Nonprofit · EIN 03-0219366
VERMONT LEGAL AID INC
Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,858,732 | $11,920,125 | -$61,393 | $5,976,370 | $2,763,795 | $3,212,575 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,965,656 | $11,273,969 | -$308,313 | $7,291,252 | $4,017,284 | $3,273,968 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,126,862 | $10,001,139 | $125,723 | $7,106,250 | $3,523,969 | $3,582,281 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,430,905
- of which government grants
- $9,330,426
- Program service revenue
- $39,705
- Investment income
- $81,926
- Net rental income
- $90,307
- Other revenue
- $306,196
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $48,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $167,114
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,586,931
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,249,635
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,300
- Occupancy
- $606,355
- Travel
- $74,324
- Depreciation
- $54,093
- Program services (functional)
- $9,819,147
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,100,978
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,291,252
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,976,370
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,763,795
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,212,575
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $430,752
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,127,477
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $85,098
- Gross receipts
- $11,858,732
- Employees
- 92
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- VT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YASMIN DWEDARUNTIL 6152025 | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $146,175 | $22,257 |
| JAMES W BROWN | CFO Officer | 40 | $106,412 | $29,036 |
| JOSEPHINE MORGAN | ASSISTANT TO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,124 | $28,931 |
| JOHN MCCULLOUGH | PROJECT DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,773 | $18,110 |
| JEAN MURRAY | PROJECT DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,296 | $17,368 |
| MICHAEL BENVENUTO | PROJECT DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,274 | $5,949 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | CHIEF HCA AD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,186 | $5,744 |
| BESSIE WEISS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA A OSKI | PRESIDENT/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA SMITH-HAMMOND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE RONAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA WESTGATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY CROCHETIERE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CORA DISOLIO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMIL SRNA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEA SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTIN HAMILTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JARED CARTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHACE JENNINGS LEFT 6112025 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DESIREE HAWKINS LEFT 12132024 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DINAH YESSNE LEFT 6112025 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JILL MARTIN DIAZ LEFT 12112024 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY MORGAN UNTIL 81523 | INTERIM E.D. Officer | 40 | $121,165 | $27,250 |
| JAMES W BROWN | CFO Officer | 40 | $106,412 | $28,646 |
| JOHN MCCULLOUGH | PROJECT DIRE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,653 | $17,312 |
| MICHAEL J FISHER | CHIEF HCA AD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,761 | $11,779 |
| YASMIN DWEDARAS OF 8162023 | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $71,194 | $5,367 |
| BESSIE WEISS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MARTIN DIAZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA A OSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA SMITH-HAMMOND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JARED CARTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHACE JENNINGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESIREE HAWKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THEA SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DINAH YESSNE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER B KUNINLEFT MARCH 2024 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN JACOBSENLEFT JUNE 2024 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC AVILDSEN UNTIL 103122 | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $133,800 | $5,607 |
| WENDY MORGAN UNTIL 81523 | INTERIM E.D. Officer | 40 | $97,490 | $5,682 |
| YASMIN DWEDAR AS OF 81623 | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN JACOBSEN | INTERIM PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BESSIE WEISS | TREASURER/SE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHACE JENNINGS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER B KUNIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MARTIN DIAZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA A OSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA SMITH-HAMMOND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DINAH YESSNE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANS HUESSY UNTIL MARCH 2023 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMELIA SILVER UNTIL JUNE 2023 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN LAVOIE UNTIL JUNE 2023 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE DAWKINS UNTIL SEPT 2023 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 264 N WINOOSKI AVE, BURLINGTON, VT 05401-3621
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALISTAIR DEAKIN, 264 NORTH WINOOSKI AVENUE, BURLINGTON, VT 05401
- Signed the 990
- ALISTAIR DEAKIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (800) 889-2047
- Website
- WWW.VTLEGALAID.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JMM & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
VERMONT LEGAL AID PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE THROUGHOUT VERMONT WHO ARE POOR, ELDERLY, OR HAVE DISABILITIES AND WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE DENIED JUSTICE OR THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE. THROUGH ITS HEALTH CARE OMBUDSMAN AND LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS, VERMONT LEGAL AID ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY FOR VERMONTERS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALTH CARE, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND LONG-TERM CARE.
