Governor and Executive Council Agenda item PDF - 2026-03-04 - agenda 33

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2026-03-04

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Department Of Agriculture, Markets, And Food

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Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-03-04

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New HampshireDepartment of Agriculture,

Markets, and Food

Shawn N. Jasper, Commissioner

February 4,2025

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

State House

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

REQUESIEHACTION

1. Authorize the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, to enter into a grant

agreement with Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center (VC# 288480), Lancaster, NH, for

the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program in the amount of $111,637.00, effective upon

Governor and Council approval through May 1, 2027.100% Federal Funds.

2. Further authorize an advance payment in the amount of $111,637.00 to Taproot Farm &

Environmental Education Center, Lancaster, NH, in accordance with the terms of the agreement,

effective upon Governor and Council approval. 100% Federal Funds.

Funding is available in account Resilient Food Sys Infra as follows

FY26

02-18-18-180010-28710000-072-502683 - Subaward Payments $111,637.00

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EXPLANATION

The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program is a USDA funded grant program intended to

serve middle-of-the-supply-chain needs to add value and provide more, new, and better markets

for locally or regionally produced food.

The funds are intended to support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing,

manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally

produced food products.

This project will support Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center, Lancaster, NH, to

purchase specialized food distribution equipment and support the creation of a north country food

hub. This project was selected by a review panel comprised of industry relevant experts and

subsequently approved by USDA to be aligned with the eligibility criteria for the Resilient Food

Systems Infrastructure Program.

In the event that Federal Funds are no longer available. General Funds will not be requested to

support this program.

1 Granite Place South, Suite 211, Concord, NH 03301

www.agriculture.nh.gov I (603) 271-3551

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

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Respectfully submitted,

Shawn N. Jasper

Commissioner

FORM NlJMBFRG-l (version 11/2021)

GR ANT AGREEMENT

The State of New Hampshire and the Grantee hereby

Mutually agree as follows:

GENERAL PROVISIONS

I. Identification and Definitions.

1,1. State Agency Maine

Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food

1.2. Slate Agency Address

1 Granite Place South, Concord, NH 03301

1.3. Grantee Name

Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center

1.4. Grantee Address

101 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584

1.5 Grantee Phone # 1.6,.Account Number

603-788-4183 28710000

1.7. Cotnplelion Date 1.8. Grant Limitation

May 1,2027 Si 11,637

1.9. Grant Officer for State Agency

Joshua Marshall

1,10. State Agency Telephone Number

603-271-3551

If Grantee is a numicipality or village district: "By signing Iliis form we certify that we have complied with any public

meeting requirement for acceptance of this grant, including if applicable R.SA 31:95-b."

1.11. Grantee SignatureT.^ 1.12. Name & Title of Grantee Signor 1

Melissa Grella, Executive Director

Grantee Signature 2 Name & Title of Grantee Signor 2

Grantee Signature 3 Name <SL rifle of Grantee Signor 3

1.13 State.Agency Signaturets) 1.14. Name & Title of State Agency Signor(s)

MaCLSAaLl, A S-st. C6tArAtS^t^N5<2-

1.1^ Approval by Attorney General (Form, Sub.stance and Execution) (if G & C approval required)

gy. Assistant Attorney General, On: / ^2/10/26

1.16. Approval by Governor and Council (if applicable)

By: On: / /

2. SCOPE OF WORK: In exchange for grant funds provided by the Slate of New Hampshire, acting

through the Agency identified in block l.i (licrcinaftcr referred to as "the State"), the Grantee

identified in block 1.3 (hereinafter referred to as "the Grantee"), shall perform that work identified and

more particularly described in the scope of work attached hereto as EXHIBIT B (the scope of work

being hereinafter referred to as 'the Project").

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9.1..AKFA C(!)VFRFtD. Txccpi otlicixvisc ypcrificaHy provided for herein, the

Gninlcc shall perform the Project in. and with rc.spcct to. the Stale of New

Hampshire.

F.rr nGTivi: OAxr: (XiMPUTioN of PROincn'.

Tlii.s Agreement, and all obligation.s of the p.inics licreundcr, shall become

effective on the date on the dale ofapprcval of this Agreement by the Governor

and Council of the State of New Hampshire if required (block 1, 16). or upon.signature by the State.Agency as shown in block 1.14 ("the KffccliM" Date"),

{'xccpl as otherwise.specifically provided herein, the Project, including all reports

required by this Agreement, shall be completed in ITS entirely prior to the date in

block 1.7 (herein.ifier refcRcd to a.s "the Completion Date").

(iRANT A.VfOUNT.- t.lMITATKTN ON AMDUNTt VOliCHhRS: PAYMENT.

The Giant Amount is identified and more panicularly described in FXHIBIT f.

attached hereto.

The manner of. and schedule ofpaynicnl shall be as set forth in FXHIBIT C.

In accordance with the provisions set forth in iiXHIBlT C, and in consideration

of the satisfactory performance of the Project, as determined by the State, and as

limited by subpangrapli 5.5 of these general provisions, the Stale.shall pay the

Gnintcc the Gram Ammint. llie State shall withhold from the amount othenvise

payable to the Grantee under dtis subparagraph 5.3 those sums required, or

permitted, to be withheld pursuant to N,l I. RS.A 80:7 through 7-c.

The payment by the State of the Grant amount sh.dl be ilic only, and the complete

payment to the Grantee for all expenses, of whatever n.atiirc. inclined by the

Grantee in the tieiformancc hereof, and shall Isc the only, and the complete,

compcn.satiort to the Grantee lor the Ihojcct. The State shall have no liabilities to

the Grantee other than the (irant.Amount.

Nimvithstanding anything in this Agvccmenl to iliccontrary, and notw ithstanding

unexpected circumsianecs, in no event.shall the total of all payments auihori/ed.

or aeiually made, liereiinder exceed the CIrant limitation.set forth in block 1.8 of

these general provisions.

COMPLIANt r RY.GRANTFF,_\VITH lAWS. AND.,Rr<iUI ATIONS, In

connection with iIk performance of the Projcm. lite Grantee shall comply with all

statutes, laws regulations, ami orders of federal, state, county, oi municipal

auihorit ies winch siiall impose any ohtigaiion.s or duty upon the Gi aniec, including

the acquisition of any and all necessary pcrmiis and RS.A 31 -05-h.

R! (ORITS and AC(" tJUNT,S.

Between the Fflcetive Date and the rlalc seven (7) years.after the Completion

Date, unlcs-s otherwise required by the gram term.s or the Agency, the Urantcc

shali ke-cp detailed accounts of all expenses incurred in connevtion with the

Project, including, but not iintncd to. costs of admini.sfratiem, iran.sponation.

insurance, telephone calls, and clerical materials and services. Such acceiunis

shall be supported by receipts, invoiec.s. bills.and other similar documents.

Bclwe'en the FITcctive Date and the date seven (7) years after the Completion

Dale, unless othciwisc required by the gram terms or the.Agency pursuant to

subparagraph 7.1. at any time during the Grantee's noniial business hours, and a.s

often a,s tiic State shall demand, the Guntec shall make available to the State all

records pertaining to matters covered by this.Agreement. Tlie Grantee siiall

permit the State to audit, examine, and reproduce such records, and te> make audits

of all coniraet.s mvoiecs. materials, payrolls, rccord.s- of peisonnel, data fas that

term is hcrcinajicr defined), and other infonnation relating to all niaiiens covered

by this.Agreement..As used in thi.s paragraph, ' Grantee" mciudcs all persons,.narurat or fictiooat. alTtliaicd with, eon'.mlled by. or undcvr common ownership

will!, the cnt iiv idcniifie-d as the Grantee in block 1,3 of these provisions

PERSONNEL

The Grantee.sliall, at its own expense, provide all personnel nocc.ssary to perform

the Project. TTie Grantee warrant.s that all jjcrsonnel engaged in the Project shall

be qualified to perfonn such Project, and shall be properly licensed and authorized

to perfonn such Project under all applicable laws.

The Grantee.shall not iiiiv, and it shtill not pcnmi any suliconlractor. subgran'.ce.

or other person, turn or coiporalion with whom it is engaged in a combined eft'ort

to iicrfomi the Project, to hire any person who has a contractual relationship with

the State, or who i.s a State otTiccr or employee, elected or appointed.

Tlio Grant OlTiccr shall be the represmiuitive of the State hereundcr. In the cvnit

of any dispute hereundcr, the interpretation of this.Agreement by the Cirant

OfTicer. and his-lier dcei.sion on anv di.sputc, shall be final.

DAT A RFTl N ITON OF DATA:"a(X F.SS.

A.S used 111 tJiis.Aurecnieni. the word "dila" sh,ill mean ali infonnation attd things

dcvclo[K-d or obtained during tiie pcrfomiance of. or acquired or developed by

reason of, this Agreement, ineluding, but not limited to, all studies, reports, files,

fonmilac, sUAoys, maps, chart?, sound recordings, video recording.?, pictorial

reproductions, drawings, analy.ses, graphic rcprcscntalion.s.

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computer programs, computer printouts, notes, letters, memoranda, paper, and

documents, all whether finkslicd or unfinished.

Between the EITective Date and the Completion Dale the Grantee shall gram to

the State, or any pcr«;n dc.sipiiaicd by It, unrestricted access to.ill data for

cx.imination. duplication, publieatiun, Iranslaiion..sale, disposal, or lor any other

purpose whatsoever.

No data shall be subject to copyright in the llnited States or:iny othei country h\

anyone otitcrthan the.State.

On and alter the ElTcctive Date all data, and any propcity wliieh has been received

from lite Slate or purchasexi with funds piovidcd for that purpose under this

Agreement, shall be the piopcrty of the Stale, and shall be relumed to the State

upon demand or upon termination of this Aprivment foi.my reason, whichever

shall first occur.

Tlie State, and aiiyoiK- it.shall dc,sign.ate,.shall have unreslrietcd authority to

publish, diselcise. distribute and otherw ist use. In vsbolc or In part, all data.

rONDlTIONAL NATL'RE OR AGREEMENT. Notwithstanding anything in

this.Agreement to the contrary, all obligalion-S of the Stale Itereundor, including,

without limitation, the conl lnuancc of payment,? hereundcr, are contingent tiptm

the availability oi continued appropriation of fmids, and in no event shall the State

be liable for any payments hereundcr in excess of.such available or appixipriated

lunds. In the event of a reduction or termination of tho.sc funds, the State sliall

have the right ui withhold payntcm until.such funds become available, if ever, and

shall h.ive lite right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon giving the

Grantee notice of sticli Icnnination.

EVENT or DEFAGLT: REMf PiES.

Any one or more of the following acts or omissions of the Grantee shall eon.stitutc

an event of def.mlt hereunder (iiereiuafter rcterred to as 'T.vems of Default I:

Failure to pctfomi the Projcel satisfactorily or on.schedule: or

Failure tq submit any report required hereundcr, or

f ailure to maintain', or penitit aeees.s to, the records required hereundcr; or

Failure to perform any of the oilier covenants and conditions ofthis Agreement.

