BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC

Financials

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 1504, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-1504

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

LINDA WICHLAC, PO BOX 1504, BENNINGTON, VT 05201

Signed the 990

LINDA WICHLAC, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(802) 442-8136

Website

WWW.BENNINGTONPROJECTINDEPENDENCE.ORG

Return prepared by

MCSOLEY MCCOY & CO

Mission

TO PROVIDE SAFE, CARING AND EXCEPTIONAL ADULT DAY CARE AND HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES. THESE SERVICES WILL OFFER MEANINGFUL, INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED PROGRAMS AND CARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, JOY AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER PERSONS, YOUNGER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESPITE FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS AND SERVE AS AN INFORMATIONAL RESOURCE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES.

Program accomplishments

• SEE SCHEDULE OSERVICES: BUILDINGAFTER 17YRS, BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE, ADULT DAY SERVICE, WAS FINALLY ABLE TO OBTAIN ENOUGH GRANT FUNDING FROM A VARIETY OF STATE AND LOCAL BUSINESS SOURCES IN ORDER TO RENOVATE OUR ORIGINAL BASEMENT AREA, CREATE AN ESSENTIAL GROUND-LEVEL EMERGENCY EGRESS AND EXPAND THE ENTIRE FOOTPRINT OF OUR BUILDING. THE EXPANSION OF OUR FIRST FLOOR AND THE CREATION OF OUR LOWER ORCHARD LEVEL ALLOWED FOR LARGER AND EXCITING NEW ACTIVITY AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMATIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS.THIS EXPANSION INCLUDES THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL LARGER ACTIVITY SPACES, A SPECIALIZED MEMORY CARE SUITE FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING THE CHALLENGE OF NAVIGATING LIFE WITH A COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT, AN ADDITIONAL, FULLY EQUIPPED NURSING TREATMENT ROOM, A FITNESS AND EXERCISE STUDIO, OUR ORCHARD CAF (WHICH EXPANDS OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE CONGREGATE MEAL SERVICES FOR OUR COMMUNITY), AS WELL AS AN RELAXING SPA EQUIPPED WITH A CEILING MOUNTED LIFT SYSTEM AND INNOVATIVE RECLINING, JETTED BATHTUB FOR BETTER SKIN CARE AND HYGIENE ASSISTANCE FOR OUR MEMBERS IN NEED.WE CONTINUE TO RAISE FUNDS TO FULLY EQUIP AND FURNISH THE LOWER, ORCHARD LEVEL OF THE BUILDING IN ORDER TO BRING IT TO ITS FULL POTENTIAL FOR OUR MEMBERS, CAREGIVERS AND OUR COMMUNITIES.THESE ADDITIONS ALSO ALLOWS THE ENTIRE BUILDING, EQUIPPED WITH A STAND-BY GENERATOR, TO BE UTILIZED AS A SPECIALIZED AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTER FOR BENNINGTON COUNTY IN THE EVENT OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY. OUR BUILDING IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO BENNINGTON'S LOCAL EMERGENCY NETWORK AS BOTH A WARMING AND COOLING CENTER, IF NEEDED.ADULT DAY SERVICE PERSONNEL:HAVING THE RIGHT STAFF IS CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR ADULT DAY PROGRAM. FAMILIES ENTRUST THE CARE OF THEIR LOVED ONES TO BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE EVERY DAY. OUR STAFF TEND TO BECOME AN EXTENSION OF FAMILY FOR MANY OF OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILY CAREGIVERS. BPI'S STAFF INCLUDES AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO IS QUALIFIED AS AN ACTIVITY CONSULTANT CERTIFIED AND MASTERS LEVEL EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPIST, CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONER; A PROGRAM AND FISCAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR WHO IS ALSO OUR WEBMASTER; AN ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR WHO OVERSEES OUR BILLING DEPARTMENT AND FOYER STAFF; A MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR; A SOCIAL WORKER; AN ACTIVITY COORDINATOR WHO IS ACTIVITY DIRECTOR CERTIFIED; ACTIVITY ASSISTANTS; A HEALTH COORDINATOR/REGISTERED NURSE; LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE; LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANTS; AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT; VAN DRIVERS; A NUTRITION COORDINATOR/COOK; NUTRITION ASSISTANTS; A HOUSEKEEPER; A FACILITIES COORDINATOR; AND PART-TIME FOYER GREETERS. OUR STAFF IS SUPPLEMENTED BY ASSISTANCE FROM A CONSULTING BOOKKEEPER, A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AN