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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2582888

CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION

Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, VT 05401

Financials

$1.8M$1.7M2022$2.5M$2.4M2023$1.6M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,644,963$1,462,285$182,678$1,058,544$179,059$879,485
September 30, 2024990$2,537,255$2,439,059$98,196$918,873$225,183$693,690
September 30, 2023990$1,794,334$1,699,798$94,536$623,218$30,577$592,641
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,143,687
Program service revenue
$485,407
Investment income
$15,869
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$71,237
Other salaries and wages
$657,954
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$914,350
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$14,664
Accounting fees
$9,750
Occupancy
$72,250
Travel
$11,303
Depreciation
$3,333
Program services (functional)
$1,380,413
Management and general (functional)
$21,797
Fundraising (functional)
$60,075

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$918,873
Total assets, end of year
$1,058,544
Total liabilities, end of year
$179,059
Net assets, end of year
$879,485
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,777
Publicly traded securities
$690,499
Net assets without donor restrictions
$879,485
Gross receipts
$1,644,963
Employees
26
Volunteers
60
Year formed
1985
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Meghan O'rourkeExecutive Director
Officer
40$68,779$12,615
Mary SimonsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Bryan DavisTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Carolyn ShapiroSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Eric CoveyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Helen RockDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Dr Jules WetchiDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0
Elaine Haney left during 2025President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Tony Collier left during 2025Director
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Shay Totten left during 2025Director
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Meghan O'rourkeExecutive Director
Officer
40$61,846$12,615
Elaine HaneyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Tony CollierDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Eric CoveyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Bryan DavisDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Mary SimonsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Shay TottenDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Erin Malone left in FY 23President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Jane Knodell left in FY 23Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Meghan O'rourkeExecutive Director
Officer
40$56,643$2,793
Elaine HaneyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Tony CollierDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Eric CoveyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Bryan DavisDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Mary SimonsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Shay TottenDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Erin Malone left in FY 23President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Jane Knodell left in FY 23Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
294 NO WINOOSKI AVENUE 210/211, BURLINGTON, VT 05401-3674
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Meghan O'Rourke, 294 No Winoski Avenue 210/211, Bulington, VT 05401
Signed the 990
Meghan O'Rourke, Executive Director
Phone
(802) 862-3966
Return prepared by
Wisehart Wimette Associates PLC

Mission

To be a trusted source of community based channels, tools and training that helps citizens and organizations expand their reach and impact.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Town Meeting TV is a 24-hour government access channel serving cable subscribers in Chittenden County, Vermont. Town Meeting TV provides coverage of municipal meetings, legislative events, notable speakers, press conferences, nightly live call-in shows and comprehensive election coverage. Town Meeting TV is overseen by the Chittenden County Government Access Trust, comprised of municipal appointees who contract with CCTV to operate Town Meeting TV. CCTV operates Town Meeting TV through the provision of management, production, training and marketing services.
    Expenses $633,630 · revenue $43,685
  • CCTV Productions produces video event coverage and documentary programs for nonprofit organizations for the purpose of public education and community outreach.
    Expenses $107,282 · revenue $51,251
  • Vermont Language Justice Project VLJP advances language access for Vermonters with Limited English Proficiency LEP through partnerships, technical assistance, and regular production and distribution of essential public health information in audio/video formats translated to 16 languages, including English.
    Expenses $639,501 · revenue $381,743

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2582888
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
1985
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,058,544
Income (IRS master file)
$1,644,963

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,644,963$1,462,285$1,058,544XML
990September 2024$2,537,255$2,439,059$918,873XML
990September 2023$1,794,334$1,699,798$623,218XML
990September 2022$923,523$887,349$552,187IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 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 22-2582888).

Questions about CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION

What is the EIN of CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION is 22-2582888.
Is CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION 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 CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION 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 CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Meghan O'Rourke.
Who are the officers and directors of CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,779 (Meghan O'rourke, Executive Director).
How much revenue does CHITTENDEN COMMUNITY TELEVISION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,644,963, expenses of $1,462,285 and total assets of $1,058,544 at year end.

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