TY 2017 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)
(1) BENJAMIN DYETT...................................................................... PRESIDENT	5.00 ................. 0.00	X	X
(2) MARC ROBERT...................................................................... VICE PRESIDENT	5.00 ................. 0.00	X	X
(3) ELLY WONG...................................................................... SECRETARY	5.00 ................. 0.00	X	X
(4) PETER VIELBIG...................................................................... TREASURER	5.00 ................. 0.00	X	X
(5) EBEN OSTBY...................................................................... PRESIDENT EMERITUS	5.00 ................. 0.00	X	X
(6) INGRID BATEMAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(7) BLAIR BORTHWICK...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(8) WHITNEY BROWNE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(9) TOM CARRIER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(10) KATHLEEN DEROSE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(11) STEVEN EISENSTADT...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(12) DONNA EMMA...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(13) CYNTHIA FLYNT...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(14) KATHLEEN GERARD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(15) WILLIAM JOHNSTON III...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(16) EDIE LANDECK...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X
(17) KAREEN LATON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	5.00 ................. 0.00	X

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC

Employer identification number

27-1189261

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 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	595,400	12,687,383	657,483	910,011	479,020	15,329,297
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	595,400	12,687,383	657,483	910,011	479,020	15,329,297
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)..						11,315,003
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						4,014,294

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	595,400	12,687,383	657,483	910,011	479,020	15,329,297
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	148,492	138,736	276,753	258,537	462,726	1,285,244
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	85,730	77,379	38,335	108,367	181,156	490,967
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						17,105,508

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

23.470 %

Public support percentage for 2018 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