Upon the occurrence olimy Fvciit of Default, the State may take any one. or more,

or all of the following actions:

Give llieGrjiiia- a written notice specifying the Event of Default and requiting it

to be icmcdied w ithin, in the.ilKence of a greater or lessor.xpccificmioii ot time,

thirty t.RtI days I'roni the date of tiic notice; and if the Fvent ot' fX-lault is not

linuiy remedied, lermiiiatcihis Agrcemem.ctTcdivc two(2) d.iys after giving tite

Gramcc notice of termination; and

Give the Grantee a written notice specifying the Hvcm of Default and suspending

all paynietit? to be made under tiiis.Agrcctiicnl and ordering that the portion ol liic

Grant Amount wflieli would otlicre i.?c aeeme to tlic Grantee during the period

from the date of.such notice imtii such time,is the State delcnmncs that the

Giantec has cured the Event of Dcfaiih shall iicv er be p,iid to the Graiilev; and

Set off against any otheT obligation the.Stale m.ay owe to the Grantee any damage?

the Si.ite suffers by reason 01 any Event of Default, and

Treat the ugrecmem as breadicd and pursue any of its remedies at l.iw or in equity,

or both.

TERMINATION

lit the event of any early tentiinaiion of tliks.Agreement for any reason other than

the eonipleiioii of ilic Project, tlic Grantee shall deliver to the Granf OfTicer not

later than t'lfleen (IS) days aft.-r tlw d.-ite of tei-mimition, a report (licreinaftcr

rcfciTCd to a.x the "Tcrniinalion Report,') desctiliine in detail all Project Work

performed, and the Gran: Amomit earned, to and iiieloijing ilic date of termination.

In the event of Tcnnination under paragraphs 10 or 12.4 of lhc.?e general

provisions, the apjirova! of such a Termination Report by the Suite shall oiifillc

the Grantee to receive that portion of the firant amount earned to and ineluding

the date of tcnnination.

Ill the event of Tcrniinalion under paragrapRs 10 or 12.4 of these general

provisions, the approval of such a Tcrniinalion Report by the St.ilc shall in no

event relieve the Grantee from any and.ill liability for damages sustained or

incurred by the State a,s a result of the Grantee's bneach of its obligation.?

hereundcr.

Notwiilisitmdinq anything in this Agreement to the comraiy, citlier the Slate or,

except vvhcrc notice default has been given to the Grantee hereundcr, the Grantee.

m,iy Icnninatc this.Agiccmem without cause upon thirty (30) d:iys written notice..('ON'FI.ICT OF INTEREST. No officer, member of employee of the Grunioe.

and no rcprcsemative. oiTiccr or employee f>r the State of New Hampshire or of

the governing body of the locality or localities in which the Project i.s to be

performed, who exercises any function.s or responsibilities in the rev icw or

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approval of ihc undertaking or cairying out of such Prnjcci. sli.iH panicipalo in

any doci.sion relating to this Agreement which affect.s hi.s or her personal interest

or the interest of any corporation, partncrsh.ip. or association in which he or she

IS directly or indirectly tnteresied, nor.shall he or she h.iee any pctsonal or

pcciittiary interest, direct or indiieei. in this.Agreement or the proceeds Ihcrcol''.

GRAN JI'l-'S RHUA liON '10 TlIF.ST.A'IT. In the pcrforra.ancc of this

Agreement the Grantee, its cmployec.s, and any subcontractor or subgrantcc of

the Grantee arc in all respects indepaidcm contradors. and arc ticilhcr agents

nor employees ol the Sl.Htc. iNcither the Grantee nor any of its ofriccr.s,

employees, agent.s. members, suheontractors or subgnnttecs. shall have authority

to hind the Stale nor are they entitled to any of the benefits. work,men',s

conpiensal ion or cmolumcnt.s provided by the Sttitc to its employees.

A.SSlGN.MrN'l'.AND SUIKXINTRACTS. The Grantee.shall not assign, or

cthci-wisc transfer any interest in this Agreement vvithoul the prioi written

comscnt of the State. None of the Project Work shall he subeonlractcd or

subgranted by the Gtantcc oihoi than as set foirh in Lvhibit B without the prior

written consent of the State.

[NPr MNlb lC ATlON. The Grantee shall defend, indemnity and hold hannlcs.s

ib.c State, its ofliccts and employees, from and against any and all losses sulTered

by the State, ii.s officers and employees, and any and all claims, liahilities or

penalties assened against the -Sl-ilc. its officers and employees, by or on behalf

of any person, on account of. based on, resulting front, arising out of (or which

may bo claimed to arise out ot) the acts or omissions of the Gnnlec or.subcimtraetor. or subgrantcc or other agent of the Grantee. Notw ithstanding the

foregoing, nothing herein contained sltail be deemed to coitsiitine a waiver olTlie

sovereign immunity of the State, vviftch immunity is hereby reserved to the State.

This covcnaitt shall sutvivc the termliiaiion of this agrcemcm

IK'SURANd'..

Tlic Grantee sh.all. at its own expense, obtain and maintain in force, or shall

require.any subeontractor. subgrantcc or assignee performing Project work to

obtain and maintain in t-orce. both for tlic benefit of the State, the following

insurance;

Statutory workers' eoiitiicnsalioit and employees liability insutaricc for all

employees engaged in the iierform.mcc of the Project, and

tiencral liability insurance against all claims of bodily injuries, dead) or properly

damage, la amounts not Ics.s than SI. 000.000 per occunencc and S2.000.000

acuTOgatc for bodily injuiy or death any one incident, and S50U.0O0 for propeily

danuEC in any one incident ', and

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The policies dc,^eribedt^^ubp.•^ri^grdph 17.1 of ihi.s paragraph sli.tll be iliestandard

foitii employed in the State of New ilampshirc. issued by undcrwritets acceptable

to the State, and outhotiaed to do business in tliC Stale of N'cvv I Kunpshirc. Grantee

sh.all tiinnsh to die Stale, certificates of insurtmce tor all rcnewal(.s) of insurance

required under this.Agreement no later than ten (10) days prior to the c.vptraiion

date ofcach insurance policy.

WAIVTR of BRfi ACI I. No failure by the State to enforce any provisions hereof

ai'tet any Tvcnt of Default shall be deoncd a waiver of ii.s rights with regard to

that P.vcnl. or any subsequent F.vcnl. No express waiver of any Hvcnt of Default

shall be deemed a waiver of.any provisions hereof. No such failure of waiver

shall be deemed a w aiver of the right of the State to enforce each and all of the

prov isions hcirof upon any further or other default on the part of the Graiitec.

N(.)TlCl.t. Any notice by a party hereto to the other party.shall be deemed to have

been duly delivered or given at the time of mailing by certified mall, postage

prepaid, in a United Stales Po.sl Office addressed to the panics at the addrv-sscs

t1rst above given..AMENDMrNT. Thi.s.Agreement may be amended, waived or discharged only

by an inslnimem in writing signed by the parties hereto and only after approval of

such amendment, waiver or discharge by the Governor and Council of the State

of New Hampshire, if icquircd or by ttic signing State Agency.

C(3NSTR1JCT10N OT AGRTTMHNT AND THR.MS. lliis.Agreement shall be

con.strued in accordance witli tlie law of the Slate of New Hampshire, and is

binding upon and inures to the benefii ol'tbc parties.and their rc.speciivc sueccs-sors

and as.sirnccs. The captions and eontntts of the ■subject" bkmk arc used only as

a matter of eonvcnience, and arc not to be considered a pan of tills Agreement or

to be used in determining the intend of the parties hereto.

THIRD PAR'l lhS. flic p.ltltes hereto do not intend to benefit any ihiid parlies

and lhi,s.Agreement shall not be construed to confer any sucli benefit.

ENTIRE AG RR EM TNT. 71iis.Agreemcni. which may he executed in a number

of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an onginal. constitutes the entire

agieement and understanding between die p3rtie.v, and supersedes all prior

ugrecments and understandings relating hereto.

S P It.' IA t. PR OVIS ION S. file additional or modifying provi.sions set forth in

Exhibit.A hereto aa mcotr oratcd as pan of this agrcernom.

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Exhibit A. Special Provisions

A.l If the date for commencement for Exhibit A precedes the Effective Date all services performed

by the Grantee between the commencement date and the Effective Date shall be performed at the sole

risk of the Grantee and in the event that this Agreement does not become effective, the State shall be

under no obligation to pay the Grantee for any costs incurred or services performed.

Exhibit B. Scope of Work

B.l The grantee shall utilize awarded Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) funds

(USDA-AMS Award #f23RFSINH0012) for project titled "Expanding Markets Through Taproot North

Country Food Flub Operations Project" as detailed in the grantee's Infrastructure Grant Proposal as

approved by USDA, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

B.2 Outcomes shall be measured in accordance with the Expected Performance Measures section of

the grantee's Infrastructure Grant Proposal, increasing capacity in the middle of the supply chain and

economic viability of local/regional producers and processors.

B,3 Compliance. All project work shall be managed by the grantee who shall be responsible for all

project development and oversight. This Includes adhering to applicable federal grant uniform

administrative requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations and other federal'

requirements as follows;

a. Grant funds awarded to state, local, and Tribal governments; public and private colleges

and universities; and non-profit organizations are subject to the Uniform Administrative

Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards contained in

2 CFR part 200 and 2 CFR part 400.

b. Grant funds awarded to federal government entitles are subject to the Uniform

Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles for Federal Awards contained in 2 CFR

part 200 and 2 CFR part 400.

c. Grant funds awarded to For-Profit Organizations are subject to the Uniform

Administrative Requirements contained in 2 CFR part 200 and 2 CFR part 400, and the

Cost Principles contained In the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 31.2,

Contracts with Commercial Organizations, codified at 48 CFR 31.2.

d. Recipients are responsible for the consistent application of the Federal regulations to

the RFSI grant funds including the USDA AMS General Terms and Conditions and the

RFSI Program Specific Terms and Conditions.

e. The CFR is accessible on the National Archives and Records Administration website and

in the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations at www.ecfr.gov.

B.4 Prior Approval Requirements: To make any changes to this project (Including, but not limited ■

to, scope of work, budget, equipment purchase, rental, contractor rates, key personnel, etc.) the

grantee must submit a written request detailing the desired changes and obtain written approval from

the New Flampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food. Certain changes may also require

approvals from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service and or Governor and

Executive Council.

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B.5 Reporting/Monitoring: The grantee is required to submit a written progress report and Annual

Performance Report (template provided by USDA-AMS) during each year of the project. Grantee is also

subject to monitoring site visits from the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food and/or

University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension staff.

B.6 Records: Record retention and accessibility is governed by 2 CFR 200.333 and 200.337. The

grantee must retain financial records, project records, and supporting documents for a period of three

years from the date the Grant Agreement is closed

Exhibit C. Payment

C.l The grant amount shall not exceed $111,637.00.

a. The grantee shall be paid within 30 days of submission of an invoice detailing work done

and work to be completed with the funds.

b. Copies of receipts for all project expenditures must also be submitted.

c. Invoices must be approved by the Assistant Commissioner.

d. All expenditures must be made as per the approved scope of work and budget in the

Infrastructure Grant Proposal.

C.2 Payment Process: In order to receive payment, Grantee must first be registered with the New

Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for a State of New Hampshire vendor number.

If Grantee already has a vendor number and supplied it to DAMP, initial payment will be made once we

receive Governor and Council approval. If Grantee does not already have a vendor number, registration

is available at:

httDs://apps.das.nh.eov/vendorregistration/(S(rnkbxvlllQScaesvqlln3np2)i/we!come.aspx.

C.3 Method of Disbursement: Payment by the State shall be completed by check or Electronic

Funds Transfer ("EFT") in accordance with the vendor registration.

