Civic Intelligence

Vermont Cheese Council Inc

EIN 03-0355160 • 501(c)6 • Essex Junction, VT

Profile

The Vemront Cheese Council reprsents cheesemakers throughout Vermont who are dedicated to the production and image of premier cheese. Our mission includes providing educational, marketing, and business support programming to support those cheesemakers.

PO Box 5422Essex Junction, VT 05452

www.vtcheese.com; wwwvtcheesefest.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.38x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

43rd percentile

-2.3%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

-4.5%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

55%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$252,205

Up $11,394 (+4.7%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$149,850

Down $7,971 (-5.1%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$102,355

Up $19,365 (+23%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$431,712

Up $232,004 (+116%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$412,347

Up $110,290 (+37%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$19,365

Up $121,714 (+119%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $128,592Liabilities 2010: $6,875Net Assets 2010: $121,7172010Assets 2011: $173,787Liabilities 2011: $30,6152011Assets 2012: $210,106Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $177,242Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $157,665Liabilities 2014: $3,900Net Assets 2014: $153,7652014Assets 2015: $71,777Liabilities 2015: $4,898Net Assets 2015: $66,8792015Assets 2016: $77,240Liabilities 2016: $4,400Net Assets 2016: $72,8402016Assets 2017: $42,114Liabilities 2017: $4,391Net Assets 2017: $37,7232017Assets 2018: $47,805Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $47,8052018Assets 2019: $41,757Liabilities 2019: $2,017Net Assets 2019: $39,7402019Assets 2020: $211,896Liabilities 2020: $132,529Net Assets 2020: $79,3672020Assets 2021: $260,815Liabilities 2021: $132,231Net Assets 2021: $128,5842021Assets 2022: $325,396Liabilities 2022: $132,488Net Assets 2022: $192,9082022Assets 2023: $310,595Liabilities 2023: $125,256Net Assets 2023: $185,3392023Assets 2024: $240,811Liabilities 2024: $157,821Net Assets 2024: $82,9902024Assets 2025: $252,205Liabilities 2025: $149,850Net Assets 2025: $102,3552025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$252,205
Liabilities$149,850
Net Assets$102,355
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $213,742Expenses 2010: $155,420Net Income 2010: $58,3222010Revenue 2011: $172,607Expenses 2011: $151,152Net Income 2011: $21,4552011Revenue 2012: $193,044Expenses 2012: $126,110Net Income 2012: $66,9342012Revenue 2013: $133,726Expenses 2013: $166,590Net Income 2013: -$32,8642013Revenue 2014: $167,829Expenses 2014: $191,306Net Income 2014: -$23,4772014Revenue 2015: $169,800Expenses 2015: $256,686Net Income 2015: -$86,8862015Revenue 2016: $229,638Expenses 2016: $223,677Net Income 2016: $5,9612016Revenue 2017: $210,221Expenses 2017: $245,338Net Income 2017: -$35,1172017Revenue 2018: $268,458Expenses 2018: $258,376Net Income 2018: $10,0822018Revenue 2019: $258,619Expenses 2019: $266,634Net Income 2019: -$8,0152019Revenue 2020: $166,920Expenses 2020: $127,293Net Income 2020: $39,6272020Revenue 2021: $150,583Expenses 2021: $101,366Net Income 2021: $49,2172021Revenue 2022: $210,732Expenses 2022: $146,408Net Income 2022: $64,3242022Revenue 2023: $327,653Expenses 2023: $335,222Net Income 2023: -$7,5692023Revenue 2024: $199,708Expenses 2024: $302,057Net Income 2024: -$102,3492024Revenue 2025: $431,712Expenses 2025: $412,347Net Income 2025: $19,3652025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$431,712
Expenses$412,347
Net Income$19,365
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$252,205
Liabilities
$149,850
Net assets
$102,355
Revenue
$431,712
Expenses
$412,347
Net income
$19,365
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.52$1.50$1.02$4.32$4.12$0.19
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.41$1.58$0.83$2.00$3.02$1.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.11$1.25$1.85$3.28$3.35$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.25$1.32$1.93$2.11$1.46$0.64
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$1.32$1.29$1.51$1.01$0.49
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$1.33$0.79$1.67$1.27$0.40
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.02$0.40$2.59$2.67$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$2.68$2.58$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.04$0.38$2.10$2.45$0.35
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.04$0.73$2.30$2.24$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.05$0.67$1.70$2.57$0.87
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.04$1.54$1.68$1.91$0.23
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.77$0.00$1.34$1.67$0.33
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.10$0.00$1.93$1.26$0.67
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.74$0.31$1.73$1.51$0.21
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.29$0.07$1.22$2.14$1.55$0.58
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 26, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$431,712
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The vermont cheese council represents cheesemakers throughout vermont who are dedicated to the production and image of premier cheese. Our mission includes providing educational, marketing, and business support programming to support those cheesemakers.

