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CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC

EIN 03-0216254 BARRE, VT

Revenue 2024
$24,721,878
Expenses 2024
$23,888,605

Program services were 88.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P200
Classification
1000
Street
20 GABLE PL

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING WITH DIGNITY AND DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN VERMONT COMMUNITIES. OUR COMMITMENT IS: TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING CAUSED BY POVERTY, TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL VERMONTERS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

WE ARE DEDICATED TO CREATING RESILIENT HOUSEHOLDS AND COMMUNITIES AND TO ADVANCING JUSTICE IN SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO MOVE BEYOND POVERTY. THROUGH ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION WE CHAMPION POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. WE GUIDE PEOPLE TO HAVE A VOICE IN THEIR OWN TRANSFORMATION AND PROMOTE A VISION OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE.

  • EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (HEAD START):IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE'S HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PREPARED 287 YOUNG CHILDREN FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH THE OPERATION OF LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND PROVISION OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES. CAPSTONE'S WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH PROVIDES A FULL CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT INCLUDING PARENT EDUCATION, PARENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTH, DENTAL, AND NUTRITION SERVICES, DISABILITY SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AS WELL AS RESOURCES AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER NEEDED SOCIAL SERVICES. OUR BROOK STREET HIGH SCHOOL IS A MODEL FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM FOR TEEN PARENT EDUCATION, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT. BOTH BROOK STREET HIGH SCHOOL AND OUR LEARNING TOGETHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED IN BARRE'S HISTORIC BROOKSIDE SCHOOL AND STRIVE TO BREAK THE BARRIERS OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY FOR AT-RISK YOUNG FAMILIES

    Expenses $7,286,119 · Grants $284,215 · Revenue $200,876

  • WEATHERIZATION: CAPSTONE'S WEATHERIZATION TEAM IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING ENERGY EFFCIENCY AND COST SAVINGS FOR LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. WE CONDUCT HOME ENERGY AUDITS, INSTALLATION OF INSULATION, DRAFT REDUCTION, HEATING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING, HOT WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT OR INSULATION, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS EMERGENCY HEATING SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS OR REPAIRS TO ENSURE PROPER SAFETY AND FUNCTIONING OF HOME HEATING SYSTEMS. IN 2024-2025, THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM SERVICED 448 HOMES, LOWERING AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD ENERGY USE AND CREATING HEALTHIER HOMES WHILE REDUCING CLIMATE IMPACT. OUR 3E THERMAL PROGRAM WORKS WITH OWNERS OF MULTI-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO IMPROVE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, COMFORT, AND SAFETY OF THOSE OCCUPYING RENTAL UNITS. IN 2024-2025, THE 3E THERMAL PROGRAM SERVICED 424 RENTAL UNITS.

    Expenses $8,662,552 · Grants $3,699,007 · Revenue $557,882

  • FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS): PROVIDES CRISIS ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN NEED OF HOUSING, UTILITIES, AND HOME HEATING FUEL. FCSS PROVIDES 24/7 COVERAGE DURING THE WINTER SEASON TO ENSURE A LACK OF FUEL DOES NOT CREATE UNSAFE HOME CONDITIONS FOR LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. THIS YEAR, WE PROVIDED 840 ADULTS AND 527 CHILDREN WITH FUEL ASSISTANCE IN THE HARSH WINTER SEASON. CAPSTONE'S HOUSING SERVICES SUPPORT VERMONTERS LIVING IN MOTELS, ENCAMPMENTS, OR IN THEIR CARS. ONCE HOUSED, CAPSTONE SERVICES ARE CRITICAL TO KEEPING HOMELESS VERMONTERS IN SAFE TEMPORARY SHELTER OR PERMANENT HOMES. WE FIND HOUSING, VOUCHERS, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO A WIDE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. IN 2025, WE HELPED 1,453 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO ACCESS OR MAINTAIN HOUSING OR PROVIDED NAVIGATION TO UNHOUSED VERMONTERS.

