Shelburne Farms is located in Shelburne, VT. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Shelburne Farms employed 96 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shelburne Farms 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, Shelburne Farms generated $17.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 7 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRING AND CULTIVATING LEARNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SHELBURNE FARMS IS AN EDUCATION NONPROFIT ON A MISSION TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. IT OFFERS TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE GROUNDED IN PLACE AND ENRICHED BY NATURE TO HELP EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS CREATE A MORE THRIVING WORLD. ITS HOME CAMPUS IS A 1,400-ACRE DIVERSIFIED WORKING FARM LOCATED ON ABENAKI LAND. THE ENTIRE HISTORIC CAMPUS IS A LIVING CLASSROOM THAT INVITES PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, VISITORS, AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS TO LEARN, GROW, AND BE INSPIRED. SHELBURNE FARMS REALIZES ITS EDUCATION MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY. OUR WORK SEEKS TO CREATE THE SPACE, SPARK THE CONVERSATIONS, AND SHARE THE STORIES TO INSPIRE EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE. THROUGH A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, SHELBURNE FARMS: - ENGAGES YOUTH AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE THEM TO BUILD DIVERSE, RESILIENT, CARING COMMUNITIES; - PRACTICES STEWARDSHIP AND EMBODIES VALUES OF PLACE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH CARING FOR AND SHARING OUR NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL, CULTURAL, AND HUMAN RESOURCES; AND - COLLABORATES WITH EDUCATORS AND OTHER LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY WORLDWIDE. SHELBURNE FARMS IS TYPICALLY SUPPORTED BY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, TUITION, FEES AND ADDITIONAL REVENUE FROM ITS MISSION ADVANCING ENTERPRISES, INCLUDING A GRASS-BASED DAIRY AND AWARD-WINNING FARMSTEAD CHEESE MAKING OPERATION, AN ORGANIC MARKET GARDEN, MAPLE SUGARING AND SUSTAINABLE LUMBER OPERATION, SPECIAL EVENTS, YEAR-ROUND GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS, AND FARM-TO-TABLE FOOD SERVICES. FOLLOWING THE TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFT OF THE PROPERTY TO THE NONPROFIT IN 1984, IMPROVING THE HISTORIC PROPERTY TO BUILD AN INSPIRING CAMPUS FOR LEARNING HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ENDEAVOR. IN 2021, THE FARM RECEIVED RECORD CHARITABLE SUPPORT FROM 4,408 INDIVIDUAL DONORS FROM 50 STATES AND 8 COUNTRIES. WHILE LIMITED ON-SITE PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED IN 2021, THE FARM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT ON-LINE PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS AROUND THE WORLD AND SERVE AS A REFUGE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. WELCOME CENTER GATE ATTENDANCE FOR THE WALKING TRAILS WAS ESTIMATED AT 104,000. MORE THAN 3,000 EDUCATORS TOOK PART IN SHELBURNE FARMS ON-LINE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS IN 2021, INCLUDING PARTICIPANTS FROM 44 STATES AND 16 COUNTRIES. EVERY EDUCATOR IS SEEN AS A LIFE-LONG PARTNER JOINING IN INCREASING THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. ULTIMATELY THE SUCCESS OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT SHELBURNE FARMS IS MEASURED BY DEEPENING TEACHER PRACTICE AND STUDENT LEARNING, LEADING TO IMPROVEMENTS IN QUALITY OF LIFE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. IN LATE 2021, SHELBURNE FARMS FORMED THE INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS, A HUB FOR ALL ITS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMING. TWO INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS WERE ANNOUNCED TO BE OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT IN 2022. THIS PAST YEAR, SHELBURNE FARMS ALSO CONTINUED TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING FOR ITS EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS. GIFTS AND GRANTS PROVIDED CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE FARM-BASED EDUCATION NETWORK, VERMONT FEED (FOOD EDUCATION EVERYDAY) IN COLLABORATION WITH NOFA-VT, AND OUR PLACE BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, AND FOR OUR CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. SPECIAL GRANT FUNDING ALSO MADE POSSIBLE CONTINUING HIGH PRIORITY CAMPUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS CHIMNEY REPAIRS AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSTALLED AT THE INN, AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION AT THE FARM BARN. SHELBURNE FARMS WAS HONORED TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF A NATIONAL PARK SERVICES SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES MATCHING CHALLENGE GRANT TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR STABILIZATION OF THE BREEDING BARN, AS A FUTURE GATHERING HALL FOR EDUCATIONAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. SHELBURNE FARMS' VISION IS A HEALTHY AND JUST WORLD ROOTED IN STEWARDSHIP AND COMMUNITY. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW SHELBURNE FARMS IS WORKING TO INSPIRE AN EMERGING GENERATION OF CHANGE MAKERS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SHELBURNEFARMS.ORG.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alec Webb President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $137,914 |
