Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $19.0k
- Employees
- 178
- Location
- Richmond, VT
- Founding
- 07/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 03-0328834
Organization Overview
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc is located in Richmond, VT. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc employed 178 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (VYCC) IS A NONPROFIT YOUTH, LEADSERSHIP, SERVICE, CONVSERVATION, AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION THAT INSTILLS IN INDIVIDUALS THE VALUES OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, HARD WORK, EDUCATION, SERVICE AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY USING CONSERVATION PROJECTS AS THE VEHICLE FOR LEARNING IN AN INTENSE ENVIRONMENT. EACH YEAR, THE VYCC HIRES PARTICIPANTS WHO WORK AND STUDY TOGETHER UNDER ADULT LEADERSHIP TO COMPLETE HIGH-PRIORITY CONSERVATION PROJECTS SUCH AS TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND BACKCOUNTRY CONSTRUCTION. THROUGH TH EPERFORMANCE OF THIS IMPORTANT WORK, YOUNG PEOPLE EXPAND THEIR JOB AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND DEVELOP PERSONAL VALUES, ETHICS, AND AN AWARENESS OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. ALL VYCC JOBS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY COMPREHENSIZE AND INTENSIVE TRAINING, CLOSE SUPERVISION, AND EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL LEARNING AND PERSONAL GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION - VYCC HIRES SMALL, DIVERSE GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO WORK ON HIGH-PRIORITY, MEANINGFUL CONSERVATION PROJECTS WITH PROFESSIONAL ADULT LEADERS. HIGH EXPECTATIONS, HARD WORK AND CREW-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES RICH WITH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES DRAW YOUTH FROM A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS TOGETHER TO LIVE, WORK AND RECREATE AS A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY. YOUNG PEOPLE THAT MAY NOT NORMALLY SPEND TIME TOGETHER FORM STRONG BONDS, UNDERSTAND NEW PERSPECTIVES, AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AS MUCH AS THEY LEARN FROM ADULT MENTORS THEY WORK ALONGSIDE. CREW EXPERIENCES RANGE FROM NON-RESIDENTIAL POSITIONS WORKING ON PROJECTS IN HOME COMMUNITIES TO RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE IMMERSED IN VERMONT'S BACKCOUNTRY.
FARM - THE GOAL OF THE FARM IS TO PROVIDE A RICH LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO GROW, HARVEST, SELL AND DELIVER FOOD TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE STUGGLED WITH FOOD INSECURITY AND DIET RELATED ILLNESS.
TOTAL OF ALL CALCULATED EXPENSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Breck Knauft Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $123,480 |
Hapy Mayer Finance Dire | Officer | 40 | $90,384 |
Daniel Schmidt Chief Progra | Officer | 40 | $78,880 |
Leah Mital Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $77,140 |
Anne Adler Trustee, Boa | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Feinson Trustee, Tre | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $868,156 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,262,963 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,131,119 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $211,205 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$17,002 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,466 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,360,052 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,196 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,196 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,177,587 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $185,775 |
| Payroll taxes | $108,991 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,578 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,506 |
| Office expenses | $15,036 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,849 |
| Travel | $44,005 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $21,463 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $125,526 |
| Insurance | $57,287 |
| All other expenses | $33,081 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,292,062 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,048,636 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $55,665 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $377,352 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $65,267 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,566,506 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $18,993 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,132,419 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,870 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,806 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $533,260 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $628,936 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,483,298 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,185 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,132,419 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc has recieved totaling $552,540.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $129,855 |
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $103,875 |
Lz Francis Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
George W Mergens Foundation Milton, VT PURPOSE: FARMPROGRAM | $25,000 |
Chilmark Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $18,993 |
| Earnings | $2,402 |
| Admin Expense | $200 |
| Grants | $950 |
| Ending Balance | $20,245 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Center For An Agricultural Economy Hardwick, VT | $3,140,662 | $3,125,886 |
Environmental Grantmakers Association New York, NY | $3,826,328 | $3,211,858 |
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc Richmond, VT | $4,132,419 | $2,360,052 |
The Stringer Foundation New York, NY | $22,298,258 | $2,265,089 |
North Shore Innoventures Inc Beverly, MA | $2,743,433 | $2,186,020 |
Museum At Eldridge Street New York, NY | $3,528,526 | $1,744,110 |
New Economy Coalition Inc Cambridge, MA | $1,630,247 | $2,011,256 |
Alliance To Protect Nantucket Sound Inc Hyannis, MA | $1,586,755 | $1,119,261 |
Energy For Common Good Inc Concord, MA | $153,854 | $1,003,500 |
Blue Mountain Center Blue Mountain Lake, NY | $22,198,352 | $2,163,643 |
North American Passive House Network Inc New York, NY | $37,915 | $662,900 |
Brooklyn Greenway Initative Brooklyn, NY | $362,698 | $657,211 |