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Nonprofit · EIN 03-0353100

FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC

Tax-exempt · WHITE RIVER JCT, VT 05001

Financials

$9.8M$9.3M2022$10.5M$10.3M2023$11.4M$11.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,410,572$11,485,950-$75,378$5,690,868$933,235$4,757,633
June 30, 2024990$10,523,584$10,299,791$223,793$5,947,442$1,114,431$4,833,011
June 30, 2023990$9,793,123$9,251,903$541,220$5,668,499$1,059,281$4,609,218
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$18,669
Program service revenue
$11,304,551
Investment income
$37,692
Net rental income
$49,660
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
$37,692
Other revenue
$49,660

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$165,990
Other salaries and wages
$4,802,271
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,118,562
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,636
Accounting fees
$18,000
Occupancy
$409,651
Travel
$230,711
Depreciation
$143,123
Program services (functional)
$10,310,718
Management and general (functional)
$1,175,232

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,947,442
Total assets, end of year
$5,690,868
Total liabilities, end of year
$933,235
Net assets, end of year
$4,757,633
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,335,283
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,757,633
Gross receipts
$11,410,572
Employees
136
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1996
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JULIE CUNNINGHAMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$137,838$25,883
DEA CORTNEYMEMBER AS OF 02/25
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELAINE FOSTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANNE CUNNINGHAMMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARLENE JENSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REGINA PERROTTOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATTI PUSEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDY DAVISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHANNON BURBLEACFO
Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JULIE CUNNINGHAMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$119,484$23,194
JOSHUA KUSSIUSINTERIM EXEC DIR MARCH - SEPT 2023
Officer
40$113,411$27,405
ELAINE FOSTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
ANNE CUNNINGHAMMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
DARLENE JENSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
REGINA PERROTTOMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
PATTI PUSEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
ANDY DAVISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
SHANNON BURBELACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JULIE CUNNINGHAMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$127,859$18,074
ELAINE FOSTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
ANNE CUNNINGHAMMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
DARLENE JENSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
REGINA PERROTTOMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
PATTI PUSEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
ANDY DAVISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
72 SOUTH MAIN ST, WHITE RIVER JCT, VT 05001-7161
In care of
% ARIS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JULIE CUNNINGHAM, PO BOX 4409, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT 05001
Signed the 990
SHANNON BURBELA, CFO
Phone
(802) 275-4919
Return prepared by
TSS ADVISORS LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE FAMILY-FRIENDLY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS LIVING WITH A DISABILITY. OUR SERVICES WILL PROMOTE INDEPENDENT LIVING, ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM AND CULTIVATE COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP THROUGH CARING AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT, INC. OFFERS COMMUNITY SUPPORTS THAT ENHANCE CONSUMERS' ACCESS TO ACTIVITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, AND ENABLE PARTICIPATION IN A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, CONSUMERS DEVELOP INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, ESTABLISH AND ENHANCE FRIENDSHIPS, VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY, PURSUE RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND GET HEALTHY THROUGH EXERCISE AND FITNESS PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $5,225,722 · revenue $6,403,776
  • FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT, INC. OFFERS HOME AND SHARED LIVING SUPPORTS RANGING FROM STRENGTHENING FAMILY-BASED LIVING OPTIONS TO OFFERING A FEW SCHEDULED HOURS PER WEEK IN A CONSUMER'S HOME HELPING THEM DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS (SUCH AS COOKING, HOUSEKEEPING, AND PERSONAL FINANCE) TO 24/7 CONTRACTED SUPPORT IN A SHARED LIVING PROVIDER'S HOME. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENSURING THE CONSUMER'S HEALTH AND SAFETY, MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE, ADDRESSING INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES AND NEEDS, CREATING A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE HOME ENVIRONMENT, AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE.
    Expenses $4,161,841 · revenue $4,123,270
  • THE CONSUMERS SERVED IN THE FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT, INC. COORDINATION PROGRAM RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FROM A DEDICATED GROUP OF COMMUNITY INCLUSION FACILITATORS WHO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANAGING THE ENTIRE ARRAY OF SERVICES EACH CONSUMER RECEIVES. WORKING TOGETHER, STAFF, CONSUMER AND FAMILY DEVELOP AN ANNUAL INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE AGREEMENT THAT REFLECTS EACH CONSUMER'S GOALS FOR THE YEAR AND SERVES AS THE GUIDE THAT DRIVES SCHEDULE AND SERVICES.
    Expenses $923,155 · revenue $827,165

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.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
03-0353100
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
1997
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,690,868
Income (IRS master file)
$11,410,572

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$11,410,572$11,485,950$5,690,868IRS
990June 2024$10,523,584$10,299,791$5,947,442IRS
990June 2023$9,793,123$9,251,903$5,668,499XML
990June 2022$8,300,055$8,003,751$5,113,946IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 03-0353100).

Questions about FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC

What is the EIN of FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC is 03-0353100.
Is FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT 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 FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT 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 FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT 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 FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JULIE CUNNINGHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,838 (JULIE CUNNINGHAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FAMILIES FIRST IN SOUTHERN VERMONT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,410,572, expenses of $11,485,950 and total assets of $5,690,868 at year end.

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