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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 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.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 10,170,364 | 6,202,273 | 15,340,663 | 8,986,285 | 7,873,544 | 48,573,129 |
| 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 | 1,338,933 | 1,011,977 | 1,280,687 | 674,837 | 957,784 | 5,264,218 |
| 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 | 11,509,297 | 7,214,250 | 16,621,350 | 9,661,122 | 8,831,328 | 53,837,347 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 1,550,918 | 925,889 | 2,482,000 | 123,396 | 179,443 | 5,261,646 |
| 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.. | 1,550,918 | 925,889 | 2,482,000 | 123,396 | 179,443 | 5,261,646 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 48,575,701 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 11,509,297 | 7,214,250 | 16,621,350 | 9,661,122 | 8,831,328 | 53,837,347 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 1,265,883 | 579,674 | 548,854 | 863,623 | 1,566,981 | 4,825,015 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 1,265,883 | 579,674 | 548,854 | 863,623 | 1,566,981 | 4,825,015 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on 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.).. | 12,775,180 | 7,793,924 | 17,170,204 | 10,524,745 | 10,398,309 | 58,662,362 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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): |
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| 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | SHELBURNE FARMS' MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE LEARNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. THE NONPROFIT OFFERS LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE GROUNDED IN PLACE AND ENRICHED BY NATURE TO HELP EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS CREATE A MORE THRIVING WORLD. THE ORGANIZATION'S HOME CAMPUS IS A 1,400- ACRE DIVERSIFIED WORKING FARM LOCATED IN SHELBURNE, VERMONT ON THE HOMELANDS OF THE WINOOSKIK BAND OF THE ABENAKI. THE FARM IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND SERVES AS A LIVING CLASSROOM THAT INVITES PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, VISITORS, AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS TO LEARN, GROW, AND BE INSPIRED. SHELBURNE FARMS REALIZES ITS MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERED UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY. OUR WORK SEEKS TO CREATE SPACE, SPARK CONVERSATIONS, AND SHARE STORIES TO INSPIRE EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE. THROUGH A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, SHELBURNE FARMS: ENGAGES YOUTH AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE THEM TO BUILD DIVERSE, RESILIENT, CARING COMMUNITIES; PRACTICES STEWARDSHIP AND EMBODIES VALUES OF PLACE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH CARING FOR AND SHARING OUR NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL, CULTURAL, AND HUMAN RESOURCES; AND COLLABORATES WITH EDUCATORS AND OTHER LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY WORLDWIDE. SHELBURNE FARMS IS SUPPORTED BY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, TUITION, FEES AND ADDITIONAL REVENUE FROM ITS MISSION ADVANCING ENTERPRISES, INCLUDING A GRASS-BASED DAIRY AND AWARD-WINNING FARMSTEAD CHEESE MAKING OPERATION, AN ORGANIC MARKET GARDEN, MAPLE SUGARING AND LUMBER OPERATION, SPECIAL EVENTS, YEAR-ROUND GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS, AND FARM-TO-TABLE FOOD SERVICES. FOLLOWING THE GIFT OF THE PROPERTY TO THE NONPROFIT IN 1984, GROWING PROGRAMS AND IMPROVING THE HISTORIC PROPERTY AS AN INSPIRING CAMPUS FOR LEARNING HAVE BEEN ONGOING ENDEAVORS. IN ITS 51ST YEAR AS AN EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. IN 2023, THE FARM RECEIVED CHARITABLE SUPPORT FROM 4,096 INDIVIDUAL DONORS FROM 48 STATES AND 6 COUNTRIES. SHELBURNE FARMS' PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS SERVED 1,500 EDUCATORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD, BOTH ON-SITE AND VIRTUALLY. WELCOME CENTER ATTENDANCE FOR THE WALKING TRAILS AND CHILDREN'S FARMYARD TOTALED 131,000 PEOPLE. IN ADDITION, 10,359 YOUTH ATTENDED SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS, AND 21,011 OTHERS CAME TO STAY AT THE FARM AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN FAMILY AND ADULT PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS. EVERY EDUCATOR IS SEEN AS A LIFE-LONG PARTNER WORKING TO INCREASE THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. ULTIMATELY THE SUCCESS OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT SHELBURNE FARMS IS MEASURED BY DEEPENING TEACHER PRACTICE AND STUDENT LEARNING, LEADING TO IMPROVEMENTS IN QUALITY OF LIFE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THROUGH THE SHELBURNE FARMS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS, THE HUB FOR ALL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMING, AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS BEING OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT. SHELBURNE FARMS ALSO CONTINUED TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDING FOR ITS EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS. GIFTS AND GRANTS PROVIDED CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE FARM-BASED EDUCATION NETWORK, VERMONT FEED (FOOD EDUCATION EVERYDAY) IN COLLABORATION WITH NOFA-VT, AND FOR CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE USDA, SHELBURNE FARMS IS PLAYING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN EXPANDING FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS NATIONALLY. CAPITAL GIFTS AND GRANTS ALSO MADE POSSIBLE CONTINUING CAMPUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING ADVANCING THE STRATEGIC CLIMATE ACTION GOAL TO "IMPLEMENT INITIATIVES TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO ON OUR CAMPUS BY 2028 AND ADVANCE CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GLOBALLY." SHELBURNE FARMS' VISION IS A HEALTHY AND JUST WORLD ROOTED IN STEWARDSHIP AND COMMUNITY. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW SHELBURNE FARMS IS WORKING TO INSPIRE AN EMERGING GENERATION OF CHANGE MAKERS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SHELBURNEFARMS.ORG. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 | ALEXANDER WEBB MEGAN CAMP PRESIDENT VP MARRIED |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 IS TO FIRST HAVE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW THE RETURN AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN PRESENTS THE RETURN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A 990 TUTORIAL IS ALSO PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | POLICIES ARE REVIEWED AT THE COMMITTEE LEVEL AND THEN DISCUSSED AT THE BOARD LEVEL WITH CHANGES MADE IF NECESSARY. EACH YEAR THE BOARD MEMBERS SIGN THAT THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND OTHERS THROUGH ITS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTIRE ENTITY, INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARY SHELBURNE FARMS, INC. IS FACTORED INTO COMPENSATION. COMBINED REVENUE FOR THE TOTAL ORGANIZATION WAS 16.2M IN 2023. THIS COMMITTEE USES NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND STATE COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION. THE CFO BENCHMARKED THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH A SIMILIAR SIZE AND SCOPE WITHIN VERMONT AND REGIONALLY. THIS WAS SUMMARIZED IN A REPORT WHICH WAS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | SEE DESCRIPTION FOR FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A ABOVE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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