Program accomplishments
- THE POVERTY LAW PROJECT PROVIDES THE FULL RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICES SUBJECT TO INCOME AND SUBSTANTIVE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES IMPOSED BY THE RELEVANT GRANTS AND CONTRACTS OF THE VLA BOARD. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO VICTIMS OF FAMILY ABUSE, TENANTS FACING EVICTION, VERMONTERS DENIED GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, AND CONSUMERS SUBJECT TO FRAUD AND EXPLOITATION. TOTAL EXPENSES = 1,953,523.Expenses $1,935,523 · revenue $39,705
- THE HEALTH CARE ADVOCATE OFFICE ACTS AS AN INDEPENDENT ADVOCATE THAT INVESTIGATES REPORTED COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS OF HEALTH INSURANCE. IT HELPS PEOPLE WITH CLAIMS OF DENIAL OF CARE, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, BILLING PROBLEMS, COMPLAINTS, AND APPEALS. IT ALSO PARTICIPATES IN HEALTH INSURANCE RATE FILINGS WITH THE BOARD CHARGED BY THE VERMONT LEGISLATURE WITH OVERSEEING THE RATE OF HEALTH CARE COST GROWTH IN VERMONT AND THE QUALITY OF THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. TOTAL EXPENSES = 1,786,164.Expenses $1,786,164
- THE MENTAL HEALTH LAW PROJECT REPRESENTS THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF VERMONTERS FACING LEGAL COMMITMENT TO VERMONT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS OR COURT-ORDERED FORCED MEDICATION FOR PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS. TOTAL EXPENSES = 1,058,871.Expenses $1,058,871
- 1. THE DISABILITY LAW PROJECT PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. SERVICES RANGE FROM REPRESENTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING CIVIL RIGHTS AND COMBATING DISCRIMINATION, TO ASSURING ACCESS TO NECESSARY SERVICES. TOTAL EXPENSES = 848,781. 2. THE ELDER LAW PROJECT PROVIDES SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF 60. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING REPRESENTING INDIVIDUALS WHO SEEK HELP THROUGH THE VARIOUS AREA AGENCIES ON AGING, DUAL-ELIGIBLE ELDERLY MEDICAID RECIPIENTS, AND STATEWIDE ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF VERMONT ELDERS IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT SUBDIVISIONS. TOTAL EXPENSES = 774,578. 3. THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROJECT ASSISTS RESIDENTS OF NURSING HOMES AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES WITH QUALITY OF LIFE OR QUALITY OF CARE PROBLEMS. THE OMBUDSMAN IS AN INDEPENDENT ADVOCATE WHO HELPS RESIDENTS RESOLVE COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS. TOTAL EXPENSES = 970,969. 4. THE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION LAW PROJECT IS ESTABLISHED TO CONDUCT A FULL- SERVICE, COORDINATED AND COMPREHENSIVE FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM UNDER THE PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. TOTAL EXPENSES = 95,712. 5. OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: TOTAL EXPENSES = 2,348,549. 1. THE HOUSING FOR EVERYONE PROJECT IS FUNDED ENTIRELY BY THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH WAS PART OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT. THE PROJECT HAS, SINCE JULY OF 2022, SOUGHT TO INCREASE HOUSING STABILITY AND PREVENT HOMELESSNESS BY CONDUCTING OUTREACH TO ALL TENANT/DEFENDANTS IN RESIDENTIAL EVICTION CASES FILED IN COURT, AND PROVIDE LEGAL HELP TO ALL ELIGIBLE TENANTS WHO RESPOND TO OUTREACH. LEGAL HELP GIVES TENANTS OPTIONS IN THE EVICTION PROCESS, AND SOMETIMES CAN RESOLVE DISPUTES AND ALLOW TENANTS TO KEEP THEIR HOMES PERMANENTLY. 2. THE HOMEOWNER LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW- TO-MODERATE INCOME VERMONT HOMEOWNERS AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOMES DUE TO MORTGAGE, PROPERTY TAX, HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DUES, OR OTHER PROPERTY CHARGE DELINQUENCY. THE PROJECT ALSO ASSISTS HEIRS NEEDING PROOF OF LEGAL OWNERSHIP OF THEIR HOME TO AVOID MORTGAGE OR PROPERTY TAX ISSUES. 3. THE MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT WORKS WITH MEDICAL AND SOCIAL WORK PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS THEIR PATIENTS HEALTH-HARMING LEGAL NEEDS IN A VARIETY OF AREAS, INCLUDING SAFE HOUSING, ADEQUATE INCOME, AND PERSONAL AND FAMILY STABILITY. BY CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR MEDICAL HOME WE ARE ABLE TO REACH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE SEEK OUR SERVICES. 4. THE VICTIMS RIGHTS PROJECT PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO CRIME VICTIMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF VERMONT FOCUSING ON SECURING VICTIMS SAFETY, SECURITY, AND PRIVACY. OUR PRIORITIES INCLUDE ASSISTING SURVIVORS OF ELDER ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.Expenses $5,038,589 · grants $48,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0219366
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I800)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,976,370
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,858,732
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $11,858,732 | $11,920,125 | $5,976,370 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,965,656 | $11,273,969 | $7,291,252 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $10,126,862 | $10,001,139 | $7,106,250 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $11,885,807 | $10,148,833 | $4,863,213 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0219366).
Questions about VERMONT LEGAL AID INC
- What is the EIN of VERMONT LEGAL AID INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VERMONT LEGAL AID INC is 03-0219366.
- Is VERMONT LEGAL AID INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to VERMONT LEGAL AID INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VERMONT LEGAL AID INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VERMONT LEGAL AID INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VERMONT LEGAL AID INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VERMONT LEGAL AID INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ALISTAIR DEAKIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of VERMONT LEGAL AID INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,175 (YASMIN DWEDARUNTIL 6152025, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does VERMONT LEGAL AID INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,858,732, expenses of $11,920,125 and total assets of $5,976,370 at year end.
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