EIN 03-0228965

Farm and Wilderness Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
308
City
Plymouth
State
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Farm and Wilderness Foundation grows the seeds of courage and integrity in all participants through rugged, hands-on, outdoor adventure and challenge. They offer eight summer time programs that have been running for over 80 years. At every camp, young people are challenged physically and socially, learn new skills, take exciting risks, and have time for quiet reflection while emphasizing hard work and joyful play. The Foundation is located in Plymouth, VT.
Total revenues
$5,999,495
2023
Total expenses
$7,201,654
2023
Total assets
$14,010,409
2023
Num. employees
308
2023

Program areas at Farm and Wilderness Foundation

Summer camps: summer camps are comprised of four overnight camps (firefly song, saltash mountain, tamarack Farm and timberlake), one day camp (barn day camp) and a family camp. Functional expenses include camp director and camp staff salaries and benefits, trip and food expenses, programming supplies, and miscellaneous contract services. While each camp has its own unique activities and traditions, all our summer camps have the same overall program goals that align with our common mission.
Buildings and ground and rentals/other: buildings and ground and rentals/other is comprised of year-round and seasonal staff salaries and benefits, professional fees, supplies and office expenses, utilities, property taxes, leasehold improvements, repairs and maintenance, vehicle and travel expenses, and technology.
Administration, development and marketing: functional expenses of administration, development and marketing include the following: year-round and seasonal staff salaries and benefits, professional fees, supplies and office expenses, insurance, technology, and contract services.
Camp support: camp support is comprised of admissions, staff recruitment, staff training, operations, healthcare, and the Farm. Functional expenses include year- round and seasonal staff salaries and benefits, professional fees, supplies and office expenses, equipment rental, travel expenses and technology.

Who funds Farm and Wilderness Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ruach FoundationGeneral$30,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$27,500
Jewish Communal FundIn Furtherance of Grantee's Tax-Exempt Purpose$27,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Farm and Wilderness Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Frances McLaughlinExecutive Director$173,570
Melanie GanderOperations Director
Lara LononDirector of Finance and Administration
Tulio BrowningMarketing Director
Sam GreenEnrollment Director
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Farm and Wilderness Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$735,195
Program services$4,329,536
Investment income and dividends$296,595
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$390,895
Net rental income$36,785
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$210,489
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,999,495

Form 990s for Farm and Wilderness Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,897 from Community Foundation of New Jersey
January 4, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF)
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsCampsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman services
Characteristics
National levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
401 Farm and Wilderness Rd
Plymouth, VT 05056
County
Windsor County, VT
Website URL
farmandwilderness.org/ 
Phone
(802) 422-3761
IRS details
EIN
03-0228965
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N20: Recreational and Sporting Camps
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0207284
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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