4-H Education Center At Auerfarm Inc

Organization Overview

4-H Education Center At Auerfarm Inc is located in Bloomfield, CT. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (O52) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Agricultural, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, 4-H Education Center At Auerfarm Inc employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 4-H Education Center At Auerfarm 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, 4-H Education Center At Auerfarm Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. 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

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ARGICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND RECREATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT AUERFARM COMBINE DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH AGRICULTURE AND NATURE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES, OBSERVATION, AND REFLECTION. PROGRAMS CAN FOCUS ON BIOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLGY, HORTICULTURE AND MATH, ADDRESSING CONTENT STANDARDS AND EXPECTED PERFORMANCES IN SCIENCE AND OTHER DISCIPLINES. PROGRAMS ARE ALIGNED WITH CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCIENCE CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR STUDENTS PRE-K THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, COMMON CORE STANDARDS, AND NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS. ALL PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE CRITICAL THINKING AND CURIOSITY, WHILE PROVIDING THE CONCRETE HANDS-ON DISCOVERY EXPERIENCES ESSENTIAL TO MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE SCIENTIFIC LITERACY.


FARM PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE - THE 4-H CENTER ALSO HAS THE ONLY GARDEN IN CONNECTICUT THAT GROW FOOD EXCLUSIVELY FOR FOODSHARE. SEVERAL TONS OF FARM PRODUCE ARE HARVESTED AND BROUGHT TO FRESH FOOD OUTLETS. THE CENTER PROVIDES COORDINATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO GROW CROPS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE BIPOC FARMER PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE FARM ANIMALS AND 120 ACRES OF LANDS AND GARDENS TO MAINTAIN.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erica Fearn
Executive Di
$85,748
Mary Eberle
Vice Chair
$0
Aaron Hess
Director
$0
Martha Hess
Director
$0
David Kopp
Chair
$0
David Lee
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $300,321
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$126,005
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$426,326
Total Program Service Revenue$639,666
Investment income $3,997
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $5,810
Net Income from Fundraising Events $18,765
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,094,564

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Farms For City Kids Foundation Inc
Port Washington, NY
$3,009,569
The Farm School Inc
Athol, MA
$1,946,125
4-H Education Center At Auerfarm Inc
Bloomfield, CT
$1,094,564
New York State Future Farmers Leadership Trng Foundation Inc
Croghan, NY
$1,548,876
Worcester County 4-H Center Inc
Spencer, MA
$636,960
Turn Back Time
Paxton, MA
$415,345
Kistner Foundation Inc
Ashfield, MA
$3,721,554
Connecticut 4-H Foundation Inc
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$417,215
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc
Framingham, MA
$682,656
Phillies Bridge Farm Project Inc
New Paltz, NY
$395,816
Essex County 4-H Club Camp Inc
Saugus, MA
$397,043
Sustainable Cape-Center For Agricultural Preservation & Educat
Truro, MA
$413,905
Magnolia Tree Earth Center Of Bedford Stuyvesant Inc
Brooklyn, NY
$264,061
Future Farmers Of America And Its State Associations & Local Chapter
Dighton, MA
$179,593
Future Farmers Of America And Its State Associations & Local Chapter
Ithaca, NY
$234,603
2gether We Eat Inc
Worcester, MA
$130,000
Seeds Of Solidarity Education Center Inc
Orange, MA
$0
Future Farmers Of America State Associations & Local Chapter
Verona, NY
$109,974
Future Farmers Of America And Its State Associations & Local Chapter
Mansfield, CT
$0
New York State 4-H Foundation Inc
Ithaca, NY
$181,260
University Of Massachusetts
Malden, MA
$0
Rhode Island 4-H Club Foundation Inc
Kingston, RI
$86,576
Family Career And Community Leaders Of America Inc
Lisle, NY
$0
Emerald Springs Equine Services Inc
Newport, RI
$0
Shelburne Falls Area Womens Club
Shelburne Falls, MA
$0

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or