TY 2018 Form 990

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

03-0216837

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	17,004,554	17,327,169	17,930,188	19,067,453	18,353,137	89,682,501
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	17,004,554	17,327,169	17,930,188	19,067,453	18,353,137	89,682,501
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						89,682,501

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	17,004,554	17,327,169	17,930,188	19,067,453	18,353,137	89,682,501
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	36,493	56,190	55,978	56,590	67,201	272,452
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						89,954,953

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2018 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

99.700 %

Public support percentage for 2017 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

99.760 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2018 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2018 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2018. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2018	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......
b From 2014.......
c From 2015.......
d From 2016.......
e From 2017.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......
b Excess from 2015.....
c Excess from 2016.....
d Excess from 2017.....
e Excess from 2018.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Name of the organization

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

03-0216837

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2

Name of organization CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC

Part I	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
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	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) (2018)

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Name of organization CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC		Employer identification number 03-0216837

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) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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Name of organization CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INC			Employer identification number 03-0216837
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.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

03-0216837

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....	969,477	386,280	583,197
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	1,295,213	1,158,840	136,373
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				719,570

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	20,987,528
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	64,458
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	1,887,293
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	1,951,751
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	19,035,777
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-5,568
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	-5,568
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	19,030,209

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	21,826,419
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	1,887,293
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	1,887,293
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	19,939,126
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	-5,568
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	-5,568
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	19,933,558

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART X, LINE 2:	THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. AS SUCH, THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX ON ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION INCOME. ACCOUNTING STANDARD 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. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ANALYZED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITION TAKEN ON ITS INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR ALL OPEN YEARS (TAX YEARS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 - 2019), AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT NO ADDITIONAL PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS NECESSARY IN THE ORGANIZATIONS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -5,568.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -5,568.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

03-0216837

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 SUBARU SHARE THE LOVE EVENT (event type)	(b) Event #2 NEW AMERICAN FASHION SHOW (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	52,733	10,300	7,827	70,860
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	52,733	8,250	5,000	65,983
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .		2,050	2,827	4,877

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	743		743
7	Food and beverages . . .	53		53
8	Entertainment . . . .		400	400
9	Other direct expenses . . .	3,983	389	4,372
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .			5,568
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .			-691

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number
03-0216837

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) BROC - COMMUNITY ACTION IN SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT 60 CENTER STREET RUTLAND,VT05401	03-0216505	13,025	VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
(2) CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION 195 US RTE 302 - BERLIN BARRE,VT05641	03-0216254	32,640	VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
(3) SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT COMMUNITY ACTION 91 BUCK DRIVE WESTMINSTER,VT05158	03-0216740	19,900	VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
(4) NORTHEAST KINGDOM COMMUNITY ACTION PO BOX 346 NEWPORT,VT05855	03-0276709	2,513	VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
(5) FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PO BOX 367 ST ALBANS,VT05478	03-0296061	55,473	RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILD VICTIMIZATION
(6) ST ALBANS POLICE DEPARTMENT 20 LOWER WELDON ST ST ALBANS,VT05478	03-6000669	86,232	RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILD VICTIMIZATION
(7) NORTHWEST UNIT FOR SPECIAL INVESTIGATION 5 LEMNAH DR ST ALBANS,VT05478	03-0344552	6,875	RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILD VICTIMIZATION
(8) GRAND ISLE SHERIFF 3677 US ROUTE 2 NORTH HERO,VT05474	03-0262114	31,035	RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & CHILD VICTIMIZATION
(9) VERMONT LEGAL AID 264 NORTH WINOOSKI AVENUE BURLINGTON,VT05402	03-0219366	59,870	JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES PROJECT

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2018

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) CRISIS FUEL/UTILITIES/FURNACE ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE	3582	811,098
(2) EMERGENCY FOOD SHELVES	17371	144,120	3,801,959	COMMODITY RATE	GROCERIES
(3) PRE SCHOOL AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS	388	266,301
(4) HOUSING - SECURITY DEPOSITS, BACK RENT, MORTGAGE ARREARAGES, MOBILE HOME REMOVAL, FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE	2393	669,599
(5) WEATHERIZATION OF LOW-INCOME HOMES	297	1,361,014
(6) STIPEND TO COMMUNITY KITCHEN STUDENTS	24	25,000
(7) IDA MATCHING GRANTS	5	7,585
(8) EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE	45	1,678
(9) VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE	3665
(10) CREDIT REPORT PULLS	265	3,059
(11) VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE GENERAL ASISTANCE	636	62,199
(12) STIPENDS TO NEW AMERICANS ATTENDING AND HOSTING FINANCIAL HOUSE PARTIES	34	2,484
(13) REFUGEE GENERAL ASSISTANCE	8	5,125
(14) MEDICAL CO-PAY ASSISTANCE	2	41
(15) NEW AMERICAN GRANT AWARDS	2	1,000

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:	FOR GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS, AN AGREEMENT WHICH DETAILS THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS IS SIGNED. CVOEO MONITORS THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS BY EACH ORGANIZATIONAL RECIPIENT. FOR ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS, AN INTAKE FORM IS COMPLETED BY CVOEO STAFF TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY. DISBURSEMENTS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE VENDOR, NOT THE INDIVIDUAL.

