Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
STONE BARNS RESTORATION CORPORATION dba STONE BARNS CENTER FOR FOOD AND AGRICULT
Employer identification number
13-4150082
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2,669,439
6,559,734
6,721,156
3,040,863
2,110,950
21,102,142
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
2,669,439
6,559,734
6,721,156
3,040,863
2,110,950
21,102,142
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
17,448,019
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,654,123
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
2,669,439
6,559,734
6,721,156
3,040,863
2,110,950
21,102,142
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
24,073
44,263
18,940
750
133,488
221,514
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
52,938
57,379
223,054
1,066
67,802
402,239
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
21,725,895
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
7,293,079
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
16.820 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
23.100 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Part II, Line 17a--How we maintain the facilities for public access and enjoymentStone Barns Center is open to the public year-round, Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Center provides opportunities for visitors to learn about resilient agriculture and its connection to health and the environment. General public: Public programs include classes, lectures, and farming and cooking experiences. Students and teachers: Education programs include school field trips, farm camps and after-school groups. All programs allow students to participate in key aspects of the farm, from animal care to vegetable gardening, and all school programs are tied to state learning standards. Young farmers: Stone Barns offers training, workshops and resources for people committed to developing a career in farming. The initiative equips beginning farmers with the knowledge and hands-on experience to grow better-tasting, healthier food and become responsible stewards of the land. How we operate our educational and development programs to reach a broad range of members.Stone Barns provides educational experiences to thousands of community members each year. We host more than 100,000 visitors annually and have worked with more than 40,000 school children during our eight years of operation. We rely on social media and the web, work with partners, and develop marketing campaigns to reach a regional and national audience. A series of targeted public awareness efforts throughout the year, on topics such as gardening and nutrition, are accompanied by rich, interactive Web content that helps individuals learn about good food choices and apply them in their everyday lives. We measure success by tracking the increase in the number of people we reach through:"Visitors to Stone Barns Center"Program registrations"Memberships "Web traffic"Media impressions Fundraising activities undertaken to support our workStone Barns continually pursues a range of strategies to broaden its donor base. We offer membership promotions, attend numerous community events to share information about our educational work and establish partnerships to engage new supporters. Stone Barns staff members meet regularly with interested individuals and foundation officers to discuss philanthropic support of our work as well. Board of directors Stone Barns has a 10-member Board of Directors. The Board includes agriculture, education, non-profit and business experts, who are dedicated to driving change in the food system.
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000105
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
STONE BARNS RESTORATION CORPORATION dba STONE BARNS CENTER FOR FOOD AND AGRICULT
Employer identification number
13-4150082
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
990 PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN E
THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR A PORTION OF FREDERICK KIRSCHENMANN'S SALARY. MR. KIRSCHENMANN IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
990 PART I Organization's Mission or most significant activities
Stone Barns Center is a farm and education center . The Center works to- 1) increase public awareness of the importance and value of fresh, healthy and sustainable food, 2) train farmers in resilient, restorative farming techniques and 3) connect children to the sources of their food and prepare them to steward the land that provides it
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
The performance and compensation of all other officers and key employees is reviewed annually by their direct supervisor. Compensation is reviewed at least every other year by using comparable salary data provided by the organization's human resources consultant Paychex. Paychex utilizes forms 990 from other organizations as well as compensation surveys and studies.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
Each member of the Board of Directors signs off on the conflicts policy each year at the organization's annual meeting. Each member is asked to disclose any known conflicts, if they exist, to the organization's Counsel. All conflicts are reviewed, discussed and addressed by the Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process
The Board Secretary and Treasurer and the Board Finance Committee Chair will be provided with an advance copy of the 990 and will be given the opportunity to provide the organization's Executive Director comments. Following comments, the Executive Director and Finance Committee Chair will review the final draft of the 990 before it is submitted to the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
David Rockefeller, Director and Peggy Dulany, Director - family relationshipDan Barber, Director and David Barber, Director - family relationshipDavid Rockefeller, Director and James Ford, Director - business relationshipDavid Rockefeller, Director and Peter Johnson, Director - business relationshipDavid Rockefeller, Director and James Sligar, Director - business relationshipDavid Rockefeller, Director and Richard Cataldo, Director - business relationship
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.