Civic Intelligence

Vermont Specialty Foods Association

EIN 03-0309219 • 501(c)6 • East Montpelier, VT

990-N Coverage

Profile

Vermont specialty food association incorporates many of the small family owned and operated businesses that sustain the working landscape of vermont that visitors seek. With more than 385 buisinesses, specialty food producers strive for excellence in providing their customers with high quality, innovative products made with a distinctive vermont touch.

PO Box 237East Montpelier, VT 05651

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

0.81x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

8th percentile

-82%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$64,609

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 102.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-59%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

1.7%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$42,544

Down $61,833 (-59%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$51,397

Down $10,017 (-16%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$8,853

Down $51,816 (-121%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue96th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Up

$63,111

Up $1,071 (+1.7%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$114,927

Up $54,940 (+92%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$51,816

Down $53,869 (-2624%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2011: $41,339Liabilities 2011: $14,1282011Assets 2012: $57,728Liabilities 2012: $25,5212012Assets 2013: $57,341Liabilities 2013: $24,2522013Assets 2019: $60,298Liabilities 2019: $8,024Net Assets 2019: $52,2742019Assets 2020: $40,555Liabilities 2020: $599Net Assets 2020: $39,9562020Assets 2021: $42,445Liabilities 2021: $33,755Net Assets 2021: $8,6902021Assets 2022: $86,435Liabilities 2022: $45,525Net Assets 2022: $40,9102022Assets 2023: $104,377Liabilities 2023: $61,414Net Assets 2023: $42,9632023Assets 2024: $42,544Liabilities 2024: $51,397Net Assets 2024: -$8,8532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$42,544
Liabilities$51,397
Net Assets-$8,853
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KRevenue 2011: $63,901Expenses 2011: $63,432Net Income 2011: $4692011Revenue 2012: $54,064Expenses 2012: $49,068Net Income 2012: $4,9962012Revenue 2013: $41,181Expenses 2013: $40,299Net Income 2013: $8822013Revenue 2019: $57,562Expenses 2019: $77,119Net Income 2019: -$19,5572019Revenue 2020: $50,098Expenses 2020: $62,416Net Income 2020: -$12,3182020Revenue 2021: $47,988Expenses 2021: $79,254Net Income 2021: -$31,2662021Revenue 2022: $56,953Expenses 2022: $24,733Net Income 2022: $32,2202022Revenue 2023: $62,040Expenses 2023: $59,987Net Income 2023: $2,0532023Revenue 2024: $63,111Expenses 2024: $114,927Net Income 2024: -$51,8162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$63,111
Expenses$114,927
Net Income-$51,816
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$42,544
Liabilities
$51,397
Net assets
-$8,853
Revenue
$63,111
Expenses
$114,927
Net income
-$51,816
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.51$0.09$0.63$1.15$0.52
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.61$0.43$0.62$0.60$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.46$0.41$0.57$0.25$0.32
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.34$0.09$0.48$0.79$0.31
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.01$0.40$0.50$0.62$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.08$0.52$0.58$0.77$0.20
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.57$0.24$0.41$0.40$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.58$0.26$0.54$0.49$0.05
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$0.14$0.64$0.63$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$63,111
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Vermont specialty food association incorporates many of the small family owned and operated businesses that sustain the working landscape of vermont that visitors seek. With more than 385 buisinesses, specialty food producers strive for excellence in providing their customers with high quality, innovative products made with a distinctive vermont touch.

VT Specialty Food Association is the leading information resource for all specialty food and beverage producers, service providers, and industry professionals. We support the growth of specialty food and beverage businesses through education, promotion, and collaboration.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$31,548$41,441▲ $9,893
Accounts Receivable$3,680$0▼ $3,680
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$69,149$1,103▼ $68,046
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$104,377$42,544▼ $61,833
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$51,059-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$58,864$238▼ $58,626
Other Liabilities$2,550$100▼ $2,450
Total Liabilities$61,414$51,397▼ $10,017
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$42,963$-8,853▼ $51,816
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$42,963$-8,853▼ $51,816
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$104,377$42,544▼ $61,833
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Karin CioffiExecutive DirectorFT$58,831$5,778$64,609

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Calley HastingsPresident
Bill KunhertVice President
Allie OlsonDirector
Amelia RappaportDirector
Kent ArnoldDirector
Mimi ButtenheimDirector
Steve RedmondDirector
Cassandra Larae-perezSecretary
Mark ElvidgeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$62,295
Investment Income
$816
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-51,816
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$71,040
Other Expenses$43,887
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$58,831
Payroll Taxes---$6,431
Other Employee Benefits---$5,778
Conferences and Meetings---$5,342
Information Technology---$2,323
Insurance---$2,170
Fees for Services Management---$1,794
Interest---$1,457
Fees for Services Other---$1,278
Fees for Services Accounting---$1,250
Office Expenses---$1,049
Other Expenses---$959
Occupancy---$945
Travel---$224
All Other Expenses---$110
Advertising---$29
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$114,927
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Prepaid Dues$100
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Members elect the board. The board members have the authority under the bylaws to appoint a board member if a vacancy occurs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Members vote on bylaw changes.”

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

“Executive director reviews the tax return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vermont Specialty Food Association
EIN
03-0309219
Phone
8028391930
Address
PO BOX 237, EAST MONTPELIER, VT 05651

Signing Officer

Name
Karin Cioffi
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8028391930
Signed
2025-05-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karin Cioffi
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Fothergill Segale & Valley LLC
Address
143 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Preparer
Tania Solano
Phone
8022236261
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