Janet S Munt Family Room
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Janet S. Munt Family Room is a place that builds healthy,connected communities by supporting families and young children
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 51%
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $74,245, executive director
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 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 33% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $80,083 spent. See Schedule OFamily Play is our most highly attended program, serving hundreds of children ages birth to five and their parents and caregivers annually. This drop-in program strengthens early childhood development, family stability, and access to critical supports in a welcoming, community-based setting.During fall and winter months, programming is held at our 20 Allen Street site, where children engage in developmentally rich play that supports early learning and gross and fine motor development. Through community partnerships, children receive developmental screenings and access Early Intervention (EI) services when needed. The program reduces social isolation and strengthens caregiver connection by building peer relationships and increasing access to supportive services, including workshops, English classes, Legal Aid, and enrichment activities. Nutritious meals and additional food support are provided at each session. In summer, programming transitions to the Ethan Allen Homestead for a garden-based learning program where families grow food, participate in workshops, and engage in nature-based activities. Transportation and basic needs supports are provided to reduce barriers to participation.
- $125,301 spent. See Schedule OHealthy Families from the Start is a perinatal home visiting program supporting families from pregnancy through at least three months portpartum. The program aims to reduce postpartum mood and anxiety disorders while ensuring families have access to essential supports during the early parenting period. Families receive weekly home visits providing emotional support, birth preparation education, language interpretation, and connection to community resources. The program addresses critical service gaps for families who may not otherwise access or afford comparable supports. Following the intensive postpartum period, home visiting is reduced and families are intentionally connected to Family Room programming, including parent groups and playgroups, supporting ongoing peer connection and social support.
- $116,844 spent. See Schedule OOur 5-star preeschool program serves 12-13 children ages 3-5 who attend three days per week for approximately four hours per day. The program provides breakfast and lunch and is grounded in an emergent, child-centered curriculum.Staff support children's transition into structured learning environments and assist families with kindergarten readiness and connection to public school system. Many families are already engaged in Family Room programming, providing continuity of relationships and support. Children engage in early literacy, language development (including support for multilingual learners), creative arts, social-emotional learning, and experiential learning through activities such as music, storytelling, and field trips, including visits to the garden.Family engagement is central, with parents invited to participate in select classroom and off-site learning experiences to strengthen connection to their child's education.
- $962,058 spent. See Schedule OFamily Room family support programming includes food access, parent education, playgroups, and community-based supports designed to strengthen family stability, resilience, and protective factors.Food programming provides fresh produce, staple foods, prepared meals when needed, and grocery gift cards to meet diverse family needs. Food support is culturally responsive and delivered in partnership with local farms, markets, volunteers, and Feeding Chittenden.Additional programming includes parenting education (Strong Families), father engagement (Dad's Circle), Community Orientation, home visiting supports, and digital literacy classes. Playgroups support early childhood development and caregiver connection, including Crawlers, Waddlers, Toddlers, and Super Group for families with children on the autism spectrum.Across all offerings, programs are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen protective factors, and support family resilience through consistent access to relationships, resources and community connection.
- Other
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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