Biodynamic Farmland Conservation Trust Inc is located in Amherst, MA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Biodynamic Farmland Conservation Trust Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Biodynamic Farmland Conservation Trust 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 12/2021, Biodynamic Farmland Conservation Trust Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $478.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED / ENVIRONMENTALLY HEALTHY FARMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCE FARM PRODUCTS AND LIVESTOCK FOR THE COMMUNITY WHILE CONSERVING THE LAND USING BIODYNAMIC METHODS; TRAIN APPRENTICES, EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY IN BIODYNAMIC METHODS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kerry Taylor General Manager | Officer | 60 | $30,422 |
Michael Taylor General Manager | Officer | 60 | $30,422 |
Daniel Kaplan General Manager "past" | Officer | 40 | $8,663 |
Peter Littell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Philip Petitt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcie Muehlke Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $34,414 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $562,995 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $306,285 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $597,409 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $481,885 |
Investment income | $1,886 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$20,140 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,061,040 |
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. | $69,507 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $66,644 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $72 |
Other employee benefits | $26,439 |
Payroll taxes | $10,768 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,030 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,690 |
Office expenses | $9,181 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,766 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $17,577 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,590 |
Insurance | $11,995 |
All other expenses | $24,509 |
Total functional expenses | $478,291 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,053 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $206,844 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $38,803 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,776 |
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 | $3,189 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $794,081 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $287,199 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,421,945 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,429 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $84,260 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $29,167 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $225,526 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $349,382 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $613,696 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $458,867 |
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 | $1,421,945 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Biodynamic Farmland Conservation Trust Inc has recieved totaling $25,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Cameron And Jane Baird Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF RESPONSIBLE AGRICULTURE | $25,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
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Essex Agricultural Society Topsfield, MA | $13,692,899 | $6,659,006 |
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New York Farm Bureau Albany, NY | $21,413,106 | $1,125,268 |
The Livestock Institute Of Southern New England Westport, MA | $6,774,804 | $2,810,112 |