Merck Forest & Farmland Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Merck Forest & Farmland Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rupert, Vermont, registered in 1990, with $1,392,299 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 86, Rupert, VT, 05768 EIN 03-0184959 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 71.5% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$15.1M
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
—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 Merck Forest & Farmland Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating120 mo reserves · -8% 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 Merck Forest & Farmland Center: 120 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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 Merck Forest & Farmland Center— 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 Merck Forest & Farmland Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 86, Rupert, VT, 05768
- City
- Rupert
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Agricultural Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $758K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $38KNet assets $15.1M
Operating margin
-8.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.1M
Total liabilities
$38K
Net assets
$15.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,392,299▼71.5% | $1,505,470▲19.4% | $15,090,207▲3.1% | $15,128,584▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,889,325▲110% | $1,260,917▼0.2% | $14,635,199▲43.0% | $14,662,358▲42.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,323,061▼23.0% | $1,262,825▲17.9% | $10,237,222▼1.8% | $10,281,211▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,016,024▲136% | $1,070,732▲3.0% | $10,422,652▲18.1% | $10,452,044▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,280,653▲77.8% | $1,039,308▲22.2% | $8,823,899▲71.5% | $8,839,614▲70.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $720,403▼28.0% | $850,748▲14.8% | $5,145,466▲8.0% | $5,174,626▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,000,985▲6.4% | $741,149▼8.4% | $4,762,275▼2.5% | $4,792,743▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $941,101▲15.3% | $808,841▲2.5% | $4,886,303▲4.8% | $4,898,901▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $816,419▲22.9% | $788,822▲2.8% | $4,660,733▲0.1% | $4,759,134▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $664,128▼1.4% | $767,517▲6.4% | $4,656,265▼5.4% | $4,685,794▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $673,743▼11.1% | $721,142▼4.1% | $4,923,408▼0.1% | $4,936,781 | 990 |
| 2013 | $757,581 | $751,779▲3.2% | $4,927,330▲2.5% | $4,936,492▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $728,655▲1.5% | $4,807,633▲4.3% | $4,834,085▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $718,167▲6.2% | $4,611,017▲3.4% | $4,638,654▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $676,387 | $4,457,798 | $4,467,894 | 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 · $4.0M total
27 grants to Merck Forest & Farmland Center totaling $4.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $221,544 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $13,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $220,559 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $154,975 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $87,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $287,116 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $87,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $66,350 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $11,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $636,267 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $636,267 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $179,733 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Merck Forest & Farmland Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Merck Forest & Farmland Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0184959, based in Rupert, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Merck Forest & Farmland Center's EIN?
- Merck Forest & Farmland Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0184959.
- How much revenue does Merck Forest & Farmland Center report?
- Merck Forest & Farmland Center reported $1,392,299 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Merck Forest & Farmland Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Merck Forest & Farmland Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Merck Forest & Farmland Center (EIN 03-0184959) 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.