ART THERAPIST, AND A YOGA THERAPIST. BPI TAKES PRIDE IN ITS EXCELLENT STAFF-TO-MEMBER RATIO AND OF ALL OF THE PERSON-CENTERED ASPECTS OF CARE AND SERVICE. WITH OUR INNOVATIVE, AND EXPANDED ADULT DAY HEALTH FACILITY, BPI'S STAFFING NEEDS HAVE ALSO INCREASED. THIS HAS CREATED MORE JOBS FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY. WE KNEW THAT WITH THE FACILITY EXPANSION OUR PERSONNEL BUDGET WOULD NEED TO INCREASE ALSO.BPI HAS HISTORICALLY HAD AN EXCELLENT HISTORY OF LONG TERM STAFF RETENTION. MULTIPLE STAFF MEMBERS HAVE BEEN WITH BPI 38 YEARS OR MORE. STAFF ARE NOT JUST HIRED, THEY ARE ADDED TO OUR "BPI FAMILY" IT GENERALLY TAKES ABOUT A YEAR TO TRULY LEARN THE INTRICACIES OF THE JOB AND THE PERSON-CENTERED PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATION OF OUR ORGANIZATION. ALL OF OUR STAFF MEMBERS ARE EXTREMELY CARING, DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE CROSS TRAINED TO PROVIDE THE UTMOST IN FLEXIBILITY AND SERVICE PROVISION FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SOME OF OUR STAFF ARE ALSO CERTIFIED BY THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE ASSOCIATION IN THE CARES APPROACH PLUS ADVANCED DEMENTIA CARE. WITH THE DR. RICHARD A. SLEEMAN CENTER AS A SUBSTANTIAL RESOURCE AND WITH ITS PROFESSIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE STAFF, BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE CONTINUES ITS PROUD TRADITION OF HELPING FAMILIES SHARE THE CARE.
  Expenses $1,535,831 · revenue $1,296,648
• SEE SCHEDULE OHEALTH SERVICES: KITCHENS IN DESIGNING OUR ADULT DAY CENTER, THE DR. RICHARD A. SLEEMAN CENTER, THE PROVISION OF FRESH, HIGH QUALITY MEALS FOR OUR MEMBERS WAS PARAMOUNT. MANY OF OUR ELDERLY OR DISABLED MEMBERS ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS AND HAVE NUTRITIONAL ISSUES THAT CAN AFFECT THEIR HEALTH. THE FOOD WE SERVE FOR LUNCH AT BPI MAY BE THE ONLY WELL-BALANCED MEAL SOME OF OUR MEMBERS HAVE EACH DAY. THE DR. RICHARD A. SLEEMAN CENTER HAS A FULL-FEATURED, MODERN COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. WE RECEIVED DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SEVERAL ACCOMPLISHED LOCAL CHEFS AND RESTAURANTEURS. THE RESULT IS AN EFFICIENT AND MODERN KITCHEN CAPABLE OF FEEDING NOT ONLY OUR MEMBERS BUT OF SERVING SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SHOULD OUR FACILITY EVER NEED TO BE USED AS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR OUR COMMUNITY. BPI IS ALSO A CONGREGATE MEALS SITE FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING. THIS ENABLES THE PUBLIC TO BE ABLE MAKE A RESERVATION TO ENJOY LUNCH AND THE BEAUTIFUL AMBIANCE OF THE DR. RICHARD A. SLEEMAN CENTER.BPI HAS A TALENTED NUTRITION COORDINATOR WHO UNDERSTANDS THE UNIQUE DIETARY NEEDS OF OLDER PERSONS AND YOUNGER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. EACH DAY, OUR NUTRITION STAFF PROVIDE WHATEVER DIETARY ACCOMMODATION OUR MEMBERS' HEALTH NEEDS REQUIRES (FROM SUGAR-FREE, TO GLUTEN FREE, TO PUREED, ETC.). BPI IS COMMITTED TO MAKING WELL BALANCED, NUTRITIOUS, HOME-COOKED MEALS AND HEALTHY SNACKS. WE SUPPLEMENT OUR MENUS WITH FRESH VEGETABLES FROM OUR OWN MEMBER'S GARDEN. OUR NUTRITION STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR ACTIVITY PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT OUR MEALS DOVETAIL WITH THE ACTIVITY THEMES OF THE DAY. THEY COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER BEAUTIFULLY AND PROVIDE A FLAVORFUL ADDITION.BESIDES THE FULL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, OUR ORCHARD CAF EXPANSION, BPI INCLUDED A FULL RESIDENTIAL-STYLE KITCHEN THAT IS COMPLETELY HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. THE COUNTERS AND SINK CAN ACCOMMODATE MEMBERS IN WHEELCHAIRS. AN INDUCTION COOKTOP WAS INCLUDED TO ENSURE THE UTMOST IN MEMBER AND STAFF SAFETY IN COOKING. THE COUNTRY KITCHEN WAS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND SAFETY. OUR MEMBERS ENJOY RELEARNING OR POLISHING UP THEIR COOKING SKILLS. OUR HOMEY COUNTRY KITCHEN IS A DELIGHTFUL PLACE FOR OUR MEMBERS TO RELISH THE JOYS OF HOME COOKING AND A PLACE TO SHARE FAMILY MEMORIES AND RECIPES. HAVING OUR OWN KITCHEN HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLY POSITIVE ADDITION TO THE SERVICES AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE THAT WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR OUR MEMBERS.EXERCISE:THE FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE