2021-03-29T14:09:30-05:00 2020-09-30 020417217 LEONE MCDONNELL & ROBERTS PA 5 NELSON STREET DOVER NH 03820 990 2019-10-01 030216254 CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC CAPS 8024791053 20 GABLE PLACE BARRE VT 056412267 STEVEN PAPPAS CHAIR 8024791053 2021-03-11 1 SHAUNA BROWN CPA P01390350 6037492700 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z STEVEN PAPPAS 20 GABLE PLACE BARRE VT 056412267 16370682 0 X WWW.CAPSTONEVT.ORG X 1965 VT WE ARE DEDICATED TO CREATING RESILIENT HOUSEHOLDS AND COMMUNITIES AND TO ADVANCING JUSTICE IN SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO MOVE BEYOND POVERTY. THROUGH ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, WE CHAMPION POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. WE GUIDE PEOPLE TO HAVE A VOICE IN THEIR OWN TRANSFORMATION AND PROMOTE A VISION OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE. 18 18 197 250 0 -83327 13933867 14689205 1378151 1670159 29247 11318 0 0 15341265 16370682 3854244 3266560 0 0 8231576 9240725 0 0 65863 2993567 3263060 15079387 15770345 261878 600337 10667766 12760181 5028193 6520271 5639573 6239910 X CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING WITH DIGNITY AND DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN VERMONT COMMUNITIES. OUR COMMITMENT IS: TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING CAUSED BY POVERTY, TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL VERMONTERS. 0 0 5457348 150952 243788 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (HEAD START)CAPSTONE HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PREPARE OVER 300 YOUNG CHILDREN FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH THE OEPRATION OF LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND PROVISION OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES. IN ADDITION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THE AGENCY PROVIDES PARENT EDUCATION, PARENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, MEAL INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES, HEALTH, DENTAL AND NUTRITION SERVICES, DISABILITY SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND RESOURCE AND REFERRAL FOR OTHER NEEDED SOCIAL SERVICES. FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMMING, PARTIALLY FUNDED THROUGH TEEN PARENT EDUCATION, AND PRIVATE GRANTS, IS PROVIDED IN THE HOME AND ON-SITE AT THE AGENCY'S BROOK STREET SCHOOL LEARNING TOGETHER CENTER. 1695592 682724 212688 COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED)OUR CED PROGRAMS DELIVER SERVICES TO LOW INCOME VERMONTERS TO ADDRESS FOOD AND FINANCIAL INSECURITY. OUR FOOD PROGRAMS ADDRESSED THE RISING FOOD INSECURITY FOR 5,468 LOW INCOME VERMONTERS. WE OPERATE THE LARGEST FOOD SHELF IN CENTRAL VERMONT AND WAS A LEADER IN PANDEMIC RELATED EFFORTS TO FEED VERMONTERS. THE FOOD SHELF TRANSFORMED OUR DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC, DELIVERING PREPARED MEALS UTILIZING VOLUNTEERS. WE DELIVERED MEALS TO HOMELESS GUESTS IN THE MOTELS, HOMEBOUND HEAD START FAMILIES AND ISOLATED SENIORS. OUR EVERYONE EATS PROGRAM, A PARTNERSHIP WITH AREA RESTAURANTS, DELIVERED 80,000 MEALS TO HUNGRY VERMONTERS. THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THIS PROGRAM HELPED TO PUT $820,010 BACK INTO THE VERMONT ECONOMY, WITH 37% OF THE PURCHASED INGREDIENTS COMING DIRECTLY FROM VERMONT FARMERS AND PRODUCERS. OTHER SUPPORTS FOOD PROGRAMS INCLUDES OUR CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM, THAT HELPED 60 CHILDCARE PROVIDERS TO OFFER NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO MORE THAN 602 KIDS ON A DAILY BASIS. OUR FINANCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE MICRO BUSINESSES COUNSELING, TAX ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL COACHING. MICROBUSINESS COUNSELING ASSISTS SELF-EMPLOYED LOW INCOME VERMONTERS TRAININGS IN BUSINESSES BASICS AND PLANNING. THIS YEAR, THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC LED TO CAPSTONE GRANTING CLOSE TO $500,000 TO STRUGGLING BUSINESSES FOR SUPPORT DURING THE ECONOMIC CRISIS. OUR FINANCIAL COACHING PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION IN HOUSEHOLD BUDGETING, DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS. VERMONT MATCHED SAVINGS IS CAPSTONE'S MATCHED SAVINGS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM. AFTER COMPLETING A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL LITERACY CURRICULUM, CENTRAL VERMONTERS BEGIN ACCRUING SOME OF THEIR EARNED INCOME IN SAVINGS ACCOUNTS WHERE THEIR EFFORTS ARE MATCHED BY $1 FOR EVERY $1 DEPOSITED, ACCRUING ASSETS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, VEHICLE PURCHASE OR HOME OWNERSHIP. CAPSTONE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL COACHING THROUGH ITS SAVINGS AND