS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CREATIVE, COLLABORATIVE, AND COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE SERVICES THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$70.9 million
Spending
$71.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
716
Highest pay
$378,859, medical dire

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 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 (5)
  1. $14.3 million spent. HCRS' CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED SYSTEM OF CARE FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, OR SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES, ALONG WITH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 18 (OR UP TO AGE 21 IF STILL IN SCHOOL). PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED STAFF PROVIDE COUNSELING, SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES, AND A THERAPEUTIC SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS. PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH. FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, RESPITE CARE, AND SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY FUNCTIONING.
  2. $9.8 million spent. HCRS OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR ADULTS EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT (INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, COUPLES, AND FAMILY COUNSELING), REFERRALS, AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. HCRS BELIEVES INDIVIDUALS ARE RESILIENT AND CAPABLE OF OVERCOMING DIFFICULT EXPERIENCES AND RECOVERING FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES. WE RECOGNIZE MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO SEEK SUPPORT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. HCRS COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE COORDINATED, HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING ON THE STRENGTHS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SERVED. THE HCRS CRISIS TEAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH AND MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES THROUGHOUT WINDSOR AND WINDHAM COUNTIES, WITH TRAINED PROFESSIONALS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY. HCRS OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR ADULTS EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE CHALLENGES. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT (INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, COUPLES, AND FAMILY COUNSELING), REFERRALS, AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. HCRS BELIEVES INDIVIDUALS ARE RESILIENT AND CAPABLE OF OVERCOMING DIFFICULT EXPERIENCES AND RECOVERING FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES. WE RECOGNIZE MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO SEEK SUPPORT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. HCRS COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE COORDINATED, HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING ON THE STRENGTHS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SERVED. THE HCRS CRISIS TEAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH AND MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES THROUGHOUT WINDSOR AND WINDHAM COUNTIES, WITH TRAINED PROFESSIONALS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.
  3. $10.9 million spent. THE CRT PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A WIDE RANG OF OPTIONS TO HELP PEOPLE REMAINED INTEGRATED IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES WHILE BUILDING STRATEGIES TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENT AND SATISFYING LIVES. HCRS FOSTERS A CULTURE THAT HELPS INDIVUDUALS CREATE AND MAINTAIN STABLE LIVES BY OFFERING SUPPORT AND SERVICES BASED ON EACH PERSON'S SPECIFIC NEEDS AND CHOICES. ADDITIONALLY, HCRS PROVIDES HIGH QUALIFTY SERVICES BY RECRUITING AND TRAINING COMPASSIONATE, COMPETENT STAFF WHO UITLIZE INNOVATIVE, EFFECTIVE TREATMENT PRACTICES IN A POSITIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. HCRS ENCOURAGES EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS AS INTEGRAL TO EACH PERSON'S PROGRESS OF RECOVERY.
  4. $27.9 million spent. HCRS' DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY- BASED SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NAVIGATING STATE AND LOCAL SERVICE SYSTEMS, WITH A FOCUS ON PRESERVING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND PROMOTING CHOICE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. SERVICES INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS, AS WELL AS SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS. HCRS STAFF WORK ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE. STAFF ALSO SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SOCIAL EVENTS, FOSTERING INCLUSION AND CONNECTION. KINDLE FARM IS AN INDEPENDENT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR BOYS IN GRADES 3-12, PROVIDING A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS WHO STRUGGLE IN TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTINGS. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND STRONG SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE, STUDENTS DEVELOP NEW SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND LEARNING. LOCATED IN NEWFANE, VERMONT, THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A WORKING VEGETABLE FARM, SUGAR BUSH, AND WOODLOT, WHERE STUDENTS GAIN PRACTICAL VOCATIONAL SKILLS THAT SUPPORT FUTURE SUCCESS. OTHER NON-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY, SOCIAL, AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH FISCAL AGENT ARRANGEMENTS WITH HCRS, AS WELL AS OTHER NON-PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES.
  5. HCRS' DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY- BASED SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NAVIGATING STATE AND LOCAL SERVICE SYSTEMS, WITH A FOCUS ON PRESERVING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND PROMOTING CHOICE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. SERVICES INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS, AS WELL AS SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS. HCRS STAFF WORK ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE. STAFF ALSO SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SOCIAL EVENTS, FOSTERING INCLUSION AND CONNECTION. KINDLE FARM IS AN INDEPENDENT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR BOYS IN GRADES 3-12, PROVIDING A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS WHO STRUGGLE IN TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM SETTINGS. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND STRONG SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE, STUDENTS DEVELOP NEW SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND LEARNING. LOCATED IN NEWFANE, VERMONT, THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A WORKING VEGETABLE FARM, SUGAR BUSH, AND WOODLOT, WHERE STUDENTS GAIN PRACTICAL VOCATIONAL SKILLS THAT SUPPORT FUTURE SUCCESS. OTHER NON-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY, SOCIAL, AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH FISCAL AGENT ARRANGEMENTS WITH HCRS, AS WELL AS OTHER NON-PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES.

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 November 1969.

    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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