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← SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT COMMUNITY ACTION INC

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT COMMUNITY ACTION INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$9,687,240
Total expenses
$8,948,913
Contributions and grants received
$9,252,665
Grants paid
$660,357
Program service revenue
$333,819
Investment income
$38,026
Other revenue
$62,730
Total assets, end of year
$4,066,382
Total liabilities, end of year
$919,835
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$3,146,547
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$7,564,708
Management and general expenses
$1,384,205
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$7,564,708

Program services were 84.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $10,000

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $8,534,351

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $708,314

  • 2a · Program service revenue: WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM

    total $315,113 · related or exempt $315,113

  • 2b · Program service revenue: HEAD START

    total $18,706 · related or exempt $18,706

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $14,120 · excluded $14,120

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $258,780

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $234,874

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets $23,906

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $23,906 · excluded $23,906

  • 11a · Other revenue: CONTRACT REVENUE

    total $62,730 · related or exempt $62,730

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $62,730

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $660,357 · program services $660,357

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $236,678 · program services $191,709 · management and general $44,969

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $3,760,969 · program services $3,032,185 · management and general $728,784

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $65,080 · program services $52,715 · management and general $12,365

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $584,238 · program services $433,612 · management and general $150,626

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $441,906 · program services $362,873 · management and general $79,033

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $189,530 · program services $126,348 · management and general $63,182

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $37,914 · program services $29,689 · management and general $8,225

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $104,433 · program services $59,345 · management and general $45,088

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $237,846 · program services $237,846

  • 17 · Travel

    total $35,254 · program services $30,505 · management and general $4,749

  • 20 · Interest

    total $3,942 · program services $2,340 · management and general $1,602

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $135,850 · management and general $135,850

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $36,205 · program services $13,864 · management and general $22,341

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUBCONTRACT COSTS

    total $1,575,544 · program services $1,575,544

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM MATERIAL

    total $363,514 · program services $363,315 · management and general $199

  • 24c · Other expenses: VEHICLE

    total $93,745 · program services $93,625 · management and general $120

  • 24d · Other expenses: PROGRAM COSTS AND SUPPL

    total $86,659 · program services $83,717 · management and general $2,942

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $299,249 · program services $215,119 · management and general $84,130

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $585,212 · end of year $1,075,066

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,190,954 · end of year $1,016,974

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $253,143 · end of year $384,418

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $72,344 · end of year $70,976

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $2,740,248

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,266,407

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,581,463 · end of year $1,473,841

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $11,853 · end of year $30,402

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $8,706 · end of year $14,705

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $594,822 · end of year $622,985

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $12,881 · end of year $12,881

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $150,439 · end of year $53,398

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $555,862 · end of year $230,571

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,130,977 · end of year $2,783,386

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $258,694 · end of year $363,161

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

SEVCA'S MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO ALLEVIATE THE HARDSHIPS OF POVERTY, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AND THRIVE, AND ELIMINIATE CAUSES OF POVERTY IN SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT.

  • VERMONT HAS ONE OF THE OLDEST HOUSING STOCKS IN THE COUNTRY, AND MANY HOMES ARE DRAFTY, INEFFICIENT, AND EXPENSIVE TO HEAT. FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES, THIS MEANS HIGH ENERGY BILLS, UNCOMFORTABLE WINTERS, AND HOUSING THAT CAN QUICKLY BECOME UNSAFE OR UNAFFORDABLE.SEVCA'S WEATHERIZATION AND EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM ADDRESSESTHESE CHALLENGES HEAD-ON, IMPROVING HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY, COMFORT,AND SAFETY--WHILE ALSO STRENGTHENING VERMONT'S HOUSING INFRASTRUCTUREAND LOCAL ECONOMY.WHAT WE DO: ASSESS AND WEATHERIZE HOMES TO REDUCE ENERGY LOSS AND LOWER UTILITY COSTS; REPAIR OR REPLACE INEFFICIENT HEATING SYSTEMS; COMPLETEESSENTIAL HOME REPAIRS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS AND TO MAKEWEATHERIZATION POSSIBLE (E.G., ROOFING, VENTILATION, INSULATIONS);OFFER PERSONALIZED ENERGY COACHING, INCLUDING APPLIANCE UPGRADES ANDCONSERVATION EDUCATION; SUPORT LOCAL JOBS THROUGH SUBCONTRACTING WITHAREA BUSINESSES.2025 IMPACT: 345 HOMES WEATHERIZED, HEATING SYSTEMS REPLACED OR HOMES REPAIRED, $777,887 INVESTED IN LOCAL SUBCONTRACTORS LABOR, 182 ENERGYCOACHING SESSIONS DELIVERED.THIS WORK GOES BEYOND ENERGY SAVINGS. IT'S ABOUT PRESERVING THE HOMESWE HAVE, REDUCING EMISSIONS, AND ENSURING VERMONTERS CAN LIVE IN SAFE,WARMS, AND AFFORDABLE SPACES. AT A TIME WHEN HOUSING IS SCARCE ANDCOSTLY TO BUILD, SEVCA'S WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IS A STRATEGICINVESTMENT IN BOTH PEOPLE AND PLACE.