ARE A PART OF A LARGER INITIATIVE TO ENSURE THAT BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE IS ALSO A RESOURCE FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. BESIDES THE STRETCH FOR HEALTH, WALKING CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALIZED NUSTEP FITNESS PROGRAMS OFFERED DAILY AT BPI, WE HAVE SEVERAL CLASSES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THIS YEAR, WE HAVE ADDED A KIRTAN KRIYA CLASS FOR STRESS REDUCTION AND ENHANCING RESPIRATORY FUNCTION,A STAY ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE CLASS AND DRUM CIRCLE. THESE CLASSES HAVE ALSO RECEIVED EXCELLENT FEEDBACK.CAREGIVER SUPPORT:BPI CONTINUES TO PROVIDE A MONTHLY CAREGIVER GATHERING ENTITLED "FAMILIES TOGETHER". THIS GATHERING DIFFERS FROM THE TRADITIONAL SUPPORT GROUP MODELWITH THE PREMISE OF "WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED WITH A FRIEND?" THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND BRINGS CAREGIVERS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND LEVELS OF CAREGIVING EXPERIENCES TOGETHER. THE SHARING, LAUGHTER AND CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLY HELPFUL TO MANY CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES.
  Expenses $192,203
• SEE SCHEDULE OTRANSPORTATION:A MAJOR FACTOR IN THE SUCCESS OF BPI'S ADULT DAY PROGRAM IS THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE OUR OWN PERSONALIZED DOOR-THROUGH-DOOR TRANSPORTATION FOR OUR MEMBERS AND FAMILIES UTILIZING OUR OWN HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES.OUR SMALL FLEET OF THREE LIFT-EQUIPPED VEHICLES ALLOWS OUR EXPERT TRANSPORTATION STAFF TO BE FLEXIBLY RESPONSIVE TO EVER-CHANGING MEMBER, FAMILY CAREGIVER AND IN-HOME SERVICE PROVIDER NEEDS AND SCHEDULES. OUR HIGHLY TRAINED DRIVERS ARE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF OLDER AND/OR DISABLED PERSONS. THEY ARE TRAINED IN PASSENGER ASSISTANCE, CPR AND FIRST AID. THEY PROVIDE A VITAL, PERSONAL CONNECTION BETWEEN FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND BPI.OUR VEHICLES PROVIDE SERVICE FOR MEMBERS AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER BENNINGTON AND SOUTHSHIRE AREA. WE HAVE A VAN REPLACEMENT FUND ESTABLISHED TO ACCEPT DONATIONS TO ASSIST US WITH REPLACING OUR OLDEST VEHICLE. WE WORK WITH THE LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSIT PROVIDER, THE GREEN MOUNTAIN EXPRESS (GMC), TO FACILITATE TRANSPORTATION FOR MEMBERS AND FAMILIES IN THE NORTHSHIRE AREA. THIS COLLABORATION PROVIDES A HYBRID OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICE TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS ACCES TO SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM OUR ADULT DAY PROGRAM.WITH REPLACING OUR OLDEST VEHICLE. WE WORK WITH THE LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSIT PROVIDER, THE GREEN MOUNTAIN EXPRESS (GMC), TO FACILITATE TRANSPORTATION FOR PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES IN THE NORTHSHIRE AREA. THIS COLLABORATION PROVIDES A HYBRID OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICE TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS ACCES TO SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM OUR ADULT DAY PROGRAM.
  Expenses $41,977 · revenue $145,182

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

03-0270346

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

1979

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P71Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$6,116,257

Income (IRS master file)

$3,445,304

Filing history

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 03-0270346).

Questions about BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC

What is the EIN of BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC is 03-0270346.

Is BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.

Are donations to BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE 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 BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LINDA WICHLAC.

Who are the officers and directors of BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,793 (LINDA WICHLAC, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does BENNINGTON PROJECT INDEPENDENCE INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,353,429, expenses of $2,015,490 and total assets of $6,116,257 at year end.

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