Nonprofit · EIN 03-0216837
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC
Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, VT 05402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $36,856,036 | $37,951,967 | -$1,095,931 | $17,233,851 | $5,002,427 | $12,231,424 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $40,263,193 | $36,220,386 | $4,042,807 | $17,445,286 | $4,183,638 | $13,261,648 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $29,030,321 | $28,602,198 | $428,123 | $13,497,011 | $4,779,849 | $8,717,162 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,013,369
- of which government grants
- $31,779,142
- Program service revenue
- $448,519
- Investment income
- $410,451
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $89,134
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$16,303
- Other revenue
- -$16,303
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,047,888
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $356,501
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,717,939
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $20,443,599
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $49,291
- Accounting fees
- $50,500
- Occupancy
- $1,842,127
- Travel
- $83,509
- Depreciation
- $381,666
- Program services (functional)
- $34,022,295
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,691,202
- Fundraising (functional)
- $238,470
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,445,286
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,233,851
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,002,427
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,231,424
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,308,586
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,107,245
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,292,030
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,939,394
- Gross receipts
- $37,177,557
- Employees
- 360
- Volunteers
- 451
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL DRAGON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $147,153 | $31,066 |
| CAROL PAUL | DEPUTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $134,012 | $33,136 |
| MATT D'AGOSTINO | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $133,011 | $33,429 |
| SANDRA GRAVES | HEAD START PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $128,648 | $15,106 |
| KEVIN LOMEDICO | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $105,311 | $33,429 |
| CHRISTINE GILLIAM | HEAD START ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,900 | $31,794 |
| TERRI TERRERI | HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,319 | $15,106 |
| ELIZABETH MADIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JON CRYSTAL | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY BOVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE ROSENBLUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEN HAJI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN NONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NAKUMA PALCCZEWSKI | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA TREADWAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESLI BLOUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JONATHAN BILLINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMANDA BLIVEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL DRAGON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $135,698 | $36,203 |
| MATT D'AGOSTINO | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $124,986 | $36,203 |
| CAROL PAUL | DEPUTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $123,460 | $36,511 |
| SANDRA GRAVES | HEAD START PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $112,577 | $16,251 |
| CODY FIALA | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MADIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JON CRYSTAL | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY BOVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE ROSENBLUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEN HAJI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN NONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NAKUMA PALCCZEWSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA TREADWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLI BLOUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL DRAGON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $121,693 | $27,916 |
| CAROL PAUL | DEPUTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,340 | $27,916 |
| SANDRA GRAVES | HEAD START PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,103 | $11,183 |
| MATT D'AGOSTINO | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $74,333 | $26,966 |
| CODY FIALA | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MADIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JON CRYSTAL | BOARD VP/TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY BOVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE ROSENBLUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEN HAJI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN NONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NAKUMA PALCCZEWSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA TREADWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1603, BURLINGTON, VT 05402-1603
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAUL DRAGON, PO BOX 1603, BURLINGTON, VT 05402
- Signed the 990
- PAUL DRAGON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (802) 287-7971
- Website
- WWW.CVOEO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LEONE MCDONNELL & ROBERTS PA
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O
Program accomplishments
- CVOEO PROVIDED A WIDE VARIETY OF VITAL SERVICES TO OVER 23,000 PEOPLE AND WELL OVER 12,000 FAMILIES DURING THE PAST YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE DONATED TO CVOEO PROGRAMS AND AGENCY PROGRAMS ENGAGED IN OVER FIVE HUNDRED PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUTSIDE ENTITIES (BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, ETC.). THREE COMMUNITY ACTION OFFICES IN MIDDLEBURY, BURLINGTON AND ST. ALBANS PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION IN SEVERAL AREAS INCLUDING CRISIS FUEL, WARMTH SUPPORT, HOUSING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING SERVICES COORDINATION, FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND TAX ASSISTANCE. PLEASE SEE OUR ANNUAL REPORT FOR LAST YEAR'S STATISTICS.Expenses $6,651,217 · grants $2,626,628
- THERE WERE 144 CHILDREN SERVED IN OUR HEAD START PROGRAM AND 160 CHILDREN IN OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. THERE WERE 2,026 HOME VISITS. EIGHTY-SIX PERCENT (86%) OF OUR 4-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOLERS WERE MEETING OR EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS TIED TO KINDERGARTEN READINESS IN THE DOMAINS OF LANGUAGE AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $9,341,678 · grants $1,364,984 · revenue $300
- OVER THIS PAST YEAR CVOEO HAS CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS FOOD PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY THROUGH OUR FEEDING CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROGRAM WHICH IS THE LARGEST FOOD SHELF AND CHARITABLE FOOD PROVIDER IN THE STATE. WE SECURED FUNDING TO RENOVATE BURLINGTON FOOD SHELF AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, ADDING EXPANDED SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND A SECOND FLOOR. THOSE RENOVATIONS WILL BE COMPLETED IN EARLY FEBRUARY 2026. THE HEALTH ROOTS COLLABORATIVE IS ONE OF FEEDING CHAMPLAIN VALLEY'S PROGRAMS PROVIDING CVOEO WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH OVER ONE HUNDRED LOCAL FARMERS TO SOURCE FOOD INTO OUR CHARITABLE FOOD SYSTEM. WE ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON SUSTAINABLE FARMING THROUGH WORKSHOPS AT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. FEEDING CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CONTINUES WITH ITS FOOD AS MEDICINE PROGRAM, MOBILE OUTREACH, SOLIDIFYING ITS THREE FOOD HUBS IT ESTABLISHED IN 2023 AND PROVIDING CONSUMER CHOICE THROUGH ITS ONLINE FOOD ORDERING APPLICATION AND ITS INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICE.Expenses $7,166,253 · grants $4,505,186
- Expenses $10,863,147 · grants $3,551,090 · revenue $453,065
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
- 03-0216837
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,233,851
- Income (IRS master file)
- $37,177,557
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $36,856,036 | $37,951,967 | $17,233,851 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $40,263,193 | $36,220,386 | $17,445,286 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $29,030,321 | $28,602,198 | $13,497,011 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $26,250,415 | $25,335,475 | $10,365,221 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 03-0216837).
Questions about CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC
- What is the EIN of CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC is 03-0216837.
- Is CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY 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 CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY 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 CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY 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 CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names PAUL DRAGON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,153 (PAUL DRAGON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $36,856,036, expenses of $37,951,967 and total assets of $17,233,851 at year end.
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