VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC

EIN: 412273707 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

NEWPORT, VT

Total Revenue
$1,518,546
Total Expenses
$1,436,601
Total Assets
$408,388
Net Assets
$330,639
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
KRISTY ELLIS
Phone
8023342044
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.4M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN VERMONT BY PROMOTING POSITIVE ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIPS, EDUCATION AND ACCESS BETWEEN SCHOOLS, FARMS AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $911,408 Revenue: $753,020

GREEN MOUNTAIN FARM DIRECT IS A REGIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS LOCAL FOOD TO SCHOOLS, SENIOR MEAL SITES, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $129,953 Revenue: $107,305

THE GREEN MOUNTAIN FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK PROVIDES LOCAL FOOD AND HANDS ON EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES VIA TASTE TESTS, FARM FIELD TRIPS, AND IN CLASS WORKSHOPS.

Program 3
Expenses: $38,532

HARVEST OF THE MONTH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE PURPOSE OF RESTORING AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM BY PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG...

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HARVEST OF THE MONTH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE PURPOSE OF RESTORING AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM BY PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG SCHOOLS, FARMS, AND COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $634,836
Program Service Revenue $882,741
Investment Income $744
Other Revenue $225
TOTAL REVENUE $1,518,546

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $488,328
Fundraising Expenses $74,288
Program Expenses $1,110,499
Other Expenses $948,273
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,436,601

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,518,546 $1,359,814 +0.1%
Expenses $1,436,601 $1,411,964 +0.0%
Net Income $81,945 $-52,150 -2.6%
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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
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
8
Volunteers
35

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
$98,680
Total Directors
10
$98,680
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CATHERINE CUSACK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$88,470 $10,210 $98,680
KRISTY ELLIS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFREY BOK VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN MACLURE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIE FOLAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH CHADBURN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLEY RAE LARSEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MENON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER NYE BOARD MEMBER 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 $1,518,546 $1,436,601 $408,388 $81,945
2024 $1,359,814 $1,411,964 $312,587 $-52,150
2023 $1,278,417 $1,233,133 $347,929 $45,284
2022 $1,110,799 $1,085,075 $290,691 $25,724
2021 $1,076,171 $1,099,232 $358,429 $-23,061
2020 $884,577 $878,366 $322,250 $6,211
2019 $919,126 $904,847 $232,933 $14,279
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