Civic Intelligence

Merck Forest & Farmland Center

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 03-0184959

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Sep 05, 2014

Organization Profilewww.merckforest.com
PO Box 86Rupert, VT 05768

(802) 394-7836

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

16th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

44th percentile

0.8%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

38th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 38% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

50th percentile

2.1%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets16th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,936,492

Up $102,407 (+2.1%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$4,927,330

Up $119,697 (+2.5%) from 2012

Liabilities

Down

$9,162

Down $17,290 (-65%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

$757,581

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$751,779

Up $23,124 (+3.2%) from 2012

Net Income

$5,802

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth50th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $4,467,894Liabilities 2010: $10,096Net Assets 2010: $4,457,7982010Assets 2011: $4,638,654Liabilities 2011: $27,637Net Assets 2011: $4,611,0172011Assets 2012: $4,834,085Liabilities 2012: $26,452Net Assets 2012: $4,807,6332012Assets 2013: $4,936,492Liabilities 2013: $9,162Net Assets 2013: $4,927,3302013Assets 2014: $4,936,781Liabilities 2014: $13,373Net Assets 2014: $4,923,4082014Assets 2015: $4,685,794Liabilities 2015: $29,529Net Assets 2015: $4,656,2652015Assets 2016: $4,759,134Liabilities 2016: $98,401Net Assets 2016: $4,660,7332016Assets 2017: $4,898,901Liabilities 2017: $12,598Net Assets 2017: $4,886,3032017Assets 2018: $4,792,743Liabilities 2018: $30,468Net Assets 2018: $4,762,2752018Assets 2019: $5,174,626Liabilities 2019: $29,160Net Assets 2019: $5,145,4662019Assets 2020: $8,839,614Liabilities 2020: $15,715Net Assets 2020: $8,823,8992020Assets 2021: $10,452,044Liabilities 2021: $29,392Net Assets 2021: $10,422,6522021Assets 2022: $10,281,211Liabilities 2022: $43,989Net Assets 2022: $10,237,2222022Assets 2023: $14,662,358Liabilities 2023: $27,159Net Assets 2023: $14,635,1992023Assets 2024: $15,128,584Liabilities 2024: $38,377Net Assets 2024: $15,090,2072024

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$4,936,492
Liabilities$9,162
Net Assets$4,927,330
Open 2013 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $676,3872010Expenses 2011: $718,1672011Expenses 2012: $728,6552012Revenue 2013: $757,581Expenses 2013: $751,779Net Income 2013: $5,8022013Revenue 2014: $673,743Expenses 2014: $721,142Net Income 2014: -$47,3992014Revenue 2015: $664,128Expenses 2015: $767,517Net Income 2015: -$103,3892015Revenue 2016: $816,419Expenses 2016: $788,822Net Income 2016: $27,5972016Revenue 2017: $941,101Expenses 2017: $808,841Net Income 2017: $132,2602017Revenue 2018: $1,000,985Expenses 2018: $741,149Net Income 2018: $259,8362018Revenue 2019: $720,403Expenses 2019: $850,748Net Income 2019: -$130,3452019Revenue 2020: $1,280,653Expenses 2020: $1,039,308Net Income 2020: $241,3452020Revenue 2021: $3,016,024Expenses 2021: $1,070,732Net Income 2021: $1,945,2922021Revenue 2022: $2,323,061Expenses 2022: $1,262,825Net Income 2022: $1,060,2362022Revenue 2023: $4,889,325Expenses 2023: $1,260,917Net Income 2023: $3,628,4082023Revenue 2024: $1,392,299Expenses 2024: $1,505,470Net Income 2024: -$113,1712024

