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EIN 04-3508318

Kistner Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
City
Ashfield
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
O52: Youth Development-Agricultural
Description
The Kistner Foundation, also known as Red Gate Farm, grows confident, hard-working, and kind children through various programs, volunteer opportunities and outreach activities. Over 500 individuals including children and families have been provided with hands-on learning experiences about agriculture and the natural world. The foundation aims to educate and inspire individuals towards healthy living while promoting environmental awareness.
Also known as...
Kistner Foundation Red Gate Farm; Red Gate Farm
Total revenues
$3,721,554
2022
Total expenses
$418,779
2022
Total assets
$5,494,684
2022
Num. employees
18
2022

Program areas at Kistner Foundation

Farm and nature programs were provided to over 500 children, families and individuals. These programs are offered throughout the year and are hands-on learning experiences that teach about agriculture and the natural world. The program objectives are to educate, empower and build positive character values. There were 37 programs offered in 2022. Programs vary in length from one day to two weeks.

Who funds Kistner Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$1,657,600
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$226,500
RSF Social Finance (RSF)Supporting the Farm's Campaign for the Future$50,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Kistner Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Benjamin S MurrayPresident$19,572
Ben MarkensChair / Director$0
Edwin MurrayTreasurer$0
Harry KeramidasClerk / Director$0
Louise SmithClerk *past*$0

Financials for Kistner Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,616,580
Program services$104,353
Investment income and dividends$621
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,721,554

Form 990s for Kistner Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122020-06-04990View PDF
2017-122019-02-19990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

Organizations like Kistner Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Farm SchoolAthol, MA$1,727,826
National Young Farmers CoalitionHudson, NY$9,580,190
UproseBrooklyn, NY$2,743,748
Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CA$3,054,697
Make the World Better FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$997,568
Dream Builders 4 EquitySt Louis, MO$1,500,290
Cycles of ChangeOakland, CA$934,880
Groundwork Northeast RevitalizationKansas City, KS$956,161
The Wahine ProjectPacific Grove, CA$984,680
Outdoor OutreachSan Diego, CA$2,381,988
Data update history
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $85,000 from Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsYouth development programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
4 Norman Rd
Ashfield, MA 01330
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Franklin County, MA
Website URL
redgatefarm.org/ 
Phone
(413) 625-9503
IRS details
EIN
04-3508318
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O52: Youth Development-Agricultural
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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