Nonprofit · EIN 22-3084628
AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · GREENWICH, NY 12834
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $1,813,635 | $1,494,869 | $318,766 | $5,263,781 | $663,468 | $4,600,313 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,485,131 | $2,986,650 | $498,481 | $4,250,861 | $201,504 | $4,049,357 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,234,512 | $2,608,664 | $625,848 | $3,985,084 | $541,743 | $3,443,341 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,590,746
- of which government grants
- $677,950
- Program service revenue
- $3,431
- Investment income
- $135,652
- Net income from fundraising events
- $83,784
- Other revenue
- $83,806
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $122,407
- Other salaries and wages
- $526,886
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $764,626
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,080
- Accounting fees
- $51,029
- Occupancy
- $25,687
- Travel
- $8,103
- Depreciation
- $4,315
- Program services (functional)
- $896,448
- Management and general (functional)
- $440,628
- Fundraising (functional)
- $157,793
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,250,861
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,263,781
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $663,468
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,600,313
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $333,399
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,877,152
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,791,336
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,808,977
- Gross receipts
- $1,961,905
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 134
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE BOUPLON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $109,829 | $12,578 |
| MARY ELLEN WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ALLEN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GREEN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA FULLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LOCKWOOD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FLEMING JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DELIA NEESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN QUINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE STJACQUES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFFORD MEALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE PAULSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE-ILA RIGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH ROOME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE BOUPLON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $101,459 | $11,964 |
| MARY ELLEN WILLIAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ALLEN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GREEN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LOCKWOOD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH ASHTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FLEMING JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA FULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN HARRIS-PERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY LAPAGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIFFORD MEALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE PAULSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE-ILA RIGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH ROOME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE BOUPLON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $98,927 | $11,417 |
| TARAH ROWSE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GREEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MACKRELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH ASHTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID FLEMING JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVIA FULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN HARRIS-PERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY LAPAGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA LOCKWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE NOLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE-ILA RIGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2531 STATE ROUTE 40, GREENWICH, NY 12834-2301
- In care of
- % TERI PTACEK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RENEE BOUPLON, 2531 STATE ROUTE 40, GREENWICH, NY 12834
- Signed the 990
- RENEE BOUPLON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (518) 692-7285
- Website
- WWW.AGSTEWARDSHIP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CUSACK & COMPANY CPA'S LLC
Mission
ASA IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING FARMING FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH LAND PROTECTION, STEWARDSHIP, AGRICULTURAL VIABILITY, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY'S WORKING FARMS AND FORESTS, CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE LAND, AND PROMOTE A VIBRANT FUTURE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY IN THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA COVERS NEW YORK'S RENSSELAER AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, WITH AROUND 1,300 FARMS CONTRIBUTING APPROXIMATELY 200 MILLION IN PRODUCT SALES ANNUALLY TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
Program accomplishments
- LAND PROTECTION AND ACQUISITION - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS OF CONSERVING FARMLAND AND FORESTLAND. IN ADDITION TO DONATED EASEMENTS, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES EASEMENTS FROM WILLING LANDOWNERS AND OPERATES PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (PDR) PROGRAMS FOR RENSSELAER AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED LANDOWNERS WITH THE CONSERVATION OF APPROXIMATELY 793 ACRES ON 3 FARMS. TWO OF THESE PROJECTS INVOLVED AWARDED STATE FARMLAND OR FORESTLAND PROTECTION FUNDING AND ONE WAS A DONATED EASEMENT. BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORTS WERE COMPLETED FOR ALL THE PROPERTIES THAT WERE CONSERVED. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADVANCED ANOTHER 12 EASEMENTS TOTALING 2,498 ACRES, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH HAVE BEEN AWARDED STATE FUNDING. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND MANAGES TWO COMMUNITY FORESTS FOR WOODLAND MANAGEMENT AND RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.Expenses $592,983 · revenue $3,431
- EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT CONSERVATION TOOLS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL FARMS AND THE NEED TO PROTECT FARMLAND AND FORESTLAND IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS OUTREACH SESSIONS AND REGULARLY TALKS WITH SERVICE AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, SCHOOLS, MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND CONSERVATION AND WAYS TO KEEP FARMERS ON THE LAND. MANY PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING LANDS AND BENEFITS THEY PROVIDE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUED TO DEVELOP NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN URBAN AREAS OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT. RECOGNIZING THAT PROTECTING FARMLAND AND FOSTERING FARMING GOES HAND IN HAND, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH OTHERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FARMERS. THIS INCLUDED TRAINING FOR FARMERS, FARM MATCH SERVICES, PEER TO PEER MENTORING AND CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION PLANS.Expenses $151,119
- EASEMENT STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT - THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED STEWARDSHIP VISITS TO ALL 176 EXISTING EASEMENTS IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY TO UPHOLD THE TERMS OF ITS EASEMENTS AND PROTECT THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF THE CONSERVED LAND. THE ORGANIZATION HAS UNDERTAKEN A SERIES OF INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE ITS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM, INCLUDING PURCHASING COLLECTIVE EASEMENT DEFENSE INSURANCE (TERRAFIRMA RRG) TO PROTECT ITS ORGANIZATIONAL ASSETS IN CASE OF LITIGATION, HIRING ADDITIONAL STEWARDSHIP STAFF FOR ADDED CAPACITY, AND INCORPORATING MORE TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS WITH STEWARDSHIP TASKS. THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO MANY LANDOWNER QUESTIONS AND PERMISSION REQUESTS REGARDING THEIR EASEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO COMMUNICATE WITH LANDOWNERS OF EASEMENT PROTECTED LAND AND ACTIVELY MEETS WITH NEW OWNERS TO ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP AND DISCUSS THE EASEMENTS. AS PART OF ITS CONTINUING EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH OWNERS OF CONSERVED LANDS, IT SPONSORED SEVERAL LANDOWNER WORKSHOPS THIS YEAR ON TOPICS SUCH AS SOIL HEALTH, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, AND CHAIN SAW SAFETY. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION IN 2013, RECEIVED ACCREDITATION RENEWAL IN 2019 AND 2024. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO IMPROVE ITS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM BY PARTICIPATING IN MEETINGS WITH LAND TRUSTS IN THE REGION AND ATTENDS TRAINING SESSIONS ON STEWARDSHIP AND EASEMENT MANAGEMENT ISSUES.Expenses $152,346
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-3084628
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C34Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,263,781
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,961,905
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $1,813,635 | $1,494,869 | $5,263,781 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $3,485,131 | $2,986,650 | $4,250,861 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $3,234,512 | $2,608,664 | $3,985,084 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $3,317,044 | $3,283,447 | $3,516,133 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 22-3084628).
Questions about AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION is 22-3084628.
- Is AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION 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 AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names RENEE BOUPLON.
- Who are the officers and directors of AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,829 (RENEE BOUPLON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does AGRICULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $1,813,635, expenses of $1,494,869 and total assets of $5,263,781 at year end.
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