SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC

EIN: 271189261 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

SHELTER ISLAND, NY

Total Revenue
$2,991,637
Total Expenses
$2,777,756
Total Assets
$29,543,389
Net Assets
$25,677,946
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MARC ROBERT
Phone
6317490626
Tax Period
2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31

SYLVESTER MANOR EDUCATIONAL FARM INC, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.8M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

TO PRESERVE, CULTIVATE, AND SHARE HISTORIC SYLVESTER MANOR.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,081,170 Revenue: $2,085

HISTORY & HERITAGE - SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE ORGANIZATION, SYLVESTER MANOR HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO SHARING THE STORIES AND HISTORIES OF ALL THE PEOPLE OF SYLVESTER MANOR WHO BUILT, WORKED AND...

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HISTORY & HERITAGE - SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE ORGANIZATION, SYLVESTER MANOR HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO SHARING THE STORIES AND HISTORIES OF ALL THE PEOPLE OF SYLVESTER MANOR WHO BUILT, WORKED AND SUSTAINED THE MANOR. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES IN-PERSON AND SELF-GUIDED TOURS OF THE 1737 MANOR HOUSE AND SURROUNDING 236 ACRES; CURATION, ARCHIVING AND RESEARCH OF SYLVESTER MANOR'S EXTENSIVE COLLECTION,AND; PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. EFFORTS ARE ALSO ONGOING TO PREPSERVE AND REHABILITATE THE EXISTING MANOR HOUSE AND SURROUNDING CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, AND TO MAKE THE PROPERTY - ITS WATERWAYS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES - ACCESSIBLE TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $860,649 Revenue: $137,351

FARM - SYLVESTER MANOR HAS A DEEP AGRICULTURAL HISTORY DATING BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS WHEN IT WAS FIRST UNDER CULTIVATION BY THE INDIGENOUS MANHASSETT PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN PART TO...

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FARM - SYLVESTER MANOR HAS A DEEP AGRICULTURAL HISTORY DATING BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS WHEN IT WAS FIRST UNDER CULTIVATION BY THE INDIGENOUS MANHASSETT PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN PART TO RE-ESTABLISH AGRICULTURE ON SHELTER ISLAND. THE FARM CONSISTS OF A VEGETABLE AND LIVESTOCK OPERATION ON APPROXIMATELY 60 ACRES USING ORGANIC METHODS. IT SERVES A COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM OF APPROXIMATELY 150 FAMILIES, A FARMSTAND LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY AND OTHER LOCAL/REGIONAL MARKETS. PRODUCE IS ALSO DONATED TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY. SYLVESTER MANOR HOSTS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS ON THE FARM, INCLUDING A RESIDENTIAL APPRENTICE FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $419,653 Revenue: $352,559

ARTS & EDUCATION - SYLVESTER MANOR OFFERS THE PUBLIC EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDING SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS, SPEAKER SERIES ON THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SYLVESTER MANOR...

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ARTS & EDUCATION - SYLVESTER MANOR OFFERS THE PUBLIC EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDING SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS, SPEAKER SERIES ON THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SYLVESTER MANOR, SCULPTURE/ART EXHIBITIONS, A MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN "ROOTS" MUSIC CONCERT SERIES AND OTHER PLACE/BASED PROGRAMMING FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS NUMEROUS TOURS AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOLS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT EXPLORE THE LAYERED HISTORY OF SYLVESTER MANOR AND THE 236 ACRE PROPERTY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,111,951
Program Service Revenue $491,995
Investment Income $232,449
Other Revenue $155,242
TOTAL REVENUE $2,991,637

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,674,419
Fundraising Expenses $338,107
Program Expenses $2,361,472
Other Expenses $1,103,337
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,777,756

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,991,637 $4,860,651 -0.4%
Expenses $2,777,756 $2,329,261 +0.2%
Net Income $213,881 $2,531,390 -0.9%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
80
Volunteers
358

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
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHEN SEARL EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Highest
$150,000 $0 $150,000
MARC ROBERT PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLY WONG VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN DEROSE SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM PRESTON TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EBEN OSTBY TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INGRID BATEMAN TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN EISENSTADT TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH FAIRBAIRN TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA FLYNT TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN GERARD TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA GREENE TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HOUSTON TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREEN LATON TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM MISSON TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAROLANN RUBIN TRUSTEE 5.00
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
2024 $2,991,637 $2,777,756 $29,543,389 $213,881
2023 $4,860,651 $2,329,261 $28,714,809 $2,531,390
2022 $3,344,410 $2,228,276 $24,084,845 $1,116,134
2021 $2,341,633 $1,966,731 $23,623,807 $374,902
2020 $3,659,621 $1,582,285 $21,906,938 $2,077,336
2019 $2,042,951 $1,695,677 $19,777,498 $347,274
2018 $1,398,153 $1,461,077 $19,527,343 $-62,924
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