    Expenses $2,581,864 · Grants $1,487,474 · Revenue $34,333

  • COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED):OUR FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY FOR LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. WE OPERATE ONE OF THE LARGEST FOOD SHELVES IN THE CENTRAL VERMONT REGION. WE SERVED PREPARED MEALS AND PROVIDED HEALTHY FOOD TO HUNGRY VERMONTERS IN 8,685 VISITS. OUR CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM SUPPORTED 129 CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND 1,097 KIDS RECEIVED NUTRICIOUS MEALS ON A DAILY BASIS. OUR MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE FINANCIAL COACHING, MICRO BUSINESS COUNSELING, AND TAX ASSISTANCE. CAPSTONE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL COACHING BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP BUDGETS, IMPROVE CREDIT, REDUCE DEBT, AND BUILD SAVINGS. IN 2024-2025, OUR FINANCIAL COACHING PROGRAM HELPED 522 INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY. MICROBUSINESS COUNSELING ASSISTS SELF-EMPLOYED, LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS WITH BUSINESS BASICS AND PLANNING. IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE COUNSELED 241 ENTREPRENEURS. OUR TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UTILIZED 30 VOLUNTEERS AND HELPED 1,672 LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS FILE THEIR TAXES IN 2025.CAPSTONE'S COMMUNITY KITCHEN ACADEMY (CKA) OFFERS LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS TRAINING FOR A CULINARY CAREER. STUDENTS ATTEND 9-WEEK TRAINING SESSIONS TO LEARN BASIC CULINARY SKILLS, FOOD SERVICE AND SAFETY, AND GENERAL JOB SKILLS. IN 2024-2025, 12 PEOPLE GRADUATED FROM CKA. HOUSING (PROSPECT FOREST):CAPSTONE PROVIDES NINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN TWO BUILDINGS (HUD SECTION 8) IN RANDOLPHL VERMONT CALLED PROSPECT FOREST HOMES. TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE IMPACT:OUR MILEAGE SMART PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS OF UP TO $5,000 FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO SWITCH TO HIGH EFFICIENCY CARS. IN 2024-2025, 22 VEHICLES WERE SOLD AND VERMONTERS ARE NOW DRIVING A GAS HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM A LOCAL CAR DEALER. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE CONTINUED TO OPERATE THE DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDED BY FEMA AND PROVIDED FLOOD RECOVERY SUPPORT. IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE SERVED 10,117 INDIVIDUALS AND 6,115 HOUSEHOLDS.

    Expenses $2,552,264 · Grants $813,131 · Revenue $155,864

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

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • ABBY WHITE

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BARBARA MILLER

    PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MOLLY MCFAUN

    PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ROBERT MASON

    PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOHN TIGHE

    PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MICHAEL GIAMMUSSO

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • KAREN LOWRY REED

    PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GINA AKLEY

    PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JANET JANSEN MURRAY

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • NICK KRAMER

    PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • THOMAS GIVEN

    PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • REBECCA CLARKE

    PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • COLLEEN LAFONT

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $135,543
    From this org
    $129,994
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,549
    Hours/week
    40

  • ALISON LYNDES-CALDERARA

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $118,796
    From this org
    $107,051
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,745
    Hours/week
    40

  • SARAH MCMULLEN

    CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $135,072
    From this org
    $129,935
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,137
    Hours/week
    40

  • CHRISTY SWENSON

    HEAD START DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $129,558
    From this org
    $116,298
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,260
    Hours/week
    40

  • PAUL ZABRISKIE

    WEATHERIZATION AND CLIMATE

    Total calculated
    $118,514
    From this org
    $116,550
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,964
    Hours/week
    40

  • PHILIP CECCHINI

    WX INTERIM DIRECTOR & AGEN

    Total calculated
    $125,175
    From this org
    $119,633
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,542
    Hours/week
    40

  • DENISE BAILEY

    DIRECTOR OF EQUITY, ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY

    Total calculated
    $119,458
    From this org
    $109,405
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,053
    Hours/week
    40

  • SUSAN MINTER

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER)

    Total calculated
    $169,139
    From this org
    $146,825
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,314
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $146,825
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,859
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,455
    Filer's total
    $169,139

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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $24,721,878
    Expenses
    $23,888,605
    Contributions
    $23,656,581
    Grants paid
    $6,283,827
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $28,676,455
    Expenses
    $28,184,565
    Contributions
    $27,659,959
    Grants paid
    $9,255,707
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $26,548,656
    Expenses
    $25,380,355
    Contributions
    $25,630,795
    Grants paid
    $8,424,877

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2023 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2022 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $20,533,492
    Expenses
    $20,061,529
    Assets (EOY)
    $12,354,025

  • 2021 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $18,820,661
    Expenses
    $17,735,982
    Assets (EOY)
    $12,039,572

  • 2020 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $16,370,682
    Expenses
    $15,770,345
    Assets (EOY)
    $12,760,181

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $15,341,265
    Expenses
    $15,079,387
    Assets (EOY)
    $10,667,766

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $15,003,590
    Expenses
    $14,945,476
    Assets (EOY)
    $10,349,697

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $14,431,115
    Expenses
    $14,170,896
    Assets (EOY)
    $9,493,622

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.