2021-11-15T16:49:45-08:00 2020-12-31 261726741 WATSONRICE LLP 5 PENN PLZ 15TH FL NEW YORK NY 10001 990 2020-01-01 134150082 Stone Barns Restoration Corporation DBA Stone Barns Center for Food & AGRI STON 9143666200 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills NY 10591 Richard Parnell Executive Director 2021-11-15 true Richard Parnell 999009999 Baruti Bediako CPA P00740658 2124477300 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Richard Parnell 20507052 false X www.stonebarnscenter.org X 2000 NY Stone Barns Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a healthy and sustainable food system that benefits us all. Key programs highlight sustainable agriculture and the pattern of eating needed to support it, they include: outreach and programs for families and adults, beginning farmer education, high school student education and on-farm experimentation to explore best practices in sustainable food production. 13 11 59 10 0 1938724 5463947 1363692 1048140 2393253 2382897 1386713 -9299 7082382 8885685 114930 308704 0 4058859 3988385 0 496879 5034640 5377524 9208429 9674613 -2126047 -788928 105204103 108363543 1232414 893858 103971689 107469685 X See Schedule O true true 3373130 568369 resourcED Program, including The Kitchen Farming Project and Harvest Corps Supporting the independent local food movement during the COVID-19 crisis - SEE SCHEDULE O. 2005491 175068 Growing Farmers Initiative Educating the Next Generation of Farmers - See schedule O 1711175 59715 Public Programs - Raising awareness on premise and across the nation - SEE SCHEDULE O 566957 244987 7656753 true true false false false false true false false true true true false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false true 62 0 true 59 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 11 true false false false false false false true true false false true true false true true false true true false NY X Jill Parsh 9143666200 630 BEDFORD ROAD POCANTICO HILLS NY 10591 X Lauren Yarmuth Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 260836 0 24105 Jack Algiere Farm Director 40.00 0.00 190218 0 89310 Michael Shallo Facilities Dir. 40.00 0.00 142431 0 28373 Jill Parsh Finance Director 40.00 0.00 136655 0 19322 Lisa Zimmerman Dir. of Operation 40.00 0.00 134408 0 1671 Mara Flanagan Assoc Dir Philanth 40.00 0.00 106243 0 28340 Frederick Kirschenmann President 8.00 0.00 X X 102101 0 0 Peggy Dulany Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathleen Merrigan Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lawrence Lunt Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Adrian Miller Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Fazio Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bill King Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Barber Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Schuyler Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gerry Marzorati Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Cohn Rockefeller Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Holland Executive Dir. 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Zia Khan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1072892 191121 7 false true true Blue Hill at Stone Barns 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills NY 10591 catering & prog. ser 1332053 Spencer Stuart 353 N Clark St Ste 2400 Chicago IL 60654 Executive Dir Recruitment 159500 2 144499 216421 5103027 1826 5463947 Farm Income 900099 979948 979948 Program revenues 900099 68192 68192 1048140 1716104 1716104 0 0 199968 213246 -13278 -13278 -13278 11907605 11240812 666793 666793 666793 65100 216421 106011 -40911 -40911 0 104691 61298 43393 43393 Insurance Claim 900099 814 814 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 683 683 1497 8885685 1092216 2329522 X 250000 250000 58704 58704 0 0 614129 324173 284851 5105 0 2632008 2083838 305239 242931 56311 41950 5168 9193 456900 364063 41179 51658 229037 182525 30759 15753 0 194679 23976 170703 49752 49752 0 0 139359 139359 1989518 1622404 268309 98805 37519 24879 3565 9075 195294 142397 32642 20255 170741 117971 36642 16128 0 404854 314601 75814 14439 29488 20669 7912 907 0 5414 3770 960 684 0 0 1411667 1405282 6066 319 213169 144132 57898 11139 LIVESTOCK and Other Farm Exp 274169 274155 14 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 261901 257264 4149 488 0 9674613 7656753 1520981 496879 3771 145261 7160406 8845500 293550 197002 115287 110355 0 0 0 37812 28258 98271 59763 60116368 19517008 41609911 40599360 13235908 42532166 42649187 15845878 0 0 0 105204103 108363543 1232414 893858 1232414 893858 X 103668710 106922622 302979 547063 103971689 107469685 105204103 108363543 -788928 4286924 X false true X true false X 4708989 33537212 27688722 1938724 5463947 73337594 0 0 4708989 33537212 27688722 1938724 5463947 73337594 58948893 14388701 1734348 1816406 1613155 3413916 1916072 10493897 0 7783 21990 7604 1222 814 39413 83870904 9703063 0.17160 0.17380 X Current Year Facts and Circumstances: How we maintain the facilities for public access and enjoymentStone Barns Center closed to the public in March 2020 due to COVID. In response to COVID Stone Barns created the resourcED Program, including The Kitchen Farming Project and Harvest Corps Supporting the independent local