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Bennington Project Independence Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Residential, Custodial Care (P71Z) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.68M (2023)

Expenses
$1.74M (2023)

Total Assets
$4.61M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$83.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,679,003
Expenses
$1,743,409
Net Income
-$64,406
Net Assets
$4,530,148
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $640,411
38.1%
Program Services $1,023,531
61.0%
Investment Income $5,729
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$742
Sales of Assets -$135
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,209
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,751
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $883,966
50.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,613,375
Total Liabilities $83,227
Net Assets $4,530,148
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Wichlac (Executive Director) $86,105 $0 $4,413
Linda Putney (President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harrington (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
William Deveneau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hardesty (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erica Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Graciela Seeger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Nehme (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Savage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rep Mary Morrissey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cichanowski (Director (End 01/2023)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,013,909
Expenses
$1,558,856
Net Income
$455,053
Net Assets
$4,537,483
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,217,389
60.4%
Program Services $795,448
39.5%
Investment Income $998
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $74
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,595
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $778,958
50.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,642,753
Total Liabilities $105,270
Net Assets $4,537,483
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Wichlac (Executive Director) $79,147 $0 $6,041
Rep Mary Morrissey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hardesty (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Arunas Budnikas (Director (Term: 05/22)) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cichanowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harrington (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Putney (President) $0 $0 $0
William Deveneau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Savage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Nehme (Director) $0 $0 $0
Graciela Seeger (Director (Start: 08/21)) $0 $0 $0
Erica Rogers (Director (Start: 08/21)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,684,713
Expenses
$1,346,916
Net Income
$337,797
Net Assets
$4,092,507
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,586,448
94.2%
Program Services $96,017
5.7%
Investment Income $2,248
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,173
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $664,221
49.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,145,126
Total Liabilities $52,619
Net Assets $4,092,507
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Wichlac (Executive Director) $85,992 $0 $0
Mrs Lillian Seward (Lifetime Member) $0 $0 $0
Rep Mary Morrissey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hardesty (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Arunas Budnikas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cichanowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harrington (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Putney (President) $0 $0 $0
William Deveneau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Savage (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Bush (Director) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elisabeth Nehme (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,162,072
Expenses
$1,361,943
Net Income
-$199,871
Net Assets
$3,746,638
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,701
7.5%
Program Services $1,069,155
92.0%
Investment Income $4,794
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,422
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,988
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $701,947
51.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,975,982
Total Liabilities $229,344
Net Assets $3,746,638
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Wichlac (Executive Director) $82,037 $0 $0
Mrs Lillian Seward (Lifetime Member) $0 $0 $0
Rep Mary Morrissey (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Cinda Morse (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andy Beckerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hardesty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arunas Budnikas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cichanowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harrington (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Putney (President) $0 $0 $0
William Deveneau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Allan Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Savage (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,261,456
Expenses
$1,453,376
Net Income
-$191,920
Net Assets
$3,946,509
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,274
8.0%
Program Services $1,141,451
90.5%
Investment Income $4,768
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,963
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,416
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $725,652
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,966,797
Total Liabilities $20,288
Net Assets $3,946,509
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Wichlac (Executive Director) $76,913 $0 $0
Mrs Lillian Seward (Lifetime Member) $0 $0 $0
Rep Mary Morrissey (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Cinda Morse (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andy Beckerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Boutin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Archie Budnikas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cichanowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harrington (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Putney (President) $0 $0 $0
William Deveneau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Allan Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,365,754
Expenses
$1,358,976
Net Income
$6,778
Net Assets
$4,138,429
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,914
10.0%
Program Services $1,210,795
88.7%
Investment Income $3,099
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,706
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $240
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,078
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $701,475
51.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,192,362
Total Liabilities $53,933
Net Assets $4,138,429
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Wichlac (Executive Director) $70,023 $0 $0
Mrs Lillian Seward (Lifetime Member) $0 $0 $0
Rep Mary Morrissey (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Cinda Morse (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stratton (Former Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Nigro (Former President) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Morrison (Former Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Andy Beckerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Boutin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Archie Budnikas (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cichanowski (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Putney (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,241,568
Expenses
$1,315,791
Net Income
-$74,223
Net Assets
$4,131,651
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,390
10.1%
Program Services $1,104,214
88.9%
Investment Income $2,043
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,921
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,602
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $691,833
52.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,224,646
Total Liabilities $92,995
Net Assets $4,131,651
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Wichlac (Executive Director) $67,056 $0 $7,910
Mrs Lillian Seward (Lifetime Member) $0 $0 $0
Rep Mary Morrissey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cinda Morse (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stratton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andy Beckerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Boutin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Archie Budnikas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Cichanowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Nigro (President) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Morrison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,196,958
Expenses
$1,309,941
Net Income
-$112,983
Net Assets
$4,205,874
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,474
9.1%
Program Services $1,077,018
90.0%
Investment Income $869
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,597
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,799
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $683,983
52.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,270,380
Total Liabilities $64,506
Net Assets $4,205,874
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Wichlac (Executive Director) $65,711 $0 $7,523
Mrs Lillian Seward (Lifetime Member) $0 $0 $0
Rep Mary Morrissey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Munson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stratton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Everley St Peter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Boutin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Nigro (President) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Morrison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,150,589
Expenses
$1,306,389
Net Income
-$155,800
Net Assets
$4,318,857
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,186
7.5%
Program Services $1,050,728
91.3%
Investment Income $2,843
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,832
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,183
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $677,363
51.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,387,156
Total Liabilities $68,299
Net Assets $4,318,857
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Wichlac (Executive Director) $59,183 $0 $0
Mrs Lillian Seward (Lifetime Member) $0 $0 $0
Rep Mary Morrissey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nissa Walke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Radocchia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Purtell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Munson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Stratton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rhonda Harmon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Mahar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Nigro (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Morrison (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,097,062
Expenses
$1,312,727
Net Income
-$215,665
Net Assets
$4,474,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,329
11.0%
Program Services $985,188
89.8%
Investment Income $2,011
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$10,466
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,526
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $662,953
50.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,532,754
Total Liabilities $58,098
Net Assets $4,474,656

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,149,571
Expenses
$1,274,452
Net Income
-$124,881
Net Assets
$4,690,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,436
7.9%
Program Services $1,040,294
90.5%
Investment Income $2,788
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,053
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,004
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $616,059
48.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,738,518
Total Liabilities $48,197
Net Assets $4,690,321

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,244,141
Expenses
$1,175,445
Net Income
$68,696
Net Assets
$4,815,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $604,583
48.6%
Program Services $629,815
50.6%
Investment Income $3,670
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,374
0.4%
Sales of Assets $699
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,858
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $573,256
48.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,865,382
Total Liabilities $50,180
Net Assets $4,815,202

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,030,156
Expenses
$1,106,486
Net Income
-$76,330
Net Assets
$4,746,506
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $443,707
43.1%
Program Services $582,373
56.5%
Investment Income $4,076
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,614
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $526,524
47.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,800,196
Total Liabilities $53,690
Net Assets $4,746,506

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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