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STONEWOOD COMMUNITY PROJECT INC
MILLBROOK, NY · EIN 834204542 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · stonewoodny.org
revenue
$507K
expenses
$356K
net assets
$230K
employees
6
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

OUR DIVERSE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS SEEK TO ADDRESS GROWING FOOD INSECURITY AND WEALTH DISPARITY AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS AND TO BUILD A STRONGER, HEALTHIER, MORE VIBRANT LOCAL COMMUNITY. BY TRAINING NEW FARMERS, GROWING ORGANIC PRODUCE FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY, CREATING AND OVERSEEING EDIBLE GARDENS FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO ENJOY, HOSTING ON-FARM COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, WE NOT ONLY CULTIVATE A STRONGER NETWORK OF CARE FOR THE MORE VULNERABLE AMONG US, BUT WE ALSO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY MORE INCLUSIVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Stonewood Community Project Inc operates a certified organic farm in Millbrook, NY, focused on addressing food insecurity and wealth disparity through regenerative agriculture. The organization grows over 100 varieties of produce, supplies food pantries, trains new farmers, and hosts community events. It serves seniors, migrant and immigrant communities, and local families through direct food distribution and educational outreach.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $84K
    FOOD FOR SENIORS INITIATIVE: TO ADDRESS LOCAL FOOD INSECURITIES, IN DOVER PLAINS, NY, BY SUPPLYING ORGANIC PRODUCE AND FARM-MADE PREPARED FOODS TO LOCAL SENIORS, SERVING AT LEAST 50 PERSONS WEEKLY
  2. #2 $84K
    FULL HEART KITCHEN FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM: TO ADDRESS LOCAL FOOD INSECURITIES, IN DOVER PLAINS, NY, BY SUPPLYING ORGANIC PRODUCE AND FARM-MADE PREPARED FOODS TO THE MIGRANT AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY, SERVING AT LEAST 50 PERSONS BI-WEEKLY
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Dinners and Events
Hosts on-farm gatherings and outreach programs to build community connections and support vulnerable populations
Farm Apprentice Program
Trains one apprentice and two young growers each season in sustainable farming practices, providing access to land and learning opportunities
Food for Seniors Initiative
Supplies organic produce and farm-made prepared foods to seniors in Dover Plains, NY, serving at least 50 individuals weekly
Full Heart Kitchen Food Recovery Program
Provides organic produce and farm-made prepared foods to migrant and immigrant communities in Dover Plains, NY, serving at least 50 people bi-weekly
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Food donation programs for vulnerable populations
      Distributes freshly harvested organic produce and farm-made prepared foods weekly during the growing season to food-insecure individuals through the First Harvest Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, the Dover Seniors Fresh Produce Program, and the Community Fridge at Millbrook Library. Served 2,700 neighbors in 2025 and provided 565 pounds of produce and 331 pounds of prepared foods to approximately 50 seniors in 2024.
    • Grant management and funding support for food programs
      Supports program sustainability by developing grant proposals, securing funding, and managing active grants for initiatives including the Full Heart Kitchen and First Harvest Pantry.
  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
    • Community garden management at Cardinal Hayes Home
      Operates and maintains The Giving Garden and Market Garden at the Cardinal Hayes Home for Children, including installing wheelchair-accessible raised beds and deer fencing. Established the edible garden in 2021 and enhanced it in 2022 to improve accessibility and yield.
  • Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
    • Farming apprenticeship and training program
      Operates a Food and Farming Apprenticeship Program that annually trains aspiring farmers from April to October in technical skills such as cultivation, harvesting, pest management, chicken care, soil health, and composting, as well as business practices including financial management and marketing. Provides land access and learning opportunities for one apprentice and two young growers each season.
  • Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
    • On-farm community engagement and education
      Hosts on-farm pop-up sales, fundraising dinners, cooking classes, and community gatherings to promote food system equity and sustainable farming. Organizes volunteer workdays requiring a three-hour commitment and fosters dialogue among diverse social and economic groups about fresh food and farming.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Organic food production and distribution
      Produces organic-certified fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers on 1.75 acres without synthetic inputs or GMO seeds, and distributes fresh produce and farm-made prepared foods through bi-weekly on-farm pop-up markets, wholesale customers, and donations. Grows over 100 varieties of crops and raises free-range chickens for eggs.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$507K
Contributions & grants$427K84%
Program service revenue$80K16%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$356K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$246K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$236K
Cash$233K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$230K
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +41.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KRISTEN ESSIG CULINARY DIRECTOR 40 $110K
board members · 4
  • CATHY MORRELL — TRUSTEE
  • JON BANNER — TRUSTEE
  • PETER MANN — TRUSTEE
  • SUSAN CREDLE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Network — Ken is a member of the Northeast Dutchess Fund Committee of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
  • Cardinal Hayes Home Partner — Partner organization where The Giving Garden is located, serving children with developmental disabilities.
  • Cardinal Hayes Home for Children Partner — Stonewood Farm maintains the Giving Garden at the Cardinal Hayes Home for Children.
  • Dover Plains, NY Government — Location of food insecurity programs and community events
  • Food and Climate Consulting Partner — Sycamore May provides grant consulting services to Stonewood Farm through her consultancy, Food and Climate Consulting.
  • Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming Partner — Provides classroom education in partnership with Stonewood Farm for the apprenticeship program.
  • Imam Ali Partner — Quotes Imam Ali to reflect the organization's values around service and nourishment.
  • Lyall Community Church Partner — Co-hosts the annual Christmas Day dinner with Stonewood Community Project Inc.
  • Lyall Community Church Partner — Hosts The First Harvest Pantry in Millbrook.
  • Marona’s Market Partner — Provided food contributions and financial support for the Christmas Day dinner.
  • McEnroe’s Organic Farm Partner — Provided food contributions and financial support for the Christmas Day dinner.
  • Meals on Wheels Partner — Receives weekly produce donations from the First Harvest Food Pantry.
  • Millbrook Partner — Restaurant or retailer partner selling Stonewood Farm produce in Millbrook, NY.
  • Millbrook Beef and Dairy Partner — Provided food contributions and financial support for the Christmas Day dinner.
  • Millbrook Farmers Market Partner — Ken chairs the subcommittee that oversees the Millbrook Farmers Market.
  • Millbrook Garden Club Partner — Tom is a member of the Millbrook Garden Club.
  • Millbrook Library Partner — Hosts the Community Fridge where prepared foods are donated.
  • Millbrook/Town of Washington Business Association Partner — Ken serves on the Board of the Millbrook/Town of Washington Business Association.
  • Pine Plains Partner — Restaurant or retailer partner selling Stonewood Farm produce in Pine Plains, NY.
  • Poughkeepsie Farm Project Partner — Jacob Myron Cerdeña is an active Bartershare member and contributor to food production efforts at Poughkeepsie Farm Project.
  • Stewart’s Shops Partner — Provided food contributions and financial support for the Christmas Day dinner.
  • Town of Dover, New York Partner — Partnership to provide fresh produce and farm-made prepared foods to seniors through the town's Senior Recreation Program.
  • USDA Government — Received USDA organic certification for farming practices.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Apprenticeship Model for Farmer Development
    methodology: apprenticeship_model
    By combining hands-on field training with classroom education and providing access to land, the organization cultivates the next generation of sustainable farmers, because experiential learning and resource access together enable long-term agricultural entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer.
  • Community-Engaged Food Access
    methodology: community_driven_service_improvement
    By co-creating food programs with community input and hosting inclusive on-farm events, the organization strengthens local care networks and improves service relevance, because participatory design fosters trust, inclusion, and sustained engagement among vulnerable populations.
  • Regenerative Agriculture as Food Justice
    methodology: food_as_justice
    By growing food using regenerative, organic farming practices and centering community ownership, the organization increases access to nutritious food in underserved communities and addresses systemic inequities in the food system, because it treats land stewardship and ethical production as foundational to social justice.