NORTHWOODS STEWARDSHIP CENTER

EIN: 030346759 501(c)(3) Education

EAST CHARLESTON, VT

Total Revenue
$2,088,773
Total Expenses
$2,099,177
Total Assets
$3,313,617
Net Assets
$2,936,428
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
ALAN GIESE
Phone
8027236551
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NORTHWOODS STEWARDSHIP CENTER, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year.

Mission

CONNECTING PEOPLE AND PLACE THROUGH SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $773,715 Revenue: $212,400

THE NORTHWOODS CONSERVATION CORPS IS A HANDS-ON CONSERVATION-BASED EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUTH (AGES 14 AND UP) AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS (ADULTS WHO COMPRISE THE PROFESSIONAL CREWS)...

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THE NORTHWOODS CONSERVATION CORPS IS A HANDS-ON CONSERVATION-BASED EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUTH (AGES 14 AND UP) AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS (ADULTS WHO COMPRISE THE PROFESSIONAL CREWS). CREW MEMBERS ARE HIRED FROM COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING PROJECT AREAS AND ARE PROVIDED WITH HIGH-QUALITY CONSERVATION TRAINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. THE EXPERIENCE PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH TO EXPLORE CAREER PATHS IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND PROVIDES A MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR EMERGING PROFESSIONALS. IN 2024, WE EMPLOYED MORE THAN 80 CONSERVATION CORPS STAFF! THE CONSERVATION CORPS PROJECT PARTNERS INCLUDE FEDERAL AGENCIES, LOCAL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS, AND A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $187,548 Revenue: $150,806

THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INSPIRES STEWARDSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS BY PROVIDING DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES THAT BRING AWARENESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, CONNECTION...

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THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INSPIRES STEWARDSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS BY PROVIDING DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES THAT BRING AWARENESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH EDUCATION AND RECREATION, AND PROVIDE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO BUILDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND PLACE. IN 2024, NORTHWOODS HOSTED MORE THAN 3,000 ANNUAL STUDENT VISITS, AND 150 CAMPERS THROUGH 11 WEEKS OF SUMMER PROGRAMS. WE OFFERED CAMPS IN OUR TWO LOCATIONS AT THE NORTHWOODS CAMPUS IN EAST CHARLESTON AND IN THE HUB FOR REGIONAL OUTDOOR RECREATION IN EAST BURKE. CAMP THEMES INCLUDE EXPLORATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD, BUILDING SKILL AND SENSE OF PLACE THROUGH OUTDOOR RECREATION AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCE, FOSTERING INCLUSIVE TEAMS, AND TEAM BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP.

Program 3
Expenses: $399,546 Revenue: $160,297

THE GOAL OF THE CONSERVATION SCIENCE PROGRAM IS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS, PARTICIPATE IN WORK GROUPS, AND PROMOTE PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT ECOLOGICAL HEALTH, HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, AND WATER QUALITY. THE...

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THE GOAL OF THE CONSERVATION SCIENCE PROGRAM IS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS, PARTICIPATE IN WORK GROUPS, AND PROMOTE PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT ECOLOGICAL HEALTH, HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, AND WATER QUALITY. THE RIPARIAN LANDS CREW CONTINUED A LONGER SEASON, REMAINING FOCUSED ON SEED COLLECTION AND RIPARIAN RESTORATION. THE CREWS ALSO IMPLEMENTED A WIDE RANGE OF WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - INCLUDING OPEN TOP CULVERTS, INFILTRATION STEPS, INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL, RIPARIAN BUFFER NATIVE PLANTINGS ETC. KEY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AREA LAKE ASSOCIATIONS, STATE WIDE ORGANIZATIONS, AND MUNICIPAL GROUPS WERE ESSENTIAL TO IMPLEMENTING THESE PROJECTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,483,316
Program Service Revenue $576,929
Investment Income $10,695
Other Revenue $17,833
TOTAL REVENUE $2,088,773

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,477,010
Fundraising Expenses $203,224
Program Expenses $1,497,222
Other Expenses $622,167
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,099,177

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,088,773 $2,482,813 -0.2%
Expenses $2,099,177 $2,058,822 +0.0%
Net Income $-10,404 $423,991 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
95
Volunteers
45

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
5
$88,232
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALAN GIESE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GERRY CAHILL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE COE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KILEY BRIGGS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA ROSENCRANTZ SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WORDEN VICE PREDISENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH J PAGLEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY STARR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE WOLFF TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA YOUNG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$69,909 $18,323 $88,232
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,088,773 $2,099,177 $3,313,617 $-10,404
2023 $2,482,813 $2,058,822 $3,330,190 $423,991
2022 $1,944,367 $1,895,497 $2,864,348 $48,870
2021 $2,236,617 $1,653,799 $2,872,601 $582,818
2020 $1,676,313 $1,123,158 $2,226,358 $553,155
2019 $1,304,124 $1,262,992 $1,744,203 $41,132
2018 $1,161,421 $1,166,369 $1,693,108 $-4,948
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