Robin Turnau Chief Advanc | 45 | $114,185 | |
Megan Camp VP & Program | 45 | $105,286 | |
Clara Nold Asist. Treas | Officer | 40 | $68,034 |
Jessica Perrault Cfo/assistan | Officer | 45 | $56,396 |
Marianne Balczuk Assistant Se | Officer | 40 | $40,113 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Naylor & Breen Builders Inc Contractor | 12/30/21 | $194,722 |
Porter & Associates Contractor | 12/30/21 | $167,186 |
Associated Lightning Rod Company Inc Contractor | 12/30/21 | $133,045 |
Thomas Corr Contractor | 12/30/21 | $106,203 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $394,240 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,333,163 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $294,063 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,727,403 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $886,447 |
Investment income | $141,479 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $821,209 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,576,538 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $40,999 |
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. | $348,267 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $172,108 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,419,751 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,771 |
Other employee benefits | $252,234 |
Payroll taxes | $241,842 |
Fees for services: Management | $134,335 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,239 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $14,090 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $694,830 |
Advertising and promotion | $75,696 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $622,424 |
Travel | $17,098 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $99,500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $534,611 |
Insurance | $178,022 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,720,289 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $105,628 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,419,227 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,947,214 |
Accounts receivable, net | $394,628 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $125,967 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,106 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,177,062 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,912,891 |
Investments—other securities | $577,017 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,577,184 |
Total assets | $67,255,924 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,389,815 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,394 |
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 | $3,701,158 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $623,392 |
Total liabilities | $5,715,759 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,310,631 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,229,534 |
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 | $67,255,924 |
Over the last fiscal year, Shelburne Farms has awarded $25,999 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT FUNDING | $5,999 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Shelburne Farms has recieved totaling $25,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Faye Gehl Conservation Foundation Inc Hartland, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $10,000 |
Christina Heroy Foundation Burlington, VT PURPOSE: OPERATINGSUPPORT | $5,000 |
Charles P Ferro Foundation Burlington, VT PURPOSE: OPERATINGSUPPORT | $3,000 |
Lintilhac Foundation Shelburne, VT PURPOSE: ANNUALSUPPORT | $2,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | | $2,000 |
Cooper Family Foundation Inc South Burlington, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $9,458,893 |
Earnings | $782,645 |
Admin Expense | $56,734 |
Net Contributions | $357,971 |
Other Expense | $284,723 |
Ending Balance | $10,258,052 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Cdp North America Inc New York, NY | $33,043,858 | $35,828,788 |
We Mean Business Coalition Inc New York, NY | $24,084,041 | $31,828,485 |
Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VT | $67,255,924 | $17,576,538 |
New York City Outward Bound Center Inc Long Island City, NY | $12,099,741 | $5,496,519 |
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Inc Boston, MA | $13,376,568 | $5,176,529 |
Climate Jobs National Resource Center Inc New York, NY | $4,647,680 | $5,515,111 |
Coalition For Rainforest Nations Secretariat New York, NY | $10,118,420 | $9,603,902 |
Adirondack Mountain Club Inc Queensbury, NY | $6,654,615 | $4,843,206 |
Boston Harbor Now Inc Boston, MA | $4,066,521 | $5,208,606 |
Outward Bound Inc Lagrangeville, NY | $11,663,837 | $5,933,839 |
Empire Discovery Institute Inc Rochester, NY | $2,138,425 | $41,665 |
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Holderness, NH | $11,468,821 | $2,535,033 |