Is the Vitamin D Council a 501(c)(3)?

Yes! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Here is our letter of determination.

501(c)(3) businesses are organizations that are organized and operated for charitable, scientific, public safety, literacy or educational purposes. This means we operate a little differently:

• We are not driven to make profit.
• We are a mission-based organization. Our mission is to educate on vitamin D and vitamin D deficiency, and we measure our success on how well we fulfill this mission.
• We rely on charitable donations. When you donate to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, your donation may be tax-deductible.
• Our staff is governed by our Board of Directors, rather than by a sole owner or shareholders. Our Board believe strongly in our mission and request staff do their best to take on this mission.

Where can I find your tax returns?

You can find them right here!

As a nonprofit, our 990s are available to the public, but we have them right here for you.

• 2015 Tax return
• 2014 Tax return
• 2013 Tax return
• 2012 Tax return
• 2011 Tax return
• 2010 Tax return
• 2009 Tax return

How are you funded?

Our work is made possible by membership fees, donations from individuals, and from the support of our generous sponsors. About 80% of our revenue comes from memberships, test kits and donations, while 20% comes from our sponsors.

Annual reports

Here are our annual reports:

• 2015 annual report
• 2014 annual report
• 2013 annual report
• 2012 annual report