Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc is located in Plymouth, VT. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc employed 308 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc 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 12/2023, Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 9 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
JOYFUL PLAY. PURPOSEFUL WORK. RUGGED OUTDOOR LIVING. OUR CAMPS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS TEACH TIMELESS SKILLS AND KINDLE THE SPIRIT WITHIN. OUR VALUES HONOR OUR QUAKER ROOTS AND ARE GUIDED BY QUAKER VALUES AND PRACTICES, INCLUDING SIMPLICITY, PEACE, INTEGRITY, COMMUNITY, EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUMMER CAMPS: SUMMER CAMPS ARE COMPRISED OF FOUR OVERNIGHT CAMPS (FIREFLY SONG, SALTASH MOUNTAIN, TAMARACK FARM AND TIMBERLAKE), ONE DAY CAMP (BARN DAY CAMP) AND A FAMILY CAMP. FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDE CAMP DIRECTOR AND CAMP STAFF SALARIES AND BENEFITS, TRIP AND FOOD EXPENSES, PROGRAMMING SUPPLIES, AND MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACT SERVICES. WHILE EACH CAMP HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE ACTIVITIES AND TRADITIONS, ALL OUR SUMMER CAMPS HAVE THE SAME OVERALL PROGRAM GOALS THAT ALIGN WITH OUR COMMON MISSION.
CAMP SUPPORT: CAMP SUPPORT IS COMPRISED OF ADMISSIONS, STAFF RECRUITMENT, STAFF TRAINING, OPERATIONS, HEALTHCARE, AND THE FARM. FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES INCLUDE YEAR- ROUND AND SEASONAL STAFF SALARIES AND BENEFITS, PROFESSIONAL FEES, SUPPLIES AND OFFICE EXPENSES, EQUIPMENT RENTAL, TRAVEL EXPENSES AND TECHNOLOGY.
ADMINISTRATION, DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING: FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION, DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: YEAR-ROUND AND SEASONAL STAFF SALARIES AND BENEFITS, PROFESSIONAL FEES, SUPPLIES AND OFFICE EXPENSES, INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND CONTRACT SERVICES.
BUILDINGS AND GROUND AND RENTALS/OTHER: BUILDINGS AND GROUND AND RENTALS/OTHER IS COMPRISED OF YEAR-ROUND AND SEASONAL STAFF SALARIES AND BENEFITS, PROFESSIONAL FEES, SUPPLIES AND OFFICE EXPENSES, UTILITIES, PROPERTY TAXES, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE, VEHICLE AND TRAVEL EXPENSES, AND TECHNOLOGY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ann-Marie White Clerk / Chai | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alisha Carberry Assistant Cl | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Kullman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheelah Feinberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Em Lash Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Schulz Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $735,195 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $735,195 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,329,536 |
Investment income | $296,595 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $390,895 |
Net Rental Income | $36,785 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $210,489 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,999,495 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,457,592 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $360,683 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $360,683 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,101,481 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,278 |
Other employee benefits | $173,121 |
Payroll taxes | $172,184 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,039 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $57,378 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $22,726 |
Fees for services: Other | $465,392 |
Advertising and promotion | $88,123 |
Office expenses | $795,042 |
Information technology | $164,773 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,806 |
Travel | $99,793 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $55,415 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $85,347 |
Insurance | $187,114 |
All other expenses | $166,629 |
Total functional expenses | $7,201,654 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,686 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $735,376 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $180,550 |
Accounts receivable, net | $82,828 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $13,099 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $67,286 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $660,049 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,080,727 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,155,808 |
Total assets | $14,010,409 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $309,046 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $529,466 |
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 | $800,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,140,140 |
Total liabilities | $5,778,652 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $327,136 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,904,621 |
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 | $14,010,409 |