Hawthorne Valley Association Inc is located in Ghent, NY. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (J22) the organization is classified as: Job Training, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Hawthorne Valley Association Inc employed 313 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawthorne Valley Association 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 08/2021, Hawthorne Valley Association Inc generated $12.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.9m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO RENEW SOIL, SOCIETY AND SELF BY INTEGRATING AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, ART AND RESEARCH. OUR VISION IS TO RECONNECT PEOPLE, PLACE, AND PURPOSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION IS AN INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL PROVIDING ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 12) USING METHODS OF RUDOLF STEINER. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS ADULT EDUCATION INCLUDING FOUNDATION STUDIES, A TWO YEAR WALDORF TEACHER TRAINING, AND TRAININGS IN THE ARTS.
STORE, FARM, AND DAIRY OPERATIONS: THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES AN ORGANIC/NATURAL FOODS AND GROCERY STORE THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ALONG WITH A BIODYNAMIC FARM AND DAIRY OPERATION AT ITS LOCATION IN GHENT, NY. TUROSE, A GIFT AND SCHOOL SUPPLY STORE, IS ALSO OPERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION AT THEIR MAIN CAMPUS IN GHENT, NY.
THE VISITING STUDENTS PROGRAM HAS INTERN AND COUNSELOR POSITIONS FOR YOUNG ADULTS TO WORK WITH STUDENTS FROM URBAN AND SUBURBAN SCHOOLS, GRADES 3 THROUGH 12, WHO COME TO FARM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO WORK WITH ANIMALS ALONGSIDE THE FARMERS.
RESEARCH AND OTHER: THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING SUB PROGRAMS:- CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH: STRIVES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL HEALTH BY SUPPORTING FREEDOM AND CHOICE IN CULTURAL LIFE, EQUALITY AND DEMOCRACY IN POLITICAL LIFE, AND ASSOCIATIVE COOPERATION IN ECONOMIC LIFE;- FARMSCAPE ECOLOGY: A PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT FOSTERS COMPASSION FOR THE ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK;- LONG TABLE HARVEST: GLEANS PRODUCE FROM AREA FARMS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO FOOD PANTRIES;- LIGHT FORMS: AN ART CENTER OFFERING PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, INSTALLATIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND PERFORMANCES, AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM, PUBLICATIONS, AND A SMALL GIFT SHOP-ALKION PUBLICATIONS: PUBLISHES AND DISTRIBUTES BOOKS GROUNDED IN THE PATH OF INNER DEVELOPMENT OUTLINED BY RUDOLF STEINER-LIGHTFORMS: A CENTER FOR CULTURAL RENEWAL THAT BRINGS CREATIVE ARTISTS AND THEIR ARTWORK INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN IN INNOVATIVE WAYS THAT STIMULATE DIALOGUE AROUND THE INNER AND OUTER CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME, AND ATTEMPTS TO SERVE THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF HUMAN BEINGS IN THEIR DAILY LIVES. LIGHTFORMS IS FOUNDED ON THE SPIRITUAL-SCIENTIFIC WORLDVIEW OF RUDOLF STEINER WHICH IS CALLED ANTHROPOSOPHY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas James President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alfa Demmellash Co President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matt Stinchcomb Co President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Dessner Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kim Bucci Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Danielle DO Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,508,239 |
Investment income | $4,002 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,261 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $36,842 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,576,755 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,191,620 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $90,268 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,353,347 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $113,544 |
Other employee benefits | $500,560 |
Payroll taxes | $367,178 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,156 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,413 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,820 |
Fees for services: Other | $120 |
Advertising and promotion | $82,753 |
Office expenses | $16,646 |
Information technology | $131,847 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $303,273 |
Travel | $18,415 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,044 |
Interest | $51,715 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $466,058 |
Insurance | $261,859 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $9,877,887 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,683,793 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,625 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $484,542 |
Accounts receivable, net | $368,250 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $664,609 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $53,451 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $689,686 |
Investments—other securities | $938,502 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,653,062 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $830,392 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,126,933 |
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 | $906,727 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $866,000 |
Other liabilities | $212,488 |
Total liabilities | $3,942,540 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,710,522 |
Over the last fiscal year, Hawthorne Valley Association Inc has awarded $97,136 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $62,295 |
CHESTER AGRICULTURAL CENTER PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $34,841 |