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Vermont Rural Water Association

EIN 03-0282848 • 501(c)3 • Essex Junction, VT

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To promote public health and a clean environment by providing support to public water and wastewater systems.

20 Susie Wilson Road APT BEssex Junction, VT 05452-2827

www.vtruralwater.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

52nd percentile

5.3%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$100,313

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

56th percentile

6.0%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,028,338

Up $87,135 (+9.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$195,416

Down $15,305 (-7.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$832,922

Up $102,440 (+14%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,542,638

Up $133,137 (+9.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,440,198

Up $104,755 (+7.8%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$102,440

Up $28,382 (+38%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $534,415Liabilities 2011: $67,907Net Assets 2011: $466,5082011Assets 2012: $476,293Liabilities 2012: $50,368Net Assets 2012: $425,9252012Assets 2013: $485,834Liabilities 2013: $51,880Net Assets 2013: $433,9542013Assets 2014: $490,799Liabilities 2014: $62,432Net Assets 2014: $428,3672014Assets 2015: $527,516Liabilities 2015: $66,128Net Assets 2015: $461,3882015Assets 2016: $544,007Liabilities 2016: $72,538Net Assets 2016: $471,4692016Assets 2017: $575,129Liabilities 2017: $80,537Net Assets 2017: $494,5922017Assets 2018: $587,561Liabilities 2018: $89,539Net Assets 2018: $498,0222018Assets 2019: $617,184Liabilities 2019: $85,847Net Assets 2019: $531,3372019Assets 2020: $633,076Liabilities 2020: $77,387Net Assets 2020: $555,6892020Assets 2021: $644,276Liabilities 2021: $59,813Net Assets 2021: $584,4632021Assets 2022: $888,243Liabilities 2022: $231,819Net Assets 2022: $656,4242022Assets 2023: $941,203Liabilities 2023: $210,721Net Assets 2023: $730,4822023Assets 2024: $1,028,338Liabilities 2024: $195,416Net Assets 2024: $832,9222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,028,338
Liabilities$195,416
Net Assets$832,922
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $876,7702011Expenses 2012: $666,6642012Revenue 2013: $727,633Expenses 2013: $719,604Net Income 2013: $8,0292013Revenue 2014: $771,803Expenses 2014: $777,390Net Income 2014: -$5,5872014Revenue 2015: $870,639Expenses 2015: $837,618Net Income 2015: $33,0212015Revenue 2016: $843,401Expenses 2016: $833,320Net Income 2016: $10,0812016Revenue 2017: $857,276Expenses 2017: $834,153Net Income 2017: $23,1232017Revenue 2018: $945,032Expenses 2018: $941,602Net Income 2018: $3,4302018Revenue 2019: $925,548Expenses 2019: $892,233Net Income 2019: $33,3152019Revenue 2020: $1,022,370Expenses 2020: $998,018Net Income 2020: $24,3522020Revenue 2021: $1,194,241Expenses 2021: $1,165,467Net Income 2021: $28,7742021Revenue 2022: $1,233,045Expenses 2022: $1,161,084Net Income 2022: $71,9612022Revenue 2023: $1,409,501Expenses 2023: $1,335,443Net Income 2023: $74,0582023Revenue 2024: $1,542,638Expenses 2024: $1,440,198Net Income 2024: $102,4402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,542,638
Expenses$1,440,198
Net Income$102,440
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,028,338
Liabilities
$195,416
Net assets
$832,922
Revenue
$1,542,638
Expenses
$1,440,198
Net income
$102,440
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.20$0.83$1.54$1.44$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.21$0.73$1.41$1.34$0.07
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.89$0.23$0.66$1.23$1.16$0.07
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.64$0.06$0.58$1.19$1.17$0.03
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.63$0.08$0.56$1.02$1.00$0.02
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.62$0.09$0.53$0.93$0.89$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.09$0.50$0.95$0.94$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.58$0.08$0.49$0.86$0.83$0.02
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.54$0.07$0.47$0.84$0.83$0.01
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.53$0.07$0.46$0.87$0.84$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.06$0.43$0.77$0.78$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.05$0.43$0.73$0.72$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.48$0.05$0.43$0.67
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.07$0.47$0.88
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,542,638
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote public health and a clean environment by providing support to public water and wastewater systems.