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state of New Hampshire

Department of State

CERTirrCATE

I, Da\ id M, Scanlan, Secrciai>- of State of the Stale of'New Hampshire, do hereby certify that TAPROOT l-'ARM &

IfNyiRONMENTAI, EDt iCATION CENTER. INC. is a New Hampshire Nonprofit (..'orporatioit registered to tran.sacibusiness in

New Hampshire on IMarch 09. 2015.1 further ccnify that all fees and documciifs required by the.Secretary of State's oftlee Itavc

been rcceit ed and is in good standing as far a,s titis olTiec is concerned.

Bu.sincs.slD: 7226.S2

Certificate Number; 0007l88dl8

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IN TESTIMONY WHERIiOl-,

I hereto set my hand ami cause to be affixed

the Seal of the Stale of'Ncw Ilampsliire,

this 27ih day of Mat A.D. 2025.

David M. Scanlan

Secreiaix' of State

laproot fm & En^lfooirientai Kocatlon Geoter

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Corporate Resolution of Signing Autbonty

WHEREAS, the Corporation is determined to gram signing and authority to certain person(s)

described hercunder for the State of New Hampshire and USDA s Resilient Food System

Infrastructure (RFSl) grant award.

RESOLVED, that tiie Board of Directors of Taproot Farm & Environmental is hereby authorized

and approved to authorize and empower the following individual to act on behalf of the

organization and to.sign all RFSI investment documents that bind the applicant and accept funds

for the purjrases outlined in the RFSI application and accompanying grant award agreement;

Dr. Melissa Grella

Executive Director

101 Main Street

Lancaster, NH 03584

me.lissa@taprootnh.org

(603) 788-4183 ext. 2

This resolution has been approved by the Board of Directors of Taproot Farm & Enviionmenial

Education Center on.lanuaiy 30.2026 b)' Evote in accordance with the Corporation's Bylaws.

I. as authorized by the Company, hereby certify and attest that all the information above is true

and correct.

Kyle van der Laan, Secretaiy Date

fducalion food Acra MaiKetplace

/xcoRcy CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM^D/YYYY)

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES

BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED

REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER,

IMPORTANT: If the certiticate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, (he pollcy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on

this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsementjs)

PRODUCF.R

E & S Insurance Services LLC

21 Meadbwbrook Lane

P O Box 7425

Gilford 03247-7425

Sidney Stevens

S.F«,: {003)293-2791 (603)293-7188 '

A^RESS- sidney@e&insurancti.nei

INSURERfS) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#

INSURERA; Great Amcfican Insurance Group GAIG

INSURED

Taproot Farm & Environmental Educabon Center, DBA: Taproot

101 M-Yin Street

Lancaster fgH 03584

INSUKbR B Wesco Insurance Co 25011

INSURER C

INSURER D

INSURER E

INSURER F

iNSR

LTR

THIo IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMFD ABOVE FOR THE POt ICY PPRinn

term or condition of any contractor OTHeRBScuME™

Exri urTonr Inh rnwnmnM? AC "^SORANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLIl^IES LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS,

[TOUqSOTYPF OF INSURANCE

X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS-LIADE OCCUR

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below

br

WVD POLICY NUMBER

PAC 2471975 07

PAC 2471975 07

VVWC3717226

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(MMrpDWYVY)

03/08/2025

POLICY EXP

{MM/OQ/VYYY)

03/08/2026

03/08/2025

06/10/2025

03/08/2026

EACH OCCURRENCE

DAMAGE TO RENTED

PREMISES ica occurrep.fe)

M£D 0<P (Any one persgfi)

rrRSONAt. S AOV INJURY

GENERyM aggregate

PRODUCTS. COMP/OPAGG

COWeiNEO SINGLE LIMIT

(Eaacf.ioenU

BODIIV INJURY {Per person)

BODILY INJURY (Pet av^ideni'i

PROPERTY DAMAGE

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100 000

10,000

1,000,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

S 1,000,000

100,000

100.000

500,000

Liability

PAC 2471975 07 03/08/2025 03/08/2026

each proiessiona! inciden

each abusive conduct

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

OESCRIPriON OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101, AddiUonal Remarks Schedule, may bo atuch.d H mo«.p.c Is,cqul,ca)

State of New Hampshire. Departrtient of Agriculture Markets and Food

1 Granite Place Soul Suite 211

Concord (sjH 03301

1

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN

ACCORDANCE WTH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

© 1ACOriD 25 (2010/03) 988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights resenred,

I he ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD

NONPROFIT COVER SHEET

A. Entity Name: Taproot Farm Environmental Ccnter_

B. Entity's Contact Information for Records Re(iucsts (e.g., resumes of key (lersonnel;

audited financial statements):

Melissa Grella. Executive Direclor-mclissatoitaproomh.org

C. List Board of Directors and Affiliations

Name (Ideniirv anv additional roicts) in Affiliations

Parentheses)

li.g.. John Doe (President)

Megan CJrcenc

Kyle van der Laan (Sccretarj-)

Mary Von Alt (President)

Nancy Phillips

Erik Becker

Dr. Melissa Grella (non-\ oting)

Self

Self

Self

Self

Self

Taproot Farm & EF. Center

D. List Key Personnel (Resumes must be available upon request to the person(s) listed in

section B or may be attached):

Name Ro)ie Annual Salary

Melissa Grella Executive Director.SI8.200

TBD North Country $40,000

Food Hub Project

Coordinator

Amount Paid From

This Coiitraci

$0

$4,963

DISCLOSDRK OF LEGALACTlV'ITfES INVOLVING THE STATE OF NEW

IIAMPSHIRK OR ANOTHER GOVERNMENT ENTfTY

E. Check one of the following:

[ X ] The entity is not currently or has not hccn pnrty to any legal proceeding involving the

Stale of New Hampshire (or any agency or stibdi vision thereof) or any other state/federal

government entity before any adjudicative body in any jurisdiction OR

[ ] The entity is or has been party to one or more legal proceedings as set forth above.

Identify the jurisdiction, court or other adjudicative body, case number, and briefly

describe the nature of the proceeding (Attached extra sheet if necessary).

CHARITABLE TRUSTS UNH COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

F. Check one of the following:

1 x 1 is registered and in good standing vs ith the New Hampshire Department of Justice

Charitable Trusts Unit (**.sec note below) or lias submitted a complete application for

registration to the Charitable Trusts Unit and is awaiting a registration dcicrminaiion OR

t ] is not required to regi.ster with the Charitable Trust.s Unit because it is neither tax-exempt

under section 501(c)(3) ofthe Internal Revenue Code nor engages in charitable

solicitations in the State of New Hampshire OR

[ j is exempt from registration with the Charitable J ru.sts Unit because it Is a federal or state

government, agency, or subdivision or is a religious orgajtizalion. an integrated auxiliary

of a religious oigani/tation, or is a convention or association of churches.

Note: Attached screen shot from the DOJ Registered Charities List found at;

/ipiViJih L't-'-. i U: tolOild Tooi 10'ii e-CU.'v:i fCciSi C! C. 5 clvtifi,

FINANCI AL DISCLOSURES

G. Ciicck one tlie following:

[ 1 The organization hired an outside firm to audit its financial statements or to prepare

GAAP-compliant financial statements for its most recently completed fiscal year. If so,

please ensure that the financial statements and audit results are available to be requested

from the contact listed on Page 1 (audited financials niav be attached) OR

f X ] The above does not. apply, but the organization filed an IR,S Form 990 or Form 99()-FZ

for its most recently completed fiscal year. Please attach that IRS Form 990 or Form 990-

EZ to the submission. (Form 990 Schedule B is not required) OR

[ ] If neither of the above opply, complclc llic Income Statement and Balance Sheet below

with the following basic financial infonnation from the organization's most recently

completed fiscal year:

1. INCOME STATEMENT

ivovenue

Gninis

Donmions

Program

Services

Revenue

Inierest A-

Dividends

AH oiher

Revenue

Total Reveinie

$

$

Compensation of

officers, directors,

and key personnel

Other salaries &.

waiics

Payroll taxes <&

emphnve benefits

Occupancy, rent,

uiHiiies, and

insurance

Printing.

pnhlicaiions. postaye,

office supplies, and fP

AH other expenses

Total Lxpcnscs

Exiteiiscs

i s

IS

s

s

2. BALANCE SHEET

Assets

Cash Eqitivalcnis $

Invesiiiienls $

Real Esiaie (Ifxs any $

depreciation)

Other Property &

Ecjuipnu'iii (less any

depreciation)

Pledges, grants,

accounts receivable

Liabilities

Accounts Payable [ ^

Loans Pttyable

All other liabilities

Total Liabilities

I ^

' $

S

All other a.vseis

Total Assets

i $; $

artmenl of Justice Regisieied Chanties List

Gooc Standing: X = Not ir. Good Standing. S -■ Suspended

ifame Address City State 2ip Status R

ninciat.on 2P0 Co-uyess S?r.;ci t2!h Floo-' Gestnn f/IA 021,10 5

• 3131 ic Ln',HornKrit.3.i Lcucation Centei Inc. 1j1 A'aip Si'eetLatifSs-ttif M(i'iUhHt L.-ricaster Ne U,:;.SPA •-) S

nanlabie trust IS !'le-j>;ant Street Portsmo'.rth NH njSUl Co 5

Casrie Arts 2>t,s Ft.'S'e'' Hill.Roaii i,arn!aff Nil ii35.-;5 G 5

•n Road Development Corpcat.cn I'Jh Hanover Street Morchcsier NH 03104 C- 2

Vnimai Rescue Project.'.64 Beede Hill Roar) Fremont NH 03044-3207 s:>:c Dagger Foundation 12655 North Centrsi E>:,orcssw3y, Suite S30 Dallas TX 7 524,3 X 1

PC Box ISO North Uxbridge M.A 01538-0186 G 5

sm FQundatiuii 320 Congress Street Ocstoti MA 02210 X 5

Pi Association, Inc. POBo* 269/ K,noxville TN 37901-2697 G 1

idatmn 132S b Street. NsVWasiiington, Dt 20CCi5 '-Vashmgtun DC 20005 G S

'5 for Common Sense 651 Punasvlvania Avenue SEWashingt-pf.. DC 20003 V7ash>nRtor^ DC 20003 >; 5

•,s Protection Alliance 1101 i4th Street NW, Suite 1120 Washmgtcri DC 20005 V 1,

■j Protection Alliance Fo'jndatin.n. 'nr. nCl I4th Street, NW,.Suite 1120 Washington DC 20005 X 5

^'isiian Foundation no v\'c5t narish Road Concord NH 03303 G S

ammunitv 435 Union Avenue larnnia NH 0324G G 9,

ase round at ion 13 Abbie Orive Weare NH 03281 X S.riversitv. Inc. JF46 S Main SlUpland, iN 469R9 Unland IN 460.89 G V

idation 95 Ford Street: Chesapeake VA 23323 X 1,• Patriots Action. Inc 229S townelake Pkwy, Ste 116-3l4VVood.stcck, GA 301 Woodstock GA 30189 G 5

/ Patriots roundation, Inc. 174 Pennsylvania Ave NW, ttliX'O Washington DC 20006 G 5.

r.AII, Inc 2,5 Droadxvav, I2th Floor New York NV 10004 G 2

r America, Inc, 25 Bioadv/ay 12th 1 loor New York NY 1(X104 G 4

t 1555 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 300 Carlsbad CA 92011 X 1, & Paws Project, inc. 'j! iilKuie Drive Nashua NH 03064 u 5,

rCoite.i'.e, Columbia University 525 West 120th.Street, Box 30 New Yrnk NY 10027:<,1

