The Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Inc.
The Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center Inc.
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Mission
FRIENDS OF HILLTOP HANOVER FARM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER INC. IS A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS AND OPERATES HILLTOP HANOVER FARM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER IN YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY. THE CENTER IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES, PROMOTES LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS AND FOOD SECURITY, SUPPORTS WATERSHED AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, AND PRESERVES THE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND THE HUSON VALLEY. WE CULTIVATE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE ORGANIC FOOD FOR OUR COMMUNITY, DEMONSTRATE SUSTAINABLE LIVING, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
About
PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, DEMONSTRATE SUSTAINABLE LIVING, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND PRESERVE THE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND THE HUDSON VALLEY. CULTIVATE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE ORGANIC FOOD FOR OUR COMMUNITY.HUNGER RELIEF - HILLTOP HANOVER'S FARM TO PANTRY PROGRAM HELPED FOOD PANTRIES AND OTHER EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS MAKE FRESH, NUTRITIOUS, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. THE FARM SERVED OVER 20 COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER, INCLUDING FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS AND SHELTERS. IN LINE WITH OUR MISSION STATEMENT, A MINIMUM 10% OF PRODUCE GROWN IS DONATED. HOWEVER, WE ARE EXCITED TO SAY IT IS OFTEN MUCH MORE. POSITIVE FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS - IN ADDITION TO OUR FOOD PANTRY DONATION, WE OFFER MANY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ON THE FARM. LAST YEAR A GROUP OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WORKED FOR US FOR SEVERAL WEEKS DOING THEIR SENIOR COMMUNITY PROJECT OR INTERNSHIP. IT IS AMAZING TO SEE THE TRANSFORMATION OF THESE WONDERFUL YOUNG PEOPLE, MANY OF WHOM HAVE A NEW RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE HARD WORK OF FARMING. WE KNOW THAT THIS WILL HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON GENERATIONS TO COME, AS MANY OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE GOING OFF TO COLLEGE WITH A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND THE DESIRE TO DO GOOD IN THE WORLD. HAVING WORKED IN THE FIELD SIDE BY SIDE WITH OUR FARMERS ON OUR BEAUTIFUL FARM THAT IS IN THE NYC WATERSHED, THEY UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND LIVING PRACTICES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Friends of hilltop hanover farm and environmental center inc. is a 501(c)3 organization that supports and operates hilltop hanover farm and environmental center in yorktown heights, ny. the center improves the health of our community and environment through sustainable farming practices, promotes local food systems and food security, supports watershed and environmental stewardship, provides environmental and agricultural education, and preserves the agricultural heritage of westchester county and the hudson valley. we cultivate accessible and affordable organic food for our community, demonstrate sustainable living, and provide educational resources on agriculture and the environment for current and future generations.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Friends of hilltop hanover farm and environmental center inc. is a 501(c)3 organization that supports and operates hilltop hanover farm and environmental center in yorktown heights, ny. the center improves the health of our community and environment through sustainable farming practices, promotes local food systems and food security, supports watershed and environmental stewardship, provides environmental and agricultural education, and preserves the agricultural heritage of westchester county and the huson valley. we cultivate accessible and affordable organic food for our community, demonstrate sustainable living, and provide educational resources on agriculture and the environment for current and future generations.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is NY.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 1271 HANOVER STREET, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY, 105985908.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 27 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$60,613.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization pays $245,592 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $40,114 in fundraising expenses.
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