17.030 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2019. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2018. If the organization did not check a 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2019. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(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) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(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 VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2019 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2019. 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 ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2018. 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 .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......
b From 2015.......
c From 2016.......
d From 2017.......
e From 2018.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....
b Excess from 2016.....
c Excess from 2017.....
d Excess from 2018.....
e Excess from 2019.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
10 Facts and Circumstances Test Part II line 17a or 17b	SYLVESTER MANORS ACTIVE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE, FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS, A BOARD THAT REFLECTS THE PUBLIC NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION, COLLABORATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE BREADTH OF PROGRAMMING TARGETED TO THE PUBLIC ALL SUPPORT THE CONCLUSION THAT SYLVESTER MANOR MEETS THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST.(1) PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE - SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2011, SYLVESTER MANOR HAS ADEQUATELY MET THE PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST IN ALL YEARS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 2014. IN 2014 THERE WAS AN ATYPICAL DONATION OF LAND CONTAINING SIGNIFICANT VALUE, WHICH WAS A ONE-TIME DONATION, WHICH IS INTEGRAL TO THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMMING. SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM RECEIVES A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) AND FROM CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC (THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND GENERAL DONATIONS). THE ORGANIZATION HAD OVER 300 INDIVIDUAL DONORS IN THE 2018 FISCAL YEAR.(2) ACTIVE FUNDRAISING PROGRAM - SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARMS MAIN FUNDRAISING EVENT IS ITS FARM TO TABLE EVENT. THE EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER SUPPORTERS OF SYLVESTER MANOR FROM NOT ONLY SHELTER ISLAND, BUT THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS AND GREATER NEW YORK CITY REGION. TABLES AND TICKETS ARE SOLD AT VARIOUS PRICE LEVELS AND ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE RAISED THROUGH THE USE OF DONOR CARDS WHICH ALLOW ATTENDEES TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROJECTS OF INTEREST SUCH AS FARM APPRENTICE EDUCATION OR THE RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC GARDENS. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTION DOES AN ANNUAL YEAR END APPEAL, WHICH ENCOURAGES DONORS TO MAKE UNRESTRICTED GIFTS FOR OPERATING PURPOSES. (3) THE BOARD THAT REFLECTS THE PUBLIC NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE - SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARMS 21-PERSON BOARD INCLUDES COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PERSONS WITH EXPERTISE IN FINANCE, PUBLIC RELATIONS, LAW, MARKETING AND LAND PRESERVATION, AS WELL AS PEOPLE WITH SPECIALIZED TALENTS AND EXPERTISE RELATED TO THE MANORS PUBLIC PROGRAMS.(4) COLLABORATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS - SINCE ITS INCEPTION, SYLVESTER MANOR HAS BEEN ACTIVE WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES. AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, OVER 10,000 HISTORIC RECORDS FROM SYLVESTER MANOR ARE ARCHIVED AT THE FALES LIBRARY. THE PURPOSE OF THE SYLVESTER MANOR PROJECT, FORMED IN 2000, WAS TO PRESERVE AND INVENTORY THE FAMILY PAPERS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS - AN ESTIMATED 60 LINEAR FEET OF LETTERS, MAPS, WILLS, DEEDS, JOURNALS, INVENTORIES, BILLS OF SALE, COURT PAPERS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS WHICH REVEAL THE UNIQUE 300-YEAR-OLD HISTORY OF A NORTHERN PLANTATION. AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, STARTING IN 1998, FACULTY AND STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON BEGAN AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAM OF EXCAVATION AND ANALYSIS THAT CONTINUES TO UNFOLD. EXCAVATIONS WERE CARRIED OUT EVERY SUMMER BETWEEN 1998 AND 2005 WITH SUBSEQUENT, MORE LIMTED EXCAVATIONS CARRIED OUT IN 2006 AND 2007. IN 2007 A SUMMARY OF THE PROJECTS RESULTS WAS PUBLISHED AS A SPECIAL ISSUE OF NORTHEAST HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY VOLUME 36. UMASS ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND UMASS GRADUATES NOW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA AND ELSEWHERE CONTINUE TO STUDY AND CATALOG THE ARTIFACTS EXCAVATED DURING PAST DIGS AND CONTINUE TO CARRY OUT NEW DIGS. LOCALLY, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY OFFERED A SUSTAINABILITY COURSE IN INTEGRATIVE COLLABORATE SYSTEMS IN 2011 AIMED AT ANSWERING THE QUESTION, WHAT IS SYLVESTER MANOR. STUDENTS WORK RANGE FROM DEVELOPING A MARKETING PLAN TO CREATING A FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF SYLVESTER MANOR; IN 2017-18 ENGINEERING STUDENTS DESIGNED INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES PH.D. PROGRAM IS ENGAGED IN A MULTI-YEAR STUDY OF THE PROPERTYS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PILOT. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS STUDENTS AND SCHOOL GROUPS RANGING FROM THE FOOD STUDIES COURSE AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY TO LOCAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, WHO COME TO THE MANOR TO STUDY THE FARM, ITS GROUNDS AND UNIQUE HISTORY AS PART OF THE TRIANGLE TRADE, AND THE CONTINUOUS HABITATION BY ONE FAMILY FOR 11 GENERATIONS AND MILLENNIUM OF HUMAN OCCUPATION.(5) PUBLIC NATURE OF PROGRAMMING - SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARMS PROGRAMS ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON MEETING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO PLACE. WHILE SOME PROGRAMS CHANGE FROM YEAR TO YEAR, EACH SUMMER WE OFFER YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD AND TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES OUR FARM. THE FARM APPRENTICE PROGRAM INCLUDES WORKSHOPS THAT WERE OPENED UP TO THE PUBLIC IN 2018. SYLVESTER MANOR DONATES PRODUCE ON A WEEKLY BASIS TO THE LOCAL SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND THE SENIOR SERVICES HOT LUNCH PROGRAM. THERE ARE OTHER LOW/NO COST PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT ENCOURAGE LOCAL FAMILIES TO COME TO THE MANOR GROUNDS AND ENJOY THE LANDSCAPE, HISTORY AND RESOURCES. THESE INCLUDE A WEEKLY STORY THYME PROGRAM AT THE FARMSTAND DURING THE SUMMER IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SHELTER ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY AND A NEW HIKING TRAIL CONSTRUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SHELTER ISLAND TRAIL CLUB. FOR THE REASONS STATED ABOVE, SYLVESTER MANOR QUALIFIES AS A PUBLIC CHARITY ON THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST.

