Friends of Spannocchia

Learn, Grow, Sustain

Portland, ME | www.spannocchia.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 02-0549816

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 18, 2023

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Mission

Friends of Spannocchia was founded in 2002 to encourage global dialogue about sustaining cultural landscapes for future generations. The organization seeks to apply the lessons of ecological and cultural history in Tuscany to increase the awareness, understanding and practice of sustainable resource use in rural areas worldwide. Friends of Spannocchia is committed to participating in collaborative partnerships with organizations of a similar philosophy, and seeks to provide education and inspiration to all visitors to Castello di Spannocchia.

Ruling year info

2002

Executive Director

Sarah Allenby

Main address

PO Box 10531

Portland, ME 04104 USA

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Formerly known as

Spannocchia Foundation

EIN

02-0549816

Subject area info

Arts exchange

Cultural awareness

Natural resources

Agricultural education

Sustainable agriculture

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Population served info

Adolescents

Adults

Academics

Farmers

Artists and performers

NTEE code info

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (Q12)

International Cultural Exchange (Q21)

Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (A23)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Friends of Spannocchia

Friends of Spannocchia sponsors and develops student and adult educational programs focused on Tuscan culture and history, environmental and ecological research, and sustainability and agriculture.

We run a farm internship program for young adults interested in learning about regenerative agriculture and Italian language and culture through hands-on, experiential learning, and host butcher and culinary apprenticeships for unique professional development.

The organization is also active in providing educational opportunities for its U.S. members and other people interested in sustainable resource use, Tuscan culinary traditions, and agriculture.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Adolescents

Where we work

External reviews

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

Friends of Spannocchia

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

12.25

Average of 40.24 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

6.7

Average of 2.9 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

7%

Average of 17% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Friends of Spannocchia

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Revenue
Contributions	$243,350
Program Services	$389,964
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$633,314

Expenses
Grants	$439,822
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$98,892
Professional Fees	$3,677
Occupancy	$3,745
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$6,102
Other Expenses	$96,318
Total Expenses	$648,556
Net Gain/Loss	($15,242)

Revenue
Contributions	$323,363
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$144,582
Investments	$768
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$468,713

Expenses
Program Services	$359,878
Administration	$107,371
Fundraising	$31,129
Total Expenses	$498,378
Net Gain/Loss	($29,665)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,530
Advertising & Promotion	$12,479
Information Technology Expenses	$4,500
Insurance Expenses	$2,128
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$75
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$191,143
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$312,809
Investments	$1,928
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$505,880

Expenses
Program Services	$399,405
Administration	$65,433
Fundraising	$22,483
Total Expenses	$487,321
Net Gain/Loss	$18,559

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,100
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$5,263
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$630
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$215,708
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$328,425
Investments	$3,118
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$547,251

Expenses
Program Services	$477,792
Administration	$90,263
Fundraising	$17,504
Total Expenses	$585,559
Net Gain/Loss	($38,308)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,140
Advertising & Promotion	$14,019
Information Technology Expenses	$5,649
Insurance Expenses	$2,360
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$171,463
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$243,448
Investments	$4,621
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$419,532

Expenses
Program Services	$355,357
Administration	$100,244
Fundraising	$8,616
Total Expenses	$464,217
Net Gain/Loss	($44,685)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,100
Advertising & Promotion	$10,956
Information Technology Expenses	$3,878
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$136,716
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$320,338
Investments	$1,332
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$458,386

Expenses
Program Services	$351,558
Administration	$77,018
Fundraising	$4,226
Total Expenses	$432,802
Net Gain/Loss	$25,584

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,100
Advertising & Promotion	$10,060
Information Technology Expenses	$5,384
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$395
Legal Fees	$1,702
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$122,338
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$343,219
Investments	$892
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$466,449

Expenses
Program Services	$414,759
Administration	$48,541
Fundraising	$5,629
Total Expenses	$468,929
Net Gain/Loss	($2,480)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,100
Advertising & Promotion	$160
Information Technology Expenses	$164
Insurance Expenses	$1,730
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$374
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$78,925
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$308,036
Investments	$40
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$387,001

Expenses
Program Services	$331,914
Administration	$34,365
Fundraising	$6,101
Total Expenses	$372,380
Net Gain/Loss	$14,621

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,200
Advertising & Promotion	$195
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,704
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$146,416
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$340,949
Investments	$2,178
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$489,543

Expenses
Program Services	$377,681
Administration	$34,441
Fundraising	$19,657
Total Expenses	$431,779
Net Gain/Loss	$57,764

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,200
Advertising & Promotion	$1,210
Information Technology Expenses	$5,005
Insurance Expenses	$1,607
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$774
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$154,538
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$284,279
Investments	$2,214
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$441,031

Expenses
Program Services	$414,213
Administration	$50,016
Fundraising	$21,735
Total Expenses	$485,964
Net Gain/Loss	($44,933)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,000
Advertising & Promotion	$1,233
Information Technology Expenses	$9,823
Insurance Expenses	$1,938
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$932
Legal Fees	$326
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$122,326
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$313,461
Investments	$4,639
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$440,426

