Sterling College

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Sterling college uses education as a force to advance ecological thinking and action through affordable experiential learning that prepares people to be knowledgeable, skilled, and responsible leaders in the communities in which they live. we address critical ecological problems caused by unlimited growth and consumption that is destroying the planet as we have known it, such as: fossil fuel dependence and rapid climate change, destruction of biodiversity and loss of wild places, promotion of harmful agricultural practices that threaten human and natural communities, persistence of structural oppression that impacts human and ecological wellbeing, and the deterioration of civil society through estrangement from community, nature, and place.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Sterling college uses education as a force to advance ecological thinking and action through affordable experiential learning that prepares people to be knowledgeable, skilled, and responsible leaders in the communities in which they live. we address critical ecological problems caused by unlimited growth and consumption that is destroying the planet as we have known it, such as: fossil fuel dependence and rapid climate change, destruction of biodiversity and loss of wild places, promotion of harmful agricultural practices that threaten human and natural communities, persistence of structural oppression that impacts human and ecological wellbeing, and the deterioration of civil society through estrangement from community, nature, and place.”.

• The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as VT.
• The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as PO BOX 72, CRAFTSBURY COMMON, VT, 05827.
• The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 140 employees.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Operates a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $2,002,899.
• The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 17 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1958.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $2,695,279 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $394,819 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization pays grants to individuals.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.