TY 2017 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

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Initial return

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C Name of organization
CAMPAIGN FOR VERMONT PROSPERITY INC

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 65081
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code BURLINGTON, VT05406

D Employer identification number

45-3367765

E Telephone number

(802) 760-1228

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? Our purpose is to establish a civic organization to promote the common good of the State of Vermont, focusing on sound public policies to foster a strong economy and promote the general welfare of the State, and all the other lawful purposes.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Providing public education opportunities around present and future economic, tax and business development policies in Vermont in the public and private sectors, through conferences, web site resources, marketing, newspaper opinion pieces, radio advertising, and in-person meetings around the state. These activities will further the organization's exempt purposes by enabling Vermonters to better understand current policies and grasp the need to work for improvements and changes to these policies, resulting in a stronger state economy and improved public welfare for Vermont and Vermont residents. (Grants $ 24,714) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	24,714

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
Benjamin Kinsley Former Executive Dir.	40.00	29,029
Pat McDonald President	1.00	0
Stefanie Pigeon Treasurer	1.00	0
CHRISTINA DEGRAF-MURPHY Secretary	1.00	0
Gabe Lajeunesse Vice President	1.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE


Name of organization CAMPAIGN FOR VERMONT PROSPERITY INC	Employer identification number 45-3367765
Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)


Name of organization CAMPAIGN FOR VERMONT PROSPERITY INC	Employer identification number 45-3367765
Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $4003
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $423
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $1467
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $971
Other Expenses.1	BANK SERVICE CHARGE $383
Other Expenses.2	CREDIT CARD PROCESSING $278
Other Expenses.4	MISCELLANEOUS $112
Other Assets.1002	Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $980 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $450
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $792 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $351
Total Liabilities.1	PAYROLL TAX LIABILITIES - Beginning $917 PAYROLL TAX LIABILITIES - Ending $0
Total Liabilities.2	CREDIT CARD PAYABLE - Beginning $1685 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE - Ending $0

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $4003

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $423

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $1467

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $971

Other Expenses.1

BANK SERVICE CHARGE $383

Other Expenses.2

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING $278

Other Expenses.4

MISCELLANEOUS $112

Other Assets.1002

Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $980 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $450

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $792 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $351

Total Liabilities.1

PAYROLL TAX LIABILITIES - Beginning $917 PAYROLL TAX LIABILITIES - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.2

CREDIT CARD PAYABLE - Beginning $1685 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE - Ending $0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	62,498
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	62,498

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	9,542
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	28,004
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	218
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	7,637
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	45,401

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	17,097
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	671
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	17,768

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Name of organization CAMPAIGN FOR VERMONT PROSPERITY INC			Employer identification number 45-3367765
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.