Expenses
Program Services	$367,213
Administration	$47,920
Fundraising	$15,522
Total Expenses	$430,655
Net Gain/Loss	$9,771

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,400
Advertising & Promotion	$2,472
Information Technology Expenses	$5,131
Insurance Expenses	$1,907
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$1,026
Legal Fees	$1,875
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$119,956
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$317,055
Investments	$1,784
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$438,795

Expenses
Program Services	$384,082
Administration	$55,477
Fundraising	$13,157
Total Expenses	$452,716
Net Gain/Loss	($13,921)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,780
Advertising & Promotion	$4,757
Information Technology Expenses	$4,529
Insurance Expenses	$2,286
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$1,022
Legal Fees	$1,030
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$144,314
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$44,771
Investments	$2,078
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$191,163

Expenses
Program Services	$150,920
Administration	$45,416
Fundraising	$12,699
Total Expenses	$209,035
Net Gain/Loss	($17,872)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$3,315
Information Technology Expenses	$4,622
Insurance Expenses	$2,328
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$1,169
Legal Fees	$248
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$163,738
Government Grants	$6,988
Program Services	$25,044
Investments	$4,389
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$200,159

Expenses
Program Services	$100,320
Administration	$43,630
Fundraising	$8,300
Total Expenses	$152,250
Net Gain/Loss	$47,909

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$7,100
Advertising & Promotion	$2,418
Information Technology Expenses	$2,730
Insurance Expenses	$2,505
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$1,422
Legal Fees	$2,420
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$157,640
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$249,471
Investments	$2,781
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$409,892

Expenses
Program Services	$288,575
Administration	$40,488
Fundraising	$6,060
Total Expenses	$335,123
Net Gain/Loss	$74,769

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,515
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$1,928
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$1,192
Legal Fees	$270
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Friends of Spannocchia

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$243,350
Cash & Equivalents	$142,797	$124,320	($18,477)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$1,151	$2,254	$1,103
Total Assets	$143,948	$126,574	($17,374)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Total Liabilities	$2,132	$0	($2,132)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Net Assets	$141,816	$126,574	($15,242)

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$323,363
Cash & Equivalents	$0	$32,373	$32,373
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$80,178	$80,178
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$652	$652
Other	$0	($15,681)	($15,681)
Total Assets	$0	$97,522	$97,522

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$615	$615
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$0	$615	$615

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$0	$96,907	$96,907

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$3,966	-$5,896	-$11,356	$56,890	$50,209
As % of expenses	0.9%	-1.3%	-5.4%	37.4%	15.0%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$3,966	-$5,896	-$11,356	$56,890	$50,209
As % of expenses	0.9%	-1.3%	-5.4%	37.4%	15.0%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$440,426	$438,795	$191,163	$200,159	$409,892
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-0.1%	-0.4%	-56.4%	4.7%	104.8%
Program services revenue	71.2%	72.3%	23.4%	12.5%	60.9%
Membership dues	11.0%	11.0%	36.9%	22.9%	14.3%
Investment income	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	3.5%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	16.7%	16.4%	38.6%	58.9%	24.2%
Other revenue	0.9%	0.3%	1.0%	2.1%	0.6%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$430,655	$452,716	$209,035	$152,250	$335,123
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-11.4%	5.1%	-53.8%	-27.2%	120.1%
Personnel	7.1%	8.1%	13.5%	14.6%	10.3%
Professional fees	2.7%	2.1%	5.1%	9.0%	0.9%
Occupancy	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	82.9%	84.3%	72.2%	65.9%	83.4%
All other expenses	7.3%	5.5%	9.3%	10.6%	5.4%

Full cost components (estimated)	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$430,655	$452,716	$209,035	$152,250	$335,123
One month of savings	$35,888	$37,726	$17,420	$12,688	$27,927
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$466,543	$490,442	$226,455	$164,938	$363,050

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Months of cash	1.8	1.5	2.8	7.4	6.7
Months of cash and investments	3.7	3.5	6.4	13.4	9.0
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	3.6	3.3	6.4	13.3	7.8

Balance sheet composition	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Cash	$64,843	$55,293	$48,170	$94,117	$187,043
Investments	$67,310	$76,096	$63,509	$75,351	$65,375
Receivables	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	2.4%	6.3%	0.0%	0.5%	8.2%
Unrestricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	$168,613	$218,822
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	$0	$12,992
Total net assets	$128,975	$123,079	$111,723	$168,613	$231,814

Key data checks

Key data checks	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Sarah Allenby

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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Board of directors
as of 06/15/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Mark Leighton

John O'Keefe

Loring Schwarz

John Piotti

Susan Babcock

Katya d'Angelo

Brian Donahue

Ariane Lotti

Richard Olken

Lila Wilmerding

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/2/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

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Gender identity

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Disability

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Financials

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2022 info

12.25

Months of cash in 2022 info

6.7

Fringe rate in 2022 info

7%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

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Executive Director

Sarah Allenby

Number of employees

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Board of directors data

Mark Leighton

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

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Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Liquidity in 2022

Months of cash in 2022

Fringe rate in 2022

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