Vermont Council of Developmental
The Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services promotes a statewide non-profit system of community-based agencies providing mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.The Council, through its member agencies, works to ensure access to a high-quality continuum of support services in every community throughout the state.The Council also strives to improve the health and safety of our communities through socially responsible alliances and partnerships, information share, education and advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$392K
-48.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$253K
-79.4% YoY
Grant Count
7
-36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-67.7% YoY
About Vermont Council of Developmental
Based on IRS filings
Vermont Council of Developmental is a nonprofit organization, based in MONTPELIER, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $392K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $253K. Net investment income was $66.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $392,270 | $761,512 | $371,164 |
| Revenue | $937,958 | $1,859,835 | $564,283 |
| Expenses | $944,751 | $1,841,471 | $480,263 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $66 | $-486 | $35 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northwestern Counseling & Sup ($99,925), Clara Martin Center ($61,500), Howard Center ($23,242).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CLARA MARTIN CENTER RANDOLPH, VT | — | $61,500 |
| COUNSELING SRV OF ADDISON CTY MIDDLEBURY, VT | — | $20,011 |
| HOWARD CENTER BURLINGTON, VT | — | $23,242 |
| NFI VERMONT S BURLINGTON, VT | — | $11,525 |
| NORTHEAST KINGDOM HUMAN SERV NEWPORT, VT | — | $22,000 |
| NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING & SUP ST ALBANS, VT | — | $99,925 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HLTH MONTPELIER, VT | — | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE TESSLER | FORMER EXEC DIR | 40 | $135,990 |
| MELANIE GIDNEY | Director | 1 | — |
| RACHEL CUMMINGS | President | 2 | — |
| KELSEY STAVSETH | Vice President | 2 | — |
| DICK COURCELLE | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| SANDY MCGUIRE | Director | 1 | — |
| GLORIA QUINN | Director | 1 | — |
| CHERYL THRALL | Director | 1 | — |
| CHUCK MEYERS | Director | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER STRATTON | Director | 1 | — |
| JULIE CUNNINGHAM | Secretary | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH SIGHTLER | Director | 1 | — |
| MARY MOULTON | Director | 1 | — |
| GEORGE KARABAKAKIS | Director | 1 | — |
| TODD BAUMAN | Director | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH WALTERS | Director | 1 | — |
| LORNA MATTERN | Director | 1 | — |
| SIMONE RUESCHEMEYER | EXEC DIR BEG 24 | 40 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Vermont Council of Developmental?
As of 2024, Vermont Council of Developmental holds $392K in total assets with $938K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $253K in 2024.
Where does Vermont Council of Developmental operate?
Vermont Council of Developmental has awarded grants in Vermont.
What size grants does Vermont Council of Developmental award?
In 2024, Vermont Council of Developmental awarded 7 grants totaling $253K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vermont Council of Developmental's EIN?
Vermont Council of Developmental's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0355570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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