Sylvester Manor Educational Farm
- Assets
- $28.7m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- Shelter Island, NY
- Founding
- 12/2010
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 27-1189261
Organization Overview
Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, operating under the name Sylvestor Manor, is located in Shelter Island, NY. The organization was established in 2010. 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 10/2023, Sylvestor Manor employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sylvestor Manor 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 10/2023, Sylvestor Manor generated $4.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE, CULTIVATE AND SHARE HISTORIC SYLVESTER MANOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HISTORY & HERITAGE - SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE ORGANIZATION, SYLVESTER MANOR HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO SHARING THE STORIES AND HISTORIES OF ALL THE PEOPLE OF SYLVESTER MANOR (INDIGENOUS, ENSLAVED AFRICAN AND EUROPEAN) WHO BUILT, WORKED AND SUSTAINED THE MANOR. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES IN-PERSON AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS OF THE 1735 MANOR HOUSE AND SURROUNDING 235 ACRES; CURATION, ARCHIVING AND RESEARCH OF SYLVESTER MANOR'S EXTENSIVE COLLECTION, AND; PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. EFFORTS ARE ALSO ONGOING TO PRESERVE AND SUSTAIN THE EXISTING MANOR HOUSE, ITS HISTORIC GARDEN AND UNIQUE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, AND TO MAKE THE PROPERTY - ITS WATERWAYS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES - ACCESSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITY.
FARM - SYLVESTER MANOR HAS A DEEP AGRICULTURAL HISTORY DATING BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS WHEN IT WAS FIRST UNDER CULTIVATION BY THE INDIGENOUS MANHANSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORIGINALLY FOUNDED TO RE-ESTABLISH AGRICULTURE ON SHELTER ISLAND. THE FARM CONSISTS OF A VEGETABLE AND LIVESTOCK OPERATION ON APPROXIMATELY 60 ACRES USING ORGANIC METHODS. IT SERVES A COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM OF APPROXIMATELY 150 FAMILIES, A FARMSTAND LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY AND OTHER LOCAL/REGIONAL MARKETS. PRODUCE IS ALSO DONATED TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY. SYLVESTER MANOR HOSTS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS ON THE FARM, INCLUDING A RESIDENTIAL APPRENTICE FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION IS CONTINUALLY EXPANDING THE FARMING OPERATION IN ORDER TO MEET LOCAL DEMAND.
ARTS AND EDUCATION - SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATES AND OFFERS THE PUBLIC CULTURAL EXPERIENCES INCLUDING SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS, FARM ORIENTATED AND PLACE-BASED PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES, AND A MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN "ROOTS" MUSIC CONCERT SERIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS NUMEROUS TOURS AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS THAT EXPLORE AGRICULTURE, FOOD SYSTEMS, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND THE VAST HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Searl Executive Di | 40 | $127,523 | |
Flynt Cynthia Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ostby Eben Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Wong Elly Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bateman Ingrid Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Preston Jim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $169,611 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,109,877 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,284,488 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $448,705 |
| Investment income | $150,756 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $458,662 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $128,108 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $389,932 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,860,651 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,104,398 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $80,911 |
| Payroll taxes | $119,936 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,660 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,796 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,894 |
| Office expenses | $16,651 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $101,972 |
| Travel | $12,262 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,441 |
| Interest | $31,735 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $191,977 |
| Insurance | $92,888 |
| All other expenses | $80,726 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,329,261 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $780,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,759,731 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,102,956 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $22,594 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,866 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,911,546 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,076,885 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,231 |
| Total assets | $28,714,809 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $212,215 |
| 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 | $4,348,265 |
| Total liabilities | $4,560,480 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,586,777 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $567,552 |
| 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 | $28,714,809 |