Ride 54 Mciin SI. Piymoutii NH. 03264 G 5,

Simih/ Scholarship Trust 1390 County Road North Haverhill NH 03/74 5 2

art Inc 36;s Frpstwood Pkcvy, Suite 350Duluth, ga. 30096 Duluth F.fl 30096 G s-

pact, inc..500 V rtorv RoadQuincy. MA 0217,1 Uumcy MA 02171 V 5,

ffrpy.AO Bex 115 lafftey NH 034,52 G 5

teph C70 iiv.S Crestwood Park'/^ay.Su'te 330 Du'jth GA 30096 G ■ 5

d. Vvhito & Blue, inc. B'-ils -aoF PikeFJoyds Knobs, JN 47ill FIcyos knoorj 'N 47ilo s

5. 2C26

5097 11/17/2025 11-07 AM

Forms 990 I 990-EZ Return Summary

For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning, and ending

47-3594106

TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

Net Asset / Fund Balance at Beginning of Year 259.693

Revenue

Contributions

Program service revenue

Investment income

Capital gain I loss

Fundraising Gaming:

Gross revenue

Direct expenses

Net income

Other income

Total revenue

Expenses

Program services

Management and general

Fundraising

Total expenses

Excess I (deficit)

Changes

99.614

13.432

83.429

224^031

196.475

40,463

15.986

280.480

Net Asset r rumi Balance at End of Year

-84.005

175;688

Reconciliation of Revenue

Total revenue per financial statements

Less:

Unrealized gains

Donated serwces

Recoveries

Other

Plus:

Investment expenses

aher

Total revenue per return 196.475

Assets

Liabilities

Net assets

Beginning

393,137

133.444

259,693

Reconciliation of Expenses

Total expenses per financial statements

Less:

Donated services

Prior year adjustments

Losses ____

Other

Plus:

investment expenses

Other

Total expenses per return 280,480

Balance Sheet

Ending

407.633

231.945

175.688

Differences

-84.005

Miscellaneous Information

Amended return

Retum / extended due date 11/17/25

Failure to file penalty

30C7 1V17;2025 11:07 AM

Form 8879-TE

DepSftmen} of the Tmasofy

htentai Revttnue S<trvic«

IRS E-fiie Signature Authorization

for a Tax Exempt Entity

For cJ^rdar year 2024. or ftscal year bt-ginn'rifj, 2024. and ending 20

Do not send to the IRS. Keep for your records.

Goto WiMV.irs.qov/Form8879TE for the latest information.

Of/3 No.

2024

Namu c(flier

TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

EIN Of SSM

47-3594106

VON ALT

PRESIDENT

Part I Type of Return and Return Information

Check the box for the return for which you are using this Fotm 8S79-TE and enter the applicable amount, if any, from the return. Form

8038-CP and Form 5330 filers may enter dollars and cents For all other forms, enter whole dollars only. If you check the box on line la, 2a,

3a, 4a, 5a, 6a, 7a. 8a, 9a, or 10a below, and t,ne amount on that line for the return being filed with this fo.-m was blank, tfien leave line lb, 2b,

3b, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, or 10b, whichever is applicable, blank (do not enter -0-). But, if you entered -0- on the return, then enter -0- on the

applicable line below. Do not complete more than one line m Part I,

la Form 990 check here X b Total revenue, if any (Form S90, Part VIII, column (A) line 12) lb 196,475

2a Form 990-EZ check here b Total revenue, if any (Fomi 930-EZ, line 9) 2b

3a Form 1120-POL check here b Total tax (Form 1120-POL, line 22) 3b

4a Form 990-PF check here b Tax based on investment Income (Form 990-PF, Part V, line 5) 4b

5a Fonn 8868 check here b Balance due (Form 8868, tine 3o) 5b

6a Form 990-T check here, b Total tax (Form 990-T, Part III. line 4) 6b

7a Form 4720 check here _ b Total tax (Form 4720, Part III, line 1). 7b

Sa Form 5227 checlt here b FMV of assets at end of tax year (Form 5227, Item D). 8b

9a Form 5330 check here.

b Tax due (Form 5330, Part II, line 19), 9b

10a Form 8038-CP check here b Amount of credit payment requested fForm aO,3R-CP, Part III line 9?) inti

Part II Declaration and Signature Authorization of Officer or Person Subject to Tax

Under penalties of perjury, 1 declare that

of entity)

1 am an officer of the above entity or j j 1 am a person subject lo tax with respect to (name. (EIN) and that 1 have examined a copy of the

complete. I further declare that the amount in Patx I above is the amount shown on the copy of the electronic return, I consent to allow my

intermediate service provider, transminer. or electronic return onginator (ERO) to send the return to the IRS and to receive from the IRS (a) anaoknowlerfgement of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission, (b) the,-easor, for any delay in prouesslny the.elutn or refund and (c)

the date of any refund. If applicable, I autiwize the U.S. Treasury and Its designated Financial Agent to initiate an electronic funds withdrawal

(direct debit) entry to the financial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software for payment of the federal taxes owed on this

return, and the linancial Institution to debit the entry to this account. To revoke a payment, I must contact the U.S. Treasury Financial Agent at

1 -888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days prior to the payment (settlement) dale, I also authorize the linancial institutions involved in the

processing of the electronic payment of taxes to receive confidential information necessary to answer Inquiries and resolve Issues related to

the payment. I have selected a personal idenlification number (PIN) as my signature for the electronic return and, if applicable, the consent to

electronic funds withdrawal.

PIN; cfieck one box only

H I aiiifvinze MASON & RICH P. A. I R1 RzlQ I—— to enter my PIN ' I 35 signatureERO fim> Enter five numbers, but

do not enter all zeros

on the tax year 2024 electronically filed return. If I liave indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a stale

agency(ies) regulating chanties as part of the IRS Fed,'State program, I also authorize the aforementioned ERO to enter my PIN on the

return's disclosure consent screen.

^ respect to the entity, I wiil enter my PIN as my signature on the tax year 2024 electronically.he p? inO'calad within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies) regulating charitiesof the IRS Fed/State program, I vvjff enier my PIN on the relurn's disclosure consent screen. as part

Sronatpfe uf offioir or penxyi 5ub,^ct to tax, 11/17/25

Pait III Certification and Authentication

ERO's EFIN/PIN. Enter your six-digIt electronic filing identification

number (EFIN) followed by your five-digit self-selected PIN. I "k if 'k "k it ic "k "k ^ it; |

Do not enter all zeros

I certify that the above numeric entry is my PIN. which is my signature on the 2024 electronically filed return Indicated above. I confirm that I

am submitting this return in accordance witli the requirements of Pub. 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized 11^ e-fle

Providers for Business Returns.

LENA TASSl, CPAERO's stg-uiwfe 11/17/25

ERO Must Retain This Form — See Instructions

Do Not Submit This Form to the IRS Unless Requested To Do So

For Piivacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act NoUce, see back of form,

oaa Fofm 8879-TE (-024)

3097 11/17^^025 11 07 Af.1

Torm 990

Department o/ t"e Tfcaiixy

fn?en%a(Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income TaxUnder section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as H may be made public.

Go to wwwjrs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

QMS Ho- 1M5^7

2024

Open to Public

Inspection

B Ch9d(f c^^jfcatte

1 1 AdiJess chargs

1 I

1 1 tn^ retjiTj

[ 1 Feirf (rtiiiV

1 ! txirirted

1 1 Amatid irtm

1 1 Appfcainn r«ndng

C Name of organrav-on

TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

D £mpk>yor identification minnber

47-3594106Dor.g bsAiOess.is

Ncmbei and stteei (cx P.O. bo». rf mail » not ccitveted » street addtess) RoonVsuite

101 MAIN STREET

E Telephone number

603-631-6761

City or town, stale or province, cowny, and ZIP or foreign oo^ code

LANCASTER NH 03584 G Gross icxxot^ 408,770

F Name and address of principal officer.

MARY VON ALT

101 MAIN STREET

LANCASTER NH 03584

H(a) bflTsagtopiUimforstiCTt^ | Yes No

H(b) Are aa siiwfdinates incioded'' i I Yes | | No

If 'No," attach a list See instructfws

H(c) Group ©.xempboo nvmbe'

1 Ta»-!!Xenip! saius: Ixl SOtlcVil) | | 50;{c) () (msKt no.) I | -Iftiyiayi) or | 527

j wrf.s,tc: WWW.TAPROOTNH.ORG

K Form of otqantgaATn. |X| Carof^ton i I tfift Assccfefon It Yeor of focmafon 2 015 |m State of le^ donv'te.

Part I Summary

o

1 Briefly ciescribe the organization's mission or most significant activities:

OUR MISSION IS EDUCATING, INSPIRING, AND CONNECTING CObWUNITIES TO THE

TO

c UUSID, TO THEIR FOOD, AND TO EACH OTHER.

?o

O 2 Check this tx>x| | It the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.

of} 3 Number of voting members of the goveming body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 4

V)

0)

•i:

>

4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line lb) 4 3

5 Total number of Individuals employed In calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) 5 9

o

< 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 44

7aTotal unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0

b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T. Part 1, line 11.,, 7b 0

Prior Year Current Year

a> a Contributions and grants (Part Vlil, line lh) 135,230 99,6143

C

Q>

9 Program service revenue (Part VIII. line 2g) 17,817 13,432

10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3. 4, and 7d) -702 0

Cd

11 Other revenue (Part VIII. column (A), lines 5, 6d. 8c, 9c, 10c. and lie) 105,944 83,429

12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII column (A), line 12). 258,289 196,475

13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 0

14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX. column (A), line 4) 0

tfi 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee tienefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 161,163 183,217

ifi

C 16aProfessional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line lie) 0

g. blolal fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D). line 25) 15, 986

Ul 17 Oilier expenses (Part IX. column (A), lines 1 la-lid, 11f-24e) 113,697 97,263

18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 274,860 280,480

19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12,... -16,571 -84,005

Beginning of Current "Year BidcfYcar

li§20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 393,137 407,633

tB?

^i2

21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 133,444 231,945

22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 259.693 175.688

Part II Signature Block

Under peivrllies of perjury, I declare thai I have examined this retum, iiKluding accompanying schedules and siatemenls, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, il is

true, correct, and complete. Oeciaratior. of preparer (other than officer) is based ori all information of witich pteparer has any Itnowledge,

Sign

Here

Sfgojiuu of Date

MARY VON ALT PRESIDENT

Type or print name aod iftle

Paid

Preparer's name

LENA TASSl; CPA

Preparcf's sigraure

LENA TASSXy CPA

Date

11/17/25

Check 1 |if

self-etnplayed

PTIN

P02111496

Preparer

Use Only

MASON & RICH P.A.

Firm's address

6 BICENTENNIAL SQ

CONCORD, NH 03301-4058

02-0365196

PhOf>e nc. 603-224-2000. [jgYes NoMay the IRS discuss this retum with the preparer shown above? See instructions

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate Insiruc^ons.

OAA

Form 990 (202-1):h97 ti/naoas n-.o? am

Form 990 (2024) TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT SDU CTR 47-3594106 Page 2

Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments I—.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III,, LI

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:

OUR MISSION IS EDUCATING, INSPIRING, AND CONNECTING,COM^^

IJ^, TO ■ ■ THEIR FOOD,'' AND TO EACH OTHER.

