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EIN 04-3508318

Kistner Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
City
Ashfield
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
O52: Youth Development-Agricultural
Description
The Kistner Foundation, also known as Red Gate Farm, grows confident, hard-working, and kind children through various programs, volunteer opportunities and outreach activities. Over 500 individuals including children and families have been provided with hands-on learning experiences about agriculture and the natural world. The foundation aims to educate and inspire individuals towards healthy living while promoting environmental awareness.
Also known as...
Kistner Foundation Red Gate Farm; Red Gate Farm
Total revenues
$885,556
2023
Total expenses
$669,839
2023
Total assets
$6,462,328
2023
Num. employees
17
2023

Program areas at Kistner Foundation

Farm and nature programs were provided to over 1100 children, families and individuals. These programs are offered throughout the year and are hands-on learning experiences that teach about agriculture and the natural world. The program objectives are to educate, empower and build positive character values. There were 38 programs offered in 2023. Programs vary in length from one day to two weeks.

Who funds Kistner Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$135,300
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$75,600
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$21,500
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for Kistner Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$651,413
Program services$232,599
Investment income and dividends$1,544
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$885,556
Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from Red Acre Foundation
February 14, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsYouth development programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4 Norman Rd
Ashfield, MA 01330
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Franklin County, MA
Website URL
redgatefarm.org/ 
Phone
(413) 625-9503
IRS details
EIN
04-3508318
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O52: Youth Development-Agricultural
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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