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Explanation

10 Facts and Circumstances Test Part II line 17a or 17b

SYLVESTER MANORS ACTIVE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE, FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS, A BOARD THAT REFLECTS THE PUBLIC NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION, COLLABORATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE BREADTH OF PROGRAMMING TARGETED TO THE PUBLIC ALL SUPPORT THE CONCLUSION THAT SYLVESTER MANOR MEETS THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST.(1) PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE - SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2011, SYLVESTER MANOR HAS ADEQUATELY MET THE PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST IN ALL YEARS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 2014. IN 2014 THERE WAS AN ATYPICAL DONATION OF LAND CONTAINING SIGNIFICANT VALUE, WHICH WAS A ONE-TIME DONATION, WHICH IS INTEGRAL TO THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMMING. SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM RECEIVES A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) AND FROM CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC (THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND GENERAL DONATIONS). THE ORGANIZATION HAD OVER 300 INDIVIDUAL DONORS IN THE 2018 FISCAL YEAR.(2) ACTIVE FUNDRAISING PROGRAM - SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARMS MAIN FUNDRAISING EVENT IS ITS FARM TO TABLE EVENT. THE EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER SUPPORTERS OF SYLVESTER MANOR FROM NOT ONLY SHELTER ISLAND, BUT THE NORTH AND SOUTH FORKS AND GREATER NEW YORK CITY REGION. TABLES AND TICKETS ARE SOLD AT VARIOUS PRICE LEVELS AND ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE RAISED THROUGH THE USE OF DONOR CARDS WHICH ALLOW ATTENDEES TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROJECTS OF INTEREST SUCH AS FARM APPRENTICE EDUCATION OR THE RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC GARDENS. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTION DOES AN ANNUAL YEAR END APPEAL, WHICH ENCOURAGES DONORS TO MAKE UNRESTRICTED GIFTS FOR OPERATING PURPOSES. (3) THE BOARD THAT REFLECTS THE PUBLIC NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE - SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARMS 21-PERSON BOARD INCLUDES COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PERSONS WITH EXPERTISE IN FINANCE, PUBLIC RELATIONS, LAW, MARKETING AND LAND PRESERVATION, AS WELL AS PEOPLE WITH SPECIALIZED TALENTS AND EXPERTISE RELATED TO THE MANORS PUBLIC PROGRAMS.(4) COLLABORATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS - SINCE ITS INCEPTION, SYLVESTER MANOR HAS BEEN ACTIVE WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES. AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, OVER 10,000 HISTORIC RECORDS FROM SYLVESTER MANOR ARE ARCHIVED AT THE FALES LIBRARY. THE PURPOSE OF THE SYLVESTER MANOR PROJECT, FORMED IN 2000, WAS TO PRESERVE AND INVENTORY THE FAMILY PAPERS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS - AN ESTIMATED 60 LINEAR FEET OF LETTERS, MAPS, WILLS, DEEDS, JOURNALS, INVENTORIES, BILLS OF SALE, COURT PAPERS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS WHICH REVEAL THE UNIQUE 300-YEAR-OLD HISTORY OF A NORTHERN PLANTATION. AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, STARTING IN 1998, FACULTY AND STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON BEGAN AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAM OF EXCAVATION AND ANALYSIS THAT CONTINUES TO UNFOLD. EXCAVATIONS WERE CARRIED OUT EVERY SUMMER BETWEEN 1998 AND 2005 WITH SUBSEQUENT, MORE LIMTED EXCAVATIONS CARRIED OUT IN 2006 AND 2007. IN 2007 A SUMMARY OF THE PROJECTS RESULTS WAS PUBLISHED AS A SPECIAL ISSUE OF NORTHEAST HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY VOLUME 36. UMASS ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND UMASS GRADUATES NOW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA AND ELSEWHERE CONTINUE TO STUDY AND CATALOG THE ARTIFACTS EXCAVATED DURING PAST DIGS AND CONTINUE TO CARRY OUT NEW DIGS. LOCALLY, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY OFFERED A SUSTAINABILITY COURSE IN INTEGRATIVE COLLABORATE SYSTEMS IN 2011 AIMED AT ANSWERING THE QUESTION, WHAT IS SYLVESTER MANOR. STUDENTS WORK RANGE FROM DEVELOPING A MARKETING PLAN TO CREATING A FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF SYLVESTER MANOR; IN 2017-18 ENGINEERING STUDENTS DESIGNED INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES PH.D. PROGRAM IS ENGAGED IN A MULTI-YEAR STUDY OF THE PROPERTYS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PILOT. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS STUDENTS AND SCHOOL GROUPS RANGING FROM THE FOOD STUDIES COURSE AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY TO LOCAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, WHO COME TO THE MANOR TO STUDY THE FARM, ITS GROUNDS AND UNIQUE HISTORY AS PART OF THE TRIANGLE TRADE, AND THE CONTINUOUS HABITATION BY ONE FAMILY FOR 11 GENERATIONS AND MILLENNIUM OF HUMAN OCCUPATION.(5) PUBLIC NATURE OF PROGRAMMING - SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARMS PROGRAMS ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON MEETING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO PLACE. WHILE SOME PROGRAMS CHANGE FROM YEAR TO YEAR, EACH SUMMER WE OFFER YOUTH PROGRAMS THAT TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD AND TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES OUR FARM. THE FARM APPRENTICE PROGRAM INCLUDES WORKSHOPS THAT WERE OPENED UP TO THE PUBLIC IN 2018. SYLVESTER MANOR DONATES PRODUCE ON A WEEKLY BASIS TO THE LOCAL SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND THE SENIOR SERVICES HOT LUNCH PROGRAM. THERE ARE OTHER LOW/NO COST PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT ENCOURAGE LOCAL FAMILIES TO COME TO THE MANOR GROUNDS AND ENJOY THE LANDSCAPE, HISTORY AND RESOURCES. THESE INCLUDE A WEEKLY STORY THYME PROGRAM AT THE FARMSTAND DURING THE SUMMER IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SHELTER ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY AND A NEW HIKING TRAIL CONSTRUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SHELTER ISLAND TRAIL CLUB. FOR THE REASONS STATED ABOVE, SYLVESTER MANOR QUALIFIES AS A PUBLIC CHARITY ON THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Name of the organization

SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC

Employer identification number

27-1189261

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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Name of organization SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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Name of organization SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC		Employer identification number 27-1189261

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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Name of organization SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC			Employer identification number 27-1189261
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC

Employer identification number

27-1189261

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	11,873,656			11,873,656
b	Buildings ....		254,538	54,708	199,830
c	Leasehold improvements		1,014,022	188,136	825,886
d	Equipment ....		249,954	142,275	107,679
e	Other .....		26,628	21,188	5,440
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..					13,012,491

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	205,871
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1	1,398,153
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3	1,398,153
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5	1,398,153

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	1,461,077
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3	1,461,077
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	1,461,077

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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Explanation

Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X)

NO PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. SYLVESTER MANOR IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). ALTHOUGH SYLVESTER MANOR IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. INCOME TAX RETURNS, ONCE FILED, ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD. TAX YEARS THAT ARE CURRENTLY OPEN FOR POTENTIAL EXAMINATION ARE FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2016 TO 2018. THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ASC 740-10 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FASB INTERPRETATION NO. 48), WHICH PRESCRIBES A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR HOW SYLVESTER MANOR SHOULD MEASURE, RECOGNIZE, PRESENT AND DISCLOSE.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC

Employer identification number

27-1189261

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Page 2

Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 FARM TO TABL (event type)	(b) Event #2 WINDMILL COC (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	346,687	30,688	29,000	406,375
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	81,337	7,800	22,400	111,537
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	265,350	22,888	6,600	294,838

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	50,694			50,694
7	Food and beverages . . .	69,313			69,313
8	Entertainment . . . .	6,300	14,381		20,681
9	Other direct expenses . . .	28,937		13,753	42,690
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				183,378
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				111,460

