Nonprofit · EIN 41-2273707
VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC
Also known as GREEN MOUNTAIN FARM-TO-SCHOOL, Green Mountain Farm-to-School
Tax-exempt · NEWPORT, VT 05855
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,518,546 | $1,436,601 | $81,945 | $408,388 | $77,749 | $330,639 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,359,814 | $1,411,964 | -$52,150 | $312,587 | $60,190 | $252,397 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,278,417 | $1,233,133 | $45,284 | $347,929 | $46,636 | $301,293 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $634,836
- of which government grants
- $150,150
- Program service revenue
- $882,741
- Investment income
- $744
- Other revenue
- $225
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,169
- Other salaries and wages
- $312,160
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $488,328
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,950
- Occupancy
- $41,466
- Travel
- $20,263
- Program services (functional)
- $1,110,499
- Management and general (functional)
- $251,814
- Fundraising (functional)
- $74,288
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $312,587
- Total assets, end of year
- $408,388
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $77,749
- Net assets, end of year
- $330,639
- Gross receipts
- $1,518,546
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE CUSACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $88,470 | $10,210 |
| KRISTY ELLIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY BOK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN MACLURE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE FOLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH CHADBURN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLEY RAE LARSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MENON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER NYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE CUSACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $82,723 | $10,008 |
| MEGAN MACLURE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAIRE FOLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY BOK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTY ELLIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRIE GENTRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHIE SIMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE CUSACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $64,231 |
| MEGAN MACLURE | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAIRE FOLAN | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SETH JOHNSON | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRIE GENTRY | BOARD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY BOK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY ELLIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE MOSELEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHIE SIMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 115 SECOND STREET, NEWPORT, VT 05855-4468
- In care of
- % CATHERINE CUSACK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 194 Main Street Ste 207, Newport VT 05855
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KRISTY ELLIS, 115 SECOND STREET, NEWPORT, VT 05855
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Katherine Sims, 2770 Loop Road, Westfield VT 05874
- Signed the 990
- CATHERINE CUSACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (802) 334-2044
- Return prepared by
- Pace & Hawley LLC
Mission
VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN VERMONT BY PROMOTING POSITIVE ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIPS, EDUCATION AND ACCESS BETWEEN SCHOOLS, FARMS AND COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- GREEN MOUNTAIN FARM DIRECT IS A REGIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS LOCAL FOOD TO SCHOOLS, SENIOR MEAL SITES, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.Expenses $911,408 · revenue $753,020
- THE GREEN MOUNTAIN FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK PROVIDES LOCAL FOOD AND HANDS ON EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES VIA TASTE TESTS, FARM FIELD TRIPS, AND IN CLASS WORKSHOPS.Expenses $129,953 · revenue $107,305
- HARVEST OF THE MONTH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE PURPOSE OF RESTORING AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM BY PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG SCHOOLS, FARMS, AND COMMUNITIES.Expenses $38,532
- MOBILE MARKET - THE LUNCHBOX MOBILE FARMERS MARKET AND COMMERCIAL KITCHEN THAT BRINGS LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AND FOOD BASED EDUCATION TO COMMUNITIES IN NORTHERN VERMONT. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, PROVIDE A RELIABLE OUTLET FOR FARMERS, AND TO CREATE A GATHERING PLACE FOR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES.Expenses $30,606 · revenue $22,416
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-2273707
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $447,898
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,544,379
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,518,546 | $1,436,601 | $408,388 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,359,814 | $1,411,964 | $312,587 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,278,417 | $1,233,133 | $347,929 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,110,799 | $1,085,075 | $290,691 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Katherine Sims | June 30, 2008 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 41-2273707).
Questions about VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC is 41-2273707.
- Is VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL 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 VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KRISTY ELLIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,470 (CATHERINE CUSACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does VERMONT FARM-TO-SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,518,546, expenses of $1,436,601 and total assets of $408,388 at year end.
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