Schedule I (Form 990) 2018

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SCHEDULE M
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Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

03-0216837

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	5	104,378	CLOSING PRICE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...	X	1	3,801,959	USDA APPROVED RATE
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)

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SCHEDULE O
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

03-0216837

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO FILING BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A COPY OF FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON OCTOBER 30, 2010. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD WILL REVIEW THIS POLICY REQUESTING ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR CVOEO'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED THROUGH A THOUGHTFUL AND DILIGENT REVIEW OF FUNDING SOURCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A COMPARISON OF MARKET VALUE FOR SIMILAR NON-PROFIT POSITIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ALONG WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE AUDIT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GIVING FINAL APPROVAL. THE AUDIT IS PUT OUT TO BID EVERY FIVE YEARS. THE FINAL SELECTION OF AN AUDIT FIRM IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION	CVOEO ADDRESSES FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE AND WORKS WITH PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. CVOEO WAS INCORPORATED IN 1965 AND IS ONE OF FIVE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES IN THE STATE OF VERMONT. CVOEO SERVES ADDISON, CHITTENDEN AND FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE COUNTIES. THE CVOEO COORDINATED STATEWIDE HOUSING SERVICE PROGRAMS (MOBILE HOME PROGRAM, VERMONT TENANTS AND FAIR HOUSING PROJECT) SERVE RESIDENTS FROM EVERY COUNTY IN VERMONT. CVOEO PROVIDED A WIDE VARIETY OF VITAL SERVICES TO OVER 23,158 UNDUPLICATED PEOPLE DURING THE YEAR. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 21,158 VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE DONATED TO CVOEO PROGRAMS. THREE COMMUNITY ACTION OFFICES IN MIDDLEBURY, BURLINGTON AND ST. ALBANS PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: HOUSING ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED FOR 2,393 INDIVIDUALS; INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 3,665 INDIVIDUALS; EMERGENCY FUEL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED FOR 1,451 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS AND FUNDING FROM THE WARMTH PROGRAM WAS RECEIVED BY 2,131 INDIVIDUALS; 4,791 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED FOOD FROM THE ADDISON AND FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE FOOD SHELVES; TRANSPORTATION IN THE EFFORT TO FACILITATE EMPLOYMENT WAS PROVIDED TO 45 INDIVIDUALS. 290 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START PROGRAM. 51 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM AND 47 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN OUR EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PROGRAM IN FY 19. THAT IS A TOTAL OF 388 LITTLE ONES AND THEIR PARENTS REACHED BY CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START. AS THE LARGEST DIRECT SERVICE EMERGENCY FOOD PROVIDER IN VERMONT, FEEDING CHITTENDEN (FC) SERVED 6,811 HOUSEHOLDS CONSISTING OF 12,580 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS GROCERY PROGRAM IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR. DURING THIS PERIOD, THE GOOD FOOD TRUCK PROGRAM DELIVERED 8,655 FRESH MEALS, ALONG WITH BOXES OF NONPERISHABLE GROCERIES AND FRESH PRODUCE TO FOOD INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS LOCATED THROUGHOUT CHITTENDEN COUNTY. ANOTHER 5,000 MEALS PER MONTH WERE SERVED THROUGH FC'S MORNING BREAKFAST PROGRAM, AND BETWEEN 135 AND 145 PEOPLE WERE SERVED EACH MONTH THROUGH THE HOMEBOUND GROCERY DELIVERY PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE HOMEBOUND. FC ALSO PROVIDED CAREER TRAINING TO 24 UNDEREMPLOYED OR UNEMPLOYED ADULTS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN ACADEMY PROGRAM. 