Vermont Woodlands Association
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $219.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Rupert, VT
- Founding
- 10/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 03-0342303
Organization Overview
Vermont Woodlands Association is located in Rupert, VT. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Woodlands Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Vermont Woodlands Association generated $219.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $228.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VERMONT WOODLANDS IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH NEARLY 800 MEMBERS WHO ARE LANDOWNERS, FORESTERS, NATURAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS, FORESTRY AND WOOD PRODUCTS BUSINESSES, AND FRIENDS. WE HAVE AN ACTIVE AND DIVERSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO MEET ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO CONDUCT THE BUSINESS OF THE ORGANIZATION. TEN COMMITTEES COMPOSED UP OF BOARD MEMBERS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS MEET ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. THE COMMITTEES ARE: EXECUTIVE, FINANCE, TREE FARM, POLICY/ADVOCACY, FORESTRY, DIVERSITY, COMMUNICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP, PROGRAMATIC/EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE. SOME COMMITTEES ARE VERY ACTIVE ALL YEAR; OTHERS DEAL WITH ANNUAL TASKS.IN 2007, VWA LAUNCHED ITS WALK IN THE WOODS PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VT DEPT. OF FORESTS, PARKS & RECREATION TO COMMEMORATE ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY. WALK IN THE WOODS OFFERS WOODLAND TOURS TO VIEW WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING IN THE WOODS AND NETWORK WITH LIKE-MINDED LANDOWNERS. WHILE WALK IN THE WOODS TOOK A HIATUS FROM ON-SITE EVENTS IN MARCH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VWA MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO :- PROVIDING AND DISTRIBUTING COPIES OF NORTHERN WOODLANDS MAGAZINES AND COPIES OF VWA'S QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER/MAGAZINE-TRAINING OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING FORESTERS AND ADVERTISING IN THE FORESTRY RELATED MAGAZINES-EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BOTH MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC DURING 2020 AS WEBINARS OWING TO THE COVID PANDEMIC REGARDING TREE IDENTIFICATION , ROAD AND TRAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, BMP'S OR BEST MANAGEMJENT PRACTICES IN FORESTRY, APPLE TREE PRUNING AND RELEASE, WILDLIFE TRACKING AND IDENTIFICATION, WATER BAR CONSTRUCTION AND LOCATION, AND MANY OTHER WILDLIFE, RECREATION, WATER AND OTHER SILVICULTURE AND FORESTRY RELATED PROGRAMS.
THE TREE FARM PROGRAM SUPERVISES THE NATIONAL TREE FARM PROGRAM IN VERMONT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TREE INSPECTIONS,INSPECTING REGISTERED TREE FARMS FOR CERTIFICATION, CONDUCTING TREE FARM TOURS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF VERMONT, PLUS OTHER SILVICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR VWA MEMBERS AND VWA CONSULTING FORESTERS AND THE PUBLIC.
AS A PILOT STATE MEMBER FOR THE AMERICAN TREE FARM SYSTEM WWW PROJECT, VWA SUPPORTS AND CONDUCTS SUCCESSIONAL PLANNING WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO ASSIST FOREST LANDOWNERS IN TRANSFERING THEIR PROPERTIES AND ESTATES TO FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Martha Rabinowitz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Allan Thompson President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
John Buck Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Alan Robertson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ron Millard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Trevor Evans Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $42,075 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $101,876 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,951 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $41,787 |
| Investment income | $41,844 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$8,080 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $219,502 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $84,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,676 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,688 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,161 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $284 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $525 |
| All other expenses | $25,005 |
| Total functional expenses | $228,761 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,792 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,116 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,597 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,014,193 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1 |
| Total assets | $1,124,699 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,670 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $19,670 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $335,271 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $769,758 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,124,699 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Vermont Woodlands Association has recieved totaling $69,537.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Forest Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: LANDOWNER OUTREACH | $26,373 |
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $16,664 |
High Meadows Fund Inc Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: TO STRENGTHEN THE VERMONT TREE FARM PROGRAM BY RE-ENGAGING DEFUNCT "PIONEER" TRE | $15,000 |
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: APPALACHIAN LANDSCAPE PROTECTION | $11,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $491,541 |
| Earnings | $71,286 |
| Ending Balance | $562,827 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc Lincoln, MA | $290,978,469 | $38,308,793 |
Environmental Defense Action Fund New York, NY | $6,474,489 | $29,024,607 |
Council On The Environment Inc New York, NY | $42,012,048 | $22,554,174 |
Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | $17,976,931 | $19,381,628 |
Only One Inc New York, NY | $3,262,058 | $9,834,103 |
Cec Stuyvesant Cove Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,789,679 | $6,047,317 |
Wildlife Management Institute Inc Cabot, VT | $3,841,271 | $5,821,824 |
Mothers Out Front Inc Cambridge, MA | $3,902,382 | $3,274,134 |
Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc Nantucket, MA | $151,824,686 | $12,776,139 |
American Society For The Protection Of Nature Israel Inc New York, NY | $437,688 | $3,144,160 |
Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund Huntington, VT | $19,091,340 | $3,460,477 |
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $5,460,471 | $2,307,893 |