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Shelburne Food Shelf Inc

EIN 47-5334516 · Shelburne, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF SHELBURNE THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANTS, WHILE PRESERVING THE DIGNITY OF OUR SHOPPERS.

Income
$237,313
Spending
$290,317
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (1)
  1. $285,061 spent. WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THE FOOD INSECURE IN THE SHELBURNE, VERMONT COMMUNITY. THERE ARE SIX DISTRIBUTION DAYS PER MONTH SERVING ON AVERAGE MORE THAN 133 HOUSEHOLDS EACH MONTH OVER THE PAST YEAR, MOSTLY THROUGH IN-PERSON SHOPPING. WE ALSO OFFERED FOOD DELIVERY TO THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO THE FOOD SHELF IN PERSON AS WELL AS EMERGENCY GRANTS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH NON-FOOD NEEDS. THE FOOD SHELF CONTINUES TO WORK WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (CVSDVT) THROUGH OUR "FOOD THAT'S IN WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT." PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 90 CHILDREN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH STAPLES, FRUITS, AND FRESH VEGETABLES AT THE FOOD SHELF. BAGS OF FOOD CONTAINING MEALS AND SNACKS WERE ALSO PROVIDED BEFORE HOLIDAY WEEKS AND DURING THE SUMMER TO CHILDREN TEMPORARILY HOUSED AT HARBOR PLACE. IN ADDITION. THE FOOD SHELF PROVIDED SHELBURNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL WITH A GRANT TO PURCHASE SNACKS FOR CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FAITH COMMUNITY IN TOWN KEEPS THE TINY PANTRY STOCKED WITH FOOD THAT CAN BE ACCESSED DAY OR NIGHT. IT IS AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY WHICH IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN STOCKING OR MAKING USE OF IT.EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO 48 HOUSEHOLDS FOR HOUSING, UTILITIES, WATER AND SEWER, FUEL, TRANSPORTATION, PROPERTY TAXES. GIFT CARDS TO AREA GROCERIES WERE ALSO DISTRIBUTED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO ASSIST SHOPPERS WITH FOOD NOT AVAILABLE AT THE FOOD SHELF.

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 July 2016.

    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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