Farmhouse Retreat Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Plymouth, MA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 87-3179543
Organization Overview
Farmhouse Retreat Inc is located in Plymouth, MA. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Farmhouse Retreat Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farmhouse Retreat Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A LOCATION TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE AND INSPIRE SOCIETAL CHANGE TO FOCUS LESS ON THE SELF AND MORE ON SERVING OTHERS, THE COMMUNITY, AND THE GREATER GOOD THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1.CONVENING DIVERSE AND CREATIVE PEOPLE, USING THE EXPERTISE, AND KNOWLEDGE OF ALL, TO WORK AND LEARN TOGETHER IN ONE PHYSICAL SPACE TO RESOLVE THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS; 2. USING HANDS-ON GROUP EXPERIENCES AT THE ORGANIZATION'S FARM LOCATION TO CREATE DEEP RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL INSPIRE POSITIVE SOCIETAL CHANGE AND FOSTER PROBLEM-SOLVING; AND 3. ENGAGING IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COMMUNITY-SHARED AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE, RENEWABLE ENERGY USE, TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, MEDIA PRODUCTION AND CULINARY LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED OVER 600 POUNDS OF FOOD THAT WAS DONATED TO LOCAL FAMILIES IN FOOD DESERT AREAS THAT STRUGGLE TO FIND HEALTHY FOOD ALTERNATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EDUCATED OVER 100 STUDENTS ON THE FARM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND WORKED WITH THE CARPENTRY PROGRAM AT THE LOCAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL WHEREBY THE STYDENTS DESIGNED AND BUILT CHICKEN COOPS AND INSTALLED ON SITE. THE CHICKEN COOPS HAVE ENABLED THE ORGANIZATION TO PRODUCE OVER 150 EGGS IN IT'S FIRST SEASON TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
THE ORGANIZATION COMMISSIONED A 40 FOOT MURAL ART INSTALLATION DESIGNED AND CREATED BY LOCAL STUDENT ARTISTS FOR AN UPCOMING EVENT. THE CREATORS DEVELOPED PHOTOS AND JOURNALISTIC CONTENT WHICH WAS DISPLAYED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ART GALLERY.
THE ORGANIZATION DESIGNED A SOLAR STRATEGY THAT WOULD ENABLE THE LOCATION TO POWER 100% OF IT'S OWN ENERGY USING SOLAR, GEOTHERMAL AND HEAT PUMP STRATEGIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ACCOMPLISHED PHASE ONE OF THIS GOAL AND PRODUCED 40% OF THE ELECTRICITY IT NEEDS TO OPERATE AND PARTNERED WITH EVERSOURCE AS AN ONGOING EFFORT TO REMAIN 100% SELF SUFFICIENT.
THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED A "COMMERCIAL CHALLENGE" WHERE LOCAL STUDENTS COULD LEARN AND SUBMIT A MARKETING PITCH FOR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. 20+ YOUNG CREATORS PARTICIPATED. THE LOCAL BANK SPONSORED AN AWARD FOR THE WINNER. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOPED VIDEO CONTENT SKILLS AND GAINED EXPERIENCE WORKING ON DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS CREATED BY THE STUDIO INITIATIVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Krasinski President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Lynne Lipinsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kathy Knight Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mp Morrell Carpentry Construction | 9/29/23 | $249,535 |
Cedarville Cummings Excavation | 9/29/23 | $155,020 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,649,072 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $132,632 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,649,072 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $17,893 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,666,965 |
| 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 | $88,920 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,903 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,512 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,819 |
| Advertising and promotion | $27,254 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,880 |
| Travel | $804 |
| 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 | $228,237 |
| Insurance | $22,504 |
| All other expenses | $420 |
| Total functional expenses | $574,436 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,319 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $430,169 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $610,154 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $11,151 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,100,793 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,970 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $13,970 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,086,823 |
| 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 | $1,100,793 |