FRIENDS OF VALLEY FALLS INC

EIN: 061260706 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

VERNON, CT

Total Revenue
$46,010
Total Expenses
$53,863
Total Assets
$691,854
Net Assets
$690,028
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
CT
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

FRIENDS OF VALLEY FALLS INC, founded in 1972, is a micro nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $46K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 53% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $54K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of the Friends of Valley Falls Inc. organization is be the responsible owners of the Valley Falls Farm and to promote the betterment of the Valley Falls Park. The organization carries out this mission through careful stewardship of their lands and buildings conservation of their resources and through outreach to the community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $39,097 Revenue: $23,437

Organization provided maintenance preservation and improvements to the Valley Falls property including the farmhouse and several farm outbuildings. The overall goal is to preserve the historical...

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Organization provided maintenance preservation and improvements to the Valley Falls property including the farmhouse and several farm outbuildings. The overall goal is to preserve the historical aspects of the Valley Falls property.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,138 Revenue: $0

Published newsletters and annual report to inform and educate members and the general public on the progress of farm preservation and the development of the Farm heritage Center. The news letters...

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Published newsletters and annual report to inform and educate members and the general public on the progress of farm preservation and the development of the Farm heritage Center. The news letters were sent to approximately 300 people while the annual report was sent to approximately 150 members and supporters. Also maintained an informational website to keep the general public informed of the progress at Valley Falls Farm and Park.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,125 Revenue: $0

The organization completed development of the Farm Heritage Center at the Valley Falls site and formally opened the Heritage Center to the public on June 10 2023. The Heritage Center continued to be...

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The organization completed development of the Farm Heritage Center at the Valley Falls site and formally opened the Heritage Center to the public on June 10 2023. The Heritage Center continued to be open to the public during the summer of 2023 and a total of approximately 500 people attended the Heritage Center during the first year of operation. The Heritage Center presents the history of the late 19th and early 20th century farm life and farm implements. The purpose is to educate the public to farm life during that time period.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,476
Program Service Revenue $560
Investment Income $677
Other Revenue $22,297
TOTAL REVENUE $46,010

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $1,134
Program Expenses $45,360
Other Expenses $53,863
TOTAL EXPENSES $53,863

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $46,010 $98,516 -0.5%
Expenses $53,863 $79,984 -0.3%
Net Income $-7,853 $18,532 -1.4%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
18

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
4
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lynn Lusardi Director 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Letendre Director 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Dinnie Director 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Darico Director 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Darico Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maryann Levesque President 25.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Open Position Vice President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Steffens Secretary 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Robert Letendre Treasurer 15.00
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $46,010 $53,863 $691,854 $-7,853
2023 $98,516 $79,984 $698,732 $18,532
2022 $49,310 $82,997 $681,074 $-33,687
2021 $98,270 $46,573 $714,761 $51,697
2020 $338,205 $40,676 $662,189 $297,529
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