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Merck Forest & Farmland Center

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 03-0184959

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 16, 2020

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

15th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

13th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$94,395

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.1% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

64th percentile

8.0%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets15th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,174,626

Up $381,883 (+8.0%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$5,145,466

Up $383,191 (+8.0%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$29,160

Down $1,308 (-4.3%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$720,403

Down $280,582 (-28%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$850,748

Up $109,599 (+15%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$130,345

Down $390,181 (-150%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth64th 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

2019

Assets$5,174,626
Liabilities$29,160
Net Assets$5,145,466
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth11th 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

2019

Revenue$720,403
Expenses$850,748
Net Income-$130,345
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 16, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,740,157
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$2,603,717$2,939,968▲ $336,251
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$846,482$850,566▲ $4,084
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$321,826$254,953▼ $66,873
Accounts Receivable$3,033$507▼ $2,526
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$644$461▼ $183
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$4,792,706$5,174,626▲ $381,920
Other Assets Total$1,017,004$1,128,171▲ $111,167
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,431$29,160▼ $1,271
Total Liabilities$30,431$29,160▼ $1,271
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,762,275$5,145,466▲ $383,191
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,762,275$5,145,466▲ $383,191
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,792,706$5,174,626▲ $381,920

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$502,541$558,527$1,061,068
Equipment$105,478$641,681$747,159
Leasehold Improvements$121,562$140,810$262,372
Land$120,985-$120,985
Other Assets Org$1,128,171--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay37th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert TerryExecutive DirectorFT$94,395$94,395

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George HatchPresident
Ann JacksonVice President
Brian VargoTrustee
Jeromy GardnerTrustee
Jim HandTrustee
Mark LourieTrustee
Sam SchneskiTrustee
Sue Van HookTrustee
Kat DeelySecretary
Keld AlstrupTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$408,028
Program Service Revenue
$108,212
Investment Income
$128,403
Other Revenue
$75,760
All Other Contributions
$398,406
Change in Net Assets
$-130,345

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 Traded4$62,565
Total Noncash Contributions4$62,565
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$552,631
Other Expenses$298,117
Total Fundraising Expense$11,992
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$244,937$131,667-$376,604
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,393$33,002-$94,395
Depreciation Depletion$69,334$7,704-$77,038
All Other Expenses$38,393$21,248$11,992$71,633
Other Employee Benefits$28,738$14,805-$43,543
Payroll Taxes$25,139$12,950-$38,089
Insurance$20,711$11,888-$32,599
Fees for Services Other$1,998$25,591-$27,589
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$20,271-$20,271
Other Expenses$10,686$2,453-$13,139
Office Expenses-$4,773-$4,773
Travel$1,439$960-$2,399
Total Functional Expenses$542,673$296,083$11,992$850,748
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$9,701
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,719
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
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
2020-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
19
Volunteers
181

Preparer

Firm
Love Cody & Company CPAs PC
Address
PO Box 319, Bennington, VT 05201
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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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,174,626
Liabilities
$29,160
Net assets
$5,145,466
Revenue
$720,403
Expenses
$850,748
Net income
-$130,345
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