Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center
- Assets
- $260.0k
- Revenue
- $211.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Lancaster, NH
- Founding
- 03/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-3594106
Organization Overview
Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center is located in Lancaster, NH. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center 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, Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center generated $211.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $162.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 33.8% 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
PROVIDE NURTURING CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY EDUCATING, INSPIRING, AND CONNECTING COMMUNITIES TO THE LAND, TO THEIR FOOD, AND TO EACH OTHER IN A HOLISTIC MANNER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MARKETPLACE SUPPORTS AN AGRARIAN SOCIETY BY CONNECTING CONSUMERS TO APPROXIMATELY 150 LOCAL AND REGIONAL FARMERS, PRODUCERS, BREWERS, AND VENDORS YEAR ROUND. CONNECTING PEOPLE TO FRESH, NOURISHING, LOCAL FOOD GROWN WITH HEALTHY AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IS A LEVERAGE POINT FOR INSPIRING ONE TO CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
AGRICULTURAL AND ECOLOGICAL BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON FOOD SYSTEMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT GET CHILDREN OUTSIDE. OUR EDUCATION MODEL ENGAGES CHILDREN IN OUTDOOR LEARNING BY ENCOURAGING DISCOVERY, INSPIRING CURIOSITY, AND NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE NATURE-BASED SUMMER CAMP, FARM AND FOREST FRIDAY, NATURE AND GARDEN PROGRAMS, AND HOMESCHOOL SERIES.
THE FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM STRIVES TO INCREASE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO FRESH, NOURISHING, LOCAL FOOD THAT IS GROWN WITH HEALTHY AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES. INCOME LEVEL, DEMOGRAPHIC, OR GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION SHOULD NEVER BE A BARRIER TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM. PROGRAMS INCLUDE GLEANING, PLANT-A-ROW, LANCASTER COMMUNITY GARDEN, SNAP INCENTIVE PROGRAMS, AND FARM SHARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Grella Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $24,917 |
Kristina Von Dohrmann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kyle Van Der Laan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mike Kasson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Winifred Ward Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linnzi Furman Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $106,794 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32,795 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,211 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $139,589 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $53 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $72,227 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $211,869 |
| 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. | $24,917 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,458 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $65,394 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,432 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,164 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,272 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,184 |
| Office expenses | $12,514 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,388 |
| Travel | $108 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $60 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,441 |
| Insurance | $3,933 |
| All other expenses | $1,502 |
| Total functional expenses | $162,270 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,869 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $30,930 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,711 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $175,444 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $259,954 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,834 |
| 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 | $2,650 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $20,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $28,484 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $231,470 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $259,954 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center has recieved totaling $33,478.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Inc Canton, MA PURPOSE: Support to farmers to produce fresh produce | $25,000 |
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH PURPOSE: For operating support and the Marketplace Kitchen | $8,478 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bellwether Education Partners Inc Sudbury, MA | $12,819,060 | $18,147,451 |
Vhs Inc Maynard, MA | $2,159,485 | $7,029,751 |
More Than Words Inc Boston, MA | $15,091,779 | $6,459,719 |
Nashua Adult Learning Center Inc Nashua, NH | $5,002,850 | $5,676,963 |
Vermont Adult Learning Inc Waitsfield, VT | $1,289,780 | $4,391,996 |
Foundation For Civic Leadership Inc Cambridge, MA | $2,419,879 | $3,718,020 |
Northeast Kingdom Learning Services Newport, VT | $697,664 | $2,624,718 |
Eastern Millwright Regional Council Apprenticeship & Training Fund Framingham, MA | $8,198,256 | $2,598,641 |
Southeastern Massachusetts Ser-Jobs For Progress Inc Fall River, MA | $976,887 | $2,626,536 |
Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation Inc Cambridge, MA | $2,372,031 | $2,337,731 |
Pbs Learning Institute Inc Braintree, MA | $1,893,398 | $2,161,588 |
Cambridge Center For Adult Education Inc Cambridge, MA | $2,957,384 | $1,801,441 |