2014-07-09T10:40:08-07:00 2013-12-31 Siliski & Buzzell PC PO Box 802 Rutland VT 057020802 990 2013-01-01 030229347 SHELBURNE FARMS SHEL 8029858686 1611 HARBOR ROAD SHELBURNE VT 05482 ALEXANDER S WEBB President 2014-07-07 true Robert E Buzzell Jr P01258117 8027757132 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z ALEXANDER S WEBB 1611 HARBOR ROAD SHELBURNE VT 05482 5990900 false false X ShelburneFarms.org X 1972 VT Cultivating a conservation ethic for a sustainable future. Educating young people to become ecologically literate and caring citizens who make choices that create a healthy and just world, practicing the stewardship of natural and agricultural resources. 18 17 125 175 0 3647631 3535726 957298 1036561 200457 116142 21510 21426 4826896 4709855 0 0 2301004 2462887 0 266654 1566872 1469260 3867876 3932147 959020 777708 29258327 30552188 538313 684469 28720014 29867719 Sustainability Education: The mission of Shelburne Farms is to cultivate a conservation ethic for a sustainable future. false false 3375980 1036561 Shelburne Farms is a learning center based at our 1,400 acre working farm and forest and National Historic Landmark. The Farm offers educational experiences and resources for educators, schools, children and families that connect people with nature and agriculture and inspire stewardship in their home communities. Shelburne Farms also collaborates extensively with other regional, national and international organizations to advance Education for Sustainability and serves as a catalyst and convener for strengthening local food, forestry and energy systems. In 2013 Shelburne Farms completed its 41st year and served over 156,000 program participants and visitors. This number was about 7,000 more than 2012 mostly due to an increase in youth and family programs, visitors to the Children's Farmyard, and in community events, including the Farm's 35th annual Harvest Festival, the 25th anniversary celebration of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board and the 5th annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival. Ongoing program outreach initiatives include Farm to School and food systems education, the Farm-Based Education Network, and regional and international Education for Sustainability learning communities. A highlight of the year was publishing Cultivating Joy and Wonder: Educating for Sustainability in Early Childhood through Nature, Food, and Community. The book's activities, essays, and resources reflect the Farm's years of experience in early childhood and sustainability education, both on-site and with partners at the Sustainability Academy and king Street Center in Burlington. Through our partnership with the Burlington School District and Head Start we are supporting a preschool classroom at the Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes School. The preschool extends the programming at the Academy, with a focus on school-readiness, literacy, food, nutrition and the natural world. The Sustainability Academy is the first elementary magnet school with a sustainability theme in the country.Shelburne Farms, NOFA-VT and other VT FEED (Food Education Every Day) collaborators are partners in the Vermont Community Foundation's Local Food for Healthy Communities initiative, helping bring local, healthy foods to Vermont school children. Two thirds of Vermont's 320 elementary schools are now engaged in Farm to School programming, connecting students, local farms and communities to serve healthy meals in school cafeterias. On the Farm, special grants made possible continuing improvements at the market garden and dairy, and a second year of a University of Vermont field trial investigating whether organic soil amendments can improve soil health and support more nutrient-dense forage production as way to reduce grain feeding. Significant campus improvements included the purchase of a neighboring home for additional faculty housing and continuing restoration of the Shelburne House formal gardens. The Farm also received special support to host a Traditional Foods Symposium that explored connections between food and health. 3375980 true true false false false false false false false true true true false false true false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false true 43 0 false 125 true true false false false false false false 0 false false false true false false false false false false X 18 17 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X TOM NOLD 8029850330 1611 HARBOR ROAD SHELBURNE VT 05482 X SHARMY ALTSHULER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JULIA ALVAREZ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BOB BAIRD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRED BAY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BINTA COLLEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY JANE GENTRY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID HOLLENBECK Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NAN JENKS-JAY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE JOHNSON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW MEYER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERNIE POMERLEAU Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLOTTE STETSON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LOLA VAN WAGENEN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA STEELE Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CASEY MURROW Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER S WEBB President 39.00 21.00 X 108474 0 6805 DAVID MARVIN Treasurer 2.