2,280,349 POUNDS OR 1,140.1745 TONS OF FOOD WERE DONATED TO CVOEO'S 3 FOOD SHELVES. 1,926,060 FROM FEEDING CHITTENDEN; 311,593 FROM FRANKLIN GRAND ISLE COMMUNITY ACTION; 42,696 FROM ADDISON COMMUNITY ACTION. COMPREHENSIVE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 178 HOUSEHOLDS WITH LOW INCOME. EMERGENCY HEATING REPAIR WERE COMPLETED IN 119 HOMES WITH 9 HEATING SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS AND 24 FUEL TANK REPLACEMENTS BEING MADE. THE FINANCIAL FUTURES PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE TO LEARN, EARN, SAVE, AND OWN BY OFFERING FINANCIAL CAPABILITY EDUCATION AND COACHING, BUSINESS COUNSELING AND TRAINING, AND A MATCHED SAVINGS PROGRAM. 673 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE GROWING MONEY PROGRAM, WITH 92% BUDGETING AND 87% TRACKING THEIR MONEY AS A RESULT. OF THIS TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, 22 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE MATCHED SAVINGS PROGRAM, AND 198 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE MICRO-BUSINESS PROGRAM. MICRO-BUSINESS CLIENTS GENERATED 36 CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS YIELDING $272,258 IN LEVERAGED FUNDING. 15.5 FTE JOBS WERE CREATED AND THERE WERE 46 BUSINESS ENHANCEMENTS AND EXPANSIONS AND 9 NEW BUSINESSES STARTED. THE VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE PROGRAM RECEIVED 1,633 HOTLINE CALLS; PROVIDED SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO 602 ADULTS AND 73 CHILDREN; PROVIDED 3,221 INSTANCES OF ADVOCACY AND 6,385 INSTANCES OF SUPPORT AND SAFETY PLANNING; PROVIDED SAFETY AND SUPPORT IN LAURIE'S HOUSE TO 24 WOMEN AND 28 CHILDREN. 10 FAMILIES WITH 16 CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. 53 FAMILIES WITH 77 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THROUGH SUPERVISED VISITATION IN THE ALL ABOUT KIDS PROGRAM WITH 633 VISITS IN TOTAL. VT TENANTS: IN EARLY 2019, VERMONT TENANTS HAD 2 KEY POSITION CHANGES WITH THE HIRING OF A NEW DIRECTOR AND A NEW HOUSING EDUCATION SUPERVISOR. WE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FREE DIRECT SERVICE TO TENANTS AND COMMUNITIES PROVIDING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND REFERRALS. OUR HOTLINE IS NOW LIVE FOR A MORE TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE. WE OFFERED IN PERSON AND PHONE COUNSELING SERVICES TO 883 PARTICIPANTS WHICH INCLUDED 353 EMERGENCY CONSULTS FOR ISSUES SUCH AS NO WATER OR HEAT, FIRE AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGES. OUR EDUCATION SERVICES HAD ITS TRAINERS CROSS-TRAINED IN FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION FOR PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND COVERAGE FLEXIBILITY. OUR RENT RIGHT CLASSES WERE ALSO OFFERED EXTERNALLY TO, NOT ONLY POTENTIAL TENANTS, BUT ALSO CURRENT TENANTS AND STAFF FROM HOUSING AUTHORITY ORGANIZATIONS, LANDLORDS, HOUSING PROVIDERS AND HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDERS. 529 SERVICE RECIPIENTS FROM FRANKLIN & GRAND ISLE, CHITTENDEN AND ADDISON COUNTIES PARTICIPATED IN RENT RIGHTS CLASSES AND WE ALSO CONDUCTED SEVERAL WORKSHOPS FOR VARIOUS GROUPS ON RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LAWS AND MORE. VT TENANTS, AS A MEMBER OF THE RENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD, CONTINUED ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS AND IMPROVEMENT OF VT RENTAL HOUSING SAFETY LAWS AND STANDARDS. MOBILE HOME PROGRAM: CVOEO MHP HAD 2 KEY POSITION CHANGES WITH THE HIRING OF A NEW DIRECTOR AND A NEW RESIDENT ORGANIZER. CVOEO MOBILE HOME PROGRAM (CVOEO MHP) CURRENT GOALS ARE TO IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MOBILE HOME OWNERS AND THEIR LANDLORDS, EMPOWER RESIDENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND PROMOTING THE AFFORDABILITY OF MOBILE HOMES. WE HAVE HELPED PROMOTING LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT; ASSISTED RESIDENTS ON PARK SALES, CLOSURES AND RENT INCREASES MEDIATIONS AS WELL AS INFRASTRUCTURE AND HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES. WE HAVE WORKED INTENSIVELY WITH COOPERATIVE PARKS AND WORKED WITH SEVERAL PRIVATELY OWNED PARK RESIDENTS TO EXPLORE COOPERATIVE OWNERSHIP. THE CVOEO MHP ALSO CONTINUED SUPPORTING NON-PROFIT PARK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STAFF AND COOPERATIVES THROUGH CONVERSATIONS AND MEETINGS DISCUSSING THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MAINTAIN THEIR PARKS AND POSITIVELY ENGAGE RESIDENTS. CVOEO MHP SERVED 96 MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENTS THROUGH ITS HOTLINE. WE ASSISTED 33 MOBILE HOME PARKS AND ITS RESIDENTS WITH LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND LANDLORD/TENANT MEDIATIONS. A MOBILE HOME SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE VERMONT AFFORDABLE HOUSING COALITION (VAHC) WAS CREATED IN LATE JULY 2019. IT HAS FOCUSED ON FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RESIDENTS AND SUPPORT STRATEGIES FOR THIS COMING YEAR'S 2020 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, LEAVING COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT TO SERVICES PARTNERS SUCH AS CVOEO MHP. WE ALSO CURRENTLY COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS (REJOICE PROJECT, CHAMPLAIN HOUSING TRUST AND VERMONT LEGAL AID) TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY CORE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FACILITATION PLANNING, OUTREACH, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING WITH THE PURPOSE TO HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THESE VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND IDENTIFY THE UNSEEN ISSUES. THE FAIR HOUSING PROJECT (FHP) PROVIDES PUBLIC ADVOCACY, REFERRALS, EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND INFORMATION REGARDING STATE AND FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW AND THE VARIOUS WAYS IN WHICH MUNICIPALITIES CAN INCREASE AFFORDABLE AND STABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITIES THAT ARE WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TARGET HOUSING AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS, AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THE FHP PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR LOCAL HOUSING COMMITTEES AND WORKS WITH THREE OF VERMONT'S REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS TO HELP SHAPE TRAINING AGENDAS FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS AROUND THE STATE WITH THE GOAL OF AFFIRMATIVELY PROMOTING FAIR HOUSING VIA ZONING, PLANNING AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING REFORMS AS WELL AS ESTABLISHING INCENTIVES FOR MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. THE FHP MAINTAINS A STRONG PRESENCE IN SOCIAL AND CONVENTIONAL MEDIA AND COORDINATES "APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH" ACTIVITIES AND THE STATEWIDE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN "THRIVING COMMUNITIES - BUILDING A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE VERMONT" (THRIVINGCOMMUNITIESVT.ORG), WHICH IS A PARTNERSHIP OF HOUSING AND PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS, VT DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, VT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, AND OTHERS. CHILDREN'S INTEGRATED SERVICES (CIS) IS A NEW PROGRAM FOR CVOEO. WE ARE A SUBCONTRACTOR FOR THE HOWARD CENTER AND EMPLOY THE CIS COORDINATOR AND PROGRAM ASSISTANT. CHILDREN'S INTEGRATED SERVICES OFFERS EARLY INTERVENTION, FAMILY SUPPORT AND PREVENTION SERVICES THAT HELP ENSURE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, PRE-BIRTH TO AGE 5. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT LOW OR NO COST TO FAMILIES. THE CIS COORDINATOR PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO THE REGIONAL CIS SYSTEM OF CARE IN ALL ASPECTS OF SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE DELIVERY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING, DATA COLLECTION AND EVALUATION FOR THE CIS ARRAY OF SERVICES WITH THE GOAL OF SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN ACCESSING NEEDED SERVICES IN A COORDINATED AND INTEGRATED MANNER.

