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Nonprofit · EIN 93-4589497

LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC

Tax-exempt · ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819

Financials

$1.8M$221K2024$399K$308K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$398,641$308,107$90,534$1,714,879$13,146$1,701,733
December 31, 2024990$1,831,817$220,618$1,611,199$1,654,998$43,799$1,611,199
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$249,765
Program service revenue
$98,371
Investment income
$45,505
Other revenue
$5,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,963
Other salaries and wages
$124,598
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$244,426
Professional fundraising fees
$10,288
Legal fees
$35
Accounting fees
$23,016
Travel
$2,932
Program services (functional)
$208,967
Management and general (functional)
$76,894
Fundraising (functional)
$22,246

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,654,998
Total assets, end of year
$1,714,879
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,146
Net assets, end of year
$1,701,733
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,701,733
Gross receipts
$398,641
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2022
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ALYSSA BEAUCHAMPDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Officer
40$69,236$2,996
LILY HAMMERLINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$3,600$0
SUSAN YAOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$3,150$0
AMANDA GARCESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$2,700$0
NAJAT CROLLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$2,700$0
AREALLES ORTIZBOARD MEMBER UNTIL SEPTEMBER
Trustee or director
3$2,700$0
MARIE MILORD-AJANMABOARD MEMBER AS OF APRIL
Trustee or director
3$1,800$0
OLIVIA PENABOARD MEMBER UNTIL MARCH
Trustee or director
3$1,460$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ALYSSA BEAUCHAMPDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Officer
40$45,000$146
OLIVIA PENAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$1,800$0
SHINGAI KAGUNDAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$1,800$0
LILY HAMMERLINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$1,800$0
SUSAN YAOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$1,800$0
ELIZABETH GONZALESBOARD MEMBER UNTIL JUNE
Trustee or director
3$900$0
JIM HABANA HAFNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
JEAN HAMILTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 PEARL ST STE 202 # 151, ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819-5637
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ALYSSA BEAUCHAMP, 301 PEARL STREET SUITE 202 151, ST JOHNSBURY, VT 05819
Signed the 990
ALYSSA BEAUCHAMP, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Phone
(802) 227-2570
Return prepared by
JM&M

Mission

TO CULTIVATE CONNECTION, SHARE RESOURCES, AND AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF PEOPLE OF COLOR IN VERMONT WITHIN THE FOCUS AREAS OF LAND, ENVIRON- MENT, AGRICULTURE, AND FOODWAYS. LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM, INC. IS A COL- LABORATIVE ECOSYSTEM FOR GROWING POWER AND COMMUNITY FOR ITS MEMBERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ECOSYSTEM/COMMUNITY BUILDING - LEI PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF EXTERNAL NETWORKS AT THE REGION AND STATE LEVEL AIMED AT CREATING CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES DOING SIMILAR WORK. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL BUILDING EVENTS THAT CONVENE LEI MEMBERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND NON-BIPOC SUPPORTERS OF LEI'S ISSUE AREAS.
    Expenses $86,183 · revenue $48,148
  • MEMBER SUPPORTIVE - LEI OFFERS WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS, GENERALLY FOCUSING ON TOPICS RELATED TO BIPOC AND LEI'S FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF LAND, ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD. LEI ALSO MAINTAINS A DIGITAL FORUM TO DEVELOP AND SHARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, GRANTS, LAND ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $71,996 · revenue $50,223
  • CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP - LEI PROGRAMS ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY MEMBER VOICES ARE AT THE CENTER OF TEACHING AND SHARING RESOURCES IN LEI'S MEMBER SUPPORTIVE WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND EVENTS - MAKING THE ORGANIZATION A HUB FOR BIPOC LEADERSHIP IN LAND, ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SERVES AS A LEADERSHIP INCUBATOR FOR BIPOC VERMONTERS WHO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HELPING THEM ACQUIRE AND REFINE SKILLS THAT PREPARE THEM TO SERVE IN OTHER LEADERSHIP ROLES ACROSS THE STATE. FINALLY, LEI STAFF ARE SOUGHT AFTER BY STATE AGENCIES, REGIONAL FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER NONPROFITS TO SERVE AS CONTENT EXPERTS AND THOUGHT PARTNERS REGARDING THE NEEDS OF BIPOC IN THE REGION AND NETWORK, AND OTHER TOPICS RELATED TO LEI'S MISSION AND EXPERTISE.
    Expenses $50,788

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
93-4589497
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,714,879
Income (IRS master file)
$398,641

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$398,641$308,107$1,714,879XML
990December 2024$1,831,817$220,618$1,654,998XML

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 93-4589497).

Questions about LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC

What is the EIN of LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC is 93-4589497.
Is LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM 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 LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALYSSA BEAUCHAMP.
Who are the officers and directors of LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,236 (ALYSSA BEAUCHAMP, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS).
How much revenue does LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $398,641, expenses of $308,107 and total assets of $1,714,879 at year end.

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