The Organization assists nearly 300 public water and wastewater system operators in Vermont in protecting public health and the environment, and in complying with applicable federal laws and regulations

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$509,689$526,722▲ $17,033
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$91,070$250,663▲ $159,593
Pledges and Grants Receivable$235,618$169,852▼ $65,766
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$86,620$59,860▼ $26,760
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,206$21,241▲ $3,035
Total Assets$941,203$1,028,338▲ $87,135
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$119,341$95,853▼ $23,488
Other Liabilities$69,971$82,494▲ $12,523
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,409$17,069▼ $4,340
Total Liabilities$210,721$195,416▼ $15,305
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$730,482$832,922▲ $102,440
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$730,482$832,922▲ $102,440
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$941,203$1,028,338▲ $87,135

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$59,860$289,573$349,433
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elizabeth RoyerExecutive DirectorFT$79,909$20,404$100,313

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Margaret DwyerPresident
John LazelleVice President
April BusfieldDirector
Ray CounterDirector
Rod Lamothe Left in 2024Director
Jon ThorntonSec.-Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,349,153
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$18,004
Other Revenue
$175,481
All Other Contributions
$23,820
Change in Net Assets
$102,440

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,542,638
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$20,808
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,563,446
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,542,638
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$956,930
Other Expenses$483,268
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$584,895$48,443-$633,338
Other Employee Benefits$124,622$19,436-$144,058
Travel$124,573$9,045-$133,618
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$39,955$39,954-$79,909
Fees for Services Accounting-$70,086-$70,086
Payroll Taxes$47,773$6,773-$54,546
Pension Plan Contributions$39,058$6,021-$45,079
Conferences and Meetings$35,869$1,840-$37,709
Occupancy$6,049$21,526-$27,575
Depreciation Depletion$26,760--$26,760
All Other Expenses$16,097$7,580-$23,677
Information Technology$4,783$5,270-$10,053
Advertising$2,183$6,631-$8,814
Office Expenses$2,623$5,558-$8,181
Insurance-$6,546-$6,546
Fees for Services Other$43$5,785-$5,828
Other Expenses$263,998$-263,998-$0
Total Functional Expenses$1,440,198$0$0$1,440,198

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,461,006
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,440,198
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,440,198
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$20,808
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$82,494
Accrued expenses-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Form 990 is provided in draft format to the organization for review and reconciliation to the audited financial statements before filing”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“An annual review is completed”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“It is part of the budget process and is then presented to the board for approval”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vermont Rural Water Association
EIN
03-0282848
Phone
8026604988
Address
20 Susie Wilson Road APT B, Essex Junction, VT 05452-2827

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth J Royer
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8026604988
Signed
2025-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth J Royer
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
11
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Wisehart Wimette Associates PLC
Address
159 River Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Preparer
Kirk P Wisehart
Phone
8028791055
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“In 2024 - VRWA Training conducted 86 training sessions, taught 1,534 individuals, and awarded 8,841 credit hours. Technical Assistance Provided assistance to 146 drinking water systems, a total of 1,161 hours. Provided assistance to 64 wastewater systems, a total of 1234 hours. Wrote 11 Source Water Protection plans and updates. Workforce Development Coordinated 23 registered apprentices at 16 water and wastewater treatment facilities. Outreach Activities Conducted over 400 hours of emergency response after July 2024 flooding in 4 communities. Informed water and wastewater systems of federal funding opportunities and hazard mitigation planning. Coordinated the Vermont Water Workforce Workgroup to improve recruitment and retention at water and wastewater facilities.”

Financial Statement Notes

X 2

“The Association is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examination by tax authorities for the years prior to 2021. In the normal course of business, the Association is subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, the Association believes it has taken no uncertain tax positions that could have an effect on its financial statements at December 31, 2024 and 2023.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Association is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examination by tax authorities for the years prior to 2021. In the normal course of business, the Association is subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, the Association believes it has taken no uncertain tax positions that could have an effect on its financial statements at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0In 2024 - VRWA Training conducted 86 training sessions, taught 1,534 individuals, and awarded 8,841 credit hours. Technical Assistance Provided assistance to 146 drinking water systems, a total of 1,161 hours. Provided assistance to 64 wastewater systems, a total of 1234 hours. Wrote 11 Source Water Protection plans and updates. Workforce Development Coordinated 23 registered apprentices at 16 water and wastewater treatment facilities. Outreach Activities Conducted over 400 hours of emergency response after July 2024 flooding in 4 communities. Informed water and wastewater systems of federal funding opportunities and hazard mitigation planning. Coordinated the Vermont Water Workforce Workgroup to improve recruitment and retention at water and wastewater facilities.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Form 990 is provided in draft format to the organization for review and reconciliation to the audited financial statements before filing
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2An annual review is completed
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3It is part of the budget process and is then presented to the board for approval
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Available upon request
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