irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $30KEDUCATION
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Farm Work Days
Monthly volunteer events open to all ages and abilities, focusing on hands-on farm tasks that support daily operations and seasonal needs.
Corporate and Group Volunteer Programs
Structured volunteer experiences for coworkers, organizations, and troops, promoting team building and community engagement through farm work.
Farm Stand
Seasonal farm stand open to the public offering fresh, locally grown produce and goods from May through Thanksgiving; accepts SNAP, WIC, FMNP, and FreshConnect with discounts for participants.
Guided Group Tours
Educational tours for schools, scouts, and organizations covering topics such as sustainable agriculture, farm-to-table practices, and forest ecology; tailored to different age groups and abilities.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Donating farm-grown produce to support food accessDonates a minimum of 25% of all produce grown on the farm to food access partners to advance accessible food systems, including through organized gleaning sessions.
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Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
- Managing and maintaining public access to farm and forest trailsKeeps the 120-acre farm property and 3.5 miles of marked hiking trails open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. year-round, with a carry-in-carry-out policy and allowance for leashed dogs. Reservations are required for organized group visits.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operating a farm stand and CSA pickup siteRuns a farm stand that sells fresh-grown produce and native plants to the public, managed by dedicated staff. Also serves as a pickup location for the HolmGoods meat and dairy CSA program.
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
- Operating educational programming in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardshipProvides educational programming for children and the public focused on sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and food systems, including inclusive and accessible offerings for all ages and abilities. Programs are delivered by a dedicated education manager and team of educators.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizing and managing volunteer programsCoordinates regular volunteer activities including orientation, task assignment, and seasonal projects. Hosts monthly Community Farm Work Days and engages volunteers in crop production, post-harvest processing, trail maintenance, native plant work, and farm stand operations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Implementing sustainable farming practicesEmploys low tillage, cover cropping with oats, peas, and vetch, silage tarps, flame weeding, and composting to build soil health and reduce pests without synthetic fertilizers, toxic pesticides, or GMO seeds. Maintains a ¾ acre clover mix field to support nitrogen fixation and pollination.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$412K
Contributions & grants$206K50%
Program service revenue$170K41%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$225K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$756K
Cash$594K
Investments$0
Liabilities$87K
Net assets$669K
Liquid reserves31.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- BRAM GUNTHER — SECRETARY
- DANIEL KOTRICK — TREASURER
- DAVID KVINGE — BOARD MEMBER
- DOMINIC SCHMITT — BOARD MEMBER
- GWYNETH JONES — VICE PRESIDE
- JANET HARCKHAM — PRESIDENT
- JEANNE LAPSKER — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA SCHULER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN KORNBLUM — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHRYN DYSART — BOARD MEMBER
- LENNY RODRIGUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA RODRIGUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA KOHL — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN GERRY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bloomerang Partner — Uses Bloomerang's platform for volunteer applications and communications.
- Corporate groups Partner — Collaborates with corporate groups for structured volunteer visits that support team building and corporate citizenship.
- County of Westchester Government — Owns and operates Hilltop Hanover Farm, with support from Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Inc.
- HolmGoods Partner — Partner organization whose meat and dairy CSA pick-up is hosted at Hilltop Hanover Farm.
- Sustainer's Circle of Donors Funder — Recognizes a group of donors who provide sustained financial support to the organization.
- The Westchester Parks Foundation Partner — Collaborates on the Trails Without Limits program to provide adaptive hiking opportunities
- Westchester County Government — Partner in operating Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center under the Conservation division of Westchester County Parks.
- Westchester County Government — Provides outreach services limited to Westchester County, indicating a local government or regional affiliation.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential and Systems-Based Environmental Educationmethodology: experiential_educationBy engaging participants through multisensory, hands-on experiences and framing agriculture within social, environmental, and economic systems, we foster deeper understanding and lasting behavior change because experiential learning enhances accessibility and systems thinking promotes holistic stewardship.
- Sustainable Agriculture Integrated with Community Educationmethodology: sustainable-agriculture-and-educationBy combining sustainable farming practices with hands-on community education, we increase access to food and promote environmental stewardship because experiential learning strengthens community connections to food systems and reinforces long-term stewardship behaviors.