Civic Intelligence

High Meadows Fund Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-0288123

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 03, 2016

C/O Vcf 3 Court StreetMiddlebury, VT 05753

(802) 388-3355

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

20th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.57x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

4th percentile

-48%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

15th percentile

$123,725

Higher top officer pay than 15% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.3% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-7.7%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-6.2%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Down

$17,587,904

Down $1,457,993 (-7.7%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$16,837,259

Down $1,674,556 (-9.0%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$750,645

Up $216,563 (+41%) from 2014

Revenue

Down

$1,323,447

Down $87,463 (-6.2%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,962,509

Up $550,666 (+39%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$639,062

Down $638,129 (-68395%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $16,921,452Liabilities 2010: $162,446Net Assets 2010: $16,759,0062010Assets 2011: $16,319,625Liabilities 2011: $186,759Net Assets 2011: $16,132,8662011Assets 2012: $17,399,148Liabilities 2012: $270,077Net Assets 2012: $17,129,0712012Assets 2013: $18,945,705Liabilities 2013: $445,229Net Assets 2013: $18,500,4762013Assets 2014: $19,045,897Liabilities 2014: $534,082Net Assets 2014: $18,511,8152014Assets 2015: $17,587,904Liabilities 2015: $750,645Net Assets 2015: $16,837,2592015Assets 2016: $18,055,975Liabilities 2016: $600,727Net Assets 2016: $17,455,2482016Assets 2017: $20,286,206Liabilities 2017: $328,671Net Assets 2017: $19,957,5352017Assets 2018: $18,325,672Liabilities 2018: $299,611Net Assets 2018: $18,026,0612018Assets 2019: $21,082,308Liabilities 2019: $481,614Net Assets 2019: $20,600,6942019Assets 2020: $22,370,787Liabilities 2020: $185,324Net Assets 2020: $22,185,4632020Assets 2021: $79,370Liabilities 2021: $69,762Net Assets 2021: $9,6082021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$17,587,904
Liabilities$750,645
Net Assets$16,837,259

Operations Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2010: $1,060,184Expenses 2010: $737,670Net Income 2010: $322,5142010Revenue 2011: $1,346,722Expenses 2011: $1,059,733Net Income 2011: $286,9892011Revenue 2012: $850,204Expenses 2012: $1,293,841Net Income 2012: -$443,6372012Revenue 2013: $1,069,320Expenses 2013: $1,740,326Net Income 2013: -$671,0062013Revenue 2014: $1,410,910Expenses 2014: $1,411,843Net Income 2014: -$9332014Revenue 2015: $1,323,447Expenses 2015: $1,962,509Net Income 2015: -$639,0622015Revenue 2016: $1,033,209Expenses 2016: $1,212,220Net Income 2016: -$179,0112016Revenue 2017: $1,360,474Expenses 2017: $1,338,298Net Income 2017: $22,1762017Revenue 2018: $1,581,001Expenses 2018: $1,417,003Net Income 2018: $163,9982018Revenue 2019: $1,353,811Expenses 2019: $2,110,159Net Income 2019: -$756,3482019Revenue 2020: $1,093,740Expenses 2020: $1,810,416Net Income 2020: -$716,6762020Revenue 2021: $3,916,817Expenses 2021: $8,115,181Net Income 2021: -$4,198,3642021Revenue 2022: $396Expenses 2022: $357Net Income 2022: $392022

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,323,447
Expenses$1,962,509
Net Income-$639,062
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 3, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$32,336,488
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The high meadows fund promotes vibrant communities and a healthy, natural environment while encouraging long-term economic vitality in vermont.

The high meadows fund promotes a healthy natural environment while encouraging long-term economic vitality in vermont.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$17,837,620$13,886,937▼ $3,950,683
Investments Other Securities-$2,504,416-
Investments Program Related$1,162,815$1,142,636▼ $20,179
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$42,415$34,212▼ $8,203
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$16,374▲ $16,374
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,047$2,629▼ $418
Total Assets$19,045,897$17,587,904▼ $1,457,993
Other Assets Total-$700-
Liabilities
Grants Payable$510,887$743,200▲ $232,313
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,195$7,445▼ $15,750
Total Liabilities$534,082$750,645▲ $216,563
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$18,511,815$16,837,259▼ $1,674,556
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$18,511,815$16,837,259▼ $1,674,556
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$19,045,897$17,587,904▼ $1,457,993

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$12,303$5,257$17,560
Leasehold Improvements$4,071$657$4,728
Investment Program Related Org$384,466--
Other Securities$2,504,416--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$18,511,815$650,636▼ $362,683$201,517$16,837,259
2014$18,500,476$525,000▲ $898,182$235,606$18,511,815
2013$17,129,071$515,300▲ $2,596,431$207,502$18,500,476
2012$16,132,866$575,200▲ $1,714,846$298,936$17,129,071
2011$16,759,006$500,100▼ $66,507$167,467$16,132,866
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gaye SymingtonPresidentFT$91,940$31,785$123,725
Emilye Pelow CorbettSecretary & Treasurer--$61,994$61,994
Tom RobertsDirector & Former Secretary--$10,802$10,802

