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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2586116

WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · FREEPORT, ME 04032

Financials

$8.1M$6.9M2023$9.7M$9.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$9,703,519$9,100,588$602,931$18,608,937$4,724,004$13,884,933
December 31, 2023990$8,110,600$6,873,201$1,237,399$18,044,398$4,829,050$13,215,348
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,080,660
Membership dues
$24,210
Program service revenue
$1,824,200
Investment income
-$18,075
Net rental income
-$348,669
Net gain from sales of assets
-$32,292
Net income from sales of inventory
$87,251
Other revenue
-$183,266

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,981
Other salaries and wages
$3,148,392
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,858,570
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$13,857
Accounting fees
$42,093
Occupancy
$233,051
Depreciation
$387,922
Program services (functional)
$8,067,586
Management and general (functional)
$598,137
Fundraising (functional)
$434,865

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,044,398
Total assets, end of year
$18,608,937
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,724,004
Net assets, end of year
$13,884,933
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,592,384
Publicly traded securities
$733,322
Net assets without donor restrictions
$10,221,671
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,663,262
Gross receipts
$10,413,437
Employees
132
Volunteers
239
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
ME

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Dorn CoxEmployee
Highest-paid employee
40$153,245$0
David HerringExecutive Director
Officer
40$98,245$24,293
Alex IntraversatoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Anna Lerner NesbittDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Clemson Smith-MunizDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David BennellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Emily CarvilleVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Megan HellstedtPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sarah ZimmanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Susana HancockDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Timothy GriffinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tom KellyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Triplett KiseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tucker LannonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vivi Stevenson MillerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Dorn CoxEmployee
Highest-paid employee
40$142,923$0
David HerringExecutive Director
Officer
40$119,369$5,969
Brett PierceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lee ScheppsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Megan HellstedtVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Morgan CuthbertSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Peter BoumanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Raina MaxwellTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sam SmithDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Timothy GriffinPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Triplett KiseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tucker LannonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vivi Stevenson MillerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David BennellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David DanielDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sarah ZimmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
184 BURNETT RD, FREEPORT, ME 04032-6322
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
David Herring, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, ME 04032
Signed the 990
David Herring, Executive Director
Phone
(207) 865-4469
Return prepared by
Purdy Powers & Company

Mission

The mission of Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & The Environment is to transform our relationship with farming and food for a healthier planet.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Visitor Services - Wolfe's Neck Center, oceanfront camping has been an integral part of Wolfe's Neck for over 50 years. While enjoying the camping experiences, guests may enjoy many opportunities to learn about food and farming and building connections to the natural environment. The farm is open year-round and in addition to our campers, Wolfe's Neck is a key contributor to the community offering ongoing educational and recreational opportunities for all ages.
    Expenses $1,455,846 · revenue $1,136,201
  • Farm-based environmental education - We host engaging and interactive experimental education programming throughout the year. These programs include a summer day camp, field trips and farm school, walk-on programs for casual visitors, and seasonal events designed to connect people of all ages to sustainable agriculture, food, and nature.
    Expenses $2,979 · revenue $445,383
  • Farmer Training and Technical Assistance - The initiative is aimed at training the next generation of organic dairy farmers. This program is offered in partnership with Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship. Additionally, the organization has established a formal apprentice program focused on best farming practices in vegetable and fruit production.
    Expenses $512,141 · revenue $138,428
  • Agriculture - we strive to demonstrate, practice, and educate our community.Other program services - Expenses - $237,577, Revenue - $104,188Research: Expenses - $5,676,873All other program expenses - $182,170 Revenue - $133,111
    Expenses $6,096,620 · revenue $237,299

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2586116
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,608,937
Income (IRS master file)
$10,413,437

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$9,703,519$9,100,588$18,608,937XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$8,110,600$6,873,201$18,044,398XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$5,100,179$5,087,161$14,242,110IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 22-2586116).

Questions about WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC is 22-2586116.
Is WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC 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 WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names David Herring.
Who are the officers and directors of WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,245 (Dorn Cox, Employee).
How much revenue does WOLFES NECK FARM FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,703,519, expenses of $9,100,588 and total assets of $18,608,937 at year end.

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