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Merck Forest & Farmland Center

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 03-0184959

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 15, 2018

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

31st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

54th percentile

3.4%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

51st percentile

1.6%

Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Up

$4,759,134

Up $73,340 (+1.6%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$4,660,733

Up $4,468 (+0.1%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$98,401

Up $68,872 (+233%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$816,419

Up $152,291 (+23%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$788,822

Up $21,305 (+2.8%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$27,597

Up $130,986 (+127%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth51st 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

2016

Assets$4,759,134
Liabilities$98,401
Net Assets$4,660,733
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth79th percentile

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

2016

Revenue$816,419
Expenses$788,822
Net Income$27,597
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 15, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$4,569,962
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$3,720,071$3,742,913▲ $22,842
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$839,635$834,596▼ $5,039
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$123,885$181,625▲ $57,740
Accounts Receivable$2,196$0▼ $2,196
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7$0▼ $7
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$4,685,794$4,759,134▲ $73,340
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$70,679-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,529$27,722▼ $1,807
Total Liabilities$29,529$98,401▲ $68,872
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,599,878$4,660,733▲ $60,855
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$56,387--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,656,265$4,660,733▲ $4,468
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,685,794$4,759,134▲ $73,340

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$454,431$458,015$912,446
Equipment$121,366$531,971$653,337
Leasehold Improvements$148,190$99,581$247,771
Land$110,609-$110,609
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George HatchPresident
Ann JacksonVice President
Jeromy GardnerTrustee
Jim HandTrustee
Margaret MertzTrustee
Mark LourieTrustee
Kat DeelySecretary
Keld AlstrupTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$395,597
Program Service Revenue
$88,849
Investment Income
$243,624
Other Revenue
$88,349
All Other Contributions
$395,597
Change in Net Assets
$27,597

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Securities Publicly Traded2$70,196
Total Noncash Contributions2$70,196
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$439,710
Other Expenses$349,112
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$263,265$135,190-$398,455
Depreciation Depletion$88,230$9,803-$98,033
All Other Expenses$42,958$13,483-$56,441
Fees for Services Other$1,265$54,637-$55,902
Payroll Taxes$23,761$12,201-$35,962
Insurance$23,461$10,486-$33,947
Other Expenses$16,321$2,630-$18,951
Office Expenses$3,380$8,863-$12,243
Other Employee Benefits$3,493$1,800-$5,293
Interest-$1,693-$1,693
Travel$688$458-$1,146
Total Functional Expenses$530,816$258,006$0$788,822
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,612
Fundraising Gross Income$6,435
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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

Filer Name
Merck Forest Foundation Inc
EIN
03-0184959
Phone
8023947836
Address
PO Box 86, Rupert, VT 05768

Signing Officer

Name
Keld Alstrup
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2018-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
17
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Love Cody & Company CPAs PC
Address
PO Box 319, Bennington, VT 05201-0319
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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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Held educational workshops and various farm and forest exhibits, allowing year round access for hikers, campers, and cross-country skiers in order to demonstrate the reasons for, and methods of, preserving forest land and other natural resources.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 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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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization allows for review of its governing documents, policies, and financial statements at the Merck Forest Visitor Center upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,759,134
Liabilities
$98,401
Net assets
$4,660,733
Revenue
$816,419
Expenses
$788,822
Net income
$27,597
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