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Merck Forest & Farmland Center

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 03-0184959

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

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

11th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

10th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

91st percentile

64%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

29th percentile

$118,394

Higher top officer pay than 29% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

68th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

136%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

Up

$10,452,044

Up $1,612,430 (+18%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$10,422,652

Up $1,598,753 (+18%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$29,392

Up $13,677 (+87%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue10th percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,016,024

Up $1,735,371 (+136%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,070,732

Up $31,424 (+3.0%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$1,945,292

Up $1,703,947 (+706%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th 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

2021

Assets$10,452,044
Liabilities$29,392
Net Assets$10,422,652
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st 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

2021

Revenue$3,016,024
Expenses$1,070,732
Net Income$1,945,292
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$3,030,050
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 Other Securities$4,276,145$4,598,358▲ $322,213
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,129,862$3,321,843▲ $191,981
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$332,838$1,386,097▲ $1,053,259
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,091,408$1,137,541▲ $46,133
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,302$6,945▼ $357
Accounts Receivable$2,059$1,260▼ $799
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 Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$8,839,614$10,452,044▲ $1,612,430
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,715$29,392▲ $13,677
Total Liabilities$15,715$29,392▲ $13,677
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,547,254$5,824,294▲ $1,277,040
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$4,276,645$4,598,358▲ $321,713
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,823,899$10,422,652▲ $1,598,753
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,839,614$10,452,044▲ $1,612,430

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$482,271$626,279$1,108,550
Equipment$149,245$695,089$844,334
Land$374,689-$374,689
Leasehold Improvements$131,145$170,835$301,980
Other Land Buildings$191$1,748$1,939

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2021$3,129,862-▲ $346,018$130,335$3,321,843
2020$2,939,717-▲ $320,873$130,728$3,129,862
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay29th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Robert TerryExecutive DirectorFT$104,470$13,924$118,394

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George Hatch Jan - JulPresident
Sue Van Hook Jan P Jul-DecPresident
Ann Jackson Jan - JulVice President
Sam Schneski Jan VP Jul-DecVice President
Brian Vargo Jan to DecTrustee
Dinah Buechner-Visher JanDecTrustee
Jeromy Gardner Jan - JulTrustee
Jim Hand Jan to DecTrustee
John Stansny Jul to DecTrustee
Mark Lourie Jan to DecTrustee
Merrill Bent Jul to DecTrustee
Kat Deely Jan to DecSecretary
Greg Hopper Jul to DecTreasurer
Keld Alstrup Jan - JulTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,411,750
Program Service Revenue
$314,971
Investment Income
$1,275,219
Other Revenue
$14,084
All Other Contributions
$1,395,130
Change in Net Assets
$1,945,292
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$546,132
Other Expenses$524,600
Total Fundraising Expense$174,186
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$208,561$13,296$127,448$349,305
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$59,197$59,197-$118,394
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$107,882-$107,882
Depreciation Depletion$76,338$8,480-$84,818
All Other Expenses$54,535$26,244$1,752$82,531
Other Employee Benefits$25,319$6,855$12,051$44,225
Insurance-$41,410-$41,410
Payroll Taxes$19,584$5,302$9,322$34,208
Office Expenses-$24,390-$24,390
Advertising$1,522$7,325$14,044$22,891
Fees for Services Accounting$4,950$15,200-$20,150
Other Expenses$10,809$13,610$9,569$13,610
Fees for Services Other-$2,448-$2,448
Travel-$1,145-$1,145
Total Functional Expenses$544,009$352,537$174,186$1,070,732
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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
Audit committee
Yes
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 990 was reviewed by the Executive Director and the Finance Committee prior to filing.”

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

“No documents available to the public.”

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
Greg Hopper
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2022-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1950
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
15
Volunteers
181

Preparer

Firm
OBrien Shortle Reynolds & Sabotka PC
Address
54 North Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Preparer
Gwen Flewelling
Phone
8027738344
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,452,044
Liabilities
$29,392
Net assets
$10,422,652
Revenue
$3,016,024
Expenses
$1,070,732
Net income
$1,945,292
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