For The Land Publishing Inc, operating under the name Vermont Almanac, is located in Corinth, VT. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Vermont Almanac employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Almanac 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 12/2023, Vermont Almanac generated $92.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $63.2k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.0%) per year over the past 4 years. 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 PUBLISH THE VERMONT ALMANAC, A HANDBOOK FOR RURAL LIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2023 THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHED ITS FOURTH VOLUME OF THE VERMONT ALMANAC. 4500 COPIES OF VOLUME IV WERE PRINTED AND 2,796 SOLD. THERE WERE ALSO CONTINUED SALES OF VOLUMES III,II, AND I. IN ADDITON THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITED TO DONATING GRANT-SUPPORTED COPIES OF THE ALMANAC TO NONPROFITS. NUMEROUS COPIES OF THE ALMANAC HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO THE VT NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED SOLDIERS, VT PUBLIC LIBRARIES, ALL VT CONSERVATION COMMISSIONS AND IMMIGRANT REFUGEE MEMBERS OF NEW FARMS FOR NEW AMERICANS. THE ALMANAC IS A RECORD OF THE YEAR AND A HANDBOOK FOR RURAL LIVING IN THE 21ST CENTRUY. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO HELP FOSTER A LAND ETHIC THAT'S RELECTIVE OF CURRENT TIMES AND THE UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES OF THE RURAL NORTHEAST. THE AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE WORKING LAND (AGRICULTURE AND FORESTS), WEATHER AND OUR CHANGING CLIMATE, RURAL LIVING AND COMMUNITIES, PHEMOLOGY, WILDLIFE, RURAL WRITERS, ARTISTS AND CARFTSPEOPLE, HISTORY, INNOVATIVE NEW PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY AND ALL OTHER MANNER OF STORIES THAT PROMOTE A GENUINE CONNECTION TO THE LAND. THE MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED PRIMARILY THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF THE VERMONT ALMANAC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Marjorie Ryerson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trevor Mance VP Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Wooster Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Whelley Mccabe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Thomas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lora Marchand Director | Trustee | $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 | $74,490 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $74,490 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $23,425 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $2,830 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$8,728 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $92,017 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $35,500 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,174 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,743 |
Office expenses | $2,077 |
Information technology | $3,705 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $703 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $498 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $63,225 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,120 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,765 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $63,220 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $137,105 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $468 |
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 | $15,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $15,468 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $121,637 |
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 | $137,105 |