2 Did the organization undertake any significam program services during the year which were not listed on ttte

prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? U Yes No

If Tes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program

services? □ Yes [X] No

If •Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0.

4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as imeasured by

expenses. Section 501(cX3) and 501{cX4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,

the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a (Code:) (Expenses$ 215,480 including grants ofS,) (Revenue S 295,724)

THE ^imRKETPLACE SUPPORTS ' AN AGIUmiAN SOCIETY^ BY ' COf^CpTING CONSUMERS TO

APPROXIMATELY 150 LOCAL AND RE (SIGNAL FARMERS, PRODUCERS, BREWERS, AND

"VENDORS YEAR ROUND. CONNECTING PEOPLE TO FRESH,' NOURISHING, LOCi^.FOOD

GROWN WITH HELALTHY ' AGRICULTUIUXL 'PRACTICEis IS A LEVERAGE POINT FOR

INSPIRING ONE TO ' CARE FOR THE ' ENVIRONMENT.,

4b (Code:) (ExpensesS 4,961 including grants ofS) (Revenue $ 11,298)

AGRICULTURAL AND ECOLOGICAL BASED EDUCATION' 'PRO(3RAMS FOCUSING ON FOOD

SYSTEMS 'and ' THE EN^ GET CHILDMN OUTSIDE. OUR EDUCATION MODEL

ENGAGES CHIUDREN IN OUTDOOR LEARNING BY ENCOURAGING DISCOVERY, INSPIRING

CURIOSITY, and' NXJRTURING RELATIONSHIPS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE NATUra-BASED

SUMMER CAMP,' FARM AND 'forest FRIDAY, NATURE AND GARDEN PROGRAMS, AND

HCa-ffiSCHbOL SERIES.

4c (Code:) (Expenses S 3,590 iricluding grants ofS) (Revenues 2,134)

THE FOOD ACCESS p'rOCSRAM" STRIVES TO INCREASE' EQUITjB^LE ACCESS 'Tb " FRESH,"'

NOURiSHING, LO(i^ FOOD " THAT IS' GROWN WITH HEALTHY AGRICULTURAL '

PRACTIC:ES. income level, demographic, or CSEOGRAPHIC location SHOULD NEVER

BE a 'sARRIE'r' TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPAtlNCl' IN THE 'LOtiTXL AMD REO'lONAL 'FOOD

SYSTEM.' PROGRAMS INCLUDE GLEANING, ''p'lANT-A-R<DW,' LANCASTER ' COMM^ (GARDEN,

SNAP INCENT'I W PROGIU^S,' AND FARM SHARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED A(3RICULT'uRE

4d Other program services (Describe on Schedule O)

(Expenses S Including cra'its of$) (Revenue $ j

4c Total program service expenses 224,031

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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules

10

11

e

f

12a

13

14a

b

Is ihe organization described in section 50'(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If 'Yes,"

complete Schedule 71

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contnbutors? See instructions,,

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on Ijehalf of or in opposition to

candidates for public office? If "Yes" complole Schedule C, Part I

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did Ihe organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)

election in effect during tlie tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5). or 501(c)(6) organization ttiat receives membership dues,

assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 93-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C. Part III

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for whicli donors

have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If

'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part I

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,

the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If 'Yes.' complete Schedule D, Part it

Did the organizafion maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,'

complete Schedule D, Part III

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrorv or custodial account liability: serve as a

custodian for amounts not listed in Part K or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or

debt negotiation services? If 'Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in donor-restricted endowments

or In quasi-endowments? If Yes, ' complete Schedule D, Part V

If Ihe organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI,

VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable,

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes,"

complete Schedule D. Part VI _

Did ttie organization report an amount for Investments—other securities in Part X. line 12, that is 5% or more

of its total assets reported in Part X. line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D. Part VII

c Did the organization rcpurt an amount for investments—program related i.n Part X, line 13, that is 5% or rtiore

of rts lotal assets reported in Part X, line 16? 11 "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15, that is 5% or more of its lotal assets

reported in Part X, line 16? II "Yes," complete Schedule O, Part IX

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes" complete Schedule D. Pad X

Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses

the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D. Part X

Did the organization obtain separate, independent auditeo tinanciai statements for the tax year? if Yes,' voniplele

Schedule D, Parts XI and XII

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If

"Yes," and If the organiratian answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Is optional

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1KAXii)? If "Yes" complete Schedule E

Did Ifie organization maln'iain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10.000 from grantmaking,

fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate

foreign investments valued at S1Q0.000 or more? If 'Yes." complete Schedule P. Parts i and IV

15 Did the^organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than S5,000 of grants or other assistance to or

for any foreign organization? If 'Yes,' completo Schedule F, Paris II and IV

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other

assistance to or for foreign individuals? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F. Parts III arid lY

17 Did Ihe organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on

Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and lie? If Yes.' complete Schedule G, Part 1. See instructions,

18 Did Ihe organization report more than $15,000 total of fundrdising event gross income and contributions on

Part Vlil, lines 1c and 8a? If Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II

19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?

If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III ^ ■

20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If Yes," complete Schedule H

b If "Yes" 10 line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of Us audited tinanciai statements to this return?

21 Did the organization report niore than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or

domestic qovernmenl on Part IX. column (A), line 1? If 'Yes," complete Schedule I. Parts I and II

Yes No

1 X

2 X

3 X

4 X

5 X

6 X

7 X

8 X

9 X

10 X

11a X

lib X

11c X

11d X

lie X

11f X

12a X

12b X

13 X

14a X

14b X

15 X

16 X

17 X

18 X

19 X

20a X

20b

21 X

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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes No

22 Did the organization report more than SS.OOO of grants or ottier assistance to or lor domestic Individuals on

Part IX, column (A), line 2? If 'Yes/ complBle Schedule /, Peds 1 and III 22 X

' 23 Did the organization answer "Yes* to Part VII. Section A, line 3. 4, or 5, alxiut compensation of the

organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated

employees? II "Yes," comptefe Schedule J 23 X

24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than

SI00.000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31. 2002? If 'Yes,' answer lines 24b

through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No," go to lino 23a 24a X

b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b

c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time dunng the year

to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c

d Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of Issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d

25a Section 501(c)(3). 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit

transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Pad 1 25a X

b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess Ijenefit transaction with a disqualified person in a pnor

year, and that the transaction tias not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?

If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Pad 1 25b X

26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X. line 5 or 22. for receivables from or payabies to any current

or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial conlribulor, or 35%

controlled entity ot family member of any of these persons? If 'Yes." complete Schedule L, Pad II 26 X

27 Did the organiza'ton provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key

employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee

member, or to a 35% controlled entity (Including an employee inereof) or family member of any of these

persons? If "Yes.' complete Schedule L Pad III 27 X

28 Was the organization a party to a business 'j-ansaction with one of the following parties? (See the Schedule

L, Part IV, instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions),

a A current or former officer, direcloi. taistee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If

"Yes.' complete Schedule L, Pad IV 28a X

b A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes ' complete Schedule f. Pad IV 28b X

c A SS"/!! controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If

"Yes," complete Schedule L, Pad IV 28c X

29 Did the organization receive more than 525,000 ki noncash contributions? If 'Yes," complete Schedule M 29 X

30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified

conservation contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M 30 X

31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes." complete Schedule N. Pad 1 31 X

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? if "Yes,"

complete Schedule N. Part II 32 X

33 Did the organization own 100% ot an entity disregarded as separate from tfie organization under Regulations

sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Pad 1 33 X

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes."complete Schedule R, Pad II. Ill,

or IV, and Pad V. line 1 34 X

35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(bK13)? 35a X

b If "Yes' to line 3Sa, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a

controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? /f "Yss," comp/e/s Schedule R, Pad V, line 2 35b

36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable

related organization? If'Yes," complete Schedule R, Pad V, line 2 36 X

37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization

and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R. Pat! VI 37 X

38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines lib and

19? Note: All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 38 X

Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

la Enter the number reported In box 3 of Form 1096, Enter -0- if noi applicable Yes No

la 5

b Enter the number ot Forms W-26 included on line la. Enter -0- If not applicable lb 0

c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and

reportable oamino (qamhiinq) winnings to prize winners^ 1c

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Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued) Yes No

2a

b

3a

b

4a

Sa

b

c

6a

10

a

b

11

a

b

12a

b

13

a

c

14a

b

15

16

17

2a

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmlttal of Wage grid Tax

Stalemenls, Fled for the calendar year ending with or vwlbin the year covered by this return

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did ttie organization file all required federal employment lax returns?

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of 31.000 or more during the year?,

If 'Yes.' has It filed a Form 990-T for this year? /f "No" to hne 3b, provide an explanation on Scbedule O

At any lime during the calendar year, did the organization have an inlenest in, or a signature or other authority over,

a financial account in a foreign country {such as a bank account, securities account or other financial account)?

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Finarx^al Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If 'Yes' to line 5a or 5b. did the organization file Form 8886-T?

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than 5100,000, and did the

organization solicit any contnbutions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or

gifts were not tax deductitJe? _

Organizations ttiat may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment In excess of $75 made partly as a cont'ibulion and partly for goods

and services provided to the payor?

It "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property fo.' wliich it was

required to file. Form 8282?

If 'Yes," indicate the number of Forms 62B2 filed during tlie year I 7d I

10b

11a

lib

13b

13c

Note: See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the stales in which

the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans

Enter the amount of reserves on hand

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the lax year?.

If 'Yes,' has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation on Schedule O

Is the organization subject to ttie section 4960 lax on paynient{s) of more than 51,000.000 in remuneration or

excess parachute paymentfs) during the year?

If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject, to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment mcome?,

If "Yes." complete Form 4720, Schedule 0.

Section 501(c){21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified or other person, engage in any activities

that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951,.4852, or 4953?

If 'Yes.' complele Form 6069. ——

Did the organization recoivo any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?

If the organization received a contribulion of qualified intellectual proper.y. did the organization file Form 8899 as required?

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a ponor advised fund maintained by the

sponsorin9 orQanizstlon havs sxcsss businsss holdings 31 8ny Ums during th$ y©3r?

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?

Did the sponsonng organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 [ 10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of dub fadllties

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter;

Gross Income from memtiers or shareholders

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to ottier sources

against amounts due or received from them.)

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year I 12b I

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance Issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?

2b

4a

7c

9a

9b

12a

13a

14a

14b

15

16

17

X

X

X

X

JL

X

JL

X

X

X

X

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Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No"

response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes on ScJiedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI

Section A. Governing Body and Management

la ta

lb

4

5

G

7a

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at tlie end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or

if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar

committee, explain on Schedule O,

Enter the number of voting members included on line la. above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with

any other ofllcer. director, trustee, or key employee?

Did ttie organeation delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the dl.'ect

supervision of officers, directors, trusiees, or key employees to a management company or other pe.'son?

Did tlie organization make any significant changes to Its governing documents since the prior Form 990 vvas filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets?

Did tlie organization have members or siockholders?

Did the organization have members, siockholders, or ottier persons who had the power to elect or appoint

one or more members of the governing body?

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,

stocktioldffs, or persons other than the governing btxiy?

Did the organization contemporaneously document ttio meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the follov

The governing body?

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII. Section A. who cannol be reached at

the orq.anization's mailino address? If "Ves." provide the names and addresses on Schedule O

7a

7b

mg

8a

8b

Yes

X

No

X

JL

A.

X

X

Section B. Policies fThis Section B requests information aboui policies not required by the Intornal Revenue Cade.)

