Sterling College
- Assets
- $8.2m
- Revenue
- $9.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 114
- Location
- Craftsbury Common, VT
- Founding
- 04/1960
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 03-0197728
Organization Overview
Sterling College is located in Craftsbury Common, VT. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Sterling College employed 114 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sterling College 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 06/2023, Sterling College generated $9.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STERLING COLLEGE IS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO ITS MISSION OF ADVANCING ECOLOGICAL THINKING AND ACTION. AS A PREMIER, ENVIRONMENTALLY FOCUSED LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE, WE ARE STEADFAST IN OUR DEDICATION TO EDUCATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND THE WELL-BEING OF BOTH THE PLANET AND ITS INHABITANTS. OUR EMPHASIS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATION HAS MADE US A LEADER IN FOSTERING TALENT DEDICATED TO CORRECTING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION. TO FULFILL THIS VISION, WE ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WHO SHARE OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, EXPERIENTIAL PEDAGOGY, INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED BA DEGREE PROGRAMS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE. FULLY IMPLEMENTED OUR ECOGATHER ONLINE PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE BUILD OUT OF 24 COURSES.
COSTS TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES, INCLUDES A LIBRARY FOR THE CONTINUED EDUCATION AND USE OF STUDENTS. RESTRUCTURED OUR BUDGET TO BETTER ALIGN KNOWN REVENUES AND EXPENSES. BUILDING LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS WITH VALUES ALIGNED STATE AND REGIONAL PARTNERS, EMPLOYERS AND FUNDING ENTITIES.
REVITALIZED MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT EFFORTS AS WE RECOVER FROM THE PANDEMIC AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO STUDENTS.
PROVIDED DINING SERVICES, HOUSING, AND WORKING FARM OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Allison Hooper Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sherilyn Peterson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Becker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wendy Koenig Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Helen Ouellette Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Tessler Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $349,571 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,139,384 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,488,955 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,561,525 |
| Investment income | $21,533 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $19,316 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$11,624 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,079,705 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,734,229 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,293 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,548,444 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $87,265 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,774 |
| Payroll taxes | $191,788 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $26,605 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $148,815 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,974 |
| Fees for services: Other | $907,935 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,946 |
| Office expenses | $181,653 |
| Information technology | $603 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $381,136 |
| Travel | $76,683 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,034 |
| Interest | $139,542 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $163,642 |
| Insurance | $216,328 |
| All other expenses | $182,242 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,764,137 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,532 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $44,491 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,194,810 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $394,062 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,700 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,511,750 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,047,321 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $18,321 |
| Total assets | $8,224,987 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $181,650 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $108,509 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,889,604 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $10,893 |
| Total liabilities | $2,190,656 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,551,876 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,482,455 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,224,987 |