Vermont Farm-To-School Inc is located in Newport, VT. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Vermont Farm-To-School Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Farm-To-School 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 06/2021, Vermont Farm-To-School Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 6 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
VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN VERMONT BY PROMOTING POSITIVE ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIPS, EDUCATION AND ACCESS BETWEEN SCHOOLS, FARMS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GREEN MOUNTAIN FARM DIRECT IS A REGIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS LOCAL FOOD TO SCHOOLS, SENIOR MEAL SITES, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK PROVIDES LOCAL FOOD AND HANDS ON EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES VIA TASTE TESTS, FARM FIELD TRIPS, AND IN CLASS WORKSHOPS.
MOBILE MARKET - THE LUNCHBOX MOBILE FARMERS MARKET AND COMMERCIAL KITCHEN THAT BRINGS LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AND FOOD BASED EDUCATION TO COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN VERMONT. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, PROVIDE A RELIABLE OUTLET FOR FARMERS, AND TO CREATE A GATHERING PLACE FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Catherine Cusack Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $66,167 |
Kristy Ellis Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Mike Moseley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Sims Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Castle Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Geoffrey Bok Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $449,677 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $925 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $449,677 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $624,182 |
Investment income | $542 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $332 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,076,171 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,000 |
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. | $68,025 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,183 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $210,192 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $35,293 |
Payroll taxes | $22,290 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,360 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $118,994 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,062 |
Office expenses | $3,026 |
Information technology | $7,618 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,172 |
Travel | $10,191 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,380 |
All other expenses | $16,474 |
Total functional expenses | $1,099,232 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,021 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $81,348 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $132,300 |
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 | $359 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $64,401 |
Total assets | $358,429 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,558 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $54,888 |
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 | $6,532 |
Total liabilities | $129,978 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $228,451 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $358,429 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Vermont Farm-To-School Inc has recieved totaling $111,920.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $76,858 |
High Meadows Fund Inc Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TWO YEARS ($30,000) AND TO CONTRIBUTE T | $30,000 |
Lucy D Nisbet Charitable Fund Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $62 |
Beg. Balance | $27,395 |
Earnings | $10,406 |
Net Contributions | $25,000 |
Ending Balance | $62,801 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Model Organic Farm Foundation New York, NY | $4,881,242 | $2,948,859 |
Refed Inc Long Island City, NY | $3,245,213 | $3,044,504 |
White Feather Farm Inc Saugerties, NY | $1,952,913 | $1,416,686 |
Just Roots Inc Greenfield, MA | $647,871 | $1,682,213 |
Vermont Farm-To-School Inc Newport, VT | $358,429 | $1,076,171 |
White Feather Forest Inc Saugerties, NY | $359,824 | $75,416 |
Marthas Vineyard Chamber Of Vineyard Haven, MA | $828,061 | $1,239,332 |
Pitney Meadows Community Farm Inc Saratoga Springs, NY | $3,433,291 | $1,027,311 |
Common Ground Farm Inc Beacon, NY | $214,026 | $737,294 |
Foodshot Global Inc New York, NY | $602,916 | $551,507 |
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Braintree, MA | $51,168 | $539,597 |
Organic Voices Manchester, NH | $357,836 | $295,585 |