Yes No

10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a X

b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,

affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consisfent vrith the organization's exempt ourposes? 10b

11a Has the organization provided a complete copy ot this Form 990 to all members of its governing body tiefore filing the form?

b Describe on Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by tiie organizaiion to review this Form 990,

12a Did the organization Itave a written conflict of Interest policy? 11 'No.'go to line 13

11a X

12a X

b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts?

c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance v/lth the policy? If 'Yes,'

describe on Schedule O how this was done

12b X

12c X

13 Did the organization hiave a written whistleblower policy? 13 X

14 Did the organization have a written document retention and deslnjction policy? 14 X

15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons inciude a review and approval by

independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management offica! 15a X

b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b X

If "Yes" to line 1Sa or 15b. describe the process on Schedule 0. See insiructlons.

16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement

with a taxable entity during the year? IBa X

b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its

participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the

orqanization's exempt status with respect to such arranqements? 16b

17 Ust the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed NH.

18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990. and 990-T (section 501(c)

(3)s oniy) available for putilic inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

I I Own website A.nother's website Upon request Q Other (explain on Schedule 0)

Describe on Schedule O whether (and if so. hov/) Ihe organization made Its governing documents, conflict of interest policy,

and financial statements available to ttie public during ihe tax year.

Slate the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records,

MELISSA GRELLA 101 MAIN STREET

LANCASTER

19

20

NH 03584 603-631-6761

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Part Vli Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and

Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII Fl

Section A. Officers, Directors, Tiustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

la Comptele Ihls table for all persons required to loe listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the

organization's tax year.

• List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees {whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of

compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

• List all of the organization's current key employoes, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)

who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2. box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than

SlOO.OOO from the organization and any related organizations.

• List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees v/ho received more than

SlOO.OOO of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

• List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the

organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in wtiidi to list tlie persons above.

I I Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A)

N3nt« and

(8)

Average

HOufS

pCf YWHjk

(list any

teurs for

related

crgancaiiaw;

bdow

dot^

(C|

PoSil-UI

(do no! check more than one

box, unkiss person Is both an

dfjcer and a dnectw^fustee)

(D)

Reponabte

conpenszition

from the

organiiation (W-2'

lOySJ^EC)

(E)

compensation

from related

organijstior.s (W-2/

lOe^M^ISC'

(F)

Fsiimaied stnvxrnt

of otirer

oompcnsatiori

from tt>e

orgaruzation and

r^ated organira'jons

?■<

5-

cr

c

1

a

F

iaL

I

% Officer

2

1

i

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i

1

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<1)MELISSA GRELLA

40.00

X 45,000 0 0EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0.00

(2) KYLE VAN DER LA AN

2.00

X X 0 0 0SECRETARY 0.00

(3) NANCY PHILLIPS

1.00

X X 0 0 0TREASURER 0.00

<4)MARY VON ALT

PRESIDENT

1.00

d;od X X 0 0 0

(5) ERIK BECKER

1.00

X 0 0 0TRUSTEE 0.00

(6)

m

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

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Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compcnsalod Employees (continued)

(A)

Nsme and tiOe

(B)

Averag©

flours

per week

{'ij: any

hours for

orgisnttatjons

below

dotted itne)

(C)

PosftJon

(do ncl cher'K mere K-.ar one

bo*:, unless person is eoth an

office.- arxf a dirocior.tjiisiiw)

iO)

ReoOflal^

Cornpensslicn

from die

organizajicn (W-2/

icwy-A'isa

t099^eC)

(E)

Reprfrtabte

C(?mpensalion

(tom fftated

orgaoirjijcns

10-mMSC/

1C3'>NEC)

IE)

Eseoiated imownt

ot oilier

coinpcnijbofi

ftpm the

organizalion 2nd

related crgantzauonaIts ^"'s?c

*r

St9

1

Ig3

£

s8

7".

•<

•6

0

1

II¥

1

renrroF

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

lb Subtotal,. 45,000

c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Sectior

d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)

1 A

45,000

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to tliose listed above) who received more than SIQO.OOO of

0

Yes No

3 Did the organizalion list any former of^ice^ director, trustee, key employee, or tiighesl compensated

employee on line la? If 'Yes.' cx>mi>lele Schedule J for such individual 3 X

4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable contpensation and other compensation from the

organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes, " complete Schedule J for such

individual 4 X

5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual

for services rendered to the organization? If 'Yes." complete Schedule J lor such person 5 X

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated Independent contractors that received more than 5100,000 of

l>k«<o and Ixitxss attes P)Desa^tof) of scr\i-x2s (C)Cqi

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who

received more than 5100,000 ot comoensalion from the oraani.^alion 0

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Part VIIIStatement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII I I

jS-io,

n6°

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4!^

5=

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o

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o c

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la

lb

1c

Id

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1f99,614

■"3$

(A)

Totel revcmje

(B)

Reisted or «xefnt^

function revenue

(C)

Unrdated

business revenue

(0)

Revenue excluded

ft urn tax UKii«r

scctjons 612"514

1a Federated campaigns

b Membership dues

c Fundralsing events

d Related organizations

e GrAarmerf gtarts (oortribufon^

f AI oKier oortiiufcns, gfe gats,

and sMaramartsnot irfucted abae.

g Noncadi cattxjfais hctxfad ii

bes 1a-1f

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f99,614

«1

avsness Coec

SCHOOL ^ CM® PROGRRW

POOD ACCESS PROGRAMS

All other program service revenue.

Total. Add lines 2a-2f

11,29811,298

2,1342,134

13,432

b

c

9a

b

c

10a

b

c

Investment Income (including dividends, interest, and

other simitar amounts)

Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

Rovalties

6a

6b

Gross rents

Less lentt espa-ee:

fi«tdirt.ufwisj

Net rental income or

Qoss amort Som

safcsrfasseis

Otiar ton InMTtiy

Less ooaoroitBr

baSBJTT! sales aips

Gain or (loss)

7a

7b

7c

(i) Real(I!) PersDna;

toss).

{!) Secunties(») Oihei

8a

8b

events..

Net gain or (loss),

Gross fTorre fom IrxfaisiTg everts

(rot hdudhg S

of oontrixiSiXB repcrtsd on Ine

1c). See Part IV. (ne 18

Less: direct expenses

Net Income or (loss) from fundraisinc

Gross income from gaming

activities. See Part IV. line 19

Less, direct expenses

Net income or (loss) from gaming activities

Gross sales of inventory, less

returns and allowances

Less; cost of goods sold,

9a

9b

10a

10b

295,724

212,295

Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory. 83,42983,429

w

3

g:

g

O ®

11a

b

c

d

e

All other revenue

Total. Add lines 11a-11d

Business Cede

12 Total revenue. See Inslructions196,47596,8610

Form 990 (/024)

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Fornn 990 (2024) TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106 Pace 10

Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses

Ssctfon 501lch3) ^nd 50Uc)('^) organizations must complete at! columns. AH other orcangafons must contpla'e cokinin (A).

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,

8b. 9b. and 10b of Pan VIII.

■ ■b.,,,,wTofA e»,'«:nses

(B)

Program service

eKTi-nsw

(C)

Maia^emeni aod

genera! expenses

fo)

Furdta»s«r»g

expenses

1 Carts and dtnr aasriarcB to ctmesifc ogafcalcns

and Cfciniea);; gjven tiiti ti Ses Part IV, kie 21

2 Grants and other assistance to domeslic

Individuals, See Part IV. line 22

3 Grarts and olher asastance to fcregn

agrizaftns, fore^ gcwsnmerts. and

foreign IndMduafe. See Part IV, lies 15 and 16

4 Benefits paid to or for rnembers

5 Compensation of current officers, directors,

trustees, and key employees 45.000 15,300 14,850 14,850

6 Compensalian not nduded above to deqiBBad

persons (as defiiad under ssctfon 495S(fX1)) and

persons dssoted h sec6crt 4958(cX3XB)

7 Other salaries and wages 124,445 124,445

8 Pension plan aorruab and ccrttoufcns (ndude

seotai 40t(k) and 403(b) efnpfoyer cortrixfcns)

9 Other employee benefits

10 Payroll taxes 13.772 11,500 1,136 1.136

11 Fees for services (nonemptoyees):

a Management

b Legal 3,845 3,845

c Accounting 5,224 5,224

d Lobbying

e Plofessional tndraiang ssrvices. See Pat IV, bie

f Investment management fees

7

9 Ci w, til ini 1 ty,-*1 ai r ex»i.ds luvi, d »r 25. mixim

(At, amoul id Ire I1g exfiBiass on Sdodite 0.)

12 Advertising and promotion

1,718 1.718

741 741

13 Office expenses 12,624 12,624

14 Information technology 5,450 5,450

1S Royalties

16 Occupancy 21,479 19,616 1,863

17 travel 30 30

18 Payments of travel or entertainment expensi

for any federal, state, or local public officials

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings

20 Interest

s

5,675 5,675

21 Payments to affiliates

22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 20.495 20.495

23 Insurance 6,974 6,073 901

24 Olher expenses, Itnize expenses not coveted

above. (List mrscdariKxs expenses on Ine 24e, If

fcto 24e amount etoeeds 10% oflne ffi, cotrm

(A)i amouit fel ins 24e expenses on Schedufe 0,)

a BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEEJ 8.652 8,632 20

b SUPPLIES 1,940 1,940

c DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,468 1,468

d MISCELLANEOUS 948 948

c All olher expenses

25 Total ftrctional expenses. Add iriss •, tiTOucn 2rte 280,480 224,031 40,463 15,9862G JoW ccefs. CoinplelelliisSnecxityiflfie ■

otgarpalfon repotted In roknti (B) pW costs

fa ll a corrhiied eduatcnal cainMm and

fondraising sofcfafon. Oieck her | if

fotoVMnq SOP 95-2 fASC058-72dr:^,,,

POfn> 990 (2ti24;

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Form 990 (2024) TAPROOT FARM & EmnCRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106

PartX Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response c note lo any line in this Part X

Cash—oon-inleresl-bearing

Savings and temporary cash investments

Pledges and grants receivable, net

Accounts receivable, riet,

Loans and other receivables trom any current or former officer, director,

trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor. Or 35%

controlled entity or family memtjer of any of these persons

6 Loans and other receivables frorti other disqualified persons (as defined

under section 4958(tX1)). and persons described in section 4958(cX3XB),

7 Notes and loans receivable, net

8 Inventories for sale or use

9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other

basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D

Less; accumulated depreciation

investments—publicly traded securities

Investments—other securities. See Pad IV, line 11

Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11

Intangible assets

Other assets. See Part IV, line 11

10a

10b

421

65,203,710

Total assets. Add lines 1 Ihrnuqh 15 (must equal line 33).

26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Grants payable.

Deferred revenue

Tax-exempt bond liabilities

Esc.'0',v or custodisi account liability. Complete Par! IV of Schedule D

Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, direclor,

trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35%

controlled entity or family member of any of these persons

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties

tJnsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties

Ottier liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third

parties, and other liabilities not included on iiiies 17-24). Complete Part X

of Schedule D

Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25

Ofqanixations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here | |

and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.

27 Net assets without donor restrictions,,,,.

28 Net assets with donor restnctions

Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check hep^

and complete lines 29 tlirough 33.

