irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $648KTHE VISITING STUDENTS PROGRAM HAS INTERN AND COUNSELOR POSITIONS FOR YOUNG ADULTS TO WORK WITH STUDENTS FROM URBAN AND SUBURBAN SCHOOLS, GRADES 3 THROUGH 12, WHO COME TO FARM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO WORK WITH ANIMALS ALONGSIDE THE FARMERS.
- #2 $756KRESEARCH AND OTHER: THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING SUB PROGRAMS:- CENTER FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH: STRIVES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL HEALTH BY SUPPORTING FREEDOM AND CHOICE IN CULTURAL LIFE, EQUALITY AND DEMOCRACY IN POLITICAL LIFE, AND ASSOCIATIVE COOPERATION IN ECONOMIC LIFE;- FARMSCAPE ECOLOGY: A PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH AND OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT FOSTERS COMPASSION FOR THE ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK;- LONG TABLE HARVEST: GLEANS PRODUCE FROM AREA FARMS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO FOOD PANTRIES;- LIGHT FORMS: AN ART CENTER OFFERING PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, INSTALLATIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND PERFORMANCES, AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM, PUBLICATIONS, AND A SMALL GIFT SHOP-ALKION PUBLICATIONS: PUBLISHES AND DISTRIBUTES BOOKS GROUNDED IN THE PATH OF INNER DEVELOPMENT OUTLINED BY RUDOLF STEINER-NET POSITIVE: A PROGRAM THAT A) CONTRIBUTES MORE TO THE NATURAL WORLD AND ITS INHABITANTS THAN IT EXTRACTS, B) HARMONIZES SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS, AND C) FORMALIZES AND EMBEDS THESE COMMITMENTS IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION'S EFFORTS WILL ADDRESS CARBON REDUCTION, ECOSYSTEM STEWARDSHIP, AND CLIMATE RISK MITIGATION AT AN ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL AND WILL ALSO HELP CULTIVATE THE PROFOUND INTERNAL RESILIENCE REQUIRED TO NAVIGATE A DIZZYING CONFLUENCE OF SOCIAL AND CLIMATIC CHALLENGES WITH OPTIMISM AND STRENGTH.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Alkion Publications
Publishes and distributes books focused on inner development based on Rudolf Steiner’s teachings.
Center for Social Research
Promotes social health through initiatives supporting cultural freedom, democratic political life, and associative economic cooperation.
Farmscape Ecology
Participatory research and outreach program fostering ecological and cultural awareness in Columbia County, NY.
Light Forms / Lightforms
Art center offering exhibitions, performances, workshops, artist residencies, and publications to stimulate dialogue on contemporary social and spiritual challenges.
Long Table Harvest
Gleans surplus produce from local farms and distributes it to food pantries to support food-insecure individuals and families.
Net Positive
Organizational initiative to contribute more to the natural world than it extracts, focusing on carbon reduction, ecosystem stewardship, and climate resilience.
Visiting Students Program
Hosts students in grades 3–12 from urban and suburban schools for experiential learning on the farm, working with animals alongside farmers; includes intern and counselor roles for young adults.
Walking the Dog Theater
Creates community events that engage children, youth, and adults in creative expression through theater.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Art center operations and public cultural programmingOperates an art center that offers public presentations, exhibitions, installations, workshops, performances, an artist-in-residence program, publications, and a small gift shop to foster community engagement and artistic development.
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Puppetry and Improv Theater Programs 1 activity
- Community-engaged theatrical productionsCreates and presents theatrical events that inspire, entertain, and build community by engaging children, youth, and adults in creative expression and performance.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Farm-based educational programming for youthOperates a visiting students program where young adults serve as interns and counselors for students in grades 3 through 12 from urban and suburban schools who visit the farm to work with animals alongside farmers, integrating educational programming with farming activities.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Gleaning and distribution of farm produce to food pantriesGleans produce from local farms in Columbia County, New York, and distributes it to food pantries, supporting food security in the region.
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Corporate Climate Accountability Initiatives 1 activity
- Net Positive sustainability initiativeImplements the Net Positive program to reduce carbon emissions, steward ecosystems, mitigate climate risks, and harmonize social, economic, and environmental needs across all organizational operations.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Participatory environmental and cultural researchConducts participatory research and outreach initiatives to foster compassion for the ecological and cultural landscape of Columbia County, New York, integrating community knowledge and ecological stewardship.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publication and distribution of books on inner development and phenomenological sciencePublishes and distributes books focused on inner development based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, as well as works on phenomenological science, poetry, essays, and translations, contributing to educational and spiritual resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.10M
Contributions & grants$3.14M21%
Program service revenue$5.52M37%
Investment income$129K1%
Other revenue$6.31M
expenses
Total expenses$13.61M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$9.53M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.72M
Cash$1.14M
Investments$1.33M
Liabilities$4.07M
Net assets$10.65M
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +16.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN PING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $116K |
board members · 8
- AARON DESSNER — BOARD MEMBER
- ALEX SIERCK — BOARD MEMBER
- ALFA DEMMELLASH — CO PRESIDENT
- CHRIS TEBBUTT — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIELLE DO — BOARD MEMBER
- KIM BUCCI — TREASURER
- MAGGIE KEITH — BOARD MEMBER
- MATT STINCHCOMB — CO PRESIDENT
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Hawthorne Valley Association Inc Network — Part of a larger network of initiatives under the Hawthorne Valley Association that share a common vision and operate collaboratively.
- Rudolf Steiner Partner — Organization's programs are grounded in the spiritual-scientific worldview and educational methods of Rudolf Steiner.
strategies · 4
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.
- Anthroposophical Programming Frameworkmethodology: anthroposophical_methodsBy applying educational, vocational, and recreational methods rooted in anthroposophy, we cultivate holistic human development, because Rudolf Steiner’s teachings provide an integrated approach to cultural, social, and personal transformation.
- Associative Economy Modelmethodology: associative_economyBy organizing economic activity around cooperative, associative principles, we advance social health and equity, because democratized economic relationships foster resilience, fairness, and community ownership.
- Farm-Based Education Modelmethodology: farm-based_educationBy integrating education into farming activities, we model and teach sustainable practices, because experiential learning on a working farm creates deeper understanding and lasting behavioral change.
- Reciprocal Land Ethicmethodology: reciprocal_land_ethicBy practicing reciprocal care between humans and the land, we foster systemic change and human well-being, because sustainable relationships with nature are foundational to social and ecological health.