2024-09-05T07:56:57-05:00 2023-12-31 824812448 PGM LLC 319 Main Street Biddeford ME 04005 990 2023-01-01 020549816 Friends of Spannocchia FRIE 2073702162 PO Box 10531 Portland ME 04104 Sarah Allenby Executive Director 2073702162 2024-09-05 1 1 P01200943 2074155714 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Sarah Allenby PO Box 10531 Portland ME 04104 597143 0 X www.spannocchia.org X 2002 ME Friends of Spannocchia connects people to an authentic Tuscan landscape, local food systems, and sustainable living practices to transform their relationship with the natural environment. Through hands on experiences on an ancient organic farm, we encourage healthy solutions for our planet. 10 10 1 51 0 0 157640 202499 249471 350033 2781 7271 0 7958 409892 567761 279578 418143 0 0 34569 43630 0 0 5323 20976 29973 335123 491746 74769 76015 252418 340920 20604 30700 231814 310220 X Friends of Spannocchia connects people to an authentic Tuscan landscape, local food systems, and sustainable living practices to transform their relationship with the natural environment. Through hands on experiences on an ancient organic farm, we encourage healthy solutions for our planet. 1 0 140578 132811 36270 The internship and apprenticeship programs teach regenerative farming, conservation and sustainability, and Italian food traditions, history and culture through a mix of hands-on work and educational programming. 24 interns participated in the internship program in 2023. Our apprenticeship programs hosted 8 butcher apprentices and 2 culinary apprentices. 287033 279292 313763 The educational program provides 1-3 week programs for students and adults focused on topics related to Italian culture and history, food and agriculture, sustainability, fine arts and music, and wellness. Approximately 350 people participated in educational programs in 2023. 6040 6040 New in 2023, the farm grant program supports innovative agricultural and conservation projects on the Spannocchia property, reflecting our commitment to education and the environment. The board considers project proposals that showcase responsible land and water use, demonstrate trailblazing permaculture practices, and inspire and educate visitors about climate-conscious choices. In 2023, we helped fund the full transition to no-till regenerative practices in the property's vegetable gardens. 7958 Retail sales of items from the farm and related to our work and brand began in 2023. 7958 433651 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 X Sarah Allenby 2073702162 PO Box 10531 Portland ME 04104 Mark Leighton President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 John O'Keefe Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Loring Schwarz Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 John Piotti Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Babcock Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Katya d'Angelo Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Brian Donahue Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Ariane Lotti Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Richard Olken Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Lila Wilmerding Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Sarah Allenby Executive Director 20.50 X 40310 0 0 40310 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67898 134601 30671 202499 Program Revenue 900099 313763 313763 Intern Program Service 900099 36270 36270 350033 2106 2106 5165 0 5165 5165 5165 36668 29382 7286 7286 Miscellaneous 900999 672 672 672 567761 357991 0 7271 22815 22815 395328 395328 40310 12093 28217 3320 996 2324 3432 3432 1694 207 1487 580 580 8144 8144 8139 2816 5323 1306 914 392 4241 1272 2969 2411 2411 Miscellaneous internshi 26 26 491746 433651 52772 5323 187043 218002 11579 38525 65375 72814 252418 340920 20604 11463 19237 20604 30700 X 218822 302524 12992 7696 231814 310220 252418 340920 76015 2391 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 119956 144314 170726 157640 202499 795135 317055 44771 25044 249471 386701 1023042 437011 189085 195770 407111 589200 1818177 76500 82011 87163 87308 103743 436725 0 76500 82011 87163 87308 103743 436725 1381452 446 248 197 210 2106 3207 446 248 197 210 2106 3207 672 672 437457 189333 195967 407321 591978 1822056 0.75820 0.76610 0.00180 0.00110 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Program services Education 395328 0 0 0 0 0 0 395328 0 395328 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium The Associazione manages our educational internships and group programs on a farm in Italy. Grant provided covers all costs including program management, administration and overhead. 184237 Wire Transfer 0 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) The Societa is paid to provide room & board as well as some activities (education tours and classes) to Friends of Spannocchia's program participants. Additionally, Friends of Spannocchia funds targeted projects on the farm that serve an educational purpose and help to fulfill our mission. 207091 Wire Transfer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Monthly financial reports are reviewed by the Executive Director and the Friends of Spannocchia Finance Committee, and discussed in detail with the Director of the Associazione Castello di Spannocchia. The annual budget of the Associazione is reviewed and discussed by the Board of Directors of Friends of Spannocchia every year. Payments to the Societa for their room & board services are paid only upon receipt of invoices, based on our contracted room & board rates. Payments for special educational projects, according to grant proposal(s) reviewed and approved by the Friends of Spannocchia Board of Directors, are also paid only upon receipt of invoices of incurred costs. 1 Internship scholarships 1 1250 FMV Tuition assistance Music adventure scholarship fund 20 21565 FMV Program discount X 2 30671 Stock Price 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 Friends of Spannocchia undertook retail operations, selling olive oil from the farm along with branded merchandise, cookbooks and books about the property. By doing so, we further promote our mission and increase awareness and engagement with our work. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the completed 990 is first reviewed by the Executive Director and once any edits/issues identified have been addressed, the Form 990 is then circulated to the Board of Directors for review and comment before filing. The Board review is conducted during quarterly Board meetings whenever possible, otherwise it is done via email with a special meeting held if necessary to address questions. The Board members are provided with an outline of any changes in the filing from the previous year's 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Potential conflicts of interest issues are monitored to ascertain compliance with policy. The policy is reviewed at the Annual Meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Executive Director's performance and compensation is reviewed and approved by the executive committee, using comparables from the Maine Association of Nonprofits biennial wages and benefits survey. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, organizational policies, and financial statements are available upon request by contacting the Executive Director.