29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds

30 Paidan or capital surplus, or land, building, or eouipment fund ^

31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds

32 Total net assets or fund tialances;

33 Tola! liabilities and net assets/fund balances

(A)

Beginning of year

7,892

24,729

4,665

355.851

393.137

7,160

4,579

116,917

10c

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

4,788

133,444

259,693

259,693

393.137

25

25

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

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-H(B)

End of year

16,097

28,124

7,919

355,493

407.633

17,096

1,279

161.200

52.370

231,945

175,688

175.688

407,633

Tonn" 990 (2021>

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Form 99Q (2024) TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106 Page 12

Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets

1 Total revenue (must equal Pan VIII, column (A), line 12) 1 196,475

2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 280,480

3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 -84,005

4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal t^art X, line 32, column (A)) 4 259.693

5 Net unrealized gams (losses) on invcsimenis 5

6 Donated services and use of facilities 6

7 Investment expenses 7

8 Prior period adjustments 8

9 Other changes In net assets or fund balances (explain on Schedule 0) 9

10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X. line

32. column (B)) 10 175,688

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII a

1 Acx»un«ng method used to prepare the Form 990: Q Cash Accrual Q Other

I* the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other,' explain on

Schedule 0.

2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If Tes," check a box below to indicate wfiether the financial statements for the year were compiled or

reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both

I I Separate basis Q Consolidated Ijasis []]] Both consolidated and separate tiaslsb Were the organeation's financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whellier the financial statements for the year were audited on a

separate basis, consolidated basis, or both.

I I Separate basis Q] Consolidated basis Q (doth consolidated and separate basisc If "Yes' to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of

the audit, review, or compilation of its (inancial statements and selection oi an independent accountanP

If the organization changed either Its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain on

Schedule 0.

3a As a result ot a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the

Uniform Guidance. 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Subpart F?

b If 'Yes." did tfie organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the

required audit or audits, explain why on Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits,...

2a

2b

2c

3a

3b

Yes No

X

Form 990 (.02-1)

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SCHEDULE A

(Form 990)

Depaftmcrrt of the Trees jry

Intemai Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Comptete If tte orgirkzaSon is a secSon 501(cX3) organizatioo or a section 4947(aXl) nonexempt diaritable tnist

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Go to www.ifs.gov/FormB30 for instructions and the latest information.

OWB No ir>-!5-0047

2024

Open to Public

Inspection

Name of the organizaUon

TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

Employer Idonlificatlon nufnber

47-3594106

Part I Reason for Public Charity Status. (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization Is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A){l}.

2 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A){ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170{b)(1){A){iii).

4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital descntjed in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iil). Enter the hospital s name,

city, and state:

5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A){iv). (Complete Part II.)

6 r A federal, stale, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b){1)(A)(v).

7 |~ An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general publicdescribed in section 170(b)(1){A)(vi). (Ckimplete Part II.)

8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

9 An agricultural research organizsiioh desaibed In section 170(b)(t)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a lahd-grant college

or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college or

university;

10 ® An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 1/3% of its suppon fiom contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts trom activities related to its exempt functions, subject to certain exceptions: and (2) no more fiian 33 1/3% of Itssupport from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 lax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30. 1975. See section 509(a)(2). ((Complete Part 111.)

11 n An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

12 M An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of. to pe.horm the ftinctions of, or to carry out the purposes ofone or more publicly supported organizations described in secOon 5Q9(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check

the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 129,

a n Typa I. A supporting organizalion onerated. supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving

the supported organizalion(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees oi the

supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

(j I j Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having

control or management of the supporting organization vested In the same persons that control or manage the supportedorganization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

c n Type HI functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with.Its supported organizaUonjs) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D. and E.

d n Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operaleu in connection with its supported organization(s)thai is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness

requiiement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

e n Chock this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II. Type IIIfunctionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally Integrated supporting organization. I

f Enter the number of supported organlzallons, '

g Provide the following information about the supported ofganization(s). (<i) Nanie of supported

or^aftizaiior.

<i«) C5N («»i) Type of ofgdniza^

(cksso^d oti tJTies 1-10

above (see mstrjclions))

K ihe (xgancalcn

isBd h yoir

(Jocuref?

(v) Amounl rnonciary

support (sae

instntclioiw)

vf) Amount of

otncf sooport (sec

tastructions)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions tor Forni 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No, 11285F Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Schedule A (Fotrn 990) 2024 TAPROOT FARM S ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106 Pane 2

Part li Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b){1)(A)(iv) and 170{b)(1)(A)(vi)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under

Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and

membership fees received. (Do not

include any "unusual grants.")

(a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total

2 Tax revenues levied for the

o.'ganizatioM's benefit and either paid

to or expended on Its behalf

3 The value of services or facilities

fumisheo by a governmental unit to the

organization without charge

4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3

5 The portion of total contnbuticns by

each person (ether than a

governmental unit or publicly

supported organization) Included on

line 1 thai exceeds 2% of the amount

shov/n on line 11. column (f)

6 PuWk; support StWrad ine 5 torn Ine 4

Section B. Total Support

Cafendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)

7 Amounts from line 4

8 Gross income from Interest, dividends,

payments received on securities loans,

rents, royalties, and income from

similar sources

9 Net Inco.me from unrelated business

activities, whether or not the business

is regularly carried on

Other income, lOo not irtciude gain or

loss from the sale of capital assets

(Explain in Part VI,)

Total support. Add lines 7 througli 10

10

11

12

13. - -

orqanizalion. checli this box and stop here

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

14

15

16a

Public support perce.ntage for 2024 (iine 6. coiumn (f), divided by li

(a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (0) 2024 (f) Total

z. (see Inslruclions) | i2, or fifth tax year as a section 501 (cX3)

Xl

14

15 %

17a

ne 11, column (f))

Public support percentage from 2023 Sctiedule A, Part II. line 14

33 1/3% support test — 2024. If the organization did.not check the box on line 13. and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this

box and stop liore. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization Q33 1/3% support test — 2023. If the organization did not chock a box on tine 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check

this box and stop Iiere. Tfie organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization I j

10%-facts-and-circumstances lest — 2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13. 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is

10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain in

Pan VI how the organization meets the facls-and^tircumstances test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported

organization

10%-facts-and-circumstances test — 2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line

15 is 10% or more, and If the organiHation meets the facts-and-circumslsnces lest, check this box and stop here. Explain

in Part VI how the organization ttieels the, facts-and-circumslances test. The organizatioh qualifies as a publicly supported

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organization

18 Private foundaUon. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b. 17a. or 17b| check this box and see

inslruclions

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Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Schedule A {Form 990) 2024 TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106 Page 3

Part III Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 50g{a){2)

(Complete only if you checked (he box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part I

If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year begiixiing in)

•) GISi gartv cattxtona atti rrortastiip feas

ratjeKed. (po ro(ndkjcte any Vxsual grartiT

2 Gross nsosipb km admBsiaTS, mendondee

sob or ser/ces pes^nec, or fecifesfuriiisbsd n ariy adivity that is related to fie

otgarizabon's tax-e>snipt pupose

3 Gross leoeiptstiDfnaciMSes that are not an

uniEbted tecte or busiress irrier secSon 513

4 Tax reveniies levied for the

organization's benefit and either paid

to or expended on its behalf

5 The value of services or facilities

furnished by a governmental unit to the

organization wittiout charge

6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5

7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2 and 3

received from disqualified persons

b AnxxjntshdudedonirEs2and3

reosivcid km citier ftandequaSfisd

petsons l-0t exceed ths greater of SS.OOO

a 1 % of lite amount on Stk 13 tor the year

c Add fines 7a and 7b

Public support. (Subtract line 7c from

lino 6.)

8

Section B. Total Support

Catendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)

9 Arnouiiis fiOiii itite 6

10a Gross hoome km Herest cWdends,

fayrents received cn seorties loans, rerts,

rowllies, and name km siriar sotrtss.

b Unrelated business taxable income (lesi

section 511 taxes) from businesses

acquired after June 30, 1975

c Add lines 10a and 10b

(a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c)2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (0 Total

129,765 139,589 194,365 135,230 99,614 698,563

259,402 275,139 317,190 343,620 309,156 1,504,507

389,167 414,728 511,555 478,850 408,770 2,203,070

20.000 20.000

20,000 20,000

2,183.070

11 Net name (iorn irretated faisiness

askfes not included on ine 113b. wfiettier

or not the business is regUarty canigd on,,

12 Other income. Do not include gain or

loss trom the sale of capital assets

(Explain in Part VI.)

13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11,

and 12.)

14 First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, lourih, or fifth lax year as a section 501(cX3)

organization, check this box and stop ftere

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

15 Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f), divided by line 13. column (f))

16 Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

15

16

(a) 2020 (b) 2021 <c) 202? (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (0 Total

3S5, 1G7 414,72S C 4 1 C CC 47S 850 40S,770 2,203,070

144 S3 1 198

144 53 1 198

389,311 414,781 511,556 478,850 406,770 2,203,268

JJ

99.08 %

99.99 %

17

18

17 Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 1 Co, colu.mn (f), divided by line 13, column (f))

18 Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part 111, line 17

19a 33 l/SVo support tests — 2024. If tile organization did not check the box on line 14. and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line

17 is not more than 33 1,'3%. check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organizaUon

b 33 1(3% support tests — 2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line ISa, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and

tine 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, checlr this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported crgamzation

20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a Ixix on line 14. 19a. or 19b, check this box and see instaictions

%

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Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

DAA

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Sc^^eduk^ A (Forni 990) 2024 TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106 PaiISaej

Part IV Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 on Part I. If you checked box 12a, Part I, complete Sections A

and B. If you checked box 12b, Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, Part I, complete

Sections A. D, and E. If you checked box 12d, Part I. complete Sections A and D. and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

1 Are all of Ihe organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing

documents? If 'No," describe in Part VIhow iho supported organaatmns are designated. If desigrtaled by

class or purpose, describe the designation If Iristoric artd continuing relationship, explain

2 Did (he organization have any supported organization thai does not have an IRS determination of status

under section 509(aX1) or (2)? If 'Yes,' explain in Part VIhow the organization determmed that the supported

organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

3a Did the organization have a supported organization descritied in section 501(c)(4) (5), or (6)? If 'Yes," answer

lines 3b and 3c below.

b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501 (cX4), (S), or (6) and

satisfied the public support tests under section 509(aK?)? If 'Yes," describe in Part VI when and haw the

organization made the determination.

c Did ttie organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(cK2KB)

purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what rxintrols the organization put in place to ensure such use.

4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If

"Yes," and if you chectred box 12s or 12b in Part I, ansKvr lines 'lb and 4c below.

b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whetner to m3l<e grants to the foreign

supported organization? If 'Yes," describe in Part VI how the crganizaHon had such control and discretion

despite being conlrotled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations,

c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination

under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes,"explain in Part Vtwhat controls the organization used

to ensure that all support to the foreign supported aganization was used exclusively for section 17U(c)(2)(Bj

purposes.

5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during tlte tax year? If 'Yes,"

answer lines Sb and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN

numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed: (li) the reasons for each Such action:

(Hi) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action: and (hr) how the action

was accomplished (such as by amendinent to the organizing douuimnt).

b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already

designated in the organization's organizing document?

c Sut>stitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event iseyond the organization's control?

G I9id the organiza'uon provide support (v/tieltier in the form of grants or the provision of services or facititiss) to

anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited

by one or more of its supported organizations, or (ni) other supporting organizations that also support or

benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations^ H 'Yes.' provide detail in Pan VI.

