Nonprofit · EIN 03-0229347
SHELBURNE FARMS
Tax-exempt · SHELBURNE, VT 05482
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $11,958,152 | $9,985,759 | $1,972,393 | $90,253,347 | $1,975,557 | $88,277,790 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $28,488,592 | $9,234,622 | $19,253,970 | $88,744,950 | $3,069,802 | $85,675,148 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,045,002 | $7,578,059 | $2,466,943 | $68,439,471 | $2,376,734 | $66,062,737 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,518,777
- of which government grants
- $1,474,083
- Program service revenue
- $1,176,563
- Investment income
- $1,262,812
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$48,884
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $96,997
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $292,173
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,376,608
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,486,014
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $54,191
- Accounting fees
- $43,075
- Occupancy
- $1,157,050
- Travel
- $363,905
- Depreciation
- $708,353
- Program services (functional)
- $7,937,100
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,044,446
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,004,213
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $88,744,950
- Total assets, end of year
- $90,253,347
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,975,557
- Net assets, end of year
- $88,277,790
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $39,054,606
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,166,378
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $73,175,765
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,102,025
- Gross receipts
- $16,041,328
- Employees
- 148
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- VT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEC WEBB | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $152,914 | $7,553 |
| MEGAN CAMP | VP & PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 45 | $133,678 | $18,235 |
| ROBIN TURNAU | CHIEF ADVANC Highest-paid employee | 45 | $130,848 | $3,408 |
| ERIC BOEHM | COO Officer | 45 | $129,123 | $2,582 |
| YASAMIN SHERMIN | DIRECTOR OF Highest-paid employee | 45 | $112,062 | $15,765 |
| BETSY ROSENBLUTH | PROJECT DIR, Highest-paid employee | 45 | $113,577 | $7,589 |
| SHARMY ALTSHULER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED BAY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN FREEMAN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL JACKSON | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NAN JENKS-JAY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MARVIN | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MEYER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNIE POMERLEAU | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRETCHEN SULLIVAN SORIN | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LANDON STORRS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE VEA | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE WILLIAMS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEC WEBB | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $146,836 | $13,913 |
| MEGAN CAMP | VP & PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 45 | $128,901 | $18,775 |
| ROBIN TURNAU | CHIEF ADVANC Highest-paid employee | 45 | $121,941 | $14,242 |
| ERIC BOEHM | CFO/ASSISTAN Officer | 45 | $125,872 | $2,517 |
| BETSY ROSENBLUTH | PROJECT DIR, Highest-paid employee | 45 | $102,465 | $20,888 |
| YASAMIN SHERMIN | DIRECTOR OF Highest-paid employee | 45 | $110,563 | $11,917 |
| SHARMY ALTSHULER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB BAIRD | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED BAY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY ROBERTSON CARTER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BINTA COLLEY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN FREEMAN | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL JACKSON | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NAN JENKS-JAY | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MARVIN | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MEYER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNIE POMERLEAU | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN SULLIVAN SORIN | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANDON STORRS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE VEA | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE WILLIAMS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEC WEBB | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $141,204 | $11,232 |
| MEGAN CAMP | VP & PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 45 | $128,874 | $14,751 |
| ROBIN TURNAU | CHIEF ADVANC Highest-paid employee | 45 | $122,009 | $11,186 |
| ERIC BOEHM | CFO/ASSISTAN Officer | 45 | $123,654 | $2,473 |
| ANDREW MEYER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| NAN JENKS-JAY | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL JACKSON | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MARVIN | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BINTA COLLEY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARMY ALTSHULER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB BAIRD | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED BAY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN FREEMAN | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNIE POMERLEAU | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY ROBERTSON CARTER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANDON STORRS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN SULLIVAN SORIN | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE VEA | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE WILLIAMS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1611 HARBOR RD, SHELBURNE, VT 05482-7697
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALEC WEBB, 1611 HARBOR ROAD, SHELBURNE, VT 05482
- Signed the 990
- ALEC WEBB, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (802) 985-8686
- Website
- SHELBURNEFARMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MUDGETT JENNETT & KROGH-WISNER
Mission