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC

Employer identification number

27-1189261

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Page 2

Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1JO-ANN ROBOTTI-MESSING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	122,164 -------------	-------------	-------------	-------------	8,135 -------------	130,299 -------------	-------------

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC

Employer identification number

27-1189261

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11	A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING.
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c	OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WRITTEN FORM DOCUMENTING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF SYLVESTER MANORS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND INCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS 990 AND ANECDOTAL INFORMATION ABOUT SENIOR STAFF SALARIES PAID AT OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ON THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND, AND AT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS AND OF SIMILAR SIZE IN THE REGION.
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND INCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS 990 AND ANECDOTAL INFORMATION ABOUT SENIOR STAFF SALARIES PAID AT OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ON THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND, AND AT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS AND OF SIMILAR SIZE IN THE REGION.
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
General explanation attachment	FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED)RESIDENTIAL APPRENTICE FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM. IT ALSO COLLABORATES AND PARTNERS WITH OTHER SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE AMAGANSETT FOOD INSTITUTE, EDIBLE EAST END, EDIBLE SCHOOL GARDENS, SLOW FOOD EAST END AND THE PECONIC LAND TRUST. THE REMAINING ACREAGE IN PRODUCTION IS LEASED TO ACABONAC FARMS FOR FINISHING GRASS-FED BEEF. ACABONAC FARMS USES REGENERATIVE GRAZING TECHNIQUES AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONSCIOUS APPROACHES TO LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT AND SOIL CONSERVATION, HELPING THE FARM ACHIEVE IMPORTANT ECONOMIC AND BIOLOGICAL GOALS FOR THE FARMLAND. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED)STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY, THE PRATT INSTITUTE, THE SHELTER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE SHELTER ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE NATURE CONSERVANCYS MASHOMACK PRESERVE, THE SHELTER ISLAND UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION ACROSS NUMEROUS DISCIPLINES.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PRESERVE, CULTIVATE AND SHARE HISTORIC SYLVESTER MANOR TO ENSURE THAT FOOD AND ART REMAIN CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY AND THE LAND.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	21
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	20
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	31
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	175
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	910,011	495,872
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	267,837	281,691
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	258,537	462,726
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	108,367	157,864
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	1,544,752	1,398,153
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	765,998	939,858
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 251,683
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	514,782	521,219
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	1,280,780	1,461,077
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	263,972	-62,924
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	20,264,068	19,527,343
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	336,288	251,748
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	19,927,780	19,275,595

