2025-07-08T13:09:32-07:00 2024-12-31 030354347 Grippin Donlan & Pinkham PLC 3 Baldwin Avenue South Burlington VT 05403 990 2024-01-01 030213537 Vermont Automobile Dealers Associa Inc VERM 8024612655 PO Box 747 Montpelier VT 05601 Matthew Cota Managing Director 2025-07-08 true true David C Grippin CPA P00040840 8028462000 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PO Box 747 Montpelier VT 05601 566678 false X http://www.vermontada.org X 1962 VT VADA offers its members the opportunity for mutual advancement and the protection of their respective businesses in state and federal legislative, regulatory arenas and in the community at large. 15 15 1 0 0 496408 511523 19518 36326 17300 18829 533226 566678 0 0 120516 123615 0 0 262444 307393 382960 431008 150266 135670 900250 1009315 161282 134677 738968 874638 VADA offers its members the opportunity for mutual advancement and the protection of their respective businesses in state and federal legislative, regulatory arenas and in the community at large. false false Membership program - Support members through an ongoing commitment to promote and encourage sound business policies and practices that conform to state and federal laws, rules and regulations and help them operate in accordance with these rules and regulations. Sponsors and operates AUTOCAP, a consumer complaint mediation program for member customers. Environmental compliance program - Assist members with training and instruction to comply with environmental regulations. On-site Employee Safety Training Program covering industry-related VOSHA and DOL requirements. Educational activities - Program to inform and educate consumers in the business activities of members, and to further the education of potential employees.Work with secondary and post-secondary tech school instructors on continuing education, professional development and maintaining industry standards. Provides financial support for auto tech students based on academic achievement and participation in auto tech competitions regionally and nationally. false false false true false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 false 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false false false false true true true false X Matthew Cota 8024612655 P O Box 747 Montpelier VT 05601 Matthew Cota Managing Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 65250 0 0 Denise Alosa Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mitchell Jay Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jack Castellaneta President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Hoar Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John DuBrul Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Cody Past President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Frank Hanenberger Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pat Blackmore Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jane Lowery Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Hayes Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cat Arnold-Hassett Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Barnette Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Pauquette Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Loschiavo Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Brileya Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 65250 0 false false false 0 0 Affinity programs 541900 45118 45118 Annual convention 541900 42411 42411 BCBS service fee 541900 154696 154696 Membership Dues & Assessments 541900 163574 163574 NADA dues 541900 63846 63846 41878 41878 511523 36326 36326 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VADA ins trust admin fee 900099 18829 18829 18829 566678 530352 36326 X 0 0 0 0 65250 0 50239 2984 0 5142 0 2711 17430 5100 0 0 0 0 19732 0 0 7200 0 0 5144 0 0 0 22117 Association health plan fees 90389 NADA dues 50277 Bond 18982 Environmental compliance progr 17666 50645 431008 0 0 0 0 861410 985689 0 17569 8723 0 0 0 0 21271 14903 5810 5810 0 0 0 0 0 0 900250 1009315 1449 4372 159833 130305 161282 134677 X 738968 874638 738968 874638 900250 1009315 135670 X false true X false false 5100 false false false false 227420 29430 29430 60169 Part I-A, Line 1 - Direct and Indirect Political Campaign Activities The Organization's political campaign activities consist of contributions made to Vermont state candidates. 5451 5451 359 359 X 566678 566678 566678 431008 431008 431008 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Association is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Association believes it has taken no uncertain tax positions that could have an effect on its financial statements. The Associations federal income tax filings are subject to audit by the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by Matt Cota, Managing Director, after which is distributed to the Board of Directors for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Compensation of the Managing Director or other top management officials is based on the performance review of the President and the Finance Committee Chairman, and their recommendation to the Board of Directors, which ultimately determines the amount of the compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Compensation of other officers or key employees is based on the performance review of the President and the Finance Committee Chairman, and their recommendation to the Board of Directors, which ultimately determines the amount of the compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Association keeps its approved board minutes on file and are made available to the public upon request. Association policies, governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank Charges: Column (A) - Total = $702; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Communications & marketing: Column (A) - Total = $16799; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Convention: Column (A) - Total = $13159; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Donations: Column (A) - Total = $1740; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Flood relief: Column (A) - Total = $14450; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Membership and subscriptions: Column (A) - Total = $400; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage: Column (A) - Total = $2869; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Telephone: Column (A) - Total = $526; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0