Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association

Organization Overview

Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association, operating under the name The Pinnacle, is located in Saxtons River, VT. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pinnacle 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, Pinnacle generated $139.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $42.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 4 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IN ORDER TO FOSTER HABITAT CONSERVATION, WATERSHED INTEGRITY, EDUCATION AND THE ENDURING CONNECTION OF PEOPLE TO THE NATURAL WORLD, WE ACQUIRE AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO LANDS ALONG THE WINDMILL HILL RIDGELINE AND NEARBY AREAS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

STEWARDSHIP - WE MAKE SURE OUR 2728.4 ACRES AND 27 MILES OF TRAILS ARE PROPERLY CARED FOR. EXPENSES ARE PROPERTY TAXES, LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND TRAIL AND ACCESS ROAD MAINTENANCE. OTHER STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITY INCLUDES INVASIVE WEED CONTROL AND BOUNDARY MARKINGS. TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND OTHERS TOTAL 2,456 HOURS, WITH A VALUE $76,004. THIS VALUE IS BASED ON THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEER HOURS PROVIDED BY INDEPENDENT SECTOR.ORG. THIS VALUE IS NOT PART OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE OR STATEMENT FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES ON PAGES 9 AND 10, RESPECTIVELY.


OUTDOOR RECREATION -- OUR MAIN GOAL IN THIS REGARD IS TO HELP PEOPLE CONNECT WITH NATURE, BOTH THROUGH OUR TRAIL NETWORK AND FROM PROGRAMS WE OFFER. MANY OF THE TRAILS HAVE KIOSKS AND MAPS FOR USERS. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE GUIDED WALKS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND AN ANNUAL ACCESSIBILITY DAY FOR PEOPLE WHO CANNOT WALK TO ONE OF OUR SUMMITS. THE GUIDED WALKS HELP PEOPLE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT, AS DOES A "FIELD NOTE" SECTION IN OUR NEWSLETTER. EXPENSES INCLUDE TRAIL MAPS, BROCHURES, OTHER KIOSK MATERIAL AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE. VOLUNTEERS WORKED 1118.5 HOURS ON TRAIL DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE, FOR A VALUE OF $33,600.


EDUCATION -- LOCAL SCHOOLS USE THE PINNACLE LEAN-TO AND TRAILS FOR FIELD TRIPS AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY, AND SOME STUDENTS DO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS SUCH AS HELPING TO REMOVE INVASIVE SPECIES. WE SPONSOR A NATURALIST WHO ACCOMPANIES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THE WESTMINSTER CENTER SCHOOL AND GRAFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON SOME HIKES ON PINNACLE LAND TO HELP WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. BOARD MEMBERS PROVIDE GUIDED WALKS TO POINTS OF INTEREST, IE TO THE CHAMPION ASH TREE, TO CREATURE ROCK, AND TO AREAS OF BLOOMING SPRING FLOWERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Zach Aldrich
Trustee
$0
Curtis Coven
Trustee
$0
John Gregg
Trustee
$0
Alison Latham
Trustee
$0
Jay Maciejowski
Trustee
$0
Lisa Merton
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$455
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,497
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$122,715
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $60
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$126,667
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $9,257
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,033
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $138,957

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