food movement during the COVID-19 crisisThe resourcEDd program, a partnership between Stone Barns Center and Blue Hill restaurant, was an educational initiative supporting the independent local food movement during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Through resourcED, we offered a series of food and farm boxes featuring vegetables, whole grains and fresh bread, local meats, fish, flowers and pastured eggs. Proceeds from the sale of the boxes supported regional farmers, food-insecure neighbors and our broader community, enabling us to provide meals to local healthcare providers and communities experiencing food emergencies.Beginning farmers: Stone Barns offers training and resources for people committed to developing a career in farming. Elements of the program include an on-farm apprenticeships, on-farm educational experiences, and an annual conference for beginning farmers. The initiative equips beginning farmers with the knowledge and hands-on experience to grow better-tasting, healthier food and become responsible stewards of the land. How we reach a broad range of people beyond our facility: We expand public support for regenerative agriculture and our work though social media and other internet channels, partnerships, speaking engagements and public relations campaigns to reach regional and national audiences. Our annual young farmers conference was hosted virtually, reaching tens of thousands of participants and viewers. We post additional farm stories and training resources to ensure that our programs have the greatest impact possible.Fundraising activities undertaken to support our workStone Barns pursues a range of strategies to broaden its donor base. We offer membership promotions, attend numerous community events to share information about our educational work and establish partnerships to engage new supporters. Stone Barns staff members meet regularly with interested individuals and foundation officers to discuss philanthropic support of our work as well. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 1 93 1 true 40 173000 false 4145007 565614 165800 4544821 3816965 644042 316000 4145007 4082062 -265097 3816965 3528318 694944 141200 4082062 3477975 1000 188543 139200 3528318 1.00000 false false false 10956400 10956400 46785297 17461713 29323584 2102033 1796300 305733 272638 258995 13643 40599360 15845878 X 13665057 4286924 111893 380555 4779372 8885685 8885685 10167061 111893 380555 492448 9674613 9674613 Part II, Line 5: Summarized Policy All costs associated with this easement are rolled into the farm budget. Staff time is captured in the farm compenstation costs; any other costs are included in the respective functional chart of account category. Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. All costs associated with this easement are rolled into the farm budget. Staff time is captured in the farm compensation costs; any other costs are included in the respective functional chart of account category. The esaement is included in fixed assets on the balance sheet. Part X : FIN48 Footnote Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Center and recognize a tax liability if the Center has taken an uncertain tax position that more likely than not would be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Center is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. Management believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations prior to 2017. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Rental income Related expenses $213246 Cost of Goods Sold $61298 Special event exp.netted against revenue $106011 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Rental income Related expenses $213246 Cost of Goods Sold $61298 Special event exp.netted against revenue $106011 false Outside Roaming Meal 281521 216421 65100 75768 30243 281521 216421 65100 75768 30243 106011 -40911 true Blue Hill at Stone Barns LLC 630 Bedford Rd Pocantico Hill NY 10591 760722885 250000 0 COVID 19 Support for farmers/chefs 0 1 Fellowship Grant 30 58704 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Within thirty (30) days following the execution of this note, borrower shall provide the Lender a general budget for its proposed uses of the Loan funds in furtherance of the Program through the Maturity Date, which shall include a broad breakdown of such funds by activity area and expense category (e.g. design, planning, labor, supplies, communications, educational activities and materials, allocable to overhead, etc.)Within thirty (30) days following the end of each calendar quarter during which any portion of the Loan is outstanding, Borrower shall provide to Lender a written report, signed by an authorized officer of Borrower, describing the specific uses of the Loan funds spent during such calendar quarter and tracking such uses against the budget.With the submission of each report, Borrower may request loan forgiveness for the Reported Funds. The Reported Funds will be forgiven upon Lenders's determination that the specific uses of the Reported Funds, were solely and exclusively charitable and educational. X true X X true false false false false false false false false Frederick Kirschenmann President 102101 102101 Jack Algiere Farm Director 165038 25000 180 7877 81433 279528 Jill