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$757,581
Expenses$751,779
Net Income$5,802
Open 2013 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Sep 5, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,809,383
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Merck Forest Foundation, Inc. is to teach a land ethic, demonstrate stewardship of natural resources, provide education experiences in agriculture and forestry, and provide outdoor recreational opportunities for the public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,602,697$3,837,139▲ $234,442
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$919,766$898,492▼ $21,274
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$311,572$200,278▼ $111,294
Accounts Receivable$50$500▲ $450
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$83-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$4,834,085$4,936,492▲ $102,407
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,452$9,162▼ $17,290
Total Liabilities$26,452$9,162▼ $17,290
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,804,726$4,925,373▲ $120,647
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,907$1,957▼ $950
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,807,633$4,927,330▲ $119,697
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,834,085$4,936,492▲ $102,407

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$450,207$372,543$822,750
Equipment$229,767$406,802$636,569
Leasehold Improvements$85,753$63,505$149,258
Land$110,609-$110,609
Other Land Buildings$22,156$2,917$25,073

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2013$3,602,697-▲ $420,420$161,522$3,837,149
2012$3,396,270-▲ $381,445$152,633$3,602,697
2011$3,533,584$2,900▲ $34,645$153,361$3,396,270
2010$3,453,197$65,226▲ $252,596$218,494$3,533,584
2009$88,130$432,090-$18,296$3,453,197
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay38th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Austin ChinnPresident
Margaret MertzVice President
Axel BlombergTrustee
Bruce PutnamTrustee
Corinna WildmanTrustee
Jean CeglowskiTrustee
Jeromy GardnerTrustee
Philip WarrenTrustee
Madeline RockwellSecretary
Phil ChapmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$290,339
Program Service Revenue
$70,775
Investment Income
$307,496
Other Revenue
$88,971
All Other Contributions
$290,339
Change in Net Assets
$5,802
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$441,629
Other Expenses$310,150
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$254,738$129,757-$384,495
Depreciation Depletion$85,868$9,541-$95,409
All Other Expenses$37,345$9,318-$46,663
Insurance$21,315$11,822-$33,137
Payroll Taxes$21,931$11,193-$33,124
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$24,446-$24,446
Other Employee Benefits$14,241$9,769-$24,010
Other Expenses$10,411$6,040-$16,451
Fees for Services Other$1,734$9,044-$10,778
Office Expenses$2,637$6,951-$9,588
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,515-$7,515
Travel$316$211-$527
Total Functional Expenses$503,876$247,903$0$751,779
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$20,338
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,925
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 1$13,840$13,840$9,601$4,239
Total Events$13,840$13,840$9,601$4,239
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Form 990 and all relevant schedules are provided to the Board of Trustees in advance of the filing date in order to allow time for questions or concerns to be raised.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The organization allows for review of its governing documents, policies, and financial statements at the Merck Forest Visitor Center upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
03-0184959
Phone
8023947836

Signing Officer

Name
Phil Chapman
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2014-09-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
18
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Preparer
Stephen C Love CPA
Phone
8024425552
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“The board-designated endowment funds are intended to be used to support the mission of the organization. The Board of Trustees have adopted a spending policy which calls for an annual distribution of no more than 5 percent of the fund's average fair value of the prior 12 quarters.”

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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,936,492
Liabilities
$9,162
Net assets
$4,927,330
Revenue
$757,581
Expenses
$751,779
Net income
$5,802
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.1$0.04$15.1$1.39$1.51$0.11
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.7$0.03$14.6$4.89$1.26$3.63
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.3$0.04$10.2$2.32$1.26$1.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.5$0.03$10.4$3.02$1.07$1.95
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.84$0.02$8.82$1.28$1.04$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.17$0.03$5.15$0.72$0.85$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.79$0.03$4.76$1.00$0.74$0.26
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.90$0.01$4.89$0.94$0.81$0.13
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.76$0.10$4.66$0.82$0.79$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.69$0.03$4.66$0.66$0.77$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.94$0.01$4.92$0.67$0.72$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.94$0.01$4.93$0.76$0.75$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.83$0.03$4.81$0.73
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.64$0.03$4.61$0.72
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.47$0.01$4.46$0.68