Vermont Natural Resources Council

90%

Four-Star Charity

Impact & Measurement

Accountability & Finance

Culture & Community

Leadership & Adaptability

Vermont Natural Resources Council

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501(c)(3) organization

Donations are tax-deductible

http://www.vnrc.org/

Nine Bailey Avenue

Montpelier VT 05602

802-223-2328

Montpelier VT | IRS ruling year: 1970 | EIN: 03-0223731

An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.

Organization Mission

For over 40 years, Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) has been Vermont's leader in protecting and restoring our natural resources. By building coalitions, work ...

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Rating Information

Great

This charity's score is 90%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings

Accountability & Finance

Score

90

Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2022

This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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Key Accountability Metrics

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members

10 out of 10 points

Independent Board Size - 16 independent members

10 out of 10 points

Financial Statements - Review or Compilation

0 out of 20 points

Total Revenue Amount	Expectation to Receive Credit
$2 million or higher and 40% or higher donor support	Expected to complete an audit and have an audit oversight committee
$1 million or higher	Expected to complete an audit
$500,000 - $1 million	Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation
Less than $500,000	No expectation (removed from scoring methodology)

Material Diversion of Assets - None

20 out of 20 points

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Whistleblower Policy - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Document Retention and Destruction - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes

5 out of 5 points

Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Loans to/from Officers - None

5 out of 5 points

Website Disclosures

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Financial Metrics

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 1.84%

25 out of 25 points

Program Expense: Ratio - 75.61%

25 out of 25 points

Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.06

25 out of 25 points

Working Capital: Ratio - 4.00 years

25 out of 25 points

Additional Information

Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available

Salary of Key Persons - Data Available

IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available

Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available

Date Published	Overall Rating
11/1/2021
11/1/2020
7/1/2019
6/1/2018
10/1/2017
7/1/2016
6/1/2016
9/1/2015
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990.
7/1/2014
5/1/2013
3/1/2012
9/20/2011
4/1/2011
5/1/2010
5/1/2009
9/1/2008
5/1/2007
6/1/2006
3/1/2005
10/1/2004