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Nonprofit · EIN 03-0360919

VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC

Tax-exempt · DERBY, VT 05829

Financials

$152K$191K2022$350K$285K2023$610K$340K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$610,432$339,961$270,471$423,637$47,177$376,460
June 30, 2024990$349,613$285,436$64,177$231,285$45,053$186,232
June 30, 2023990-EZ$151,808$190,594-$38,786$158,448$39,801$122,056
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$361,054
of which government grants
$25,280
Membership dues
$15,274
Program service revenue
$248,408
Investment income
$970
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$37,860
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,224
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$78,067
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,518
Travel
$2,720
Program services (functional)
$324,844
Management and general (functional)
$15,117

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$231,285
Total assets, end of year
$423,637
Total liabilities, end of year
$47,177
Net assets, end of year
$376,460
Gross receipts
$610,432
Employees
1
Year formed
1999
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 / weekCompensation
JOHN CASTLEExecutive Director
Officer
40$72,224
KAREN CONROYPresidentDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ELAINE COLLINSTreasurerDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
TIM MULLIGANSecretaryDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
SEAN MCMANNONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
KYLE CHADBURNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
CHRIS MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
KEN CADOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MARGARTE MACLEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JENNIFER BLAYVice PresDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JENNIFER LAWCEWICZDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JENNIFER BOTZOJORNSDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN CASTLEExecutive Director
Officer
40$70,323
KAREN CONROYPresidentDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
EMILIE KNISLEYVice PresidentDirecto
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ELAINE COLLINSTreasurerDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TIM MULLIGANSecretaryDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SEAN MCMANNONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KYLE CHADBURNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CHUCK PATTERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KEN CADOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARGARTE MACLEANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER BLAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN CASTLEExecutive Director40$68,648
KAREN CONROYPresidentDirector3$0
EMILIE KNISLEYVice PresidentDirecto3$0
ELAINE COLLINSTreasurerDirector3$0
TIM MULLIGANSecretaryDirector3$0
SEAN MCMANNONDIRECTOR2$0
SHERRY GENTRYDIRECTOR2$0
CHUCK PATTERSONDIRECTOR2$0
CHRIS MILLERDIRECTOR2$0
TRISH SEARSDIRECTOR2$0
MARGARTE MACLEANDIRECTOR2$0
JENNIFER BLAYDIRECTOR2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
825 MEAD HILL RD, DERBY, VT 05829-9426
In care of
% JOHN CASTLE
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
121 Duchess Avenue, Newport VT 05855
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John Castle, 825 Mead Hill Road, Derby, VT 05829
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
John Castle, 825 Mead Hill Road, Holland VT 05829
Signed the 990
JOHN CASTLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(802) 349-2415
Return prepared by
INTEGRITY TAX & ACCOUNTING

Mission

VERC provides mini-grants to students and teachers for projects. Hosts events and learning opportunities for teachers and community leaders. Advocates for rural public schools.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OFFERED PROFESSIONL DEVELOPEMENT TO TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
    Expenses $46,790 · revenue $68,394
  • AWARDED MINI GRANTS TO SCHOOLS FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE YOUTH LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND PLACE-BASED LEARNING
    Expenses $29,860
  • PROVIDED OPPOTUNITIES FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS TO PROMOTE CAREER AWARENESS AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION THAT INCLUDED VISITS TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN VERMONT.PROVIDED MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHWOODS STEWARDSHIP CENTER IN SUPPORT OF TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL.
    Expenses $4,639

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
03-0360919
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
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$423,637
Income (IRS master file)
$610,432

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$610,432$339,961$423,637XML
990June 2024$349,613$285,436$231,285XML
990-EZJune 2023$151,808$190,594$158,448XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: John Castle
June 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 03-0360919).

Questions about VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC

What is the EIN of VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC is 03-0360919.
Is VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE 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 RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE 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 VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE 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 VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John Castle.
Who are the officers and directors of VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $72,224 (JOHN CASTLE, Executive Director).
How much revenue does VERMONT RURAL EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $610,432, expenses of $339,961 and total assets of $423,637 at year end.

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