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carl FerenbachBoard Chair
Elizabeth BankowskiBoard Vice Chair & Asst. Sec. & Tre.
Candace PageDirector
Carolyn KehlerDirector
Darby BradleyDirector
David MearsDirector
David RahrDirector
Derrick DavisDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$650,500
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$672,947
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$650,500
Change in Net Assets
$-639,062
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,430,640
Other Expenses$318,827
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$213,042
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,430,640--$1,430,640
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$92,794$30,931-$123,725
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$110,956-$110,956
Fees for Services Management-$105,000-$105,000
Other Salaries and Wages$31,881$32,023-$63,904
Conferences and Meetings$11,681$9,155-$20,836
Payroll Taxes$8,876$5,000-$13,876
Other Employee Benefits$6,461$3,186-$9,647
Travel$3,998$3,037-$7,035
Office Expenses$721$5,891-$6,612
Occupancy$4,020$2,261-$6,281
Advertising$4,000$133-$4,133
Other Expenses$5,085$3,374-$3,374
Depreciation Depletion$1,541$867-$2,408
Pension Plan Contributions$933$957-$1,890
Insurance-$1,846-$1,846
Information Technology$1,156$650-$1,806
Fees for Services Other-$1,788-$1,788
All Other Expenses-$504-$504
Fees for Services Legal-$260-$260
Total Functional Expenses$1,632,157$330,352$0$1,962,509
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Vermont Housing & Conservation BoardMontpelier, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$193,500
Vermont Natural Resources CouncilMontpelier, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$150,000
Conservation Law FoundationBoston, MA501(c)(3)Gen. Support$90,000
Connecticut River WatershedGreenfield, MA501(c)(3)Gen. Support$88,000
Vermont Youth Conservation CorpsRichmond, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$70,000
Lake Champlain International IncColchester, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$65,000
Lamoille County PlanningMorrisville, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$62,330
Friends of the Mad RiverWaitsfield, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$61,030
Rutland Area Farm and Food LinkRutland, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$56,000
Vermont Journalism TrustMontpelier, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$55,000
Southern Windsor County Regional Planning CommissionAscutney, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$51,030
Cover Home RepairWhite River Junction, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$49,000
Center for an Agricultural Economy (cae)Hardwick, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$40,250
Health Care Without HarmReston, VA501(c)(3)Gen. Support$40,000
Vermont Sustainable Jobs FundMontpelier, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$38,000
Windham Regional CommissionBrattleboro, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$33,030
Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources ConservationPoultney, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$31,030
Energy Action NetworkMontpelier, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$30,000
University of Vermont and State Agricultural CollegeBurlington, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$30,000
Vermont Council on Rural DevelopmentMontpelier, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$30,000
Intervale Center IncBurlington, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$17,650
Composting Association of VermontTroy, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$17,410
White River PartnershipSouth Royalton, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$15,930
Housing VermontBurlington, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$15,000
Local MotionBurlington, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$15,000
Vermont Energy Investment CorporationBurlington, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$15,000
Idle-free VermontBristol, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$13,500
Vital CommunitiesWhite River Junction, VT501(c)(3)Gen. Support$10,250
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

The vermont community foundation performs customary management duties on behalf of the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

Management reviews the form 990 and related schedules prior to filing and also provides a copy of the tax return to all board members

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

All board members complete conflict of interest forms annually. Board members also disclose any possible conflicts of interest if they arise during board meetings.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The board of directors conducts an annual review of the president's total compensation as part of the budget process which the board reviews and approves.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization has no formal policy surrounding the public availability of its governing documents other than to provide applicable documents upon request. As the high meadows fund, inc. Is part of a consolidated set of audited financial statements, no stand-alone financial statements exist. The consolidated audited financial statements are available at www.vermontcf.org.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
High Meadows Fund Inc
EIN
20-0288123
Phone
8023883355
Address
C/O VCF 3 COURT STREET, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753

Signing Officer

Name
Emilye Pelow Corbett
Title
Secretary/treasurer
Phone
8023883355
Signed
2016-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Carl Ferenbach
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
BLUM SHAPIRO & COMPANY PC CPA'S
Address
29 S MAIN STREET PO BOX 272000, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06127-2000
Preparer
Mary Kay Curtiss
Phone
8605614000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

Returned prior year grants 136.

Form 990, Part XII, Part 2C

NO CHANGES IN POLICY

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

Funds are designated and intended for use in the furtherance of the organization's exempt purpose.

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