KISTNER FOUNDATION INC RED GATE FARM

EIN: 043508318 501(c)(3) Youth Development

ASHFIELD, MA

Total Revenue
$980,301
Total Expenses
$706,434
Total Assets
$5,954,764
Net Assets
$5,858,632
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
BENJAMIN S MURRAY
Phone
4136259503
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

KISTNER FOUNDATION INC RED GATE FARM, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $980K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 65% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $274K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

THE KISTNER FOUNDATION DBA RED GATE FARM GROWS CHILDREN WHO ARE CONFIDENT, HARD-WORKING, AND KIND. WITH PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT AGRICULTURE AND THE NATURAL WORLD

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $555,574 Revenue: $305,263

FARM AND NATURE PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED TO OVER 1,019 CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND ARE HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT TEACH ABOUT...

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FARM AND NATURE PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED TO OVER 1,019 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 35 PROGRAMS OFFERED IN 2025. PROGRAMS VARY IN LENGTH FROM ONE DAY TO TWO WEEKS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $680,752
Program Service Revenue $305,263
Investment Income $-5,714
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $980,301

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $383,259
Fundraising Expenses $65,154
Program Expenses $555,574
Other Expenses $323,175
TOTAL EXPENSES $706,434

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $980,301 $595,185 +0.6%
Expenses $706,434 $680,307 +0.0%
Net Income $273,867 $-85,122 -4.2%
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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
25
Volunteers
48

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
$90,270
Total Directors
8
$90,270
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BENJAMIN S MURRAY PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$70,000 $20,270 $90,270
BEN MARKENS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG RUBERTI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN DOLE CLERK 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MANFRED GABRIEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWIN MURRAY TREASURER *PAST* 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MOREY PHIPPEN DIRECTOR *PAST* 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TALIA MILLER DIRECTOR *PAST* 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $980,301 $706,434 $5,954,764 $273,867
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $885,556 $669,839 $6,462,328 $215,717
2022 $3,721,554 $418,779 $5,494,684 $3,302,775
2021 $2,192,968 $360,539 $2,209,686 $1,832,429
2020 $313,331 $187,205 $349,930 $126,126
2019 $311,114 $264,931 $195,107 $46,183
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