Nonprofit · EIN 03-0216254
CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC
Tax-exempt · BARRE, VT 05641
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $24,721,878 | $23,888,605 | $833,273 | $14,666,791 | $4,283,175 | $10,383,616 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $28,676,455 | $28,184,565 | $491,890 | $14,566,744 | $5,016,401 | $9,550,343 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $26,548,656 | $25,380,355 | $1,168,301 | $13,823,950 | $4,765,497 | $9,058,453 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,656,581
- of which government grants
- $20,205,227
- Program service revenue
- $948,955
- Investment income
- $116,342
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,283,827
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $296,788
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,601,428
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,202,761
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $50,105
- Accounting fees
- $80,530
- Occupancy
- $1,314,345
- Travel
- $253,016
- Depreciation
- $273,521
- Program services (functional)
- $21,082,799
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,711,184
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,622
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,566,744
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,666,791
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,283,175
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,383,616
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,064,670
- Publicly traded securities
- $62,020
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,062,493
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,321,123
- Gross receipts
- $24,721,878
- Employees
- 219
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1965
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MINTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) Former | 40 | $146,825 | $22,314 |
| COLLEEN LAFONT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $129,994 | $5,549 |
| SARAH MCMULLEN | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,935 | $5,137 |
| CHRISTY SWENSON | HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,298 | $13,260 |
| PHILIP CECCHINI | WX INTERIM DIRECTOR & AGEN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,633 | $5,542 |
| DENISE BAILEY | DIRECTOR OF EQUITY, ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,405 | $10,053 |
| ALISON LYNDES-CALDERARA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,051 | $11,745 |
| PAUL ZABRISKIE | WEATHERIZATION AND CLIMATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,550 | $1,964 |
| ABBY WHITE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MILLER | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY MCFAUN | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MASON | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TIGHE | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GIAMMUSSO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN LOWRY REED | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINA AKLEY | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET JANSEN MURRAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NICK KRAMER | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS GIVEN | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA CLARKE | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MINTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,197 | $26,644 |
| RANDY DRURY | 3E THERMAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,801 | $5,052 |
| PHILIP CECCHINI | WX INTERIM DIRECTOR & AGENCY DATA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,753 | $5,733 |
| PAUL ZABRISKIE | WEATHERIZATION AND CLIMATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,109 | $3,681 |
| CHRISTY SWENSON | HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,658 | $12,912 |
| SARAH MCMULLEN | CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,691 | $4,514 |
| COLLEEN LAFONT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $112,549 | $4,946 |
| GINA AKLEY | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON VALSANGIACOMO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN LOWRY REED | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET JANSEN MURRAY | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY WHITE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TIGHE | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK KRAMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MILLER | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GIAMMUSSO | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY MCFAUN | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA CLARKE | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GIVEN | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE LAMELL | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MASON | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN MINTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $117,913 | $18,215 |
| PHILIP CECCHINI | WEATHERIZATION BUSINESS MA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,578 | $785 |
| PAUL ZABRISKIE | WEATHERIZATION AND CLIMATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,227 | $0 |
| CHRISTY SWENSON | HEADSTART Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,874 | $7,263 |
| SARAH MCMULLEN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,069 | $0 |
| COLLEEN LAFONT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $102,792 | $785 |
| GINA AKLEY | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON VALSANGIACOMO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN LOWRY REED | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET MURRAY | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY WHITE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TIGHE | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK KRAMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA MCDONALD | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MILLER | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GIAMMUSSO | PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTAT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCDONALD | PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20 GABLE PL, BARRE, VT 05641-4138
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ABBY WHITE, 20 GABLE PLACE, BARRE, VT 056412267
- Signed the 990
- JON VALSANGIACOMO, CHAIR
- Phone
- (802) 479-1053
- Website
- WWW.CAPSTONEVT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEONE MCDONNELL & ROBERTS PA
Mission
CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING WITH DIGNITY AND DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN VERMONT COMMUNITIES. OUR COMMITMENT IS: TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING CAUSED BY POVERTY, TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL VERMONTERS.
