Friends of Spannocchia

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sarah Allenby

Phone

2073702162

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Friends of Spannocchia, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $664K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $115K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

Friends of Spannocchia connects people to an authentic Tuscan landscape, local food systems, and sustainable living practices to transform their relationship with the natural environment. Through hands on experiences on an ancient organic farm, we encourage healthy solutions for our planet.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $147,483 Revenue: $35,435

The internship and apprenticeship programs teach regenerative farming, conservation and sustainability, and Italian food traditions, history and culture through a mix of hands-on work and educational programming. 24 interns participated in the internship program in 2024. Our apprenticeship programs hosted 9 butcher apprentices and 2 culinary apprentices.

Program 2

Expenses: $327,805 Revenue: $369,779

The educational program provides 1-3 week programs for students and adults focused on topics related to Italian culture and history, food and agriculture, sustainability, fine arts and music, and...

The educational program provides 1-3 week programs for students and adults focused on topics related to Italian culture and history, food and agriculture, sustainability, fine arts and music, and wellness. Approximately 375 people participated in educational programs in 2024.

Program 3

Expenses: $13,128

The farm grant program supports innovative agricultural and conservation projects on the Spannocchia property, reflecting our commitment to education and the environment. The board considers project proposals that showcase responsible land and water use, demonstrate trailblazing permaculture practices, and inspire and educate visitors about climate-conscious choices. In 2024, we helped fund upgrades to the wastewater management and water conservation systems that serve the property.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $237,645

Program Service Revenue $405,214

Investment Income $14,988

Other Revenue $6,204

TOTAL REVENUE $664,051

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $464,260

Salaries & Benefits $52,156

Fundraising Expenses $4,399

Program Expenses $488,416

Other Expenses $32,766

TOTAL EXPENSES $549,182

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$664,051	$567,761	+0.2%
Expenses	$549,182	$491,746	+0.1%
Net Income	$114,869	$76,015	+0.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$48,313

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Mark Leighton	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John O'Keefe	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Babcock	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Piotti	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Carter	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katya d'Angelo	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Donahue	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lydia Klenova	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ariane Lotti	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jacqueline Ricotta	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Stueart	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lila Wilmerding	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Allenby	Executive Director	22.00	Officer	$48,313	$0	$48,313

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$664,051	$549,182	$464,202	$114,869
2023	$567,761	$491,746	$340,920	$76,015
2022	$409,892	$335,123	$252,418	$74,769
2021	$200,159	$152,250	$169,468	$47,909
2020	$191,163	$209,035	$111,723	$-17,872
2019	$438,795	$452,716	$131,389	$-13,921
2018	$440,426	$430,655	$132,153	$9,771