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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Zach Aldrich Trustee | Trustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Curtis Coven Trustee | Trustee | 4.1 | $0 |
John Gregg Trustee | Trustee | 1.6 | $0 |
Alison Latham Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Maciejowski Trustee | Trustee | 4.6 | $0 |
Lisa Merton Trustee | Trustee | 2.2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,160 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,591 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,894 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,666 |
Office expenses | $809 |
Information technology | $458 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $244 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,812 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $41,961 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,034 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $137,952 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $364 |
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 | $6,824 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,109,565 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $605,784 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,892,523 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,226 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,226 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,807,649 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,648 |
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 | $3,892,523 |