Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc
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VINS Nature Center features the Forest Canopy Walk, Education & Outreach, Wild Bird Rehabilitation, Live Animal Programs, Songbird Aviary, Exhibits, Nature Trails & Store, and is ADA accessible.
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Mission
The mission of vins is to motivate individuals and communities to care for the environment through education, research, and avian wildlife rehabilitation.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1972, it predates 87% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVermont Institute of Natural Science Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Quechee, VT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 030231665. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030231665. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc is located in Quechee, VT, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
VINS Nature Center features the Forest Canopy Walk, Education & Outreach, Wild Bird Rehabilitation, Live Animal Programs, Songbird Aviary, Exhibits, Nature Trails & Store, and is ADA accessible. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030231665, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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Golden eagle takes flight following rehab at Vermont Institute of Natural Science - WCAX
Golden eagle takes flight following rehab at Vermont Institute of Natural Science - WCAX
Vermont Institute of Natural Science appoints next executive director - Vermont Business Magazine
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents A Forest of Lights - Vermont Business Magazine
Vermont Institute of Natural Science announces trustee arrivals & retirement - Vermont Business Magazine
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 64 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc
- What is Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc?
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Quechee, United States. VINS Nature Center features the Forest Canopy Walk, Education & Outreach, Wild Bird Rehabilitation, Live Animal Programs, Songbird Aviary, Exhibits, Nature Trails & Store, and is ADA accessible.
- When was Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc founded?
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc?
- Alden Smith serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc located?
- Headquartered in Quechee, VT, United States.
- What is Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc trustworthy?
- Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 030231665.
- What is Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc's website?
- http://www.vinsweb.org