Vermont Farm Immersion Program is located in Waitsfield, VT. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Farm Immersion Program is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
5-DAY PROGRAM WHOSE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, GUIDE, AND EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS AND FOOD BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS, AS WELL AS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO GROW FOOD AT HOME SUSTAINABLY AND WITH CLIMATE CHANGE IN MIND. SKILLS TAUGHT ARE EVERYTHING FROM SITE AND SEED SELECTION, PLANTING, NON-TOXIC WEED MANAGEMENT, PEST MANAGEMENT, TO HARVESTING, PAYING ATTENTION TO WEATHER PATTERNS, MARKETS FOR PRODUCE, FARM STAND MANAGEMENT, AND MORE. ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE BUSINESS COACHING SHOULD THEY DECIDE TO START A FARM OR FOOD-BASED BUSINESS. IN OUR FIRST PROGRAM, DESPITE THE PANDEMIC IN 2021, WE HAD 4 PARTICIPANTS. TWO OF THEM STARTED THEIR OWN ORGANIC FARM IN THE 2022 SEASON. DUE TO COVID, WE HAD 1 PARTICIPANT IN 2022. SHE LEARNED HOW TO GROW FOOD FOR HER FAMILY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Todisco President And Program Leader (also Did The Catering In 2022) | 50 | $2,000 | |
Lisa Schermerhorn Director | 0 | $0 | |
Dave Hartshorn Vice Predident, Lead Farmer & Teacher | 5 | $100 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,700 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,200 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,180 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $288 |
Total expenses | $2,468 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $6,886 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,886 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $6,886 |