CREDIT PROGRAM, HELPING INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP BUDGETS, IMPROVE CREDIT AND BUILD SAVINGS.CAPSTONE'S CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CCFP) WORKS WITH CARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS TO THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. WE HELP APPROVED PROVIDERS ACCESS CCFP MEAL AND SNACK REIMBURSEMENT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 4274803 1749819 1073708 WEATHERIZATIONCAPSTONE'S WEATHERIZATION TEAM CONDUCTS HOME ENERGY AUDITS FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE CENTRAL VERMONT HOUSEHOLDS. THE WEATHERIZATION TEAM AND PARTNERING CONTRACTORS FOLLOW UP WITH COST SAVINGS MEASURES SUCH AS ADDED INSULATION, DRAFT REDUCTION, HEATING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING, HOT WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT OR INSULATION, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS EMERGENCY HEATING SYSTEM REPLACEMNTS OR REPAIRS TO ENSURE PROPER SAFETY AND FUNCTIONING OF HOME HEATING SYSTEMS. 3E THERMAL (FORMERLY VERMONT FUEL EFFICIENCY PARTNERSHIP) CONTINUES TO WORK WITH OWNERS OF MULTI-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO IMPROVE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, COMFORT AND SAFETY OF THOSE OCCUPYING THEIR RENTAL UNITS.DESPITE THE PANDEMIC CONDITIONS, OUR WEATHERIZATION TEAM WEATHERIZED 131 HOMES, REDUCING AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD ENERGY USE AND CREATING HEALTHIER HOMES; DIMINISHING MOISTURE, COLD DRAFTS AND MOLD. 2346658 683065 139975 HOUSING (PROSPECT FOREST)CAPSTONE PROVIDES NINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN TWO BUILDINGS (HUD SECTION 8) IN RANDOLPH, VERMONT CALLED PROSPECT FOREST HOMES. THIS GROUP OF FUNDS HOLDS THE PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT USED TO PROVIDE THESE HOUSING UNITS.FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (FCSS)OUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES CRISIS ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN NEED OF HOUSING, UTILITIES, AND HOME HEATING FUEL. FCSS PROVIDES 24/7 COVERAGE DURING THE WINTER SEASON TO ENSURE A LACK OF FUEL DOES NOT CREATE UNSAFE HOME CONDITIONS FOR LOW INCOME VERMONTERS. THIS YEAR, OUR COVID RELATED HOUSING SERVICES WERE CRITICAL TO KEEP OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS SAFELY SUPPORTED IN TEMPORARY SHELTER. CAPSTONE STAFF PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HOMELESS ADULTS AND FAMILIES HOUSED IN TEMPORARY SITES SUCH AS LOCAL MOTELS. WE FIND HOUSING, VOUCHERS AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR GUESTS. AFTER HOUSING, CCA STAFF PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT CONNECTIONS TO HELP PEOPLE STAY HOUSED SUCCESSFULLY.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CKA)CAPSTONE'S COMMUNITY KITCHEN ACADEMY (CKA) OFFERS LOW INCOME VERMONTERS TRAINING FOR A CULINARY CAREER. STUDENTS ATTEND A 12 WEEK COURSE TO LEARN BASIC CULINARY SKILLS, FOOD SERVICE AND SAFETY, AND GENERAL JOB SKILLS. DESPITE THE PANDEMIC, 22 PEOPLE GRADUATED FROM CKA, 16 STUDENTS GOT JOBS AND 8 EARNED 9 COLLEGE CREDITS. TRANSPORTATIONOUR TRANSPORTATION AND CLIMATE PROGRAMS EXPANDED CONSIDERABLY THIS YEAR IN NEW AND EXCITING DIRECTIONS. WE'VE SUCCESSFULLY SECURED SEED FUNDING FOR A NEW MOBILITY AND EQUITY PROJECT WHICH WILL EXPLORE ACQUIRING A FLEET OF ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO SERVE AS A CAR SHARE/ COOP, AS WELL AS A RIDE HAILING SERVICE FOR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. OUR NEW MILEAGE SMART PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS OF UP TO $5,000 FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO SWITCH TO HIGH EFFICIENCY CARS. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTSCAPSTONE LED AN INCIDENT COMMAND CENTER EFFORT AT THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC TO BUILD COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO BOLSTER COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY EFFORTS. THE COMMAND CENTER MARSHALLED VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER MEALS, ANSWER A COVID HOTLINE, AND CREATED AND IMPLEMENTED A TEMPORARY HOUSING PLAN FOR HOMELESS COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 2346658 683065 139975 13774401 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 218 0 1 197 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 VT X COLLEEN LAFONT 8024791053 20 GABLE PLACE BARRE VT 05641 RUBIN BENNETT EX-OFFICIO (PAST CHAIR) 1.00 X 0 0 0 HOPE CRIFO TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DONNA SHERLAW PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEVEN PAPPAS CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JON VALSANGIACOMO PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN LOWRY REED VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JANET MURRAY PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KENNY SMITH PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 RONILYNN SHROUT SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN TIGHE PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALISA DARMSTADT PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 REP JAY HOOPER PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARI GLADSTONE PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 OFFIE WORTHAM PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 MONICA MCDONALD PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA MILLER PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JESICA PAYNTER PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT MCDONALD PARTICIPANT SECTOR REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 COLLEEN LAFONT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN MINTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 117195 0 21360 117195 0 21360 1 0 0 0 SAFFORD'S HOME HEATING INC 30 CHENEY ROAD BARRE VT 05641 MATERIALS AND LABOR 201043 MANOSH PROPERTIES 120 NORTHGATE PLAZA SUITE 2 MORRISVILLE VT 05661 PROPERTY RENTAL 193200 ENERGY FEDERATION INC 1 WILLOW STREET SUITE 2000 SOUTHBOROUGH MA 01745 SUPPLIES 192878 PEOPLES UNITED BANK 292 N MAIN ST BARRE VT 05641 BANKING 167984 VSECU 1 BAILEY AVE MONTPELIER VT 05602 BANKING 158310 8 12069975 2619230 14689205 WEATHERIZATION 230000 1073708 1073708 COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 624200 212688 212688 HOUSING RENTALS 624200 121656 121656 262107 262107 1670159 11318 11318 16370682 1670159 0 11318 3266560 3266560 227867 227867 6751864 5806981 910000 34883 186424 155100 30392 932 1513070 1260876 245424 6770 561500 467156 91538 2806 4558 4558 35641 35641 88686 10000 78686 1037626 964412 73214 152127 144528 6901 698 5670 4912 758 78891 78891 179926 179926 77950 45136 32814 OTHER 770370 730230 27298 12842 CONTRACTUAL 340877 331442 8266 1169 SUPPLIES 297896 186308 111588 0 TELEPHONE 101917 79626 22291 90925 57759 27403 5763 15770345 13774401 1930081 65863 2291391 4042025 661901 1309341 621076 400996 170835 201002 284776 217418 7952609 2699241 5213695 5253368 26602 38394 1397490 1297637 10667766 12760181 1290285 1604266 278404 330369 2144736 2081464 1314768 2504172 5028193 6520271 X 4006975 4328302 1632598 1911608 5639573 6239910 10667766 12760181 600337 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 12942357 13595745 13970488 13933867 14689205 69131662 12942357 13595745 13970488 13933867 14689205 69131662 69131662 9176 10505 15212 21447 11318 67658 -13783 -13783 69185537 0.99920 0.99860 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 209818 209818 7048424 2303038 4745386 694367 396203 298164 5253368 TANGIBLE ASSET 65601 LOAN ORIGINATION FEES 3086 OTHER 3075 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 1225875 1297637 SECURITY DEPOSITS 3531 RIGHT OF USE LIABILITY 1225875 PPP LOAN 1274766 2504172 X 16370682 0 16370682 0 16370682 15770345 0 15770345 0 15770345 PART X, LINE 2: ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION NO. 740, "ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES," ESTABLISHED THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD FOR RECOGNIZING, AND A SYSTEM FOR MEASURING, THE BENEFITS OF TAX RETURN POSITIONS IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CAPSTONE HAS ANALYZED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITION TAKEN ON ITS INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS (2016 THROUGH 2019), FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTATION, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT NO ADDITIONAL PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS NECESSARY IN CAPSTONE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 0 BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR CHILDREN IN DAYCARE HOMES 1389 609959 CHILDCARE REIMBURSEMENTS 51 161441 SAVING MATCH TO PARTICIPANTS IN ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM 109 62276 EMERGENCY FUEL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE 5420 683065 WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS 756 1749819 X 3 5162 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 1 91422 VERMONT FOODBANK 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES A DRAFT COPY OF THE 990 AND REVIEWS IT DURING THE MEETING WITH THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS UPDATED AND SIGNED BY EACH BOARD MEMBER ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A A COMMITTEE RESEARCHES COMPENSATION FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE LOCAL AREA AND REPORTS TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.