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$205,579$140,746▼ $64,833
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$33,732$80,192▲ $46,460
Accounts Receivable$1,500$18,217▲ $16,717
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$5,810-
Total Assets$240,811$252,205▲ $11,394
Other Assets Total-$7,240-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$131,000$129,813▼ $1,187
Deferred Revenue$26,820$13,440▼ $13,380
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1$6,597▲ $6,596
Total Liabilities$157,821$149,850▼ $7,971
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$82,990$102,355▲ $19,365
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$82,990$102,355▲ $19,365
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$240,811$252,205▲ $11,394

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$1,000$1,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Haley ElkinsExecutive DirectorFT$67,813$67,813

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andi WandtPresident
Molly PindellVice President
Angela Miller left in 2025Director
Clay WhitneyDirector
Liz BleakleyDirector
Mark BomalaskiDirector
Melanie WebbDirector
Rachel Fritz-Schaal left in 2025Director
Robert FeinbergDirector
Roberta Gillott left in 2025Director
Zoe BrickleyDirector
Morgan BeckwithSecretary
Kent UnderwoodTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$220,117
Program Service Revenue
$202,012
Investment Income
$5,733
Other Revenue
$3,850
All Other Contributions
$68,147
Change in Net Assets
$19,365
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$244,841
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$167,506
Total Fundraising Expense$7,726
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$55,505$29,632-$85,137
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$67,813-$67,813
Travel$32,892$5,608-$38,500
Fees for Services Other$31,500$250-$31,750
Fees for Services Accounting$10,309$6,761-$17,070
Payroll Taxes$4,763$9,793-$14,556
Office Expenses$2,900$7,664-$10,564
Other Expenses$10,244$278$7,726$10,522
Interest-$5,543-$5,543
All Other Expenses$4,604$402-$5,006
Information Technology$842$1,661-$2,503
Insurance-$1,996-$1,996
Fees for Services Management$236$989-$1,225
Conferences and Meetings$610$458-$1,068
Occupancy-$545-$545
Advertising$194$205-$399
Total Functional Expenses$263,694$140,927$7,726$412,347
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
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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 6

“The Organization has members.”

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

“The Organization has members who elect the Board of Directors and approve the annual budget.”

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

“The Members must approve the budget and vote to elect the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The Organization does not have committees that can act independently of the Board.”

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

“A draft of the Form 990 is distributed to the Board for review prior to filing.”

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

“The conflict of interest policy is part of the by-laws which are presented to the official board of director nominees and reiterated verbally at the first meeting of the new board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The Organization does have a conflict of Interest policy. Organizational documents, including tax returns, are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vermont Cheese Council Inc
EIN
03-0355160
Address
PO Box 5422, Essex Junction, VT 05452

Signing Officer

Name
Kent Underwood
Title
Traesurer
Signed
2026-03-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kent Underwood
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
120

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 I, Line 1

“Host educational events for the public and food professionals in order to learn more about the art and science of artisan and farmstead cheeses made in Vermont.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Host educational events for the public and food professionals in order to learn more about the art and science of artisan and farmstead cheeses made in Vermont.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization has members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Organization has members who elect the Board of Directors and approve the annual budget.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Members must approve the budget and vote to elect the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Organization does not have committees that can act independently of the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5A draft of the Form 990 is distributed to the Board for review prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The conflict of interest policy is part of the by-laws which are presented to the official board of director nominees and reiterated verbally at the first meeting of the new board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8The Organization does have a conflict of Interest policy. Organizational documents, including tax returns, are available upon request.
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