Shelburne Farms
The mission of Shelburne Farms is to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future.
Shelburne Farms at a glance
In short: Shelburne Farms gave $90K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,997
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,857
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $90,253,347
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Shelburne Farms funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Healthy Communities of the Capital Area ($25K). Together the top 7 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $90K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Communities of the Capital Area Hallowell, ME | Farm to School Grant | $25,000 |
| Oregon Farm to School Network Portland, OR | Farm to School Grant | $15,000 |
| Mollen Foundation for Childhood Obe Phoenix, AZ | Farm to School Grant | $15,000 |
| No More Empty Pots Omaha, NE | Farm to School Grant | $10,000 |
| Early Care & Education Association West Lebanon, NH | Farm to School Grant | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Department of Agriculture Minneapolis, MN | Farm to School Grant | $9,722 |
| Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc Providence, RI | Farm to School Grant | $5,275 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,253,347 | $11,958,152 | $9,985,759 | $89,997 | 7 | $1,262,812 |
| 2024 | $88,744,950 | $28,488,592 | $9,234,622 | $87,000 | 5 | $1,574,041 |
| 2023 | $68,439,471 | $10,045,002 | $7,578,059 | $37,700 | 2 | $1,213,674 |
| 2022 | $66,292,860 | $10,079,110 | $6,858,425 | — | — | $417,988 |
| 2021 | $67,255,924 | $17,576,538 | $5,720,289 | $25,999 | 2 | $962,688 |
| 2020 | $55,024,961 | $7,988,197 | $5,290,175 | — | — | $783,948 |
About Shelburne Farms
Based on IRS filings
Shelburne Farms is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Shelburne, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $90.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shelburne Farms is led by Alec Webb, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alec Webb
President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $153K (2025)
Ben Freeman
Board Chair
Board of Directors → Board of Director, 2021
Board of Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Rosenbluth
Project Director
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Yasamin Shermin
Director of
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $112K (2025)
Ernie Pomerleau
Board of Director
Board of Directors → Board of Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Bay
Board of Director
Board of Directors → Board of Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Williams
Board of Director
Board of Directors → Board of Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Landon Storrs
Board of Director
Board of Directors → Board of Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nan Jenks-Jay
Board of Director
Board of Directors - Chair → Board Vice C, 2021
Board Vice C → Board of Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharmy Altshuler
Board of Director
Board of Directors → Board of Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Johnson
Board of Director
Board of Directors → Board of Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Sullivan Sorin
Board of Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Vea
Board of Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Camp
Vice President & Program
Vice President & Program Director → Vice President & Program, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $134K (2025)
Robin Turnau
Chief Advanc
Chief Advancement Officer → Chief Advanc, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $131K (2025)
Eric Boehm
COO
CFO Successor → CFO & Assistant, 2022
CFO & Assistant → COO, 2025
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $129K (2025)
Andrew Meyer
Vice Chair
Board of Director → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Marvin
Board Treasurer
Board of Directors - Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Jackson
Board Secretary
Board of Directors - Secretary → Board Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Binta Colley (2020–2024) — Board of Director
- Former: Bob Baird (2020–2024) — Board of Director
- Former: Tracey Robertson Carter (2021–2024) — Board of Director
- Former: Casey Murrow (2020–2022) — Board of Director
- Former: Erin Boyd (2022) — Assistant Se
- Former: Clara Nold (2020–2021) — Asist. Treasurer
- Former: Jessica Perrault (2020–2021) — CFO & Assistant
- Former: Elizabeth Steele (2021) — Board of Director
- Former: Marianne Balczuk (2021) — Assistant Se
- Former: Lisa Steele (2020) — Board of Directors - Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $153K, to Alec Webb (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shelburne Farms
How much does Shelburne Farms give each year?
Shelburne Farms gave $90K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $87K across 5 grants.
What is Shelburne Farms's typical grant size?
Shelburne Farms's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,857, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Shelburne Farms give grants?
Shelburne Farms's top state is Maine, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Oregon (17%) and Arizona (17%).
Does Shelburne Farms give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Shelburne Farms's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Farm to School Grant" (7 grants).
Who are Shelburne Farms's largest grantees?
Shelburne Farms's largest 2025 grantees include Healthy Communities of the Capital Area ($25,000), Oregon Farm to School Network ($15,000) and Mollen Foundation for Childhood Obe ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shelburne Farms?
Shelburne Farms reported $90.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.0M.
What is Shelburne Farms?
Shelburne Farms is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Shelburne, VT. It holds $90.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Shelburne Farms's EIN?
Shelburne Farms's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0229347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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