Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Plymouth, Vermont, registered in 1973, with $8,456,659 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
401 Farm and Wilderness Rd, Plymouth, VT, 05056 EIN 03-0228965 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.5M
▲ 41.0% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.3M
Net assets
$8.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +26% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc: 16 mo reserves · +26% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 401 Farm and Wilderness Rd, Plymouth, VT, 05056
- City
- Plymouth
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Camps & Recreational Clubs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.8M (FY2013) to $8.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.0MNet assets $8.3M
Operating margin
25.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.3M
Total liabilities
$6.0M
Net assets
$8.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,456,659▲41.0% | $6,268,353▼13.0% | $8,275,874▲0.5% | $14,276,285▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,999,495▲0.6% | $7,201,654▲14.6% | $8,231,757▼6.7% | $14,010,409▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,962,791▲24.6% | $6,284,947▲64.2% | $8,822,692▼44.9% | $14,544,383▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,786,923▲124% | $3,826,626▲28.1% | $16,000,855▲11.3% | $16,899,467▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,134,184▼69.9% | $2,988,352▼32.5% | $14,379,442▼3.3% | $15,524,707▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,099,917▲54.7% | $4,424,899▲2.6% | $14,872,640▲33.9% | $15,947,319▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,590,281▼4.8% | $4,313,012▲1.9% | $11,110,613▼5.8% | $12,341,850▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,824,066▼12.6% | $4,232,374▼2.4% | $11,798,000▲12.2% | $13,099,284▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,520,052▲6.8% | $4,335,852▼1.7% | $10,510,700▲14.3% | $11,910,268▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,169,289▲5.0% | $4,409,605▲0.9% | $9,194,953▲6.1% | $10,684,286▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,921,594▲28.7% | $4,368,419▲7.9% | $8,664,128▲8.7% | $10,166,418▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,822,794 | $4,048,323▲5.3% | $7,970,649▲3.2% | $9,349,514▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,846,097▲4.2% | $7,723,758▲4.0% | $8,792,819▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,689,304▲14.6% | $7,429,542▲4.7% | $8,194,313▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,219,559 | $7,098,620 | $8,533,761 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.6M total
77 grants to Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Camps | 2024 | $8,897 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Woodard reservoir greeters program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $6,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $34,240 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $30,610 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $27,250 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $27,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $8,897 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $6,750 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0228965, based in Plymouth, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0228965.
- How much revenue does Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc report?
- Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc reported $8,456,659 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Farm & Wilderness Foundation Inc (EIN 03-0228965) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.