Retreat Farm

Organization Overview

Retreat Farm is located in Brattleboro, VT. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Retreat Farm employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Retreat Farm is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Retreat Farm generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

RETREAT FARM SEEKS TO FOSTER A JUST, HEALTHY, AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN VERMONT. WE UTILIZE OUR UNIQUE PROPERTY, PROGRAMS, AND PARTNERSHIPS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE LAND AND TO ONE ANOTHER, RECOGNIZING THAT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMANS AND THE LAND IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR HEALTH, SUSTENANCE, AND INSPIRATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY SERVICES - RETREAT FARM COMPRISES A VAST, RESOURCE-RICH, ACCESSIBLE, AND FREE PUBLIC COMMON THAT SERVED OVER 80,000 PEOPLE IN 2021. FORMAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LARGELY CURTAILED DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC, RETURNED THIS YEAR AND WE SERVED THE COMMUNITY AS A VIBRANT VENUE - HOSTING SUMMER CAMPS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND PROVIDING OVER 90 GUIDED TOURS OF THE PROPERTY. RETREAT FARM ALSO SERVED AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR SUSU COMMUNITY FARM AND THE ATOWI PROJECT.


FOOD, FAMILY, AND EDUCATION - WE EXPANDED OUR PROGRAMMING TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY AND IMPROVE THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM IN 2021. WE LAUNCHED A PAY WHAT YOU CAN FARMSTAND AND FREE CSA, GROWING 60+ VARIETIES OF VEGETABLES TOTALING OVER 11,000 POUNDS AND SERVING 713 FAMILIES. WE ALSO RECEIVED A CONGRESSIONAL AWARD OF $3M TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL FOOD CENTER AT THE FARM.


RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION - WE TRANSFERRED OVER 100 OF THE 650 ACRES WE STEWARD TO A CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY FOREST ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE RECREATIONAL RESOURCES TO THE COMMUNITY. WE EXPANDED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH EDIBLE BRATTLEBORO, PROVIDING A LONG-TERM HOME FOR THEIR COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE. WE LAUNCHED AN EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND HOSTED THE FIRST COMMUNITY TRAIL DAY TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF THE TRAILS AND MANAGE INVASIVE VEGETATION AND COMPLETED MAPPING OF CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE POINTS ON THE HOGLE TRAIL WITH A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Arthur Schmidt
President
$0
Daniel Dempsey
Vice President
$0
Mike Sands
Treasurer
$0
Greg Watson
Director
$0
Stephanie Bonin
Director
$0
William Ransom
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Banwell Architects
Architects
$130,228
Stevens & Associated Pc
Architects
$125,911
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $140,305
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,931,591
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,071,896
Total Program Service Revenue$1,088
Investment income $1,535
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $135,748
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $165,711
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $26,789
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,402,767

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Retreat Farm has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mckenzie Fam Charitable Tr

Putney, VT

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000
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