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Merck Forest & Farmland Center

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 03-0184959

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 15, 2023

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.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

11th percentile

0.02x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

87th percentile

46%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

25th percentile

$110,636

Higher top officer pay than 25% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.8% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

-1.6%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

Down

$10,281,211

Down $170,833 (-1.6%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$10,237,222

Down $185,430 (-1.8%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$43,989

Up $14,597 (+50%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue11th percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,323,061

Down $692,963 (-23%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$1,262,825

Up $192,093 (+18%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$1,060,236

Down $885,056 (-45%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd 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

2022

Assets$10,281,211
Liabilities$43,989
Net Assets$10,237,222
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th 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

2022

Revenue$2,323,061
Expenses$1,262,825
Net Income$1,060,236
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 15, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,455,123
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$4,598,358$3,746,733▼ $851,625
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,321,843$2,750,358▼ $571,485
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,386,097$2,087,454▲ $701,357
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,137,541$1,679,502▲ $541,961
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,945$17,119▲ $10,174
Accounts Receivable$1,260$45▼ $1,215
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$10,452,044$10,281,211▼ $170,833
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,392$43,989▲ $14,597
Total Liabilities$29,392$43,989▲ $14,597
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,824,294$7,501,661▲ $1,677,367
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$4,598,358$2,735,561▼ $1,862,797
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10,422,652$10,237,222▼ $185,430
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,452,044$10,281,211▼ $170,833

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$853,543-$853,543
Buildings$440,410$328,230$768,640
Equipment$230,987$113,139$344,126
Leasehold Improvements$154,562$120,270$274,832

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$3,321,843-▼ $406,372$140,661$2,750,357
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 Pay25th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert TerryExecutive DirectorFT$110,636$110,636

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sue Van Hook 2022President
Brian Vargo 2022Trustee
Dinah Buechner-Visher 2022Trustee
Jill Perry Balsano 2022Trustee
Jim HandTrustee
John StansnyTrustee
Karen Kellogg 2023Trustee
Mark Lourie 2021Trustee
Merrill BentTrustee
Peter Hicks 2023Trustee
Greg HopperTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,778,670
Program Service Revenue
$315,402
Investment Income
$222,356
Other Revenue
$6,633
All Other Contributions
$1,759,335
Change in Net Assets
$1,060,236
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$671,535
Other Expenses$591,290
Total Fundraising Expense$217,499
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$272,525$33,443$156,048$462,016
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$55,318$55,318-$110,636
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$101,638-$101,638
All Other Expenses$32,055$50,995$14,354$97,404
Depreciation Depletion$86,682$9,632-$96,314
Other Employee Benefits$31,733$8,591$15,104$55,428
Payroll Taxes$24,878$6,736$11,841$43,455
Insurance-$37,390-$37,390
Office Expenses-$28,317-$28,317
Advertising$903$6,499$20,152$27,554
Other Expenses$24,398$28,013-$24,398
Fees for Services Accounting$4,600$14,653-$19,253
Travel-$2,334-$2,334
Total Functional Expenses$661,767$383,559$217,499$1,262,825
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, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 was reviewed by the Executive Director and the Finance Committee prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“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
2023-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1950
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
18
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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2022 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$10,281,211
Liabilities
$43,989
Net assets
$10,237,222
Revenue
$2,323,061
Expenses
$1,262,825
Net income
$1,060,236
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