    Expenses $3,980,717 · Revenue $315,113

  • TOO OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD AS DAYCARE, SEVCA'S HEAD START PROGRAMS ARECOMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE THE CONDITIONS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS--NOT JUST FOR KIDS, BUT FOR ENTIRE FAMILIES.WHAT WE DO: EARLY EDUCATION THAT PREPARES CHILDREN ACADEMICALLY,SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH PRE-SCHOOL ANDCHILDCARE; NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT;CONNECTIONS TO HEALTHCARE--INCLUDING DENTAL, VISION, HEARING,DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, DENTAL HEALTH, AND PRIMARY CARE--FOR BOTHCHILDREN AND ADULTS; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT TO CONNECTCAREGIVERS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES LIKE HOUSING, FINANCIAL COACHING, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, FUEL ASSISTANCE, WEATHERIZATION, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT.2025 IMPACT: 50 CHILDREN SERVED, 17,737+ NUTRITIOUS MEALS/SNACKSSERVED, 49 FAMILIES ENGAGED IN SERVICES, 98% OF CHILDREN RECEIVEDDENTAL SCREENINGS, 100% OF CHILDREN ARE UP TO DATE ON IMMUNIZATIONS.RESEARCH SHOWS THAT ACCESS TO EARLY EDUCATION PAIRED WITH FAMILYSUPPORTS IMPROVES LONG-TERM ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, REDUCES HEALTHDISPARITIES, AND BUILDS GENERATIONAL STABILITY. SEVCA'S APPROACHSUPPORTS NOT ONLY SCHOOL READINESS--BUT LIFE READINESS.

    Expenses $1,642,631 · Revenue $18,706

  • SEVCA'S FAMILY SERVICES TEAM IS OFTEN THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT WHENCRISIS STRIKES. OUR TEAM MEETS PEOPLE WITH EMPATHY AND PRACTICAL TOOLS,OFFERING ONE-ON-ONE PROBLEM-SOLVING TO MEET URGENT NEEDS WHILE PLANTING SEEDS FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY.WHAT WE DO: PREVENT UTILITY SHUTOFFS AND RESTORE HEAT AND ELECTRICITY;STABILIZE HOUSING BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY RENTAL AND BACK RENTASSISTANCE; SUPPORT FLOOD RECOVERY AND DISASTER RESPONSE; HELP UNHOUSED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS MOVE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING; COMMUNITYRESOURCE AND FOOD NAVIGATION.2025 IMPACT: 142 HOUSEHOLDS STABILIZED WITH HOUSING SUPPORT, 72 HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS HOUSED IN LONG-TERM STABLE HOUSING, 147 HOUSEHOLDS PREVENTED FROM ENTERING HOMELESSNESS, 29 FAMILIES SUPPORTED THROUGH FLOOD RELIEF AND RECOVERY.SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE KEEPS FAMILIES SAFE. BUT SEVCA'S DEEPER WORK LIESIN BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS--HELPING PEOPLE REGAIN FOOTING, IDENTIFYGOALS, AND CONNECT TO BROADER SUPPORTS LIKE JOB DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIALCOACHING, AND HOUSING ADVOCACY.EACH CRISIS MET WITH CARE IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESTORE DIGNITY ANDBUILD RESILIENCE.

    Expenses $1,370,552 · Grants $380,370

  • OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE CRISIS FUEL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.2025 CRISIS FUEL IMPACT: 1,034 FUEL AND UTILITY PAYMENTS, 797 SERVED BY FUEL ASSISTANCE2025 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT: 908 INCOME TAXES PREPARED, 88 FINANCIAL COACHING CLIENTS, 126 MICRO BUSINESS PARTICIPANTS

    Expenses $570,808 · Grants $279,987 · Revenue $62,730

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • THOMAS DOUGHERTY

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MANDY GILES

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JONATHAN JOHNSON

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LELAND WILSON

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CAMILLA ARNOLD

    VICE-PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LIZ CRESCI

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SAMANTHA THOMAS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • STEVE MUNDAHL

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • KEVIN KENNEDY

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MIMI YAHN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • PATRICIA ARCHEMBAULT

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOHN COULEUR

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JUDY VERESPY

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOSHUA DAVIS

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $155,791
    From this org
    $123,830
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $31,961
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $118,776
    Bonus
    $5,054
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,961
    Filer's total
    $155,791

  • LISA WHITNEY

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $35,861
    From this org
    $30,631
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,230
    Hours/week
    40

  • VICTOR BAISLEY

    WEATHERIZATION DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $116,318
    From this org
    $100,931
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,387
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202622309349301132

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