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 374,641 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 10,249 )
	PRESERVATION - OVER 105 ACRES OF SYLVESTER MANORS LAND HAS BEEN CONSERVED. TO DATE, 22 ACRES ARE PERMANENTLY PRESERVED AS OPEN SPACE. DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ON ANOTHER 83.5 ACRES HAVE BEEN PURCHASED BY SUFFOLK COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF SHELTER ISLAND FOR PRESERVATION AS AGRICULTURAL LAND. IN ADDITION TO LAND CONSERVATION, EFFORTS ARE JUST BEGINNING TO PRESERVE AND SUSTAIN THE PROPERTYS MANOR HOUSE, ITS HISTORIC GARDEN AND UNIQUE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE. EVERY YEAR SYLVESTER MANOR CURATES AND PRESENTS EXHIBITS IN THE MANOR HOUSE THAT INCORPORATE AND DISPLAY SYLVESTER MANORS EXTENSIVE HISTORIC COLLECTION. SYLVESTER MANOR ALSO HOSTS REGULAR TOURS OF THE MANOR HOUSE AND ACCOMPANYING EXHIBITS. SYLVESTER MANOR COLLABORATES WITH NEW YORK UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-BOSTON ON ONGOING ARCHIVING AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL EFFORTS RELATED TO SYLVESTER MANOR AND ITS HISTORY. SYLVESTER MANOR ALSO PARTNERS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS...SEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 277,211 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 170,124 )
	ARTS AND EDUCATION - SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATES AND OFFERS THE PUBLIC CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN VARIOUS WAYS INCLUDING SUMMER-LONG YOUTH PROGRAMS, OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE AT THE MANOR, FARM-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, CONTRA DANCES AND AN ANNUAL CONCERT SERIES FOCUSING ON THE TRADITIONS OF MUTLI-CULTURAL AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC. SYLVESTER MANOR ALSO HOSTS NUMEROUS TOURS AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS THAT EXPLORE ISSUES OF FARMING, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE, LAND CONSERVATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND THE VAST HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 273,235 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 101,317 )
	FARM - SYLVESTER MANOR HAS A DEEP AGRICULTURAL HISTORY DATING BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS WHEN IT WAS UNDER CULTIVATION BY NATIVE AMERICANS AND THEN AS A PROVISIONING PLANTATION IN 1652 WHEN THE FIRST EUROPEAN SETTLERS ARRIVED. DEVELOPMENT AND OVER-POPULATION OF DEER WIPED OUT THE LAST ACTIVE SHELTER ISLAND FARM IN THE 1980S. SINCE 2009 SYLVESTER MANOR HAS BEEN WORKING TO RE-ESTABLISH AGRICULTURE AND NOW OVER 60 ACRES ARE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. THE FARM CONSISTS OF A VEGETABLE OPERATION ON 4 ACRES USING ORGANIC METHODS THAT SERVES A COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM FOR APPROXIMATELY 125 FAMILIES. SUBSCRIBERS PRE-PAY FOR VEGETABLE PRODUCE, VOLUNTEER ON THE FARM AND PICK-UP HARVESTED FOOD EVERY WEEK FROM JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER. SYLVESTER MANOR ALSO SELLS PRODUCE AT THE FARMSTAND AND THROUGH OTHER LOCAL MARKETS AND DONATES EXCESS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. SYLVESTER MANOR HOSTS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS ON THE FARM, INCLUDING A ... SEE SCHEDULE O

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses925,087

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) KATHLEEN MINDER........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(19) STEPHEN MROZOWSKI........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(20) JENNIFER RUYS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(21) SAM SEYMOUR........................................................................ TRUSTEE	5.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(22) STEPHEN SEARL........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................0.00		X		11,363	0	0
(23) JO-ANN ROBOTTI-MESSING........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	0.00 .......................0.00			X	122,164	0	8,135

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	133,527	0	8,135

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	4,955
c	Fundraising events..		1c	121,441
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	61,204

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	308,272

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		495,872

		Business Code
2a	PROGRAM INCOME	110000	281,691	281,691
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		281,691

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			462,726	462,726
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)			6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory			7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses			7b
c	Gain or (loss)			7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 121,441of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	294,838
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	183,378
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			111,460			111,460
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	123,627
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	77,223
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			46,404	46,404
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			1,398,153	790,821	0	111,460

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	110,385	66,231	22,077	22,077
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	678,933	445,225	122,812	110,896
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	84,501	40,125	15,311	29,065
10	Payroll taxes ...........	66,039	42,792	12,122	11,125
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	102,026	39,914	51,012	11,100
12	Advertising and promotion ....	16,806		601	16,205
13	Office expenses .......	21,262		21,262
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	23,194	20,194	3,000
17	Travel ............	13,765	701	13,064
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	99,341	92,387	6,954
23	Insurance ...	55,806	51,900	3,906
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	MISCELLANEOUS	1,676		1,676
b	PROGRAM	92,315	59,972		32,343
c	GROUNDS	32,806	32,806
d
e	All other expenses	62,222	32,840	10,510	18,872
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	1,461,077	925,087	284,307	251,683
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			377,291	1	230,717
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........				2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			7,857	4	21,455
5	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			20,697	8	14,257
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......				9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	13,418,798
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	406,307	13,023,451	10c	13,012,491
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			6,834,772	11	6,248,423
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			20,264,068	16	19,527,343

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	57,836	17	45,877
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	278,452	25	205,871
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	336,288	26	251,748

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	19,927,780	32	19,275,595
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	20,264,068	33	19,527,343