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Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: CVOEO ADDRESSES FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL JUSTICE AND WORKS WITH PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	12
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	12
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	227
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	1,783
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	19,067,453	18,353,137
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	707,124	594,774
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	81,499	82,989
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	6,199	-691
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	19,862,275	19,030,209
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	7,668,593	7,469,825
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	9,416,425	9,620,504
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 152,206
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,477,280	2,843,229
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	19,562,298	19,933,558
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	299,977	-903,349
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	6,847,129	6,256,828
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,076,543	1,325,133
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	5,770,586	4,931,695

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,746,243 including grants of $ 2,133,396 ) (Revenue $ 400 )
	CVOEO HAS THREE COMMUNITY ACTION OFFICES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF CHITTENDEN, ADDISON, FRANKLIN AND GRAND ISLE COUNTIES. ALL THREE OFFICES OFFER A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LOW INCOME. EMERGENCY SERVICES INCLUDE FUEL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, HUNGER RELIEF, AND TRANSPORTATION. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE ADVOCACY SERVICES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL ASSISTANCE, AND FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 5,469,226 including grants of $ 266,301 ) (Revenue $ 14,863 )
	CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START IS A NATIONAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO NURTURE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM OFFERS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO OVER 388 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT FRANKLIN, GRAND ISLE, CHITTENDEN AND ADDISON COUNTIES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,707,834 including grants of $ 1,361,014 ) (Revenue $ 556,873 )
	CVOEO WEATHERIZATION IS THE LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR VERMONT'S WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY. VERMONT'S WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM, WHICH IS OFFERED AT NO-COST TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS WITH LOW INCOME, USES STATE, NATIONAL, AND UTILITY RESOURCES TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY SERVICES. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE AN ENERGY AUDIT TO ASSESS THE IMPROVEMENTS THAT WILL PROVIDE THE GREATEST SAVINGS; AIR SEALING AND INSULATION; CLEANING AND TUNING HEATING SYSTEMS; IMPROVING VENTILATION SYSTEMS; INSTALLING CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND SMOKE DETECTORS. ADDITIONALLY, WEATHERIZATION STAFF TEAMS WITH COMMUNITY ACTION STAFF TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY HEATING REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES. NEW THIS YEAR WAS A PROGRAM TO ADDRESS FALLS PREVENTION IN HOMES WHERE THERE ARE VULNERABLE ADULTS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 5,487,465 including grants of $ 3,709,114 ) (Revenue $ 22,638 )
	SEE DESCRIPTION IN SCHEDULE O REGARDING ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 5,487,465 including grants of $ 3,709,114 ) (Revenue $ 22,638 )
4e	Total program service expenses18,410,768

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) MARK BOURDREAU...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(2) CODY FIALA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(3) ELIZABETH MADIGAN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(4) EFRAIN RIVERA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(5) LAURA WILSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) VIRGINIE DIAMBOU...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) KELSEY STAVSETH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) MARGARET MALEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) ALI DIENG...................................................................... DIRECTOR	0.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) NINA HARRINGTON...................................................................... BOARD PRESIDENT	1.00 .................		X	0	0	0
(11) RICKY PADGETT...................................................................... BOARD VP/TREASURER	1.00 .................		X	0	0	0
(12) KENDALL HOECHST ESQ...................................................................... SECRETARY	1.00 .................		X	0	0	0
(13) JAN DEMERS...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	50.00 .................		X	115,500	0	2,521
(14) MICHAEL GAUTHIER...................................................................... FISCAL DIRECTOR	50.00 .................		X	85,209	0	15,468

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	200,709	0	17,989

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	106,791
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	65,983
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	16,267,480

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	1,912,883

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 3,906,338
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		18,353,137

		Business Code
2a	FEES AND RENTS	812900	594,774	594,774
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....		594,774

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			67,201			67,201
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		753,606
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		737,818
c	Gain or (loss)		15,788
d	Net gain or (loss).....			15,788			15,788
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 65,983of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		4,877
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		5,568
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-691			-691
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			19,030,209	594,774	0	82,298

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	307,563	307,563
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22	7,162,262	7,162,262
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	249,385	6,235	243,150
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	6,855,552	6,230,520	569,482	55,550
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	255,003	229,578	23,345	2,080
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,592,831	1,458,808	122,842	11,181
10	Payroll taxes ...........	667,733	586,602	75,727	5,404
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	8,553	6,414	2,139
c	Accounting ...........	33,020		33,020
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
12	Advertising and promotion ....	90,026	36,531	455	53,040
13	Office expenses .......
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	795,009	728,210	60,048	6,751
17	Travel ............	73,796	71,333	2,463
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	309,733	302,856	6,877
23	Insurance ...	92,546	86,214	6,019	313
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	CONTRACTUAL/PROFESSIONA	464,688	342,090	122,598
b	EQUIPMENT / MAINT/ SVC	326,380	267,773	58,607
c	TRAINING	174,177	159,353	14,824
d	PROGRAM SUPPLIES	130,401	130,401
e	All other expenses	344,900	298,025	28,988	17,887
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	19,933,558	18,410,768	1,370,584	152,206
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,211,146	1	1,096,129
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			1,461,557	2	854,967
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			574,564	3	619,003
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			216,006	4	214,542
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			245,915	8	278,582
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			173,554	9	123,072
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	2,264,690
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,545,120	902,336	10c	719,570
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			2,059,551	11	2,348,463
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			2,500	15	2,500
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			6,847,129	16	6,256,828

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	887,045	17	1,113,553
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	161,340	19	190,809
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	28,158	23	20,771
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,076,543	26	1,325,133

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	3,309,895	27	2,952,785
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	2,460,691	28	1,978,910
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	5,770,586	33	4,931,695
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	6,847,129	34	6,256,828