Parsh Finance Director 116241 20000 414 5443 13879 155977 Lauren Yarmuth Executive Dir. 257797 3039 24105 284941 Michael Shallo Facilities Dir. 131172 10000 1259 5973 22400 170804 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. letter and lease in personnel file regarding residence for personal use Part II, Compensation from Unrelated Organizations Frederick Kirschenmann, the President of the Board, received $102,101 from Iowa State University for services rendered to the organization. The organization reimbursed Iowa State University for this portion of his compensation. Blue Hill at Stone Barns Directors 250000 Grant COVID 19 Support DAVID BARBER DAN BARBER Directors 1215502 PROG FEES PAID TO BARBERS false DAVID BARBER DAN BARBER Directors 27753 prod & purch.pd to Darber false DAVID BARBER DAN BARBER Directors 110617 catering pd to Barbers false DAVID BARBER DAN BARBER Directors 864294 Farm purch paid to Organ false DAVID BARBER DAN BARBER Director 20868 utilities & services pd t false DAVID BARBER DAN BARBER Directors 179100 rental fees pd to Org false Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services Stone Barns Centers Growing Farmers Initiative works to inspire the next generation of farmers and increase the number of small and midsize farmers who are empowered to build environmentally and financially resilient operations. We equip young farmers with the knowledge and hands-on experience they need to grow better-tasting, healthier food and become responsible stewards of the land. Programs seek to remove the barriers that stand in the way of their success including access to land, prohibitive capital costs, and marketing and distribution challenges. Core elements of the program include apprenticeships, technical trainings, a national Young Farmers Conference (held annually in December), and an online community and hub for beginning farmers. Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services High School Education Programs ended in June 2020. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: On-farm Laboratory Improving and Spreading Sustainable Growing PracticesOn the farm at Stone Barns Center, we experiment with, test and develop new tools, monitoring protocols, breeds of crops and livestock and grazing methods to restore health to soil. Our farmers are dedicated to continual improvement in pursuit of a truly resilient, sustainable farming enterprise from which we can educate the next generation. We continue to refine our practices, such as multispecies rotational grazing and heat generation from compost, to reduce the environmental impact of our operation and preserve energy and materials within the system. We convene and partner with a wide range of experts, from universities and other nonprofit organizations to innovative business leaders and independent farmers. Our experiments lead to new methods, vegetable varieties, tools and models that other farmers can learn from and adapt to their own context. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: resourcED Program, including The Kitchen Farming Project and Harvest Corps Supporting the independent local food movement during the COVID-19 crisis - SEE SCHEDULE O. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Peggy Dulany, Officer and Susan Cohn Rockefeller, Director family relationshipDavid Barber, Director and Dan Barber, former Director Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The full Board will be provided with an advance copy of the 990 and will be given the opportunity to provide the organizations Finance Director and Board Finance Committee Chair comments. Following comments from the Board, the Finance Director and Finance Committee Chair will review the final draft of the 990 before it is submitted to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Each member of the Board of Directors signs off on the conflicts policy each year at the organizations annual meeting. Each member is asked to disclose any known conflicts, if they exist, to the organizations Audit Committee. Conflicts are reviewed, discussed and addressed by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The independent search firm who placed the Executive Director, reviewed, and set the salary based on comparability data. The Executive Director compensation is reviewed bi-annually by the Board Governance Committee and Chair of the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The performance and compensation of all other officers and key employees is reviewed annually by their direct supervisor. Compensation is reviewed by using comparable salary data provided by the organizations human resources consultant Paychex and data available from other resources, which utilize Forms 990 from other organizations as well as compensation surveys and studies. