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Village School of North Bennington

EIN 36-4718737 · N Bennington, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE VILLAGE SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT PRE-K THROUGH SIXTH GRADE SCHOOL DEDICATED TO SERVING THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NORTH BENNINGTON GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE REGION. CHILDREN ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. WE NURTURE A CHILD'S CURIOSITY, IGNITE ENTHUSIASM FOR EXPLORING, DEVELOP TOOLS FOR INQUIRY, FOR INVENTION, FOR ACHIEVEMENT. WE WELCOME FAMILIES INTO A COMMUNITY-WIDE COLLABORATION TO HELP OUR CHILDREN GROW INTO THEIR BEST SELVES - RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND STEWARDS OF THE GREATER WORLD, MAKERS OF THE FUTURE.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
54
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$132,213, head of scho

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, $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

    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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $2.2 million spent. THE VILLAGE SCHOOL OF NORTH BENNINGTON PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 6. WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES INSTRUCTION IN LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, HUMANITIES, ART, MUSIC, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. THE VILLAGE SCHOOL SERVES AS MORE THAN A SCHOOL, IT IS THE CENTRAL TOUCH POINT OF THE COMMUNITY, SERVING AS A SOCIAL SERVICE HUB FOR NORTH BENNINGTON AND ENVIRONS. THE SCHOOL'S IMPACT SPANS MULTIPLE GENERATIONS, EVEN WITHIN A SINGLE FAMILY, AND FAMILIES ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE LIFE OF THE SCHOOL IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS. THE VILLAGE SCHOOL HAS EXTENSIVE AND CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER A RICH ARRAY OF EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS, REFLECTING A COMMITMENT TO UTILIZE THE COMMUNITY AS A CLASSROOM, AND ALSO BRING THE COMMUNITY INTO THE CLASSROOM. THE VILLAGE SCHOOL OF NORTH BENNINGTON PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 6. WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES INSTRUCTION IN LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, HUMANITIES, ART, MUSIC, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. THE VILLAGE SCHOOL SERVES AS MORE THAN A SCHOOL, IT IS THE CENTRAL TOUCH POINT OF THE COMMUNITY, SERVING AS A SOCIAL SERVICE HUB FOR NORTH BENNINGTON AND ENVIRONS. THE SCHOOL'S IMPACT SPANS MULTIPLE GENERATIONS, EVEN WITHIN A SINGLE FAMILY, AND FAMILIES ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE LIFE OF THE SCHOOL IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS. THE VILLAGE SCHOOL HAS EXTENSIVE AND CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER A RICH ARRAY OF EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS, REFLECTING A COMMITMENT TO UTILIZE THE COMMUNITY AS A CLASSROOM, AND ALSO BRING THE COMMUNITY INTO THE CLASSROOM.

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 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 June 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 November 2013.

    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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