THE MISSION OF SHELBURNE FARMS IS TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE LEARNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- SHELBURNE FARMS' MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND CULTIVATE LEARNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. THE NONPROFIT OFFERS LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE GROUNDED IN PLACE AND ENRICHED BY NATURE TO HELP EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS CREATE A MORE THRIVING WORLD. THE ORGANIZATION'S HOME CAMPUS IS A 1,400- ACRE DIVERSIFIED WORKING FARM LOCATED IN SHELBURNE, VERMONT ON THE HOMELANDS OF THE WINOOSKI BAND OF THE ABENAKI. THE FARM IS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND SERVES AS A LIVING CLASSROOM THAT INVITES PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, VISITORS, AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS TO LEARN, GROW, AND BE INSPIRED. SHELBURNE FARMS REALIZES ITS MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERED UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY. OUR WORK SEEKS TO CREATE SPACE, SPARK CONVERSATIONS, AND SHARE STORIES TO INSPIRE EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE. THROUGH ITS DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, SHELBURNE FARMS: - ENGAGES YOUTH AND PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE THEM TO BUILD RESILIENT AND CARING COMMUNITIES; - PRACTICES STEWARDSHIP AND EMBODIES VALUES OF PLACE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH CARING FOR AND SHARING OUR NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL, CULTURAL, AND HUMAN RESOURCES; AND - COLLABORATES WITH EDUCATORS AND OTHER LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY WORLDWIDE. SHELBURNE FARMS IS SUPPORTED BY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, TUITION, FEES AND ADDITIONAL REVENUE FROM ITS MISSION ADVANCING ENTERPRISES, INCLUDING A GRASS-BASED DAIRY AND AWARD-WINNING FARMSTEAD CHEESE MAKING OPERATION, AN ORGANIC MARKET GARDEN, MAPLE SUGARING AND LUMBER OPERATION, SPECIAL EVENTS, YEAR-ROUND GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS, AND FARM-TO-TABLE FOOD SERVICES. FOLLOWING THE GIFT OF THE PROPERTY TO THE NONPROFIT IN 1984, GROWING PROGRAMS AND IMPROVING THE HISTORIC PROPERTY AS AN INSPIRING CAMPUS FOR LEARNING HAVE BEEN ONGOING ENDEAVORS. AS AN EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT SINCE 1972, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. IN 2025, THE FARM RECEIVED CHARITABLE SUPPORT FROM 4,580 INDIVIDUAL DONORS FROM 50 STATES AND 6 COUNTRIES. SHELBURNE FARMS' PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS SERVED 1,672 EDUCATORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD, BOTH ON-SITE AND VIRTUALLY. WELCOME CENTER ATTENDANCE FOR THE WALKING TRAILS AND CHILDREN'S FARMYARD TOTALED 126,485 PEOPLE. IN ADDITION, 8,890 YOUTH ATTENDED SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS, AND 45,142 OTHERS CAME TO VISIT OR STAY AT THE FARM AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN FAMILY AND ADULT PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR DAY ADMISSION TO THE PROPERTY. WE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGE EVERYONE WHO VISITS AND ENJOYS THE TRAILS TO CONSIDER A CHARITABLE GIFT TO HELP MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. EVERY EDUCATOR IS SEEN AS A LIFE-LONG PARTNER WORKING TO INCREASE THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. ULTIMATELY THE SUCCESS OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT SHELBURNE FARMS IS MEASURED BY DEEPENING TEACHER PRACTICE AND STUDENT LEARNING, LEADING TO IMPROVEMENTS IN QUALITY OF LIFE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THROUGH THE SHELBURNE FARMS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS, THE HUB FOR ALL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMING, AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT. SHELBURNE FARMS CONTINUED TO RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDING FOR ITS EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS. GIFTS AND GRANTS PROVIDED CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE FARM-BASED EDUCATION NETWORK, VERMONT FEED (FOOD EDUCATION EVERYDAY) IN COLLABORATION WITH NOFA-VT, AND FOR CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE USDA, SHELBURNE FARMS IS PLAYING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN EXPANDING FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS NATIONALLY. CAPITAL GIFTS AND GRANTS THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN FOR SHELBURNE FARMS ARE MAKING POSSIBLE CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY ON-SITE AND GLOBALLY. IN ADDITION TO LAUNCHING THE SHELBURNE FARMS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS, THE CAMPAIGN MADE IT POSSIBLE TO CONSERVE LAND IN THE HEART OF THE FARM, MAKE REPAIRS TO THE BREEDING BARN AND FORMAL FLOWER GARDENS, AND FUND A COMPLETE REHABILITATION OF THE COACH BARN AS THE FARM'S CONVENING CENTER, INCLUDING A GEOTHERMAL HEATING COOLING SYSTEM THAT IS HELPING ACHIEVE OUR NET ZERO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOAL BY 2028, AND MORE. SHELBURNE FARMS' VISION IS A HEALTHY AND JUST WORLD ROOTED IN STEWARDSHIP AND COMMUNITY. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW SHELBURNE FARMS IS WORKING TO INSPIRE AN EMERGING GENERATION OF CHANGE MAKERS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SHELBURNEFARMS.ORG.Expenses $7,937,100 · grants $96,997 · revenue $1,176,563
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0229347
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $90,253,347
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,041,328
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $11,958,152 | $9,985,759 | $90,253,347 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $28,488,592 | $9,234,622 | $88,744,950 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,045,002 | $7,578,059 | $68,439,471 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $10,079,110 | $6,858,425 | $66,292,860 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0229347).
Questions about SHELBURNE FARMS
- What is the EIN of SHELBURNE FARMS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHELBURNE FARMS is 03-0229347.
- Is SHELBURNE FARMS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to SHELBURNE FARMS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHELBURNE FARMS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SHELBURNE FARMS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHELBURNE FARMS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHELBURNE FARMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALEC WEBB.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHELBURNE FARMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,914 (ALEC WEBB, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SHELBURNE FARMS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,958,152, expenses of $9,985,759 and total assets of $90,253,347 at year end.
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