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Stone Barns Center for Food & Agricultures governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part III, 4b - Growing Farmers Initiative Stone Barns Centers Growing Farmers Initiative works to inspire the next generation of farmers and increase the number of small and midsize farmers who are empowered to build environmentally and financially resilient operations. We equip young farmers with the knowledge and hands-on experience they need to grow better-tasting, healthier food and become responsible stewards of the land. Programs seek to remove the barriers that stand in the way of their success including access to land, prohibitive capital costs, and marketing and distribution challenges. Core elements of the program include apprenticeships, technical trainings, a national Young Farmers Conference (held annually in December), and an online community and hub for beginning farmers. Form 990, Part III, 4c - High School Education Programs High School students are a critical audience for Stone Barns because engaging them in critical analysis and dialogue about the food they encounter every day is the first step in establishing a pattern of improved eating as adults and cultivating the next generation of thoughtful food consumers. Education programs at Stone Barns include semester and school-year food studies curriculum and cooking labs for high school students delivered in partnership with teachers from around the country. Our in-depth, interactive curriculum explores foods relationship to culture, the environment and power, integrating science, ELA and social studies learning. Form 990, Part III, 4c - Public Programs Raising awareness on pr Stone Barns Center welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year and engages orders of magnitude more through virtual resources and advocacy across the country. The Center offers a variety of programs about food and agriculture including tours, lectures, conferences and virtual and hands-on farming and cooking education. A key strategy for raising awareness is shoring up the next generation of food systems leaders who work to identify and overcome the gravest barriers to bringing about a sustainable food system. The goal of all of our public outreach is to connect people to what they eat and awaken them to the health and environmental consequences of what they eat. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - Organization Mission Our mission is to create a healthy and sustainable food system that benefits us all. We work to change the way America eats and farms by raising public awareness about the value of healthy, seasonal, sustainable food and engaging with food system changemakers; training new farmers in resilient, regenerative farming techniques; providing teacher training and educating high school students about our complex food system and how to change it; and experimenting with and improving sustainable farming practices. Form 990, Pt. III, 4a - resourcED Program The resourcEDd program, a partnership between Stone Barns Center and Blue Hill restaurant, was an educational initiative supporting the independent local food movement during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Through resourcED, we offered a series of food and farm boxes featuring vegetables, whole grains and fresh bread, local meats, fish, flowers and pastured eggs. Proceeds from the sale of the boxes supported regional farmers, food-insecure neighbors and our broader community, enabling us to provide meals to local healthcare providers and communities experiencing food emergencies.THE KITCHEN FARMING PROJECT - The Kitchen Farming Project followed the out-of-work Blue Hill chefsand 4000 participants around the worldas they confronted the challenges and experienced the pleasures of growing their own food. KFP participants received recipes for what they needed to start their own gardens, along with essential tools, instructional videos, detailed plans, and tips for weeding, harvesting, and ultimately cooking their harvests. HARVEST CORPS - A program connecting out-of-work culinary professionals and students to volunteer opportunities on farms, consisted of two main parts: placement on a farm local to the participant and participation in an online learning community. The Harvest Corps Community Supported Learning (CSL) mission was to enrich the time on the farm and provide a deeper connection to how volunteer experiences in the fields and pastures connect with the greater food system. Through conversations, demonstrations, tours and workshopped projects, 82 students and cooks throughout the country had the opportunity to reflect, share, research and engage in ways that deepened their time behind the stove and their academic studies.The 82 cooks represented more than 40 cuisines and 137 undergraduate students who engaged in more than 35 academic disciplines. The learning program involved weekly meetings, reading assignments and a four-week group project that invited Harvest Corps participants to join together in drawing connections among the field, pasture and kitchen. Those who completed both the project and an additional research paper were eligible to receive credit from their academic institution. PART I Organization's Mission or most significant activities Stone Barns Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the way we eat and farm by creating a healthy, sustainable food system that benefits us all. Key programs highlight sustainable agriculture and the pattern of eating needed to support it, they include: outreach and programs for families and adults, beginning farmer education, high school student and teacher education and on-farm experimentation to explore best practices in sustainable food production.