Program accomplishments
- EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (HEAD START):IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE'S HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PREPARED 287 YOUNG CHILDREN FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH THE OPERATION OF LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND PROVISION OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES. CAPSTONE'S WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH PROVIDES A FULL CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT INCLUDING PARENT EDUCATION, PARENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTH, DENTAL, AND NUTRITION SERVICES, DISABILITY SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AS WELL AS RESOURCES AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER NEEDED SOCIAL SERVICES. OUR BROOK STREET HIGH SCHOOL IS A MODEL FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM FOR TEEN PARENT EDUCATION, HIGH SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT. BOTH BROOK STREET HIGH SCHOOL AND OUR LEARNING TOGETHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED IN BARRE'S HISTORIC BROOKSIDE SCHOOL AND STRIVE TO BREAK THE BARRIERS OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY FOR AT-RISK YOUNG FAMILIESExpenses $7,286,119 · grants $284,215 · revenue $200,876
- WEATHERIZATION: CAPSTONE'S WEATHERIZATION TEAM IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING ENERGY EFFCIENCY AND COST SAVINGS FOR LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. WE CONDUCT HOME ENERGY AUDITS, INSTALLATION OF INSULATION, DRAFT REDUCTION, HEATING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING, HOT WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT OR INSULATION, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS EMERGENCY HEATING SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS OR REPAIRS TO ENSURE PROPER SAFETY AND FUNCTIONING OF HOME HEATING SYSTEMS. IN 2024-2025, THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM SERVICED 448 HOMES, LOWERING AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD ENERGY USE AND CREATING HEALTHIER HOMES WHILE REDUCING CLIMATE IMPACT. OUR 3E THERMAL PROGRAM WORKS WITH OWNERS OF MULTI-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO IMPROVE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, COMFORT, AND SAFETY OF THOSE OCCUPYING RENTAL UNITS. IN 2024-2025, THE 3E THERMAL PROGRAM SERVICED 424 RENTAL UNITS.Expenses $8,662,552 · grants $3,699,007 · revenue $557,882
- FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS): PROVIDES CRISIS ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN NEED OF HOUSING, UTILITIES, AND HOME HEATING FUEL. FCSS PROVIDES 24/7 COVERAGE DURING THE WINTER SEASON TO ENSURE A LACK OF FUEL DOES NOT CREATE UNSAFE HOME CONDITIONS FOR LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. THIS YEAR, WE PROVIDED 840 ADULTS AND 527 CHILDREN WITH FUEL ASSISTANCE IN THE HARSH WINTER SEASON. CAPSTONE'S HOUSING SERVICES SUPPORT VERMONTERS LIVING IN MOTELS, ENCAMPMENTS, OR IN THEIR CARS. ONCE HOUSED, CAPSTONE SERVICES ARE CRITICAL TO KEEPING HOMELESS VERMONTERS IN SAFE TEMPORARY SHELTER OR PERMANENT HOMES. WE FIND HOUSING, VOUCHERS, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO A WIDE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. IN 2025, WE HELPED 1,453 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO ACCESS OR MAINTAIN HOUSING OR PROVIDED NAVIGATION TO UNHOUSED VERMONTERS.Expenses $2,581,864 · grants $1,487,474 · revenue $34,333
- COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED):OUR FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY FOR LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS. WE OPERATE ONE OF THE LARGEST FOOD SHELVES IN THE CENTRAL VERMONT REGION. WE SERVED PREPARED MEALS AND PROVIDED HEALTHY FOOD TO HUNGRY VERMONTERS IN 8,685 VISITS. OUR CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM SUPPORTED 129 CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND 1,097 KIDS RECEIVED NUTRICIOUS MEALS ON A DAILY BASIS. OUR MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE FINANCIAL COACHING, MICRO BUSINESS COUNSELING, AND TAX ASSISTANCE. CAPSTONE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL COACHING BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP BUDGETS, IMPROVE CREDIT, REDUCE DEBT, AND BUILD SAVINGS. IN 2024-2025, OUR FINANCIAL COACHING PROGRAM HELPED 522 INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY. MICROBUSINESS COUNSELING ASSISTS SELF-EMPLOYED, LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS WITH BUSINESS BASICS AND PLANNING. IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE COUNSELED 241 ENTREPRENEURS. OUR TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UTILIZED 30 VOLUNTEERS AND HELPED 1,672 LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS FILE THEIR TAXES IN 2025.CAPSTONE'S COMMUNITY KITCHEN ACADEMY (CKA) OFFERS LOW-INCOME VERMONTERS TRAINING FOR A CULINARY CAREER. STUDENTS ATTEND 9-WEEK TRAINING SESSIONS TO LEARN BASIC CULINARY SKILLS, FOOD SERVICE AND SAFETY, AND GENERAL JOB SKILLS. IN 2024-2025, 12 PEOPLE GRADUATED FROM CKA. HOUSING (PROSPECT FOREST):CAPSTONE PROVIDES NINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN TWO BUILDINGS (HUD SECTION 8) IN RANDOLPHL VERMONT CALLED PROSPECT FOREST HOMES. TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE IMPACT:OUR MILEAGE SMART PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS OF UP TO $5,000 FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO SWITCH TO HIGH EFFICIENCY CARS. IN 2024-2025, 22 VEHICLES WERE SOLD AND VERMONTERS ARE NOW DRIVING A GAS HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM A LOCAL CAR DEALER. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE CONTINUED TO OPERATE THE DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDED BY FEMA AND PROVIDED FLOOD RECOVERY SUPPORT. IN 2024-2025, CAPSTONE SERVED 10,117 INDIVIDUALS AND 6,115 HOUSEHOLDS.Expenses $2,552,264 · grants $813,131 · revenue $155,864
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0216254
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,666,791
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,721,878
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $24,721,878 | $23,888,605 | $14,666,791 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $28,676,455 | $28,184,565 | $14,566,744 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $26,548,656 | $25,380,355 | $13,823,950 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $20,533,492 | $20,061,529 | $12,354,025 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 03-0216254).
Questions about CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC
- What is the EIN of CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC is 03-0216254.
- Is CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION 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 CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ABBY WHITE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,825 (SUSAN MINTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER)).
- How much revenue does CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,721,878, expenses of $23,888,605 and total assets of $14,666,791 at year end.
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