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 WILL JACKSON Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 108474 6805 1 false false false BIRDSEYE BUILDING COMPANY 3104 HUNTINGTON ROAD RICHMOND VT 05477 RENOVATIONS 181869 1 238361 3297365 576230 3535726 MILK AND LIVESTOCK 110000 182693 182693 PROGRAM FACILITIES 900099 306899 306899 PUBLIC PROGRAMS 611710 306389 306389 SCHOOL PROGRAMS 611600 240580 240580 1036561 92254 92254 0 0 360089 360089 0 897015 15650 888777 8238 15650 23888 23888 53605 32179 21426 21426 0 0 0 4709855 1036561 137568 0 0 0 0 115279 44068 28484 42727 0 2347608 2019892 141460 186256 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 137528 135946 20 1562 0 0 0 0 499269 492108 7161 0 Professional Services 355812 340192 15620 Fuel & Utilities 212529 205032 3831 3666 Repairs & Maint 181308 177640 1968 1700 Supplies 111535 -42308 90942 62901 -28721 3410 27 -32158 3932147 3375980 289513 266654 991658 469029 696003 1306528 1019584 1102665 123965 121376 0 0 2103548 0 146078 136660 8512 6702 30484992 10844339 19374359 19640653 4824131 5506812 -480196 1754745 0 0 450685 507018 29258327 30552188 163503 259786 3862 9388 370948 415295 538313 684469 X 26865530 27521428 1543677 2011776 310807 334515 28720014 29867719 29258327 30552188 X 777708 565277 -79905 -115375 X false true X true false X 2561648 4639294 3107044 3647631 3535726 17491343 857627 882598 1053004 957298 1036561 4787088 0 0 0 3419275 5521892 4160048 4604929 4572287 22278431 947085 2411024 884968 1349892 1660877 7253846 85063 103826 535793 452677 337261 1514620 1032148 2514850 1420761 1802569 1998138 8768466 13509965 427572 411119 396168 438371 452343 2125573 0 427572 411119 396168 438371 452343 2125573 1 1 1 3 0 3846848 5933012 4556217 5043300 5024630 24404007 0.55360 0.53480 0.08710 0.08540 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4591625 28423 585895 133800 26106 5046037 4339037 285955 106607 175072 24902 4591625 4462748 122160 11989 169992 27868 4399037 300942 4153842 193941 163293 22684 4462748 1150 27184 7389 300942 0.91420 0.06630 0.01950 true false false 797200 6863668 7660868 1742926 1617211 1868001 1492136 2309989 14288185 6699804 9898370 746260 1808083 1998004 556339 270686 40784 278530 32940 19640653 1229841 C 1754745 ACCRUED PAYROLL AND RELATED LIAB 415258 SALES TAX PAYABLE 37 415295 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Donors to the Farm's endowment fund create a legacy that will benefit future generations. Endowment funds help ensure continuing educational outreach and the care and use of the property for educational and community purposes. Gifts may be designated by the donor for different purposes such as general support, education programs, agricultural activities, landscape and gardens, building maintenance, the archives, etc. false HARVEST FESTIVAL 34303 34303 24704 SOIREE 19024 19024 4559 53327 53327 29263 29263 24064 X 2 8202 KELLY BLUE BK X 22 288070 STOCK EXCHANGE X 2 20000 FMV X 1 239000 FMV-SALE PRICE 1 false true true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties INVESTMENT BANKS RECEIVE THE STOCK GIFTS, WHICH ARE THEN SOLD, AND THE FUNDS TRANSFERRED TO THE ORGANIZATION. A REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSISTED WITH THE SALE OF RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Alexander Webb, President, and Megan Camp, Vice President, are married. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The audit committee reviews the information and reports it to the Board of Directors. A 990 tutorial was provided to Board members. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Policies are reviewed at the committee level and then discussed at the Board level with changes made if necessary. Each year the board members sign that they are in compliance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Board of Directors reviews compensation and benefits for Alexander Webb, President, through its compensation committee. This committee uses national, regional, and state compensation surveys to determine appropriate compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Board of Directors reviews compensation and benefits for Megan Camp, Vice President, through its compensation committee. This committee uses national, regional, and state compensation surveys to determine appropriate compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents, policies, and financial statement information will be made available to the public upon request. 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