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Nonprofit · EIN 03-6000834

VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC

Tax-exempt · S BURLINGTON, VT 05403

Financials

$3.2M$3.3M2023$3.4M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,360,747$3,499,445-$138,698$14,236,992$720,267$13,516,725
June 30, 2024990$3,244,654$3,294,857-$50,203$13,726,820$777,875$12,948,945
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,790,884
of which government grants
$1,605,231
Program service revenue
$1,288,714
Investment income
$260,600
Net gain from sales of assets
-$368,229
Net income from fundraising events
$12,484
Net income from gaming
$13,297
Net income from sales of inventory
-$5,232
Other revenue
$20,549

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$151,602
Other salaries and wages
$1,943,645
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,845,311
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,300
Occupancy
$131,157
Travel
$167,475
Depreciation
$78,839
Program services (functional)
$3,019,200
Management and general (functional)
$231,468
Fundraising (functional)
$248,777

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,726,820
Total assets, end of year
$14,236,992
Total liabilities, end of year
$720,267
Net assets, end of year
$13,516,725
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,382,204
Publicly traded securities
$9,638,940
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,683,692
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,833,033
Gross receipts
$7,750,769
Employees
43
Volunteers
57
Year formed
1926
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
Steve PouliotExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
37.5$151,602$7,519
Heather BergBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Carol D'LugoBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Patricia EmeryBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Steve FeltusBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Tom FrankBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Patricia HendersonBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Trina YoungBoard President
Officer
1$0$0
Tom ChaseVice President
Officer
1$0$0
Joe GuertinTreasurer
Officer
1$0$0
Melissa NeunSecretary
Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Steve PouliotExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
37.5$149,765$7,418
Patricia HendersonBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Tom FrankBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Heather BergBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Andrew BessyBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Tom ChaseBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Patricia EmeryBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Sirisha HawleyBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Adam OshaBoard Member
Institutional trustee
0.25$0$0
Steve FeltusBoard President
Officer
1$0$0
Trina YoungVice President
Officer
1$0$0
Joe GuertinTreasurer
Officer
1$0$0
Melissa NeunSecretary
Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
60 KIMBALL AVE, S BURLINGTON, VT 05403-6808
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Trina Young, 60 KIMBALL AVENUE, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403
Signed the 990
Steven Pouliot, Executive Director
Phone
(802) 863-1358

Mission

The mission is to enable Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired to be more independent, cultivate adaptive skills and improve their quality of life

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHILDREN'S SERVICES employs licensed Teachers of the Visually Impaired to work with children from birth through high school graduation, teaching daily living skills, Braille, socialization, assistive technology, use of adaptive equipment, career education, vision efficiency skills, recreation skills, self determination and orientation and mobility skills. These licensed Teachers of the Visually Impaired work in the home and school environments. Each summer, children can practice independent living skills and meet with friends in a supportive "camp" environment as part of the intensive Residential Life Experiences Program.
    Expenses $1,721,498 · grants $711,791 · revenue $1,921,294
  • ADULT SERVICES offers rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, helping them to continue performing daily living tasks and activities that may have become difficult. Services are provided in a group, at a central training site, or in the home.
    Expenses $833,405 · grants $745,000 · revenue $745,000
  • VOLUNTEER SERVICES provide statewide transportation for medical appointments as well as personal trips for Vermonters who are blind or visually impaired. Volunteers also record materials on tape or into braille, or go into the home for reading and providing companionship.
    Expenses $176,852 · grants $124,483 · revenue $124,483
  • Other program services include Adaptive Equipment and Support and Counseling. Adaptive Equipment such as swing arm lamps with magnifiers, "Talking book" machines, and Closed Circuit TV's can help maintain an independent lifestyle. Training and support is also provided for this equipment. The Support and Counseling program provides trained staff members to help guide individuals through all the resources that are available to them. The cornerstone of the adult support services are the Peer Assisted Learning and Support groups which meet monthly across the state. Members listen to educational speakers and then have an opportunity to share their frustrations and achievements with their peers.
    Expenses $287,445 · revenue $126,985

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
03-6000834
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1950
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,236,992
Income (IRS master file)
$7,750,769

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,360,747$3,499,445$14,236,992XML
990June 2024$3,244,654$3,294,857$13,726,820XML
990June 2023$3,133,494$3,222,270$12,866,425IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––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 03-6000834).

Questions about VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC

What is the EIN of VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC is 03-6000834.
Is VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1950.
Are donations to VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 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 ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 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 ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 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 ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Trina Young.
Who are the officers and directors of VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,602 (Steve Pouliot, Executive Director).
How much revenue does VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,360,747, expenses of $3,499,445 and total assets of $14,236,992 at year end.

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