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 12/2021, Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc employed 259 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 12/2021, Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc generated $4.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO GROW THE SEEDS OF COURAGE AND INTEGRITY IN ALL PARTICIPANTS, TO OFFER RUGGED, HANDS-ON, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND CHALLENGE, TO ENCOURAGE HARD WORK AND JOYFUL PLAY, AND TO CREATE COMMUNITY THAT VALUES LONG TERM STEWARDSHIP OF OUR ENVIRONMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CURRENTLY, F&W HAS EIGHT SUMMER TIME PROGRAMS, EACH OF WHICH BEGAN AT A DIFFERENT POINT OVER 80 YEARS. AT EVERY CAMP, YOUNG PEOPLE ARE CHALLENGED PHYSICALLY AND SOCIALLY, LEARN NEW SKILLS, TAKE EXCITING RISKS, AND HAVE TIME FOR QUIET REFLECTION. WE EMPHASIZE BUILDING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES, CELEBRATING DIFFERENCE, WORKING AND LIVING SIMPLY, CARING FOR NATURE, AND RESPECTING THE LIGHT IN EVERY PERSON.IN EACH OF OUR CAMP PROGRAMS, YOU WILL FIND A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES OFFERED WITH A DIFFERENT FOCUS, SCHEDULE, AND INDIVIDUAL CAMP TRADITIONS (SUCH AS SONGS, SPECIAL DAYS, ALL CAMP GAMES, AND SO ON). ALTHOUGH THE ACTIVITIES VARY, ALL CAMPS HAVE THE SAME OVERALL PROGRAM GOALS, WHICH ALIGN WITH OUR QUAKER VALUES.TIMBERLAKE IS OUR OLDEST CAMP, CREATED WITH THE ETHIC OF HARD WORK, GREAT PLAY, AND LIFELONG FRIENDS FOR BOYS AND GENDER NON-BINARY, LIVING IN NATURE. INDIAN BROOK, A CAMP FOR GIRLS AND GENDER NON-BINARY, WAS DESIGNED FOR GIRLS AND GENDER NON-BINARY AND YOUNG WOMEN TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES, LEARN THEIR OWN STRENGTHS AND FIND THEIR VOICES. THESE TWO CAMPS OFFER THE WIDEST RANGE OF PROGRAM; BARNS AND GARDENS, CREATIVE ARTS, OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS, CARPENTRY AND WORK PROJECTS, WILDERNESS TRIPS, AND SO MUCH MORE.TWO OF OUR CAMPS FOCUS ON SPECIFIC PROGRAM AREAS; FLYING CLOUD OFFERS SIMPLE WOOD CRAFT AND PRIMITIVE LIVING SKILLS AND SALTASH MOUNTAIN PROVIDES TRAVEL AND WILDERNESS CHALLENGE. WE ALSO HAVE TWO OFFERINGS FOR 15-17 YEAR OLD TEENAGERS; TAMARACK FARM, WHICH EMPHASIZES SERVICE, FARM AND WORK PROJECTS AND QUESTERS, A LONGER WILDERNESS CHALLENGE AND DYNAMIC SMALL GROUP PROGRAM. RED SPRUCE GROVE CAMPERS LEARN TO LIVE OFF-THE-GRID, UNPLUGGED AND CLOSE TO THE LAND. WHILE COOKING OVER AN OPEN FIRE, THEY CREATE TASTY MEALS, BUILD SHELTERS, LEARN AX AND KNIFE SAFETY, ARCHERY AND OTHER WILDERNESS-LIVING SKILLS. THIS CAMP IS FOR GIRLS AND GENDER NON BINARY. AND FOR OUR YOUNGEST CAMPERS, THE BARN DAY CAMP OFFERS DAY PROGRAMMING WHICH INCLUDES SWIM LESSONS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, NATURE AND TRIP SKILLS, BUILDING PROJECTS AND MANY OTHER GREAT ADVENTURES!
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alan Clarance CFO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $141,516 |
Frances Mclaughlin Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $140,421 |
Kristi Webb President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Burwell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne-Marie White Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Keller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $319,963 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,005,470 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,325,433 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,608,182 |
Investment income | $283,264 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $343,351 |
Net Rental Income | $8,915 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $217,778 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,786,923 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $281,937 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $281,937 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $863,186 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $215,407 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $152,820 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $60,262 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,245 |
Fees for services: Other | $325,070 |
Advertising and promotion | $61,996 |
Office expenses | $607,792 |
Information technology | $148,137 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $412,285 |
Travel | $34,684 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $917 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $304,350 |
Insurance | $139,953 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,826,626 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,105,643 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,744 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $133,613 |
Accounts receivable, net | $44,697 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $13,430 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $69,103 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,116,177 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,221,780 |
Investments—other securities | $130,299 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $47,981 |
Total assets | $16,899,467 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $210,060 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $687,232 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,320 |
Total liabilities | $898,612 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,749,171 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,251,684 |
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 | $16,899,467 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $229,583.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $100,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,500 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $25,363 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,794 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $9,360 |
Beg. Balance | $8,162,919 |
Earnings | $1,076,473 |
Admin Expense | $23,245 |
Net Contributions | $42,600 |
Other Expense | $324,245 |
Ending Balance | $8,934,502 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | $157,511,340 | $17,546,522 |
Center For Responsive Schools Inc Turners Falls, MA | $25,338,958 | $15,592,654 |
National Ramah Commission Inc New York, NY | $12,167,427 | $13,313,084 |
Aloha Foundation Inc Fairlee, VT | $55,861,935 | $11,897,602 |
Ramapo For Children Inc New York, NY | $10,937,296 | $6,513,024 |
Eli And Bessie Cohen Camps Wellesley, MA | $10,639,534 | $7,379,117 |
Gospel Volunteers Inc Speculator, NY | $22,831,003 | $9,014,614 |
Camp Ramah In New England Norwood, MA | $14,386,736 | $8,356,942 |
Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Inc Pearl River, NY | $6,361,137 | $5,869,898 |
Keewaydin Foundation Salisbury, VT | $35,301,903 | $7,611,414 |
Surprise Lake Camp Cold Spring, NY | $16,694,153 | $3,893,782 |
West End House Inc Allston, MA | $17,469,394 | $5,061,990 |