7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor

(as defined in section 4S53{c,X3)(C)). a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity

with regard to a substantial contributor? If'Yes,'complete Pan t b(Schedule L (Form 990).

8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line

7? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

9a Was tfie organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the lax year by one or more

disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (otfier than foundation managers and organizations

described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If 'Yes," provide detail in part VI.

b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which

the supporting organization had an interest? If 'Yes.'provide detail in Part VI.

c Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit

from, assets in which ttie supporting organization also had an interest? It "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.

10a Was the orgaNzation subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section

4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-funotionally integrated

supporting oiganizations)? If 'Yes,' answer line 10b below.

b Old the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedute C, Form 4720. to

determine whether the nroanization had excess business holdlnns.)

Yes No

1

2

3a

3b

3c

43

4b

4c

Sa

Sb

5c

6

7

8

9a

9b

9c

10a

10b

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Part IV Supporting Organizations (continued)

11 Has the organizalion accepted a gift or contribution from any of the followng persons?

a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and

11c below, the governing txxJy of a supported organization?

b A family member of a person described on line 11a above?

c A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above'' If'Yes" to line 11 a, lib, or 11c,

provide detail in Part W.

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

11a

lib

11c

Yes No

Did the governing body, members of the governing body, officers acting in their official capacity, or membership of one or

more suppo.ded organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's officers,

directors, or trustees at all times during the lax year? If 'No," describe in Part W bow the supported orgonization{s)

effectivBly operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities. If the organization had more tfyan one supportet!

organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove ofTicers. direaors. or trustees were allocated among the

supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any. applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported

organization(s) ttiat operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? It 'Yes,' explain in Part

Vt how providing such toenefit earned out the purposes of the supported organi/ationfs) that operated.

Yes No

suporvisea or conuoiiea me supponina orqantzavon.

Section 0. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes No

1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors

or trustees of each of the organization's supported organizationfs)? If "No,' describe in Part VI how control

or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that canlrolied or managed

the Nuooorted oroanizatiorifs). 1

Section D, All Type Hi Supporting Organizations

Y N

1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the

organizat'On s tax year, (ij a wTtitsn notice describing the typc and a,n; of tuppo'i provided during the Df'O^ t^x

year, fii) a copy of the Form 990 tnat was most recently filed as of the date of notitication, and (ill) copies of tlie

organization's governing documents in effect on Ifie dale of noiification, to the extent not previously provided ?

Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees eittier (i) appointed or elected by the supported

organization(s), or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If 'No,' explain in Part VI

how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship wilh the supported organizationfsj.

By reason of tfie relationship described on line 2, above, did the organization's supported organizations have

a significant voice in the organization s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's

income or assets at all limes during the tax year? If "Yes,' descnbe in Part VI the role the organization's

suonoded oroanizations piayed in Ihis repaid.

es o

Section E. Type III Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Pad Test during the year (see instructions).

The organiza'ion satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 belov/.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part Vi how you supponed a governmental entity (see instruaions).Y

2 Activities Test, Answer lines 2a and 2b beiow.

a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes ofthe supported organizatlon(s) to which the organization was responsive? if Yes," then in Part VI identifythose supported organizations and explain how these activities direcliy furthered their exempt purposes,

haw the organization was responsive to each of its supported organizations, and hovr the organization determined

that these activities cxinstituted subslantially all of its activities.

b Did the activities described on line 2a. above, constitute activities that, but for the organization's

involvement, one or more of the organization's supported organizationts) would have been engaged in? If

'Yes,' explain in Part VI the reasons lor lite organization's position that its stjpported organizatiori(sj would

have engaged in ttiese.activities but for the organization's involvement,

3 Parent of Supponed Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

3 Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the otficers, directors, or

trustees of each of the supported organizations? If'Yes'or 'No,' provide details in Part Vi.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each

of its supported organizations? If "Yes." describe in Part Vt the role played by the organization in this regard.

2a

2b

3a

3b

es No

Schedule A {romi 990) 2024:K»7 11/17/2025 11:07 AM

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Part V Type III Non-Functionallv Integrated 509(a)(3) Supportidq Organizations

1 I [Check here if the organizaiion satisfied trie Inlepral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 {explain in Part W).See

E.

Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (8) Current Year

(optional)

1 Net short-term capital gain 1

2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2

3 Other gross income (see instaictionsl 3

4 Add lines 1 through 3. 4

S Depredation and depletion 5

6 Portron of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection

of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of

property held for production of income (see instructions) 6

7 Ottier expenses (see instnjctions) 7

8 Adjusted Net Income (sublract lines 5. 6, and 7 from line 4) 8

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year

(optional)

1 Aggregate fair marftet value of all non-exempt-use assets (see

instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year);

a Average monthly value of securities 1a

b Average monthly cash balances lb

c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c

d Total (add lines la. lb. and 1c) Id

e Discount claimed for blockage or other facto.'s

(explain in deiail in Part W):

2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets 2

3 Subtract line 2 from line Id. 3

4 Cash deemed held lor exempt use. Enlei 0.015 of line 3 (for g.reater amount,

see Instructions). 4

5 Net value of non-e.xempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5

6 Iviuitipiy line 5 by 0.05d. 6

7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7

8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year

1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, column A) 1

2 Enter 0.65 of line 1. 2

3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, column A) 3

4 Enler qrealer of line 2 or line 3. 4

5 Income tax imoosefl in prior year 5

6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to

emerqency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6

(see instructions).

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Part V Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions Current Year

Amounts paid lo supported organizations lo accomplish exempt purposes

2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported

orqanizailons. in excess of income from activitym to. hi cac'joo m^in ov»it»ity

Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations

Ami-vnnJc r\aW Irt a'^niiiro accotc4 Amounts paid lo acquire exempt-use assets

5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required—prowrfo details in Part W)

6 Other distributions (riescnt>e in Part VI). See instructions.

7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.

8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is resporisive

{provide details In Part W). See instructions.

9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C. line 6

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)

(i)

Excess Distributions

(«)

Underdistributions

Pre-2024

(iii)

Dislribulable

Amount for 2024

1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6

2 Underdistributions, if any, tor years prior lo 2024

(reasonable cause required-exp/a»n m Part VI}. See

instructions.

3 Excess distributions carrvover, if any, to 2024

a From 2019

b From 2020

c From 2021

d From 2022

e From 2023

f Total of lines 3a through 3e

q Anniied m iinnefriistrihutinns of nrior vears

h Applied to 2024 distributable amount

i Carrvover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)

j Remainder. Subtract lines 3q. 3h. and 3i from line 3f.

4 Distributions for 2024 from

Section D. tine 7: S

a Applied to underdistributions of prior years

b Appiied to 2024 distributable amount

c Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4,

5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024. if

any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result

greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.

6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h

and 4b from line 1. For result greater itian zero, explain in

Part VI. See instructions.

7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j

and 4c.

8 Breakdown of line 7:

a Excess from 2020

b Excess from 2021. c Excess from 2022;.

d Excess from 2023,.

e Excess from 2024 s

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Schedule A (Fcmi 990i 2024 TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106 P3.-ie 8

Part VI Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part

111, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, lib, and 11c; Part IV, Section

B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b,

3a, and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section 8. line 1e; Part V, Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V,

Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions.)

Schedule A {Form S90) 202it

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ScFiedule B

(Form 990)(Rev. December 2024))

Department of tJ-.e Iresuny

Rc-^enue

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.lrs.gov/FonnSSO for the latest Informaflon.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization Employer identification number

TAPR(X)T FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106

Organization type (dieck one):

Filers of: Section:

Form 990 oi 890-EZ 501 (cX 3) (enter number) organization

1 1 4947(3X1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

1 1 527 political organization

Form 990-PF 1 1 501 (cX3) exempt private foundation

1 I 4947(aX1) nonexempt cha.rilable trust treated as a private foundation

1 1 501(cX3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule,

Note: Only a section 501(cX7). (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General f^ule and a Special Rule, See

inslructions

General Rule

[5^ For an organization filing Form ODD, S90-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000

or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Pans i and li. See instructions for determining a

contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

I j For an organization described in section 501(cX3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33V.n% support test ot the

regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(l)(AXvi). that checked Schedule A (Form 990), Part II, line 13, 16a, or

16b. and that received from any one coniributor, during the year, totai contributions of the greater of (1) S5.000; or

(2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990. Part VIII. line Ih; or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts 1 and II.

[~~| For an organization described in section 501 (cX7). (8). or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one

contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific,

literary or educational purposes, or lor the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I (entering

■ 'N/A'' in column (b) instead of the coniributor name and address), II, and III.

I I For an organization described in section 501(cX7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one

coniributor, duiirig Ifie year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, eic., purposes, but no such

contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions ttiat were received

during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc.. purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the

General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contiibulions

loluling $6,000 or more during the year $.,

Caution; An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and.'or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990), but it

must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2, of ils Form 990, or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990-PF, F^rt I. line

2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see tl»c instructions for Form 990, 990-E2. or 990-PF. Schedule B (Fomi 990) (Rev. 12-2024)

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Schedule 8 ('Form 990) (Rev. 12-2024) Pane 2

Name of organization

TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

Employer identification number

47-3594106

Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part 1 if additional space Is needed.

(a)

No.

(b)

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

Total contributions

(b)

Type of contribution

(a)

No.

MADELAINE G VON WEBER TRUST

NH 03101

95 MARKET ST

MANCHiESTER

$ 10,000

Person X

Payroll

Noncasti

(Complete Part 11 for

noncash contributions.)

(b)

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

Total contributions

(b)

Type of contribution

(a)

No.

YOU HAVE OUR TRUST Fl^

" NH d33di'

37 PLEASANT ST

"coNcora

s.10/ddd,

Person X

Payroll

Noncash

(Complelo Part II for

noncash contributions.)

<b)

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

Total contributions

(b)

Type of contribution

GATHER

210 WEST ROAD

UNIT 3

PORTSMOUTH NH 03801

S 5/.pop

Person X

Payroll

Noncasli

(Complete Part II for

noncash contributions.)

(a)

No.

(a)

No.

(a)

No.

(b)

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

Total contributions

NH CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION

NH 03301

49 SOUTH MAIN ST

CONCORD

S 20,000,

(b)

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

Total contributions

CHRISTINE DOTTERER & RICHARD BUTLEF

2443 MILE ■ POST R0;U1

SUNBURY PA 17801 " S S/.dpo

(b)

Type of contribution

Person

Payroll

Noncash

(Complete Part II for

noncash contributions.)

(b)

Type of contribution

(b)

Name, address, and ZIP -f 4

(c)

Total contributions

II^Y VON ALT

525 WESTSIDE IAIOE' ROM

MAIDSTONE VT 05905'

S 20,000.

Person

Payroll

Noncash

(Complete Part II for

noncash contributions.)

(b)

•Type of contribution

Person X

Payioll

Noncash

(Complete Part II for

noncash contributions.)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 12-2024)

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SCHEDULE D

(Form 990){Rev. OecefYibcr 202'')

OepatinoDi of the Trc.iiury

Internat Re'/e^uo Sr^rvice

Supplemental Financial StatementsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,

Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11a, 11b, 11c, lid, lie. 11f. 12a. or 12b.

Attach to Form 990.

Go to www.irs.(jov/Form990 for Instructions and the latest information.

om No. 1 >>5-0047

Open to Public

Inspection

Name of organiratfon

TAPROOT FAEy>l & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

Empioyar i<}entiftcation nuftU>c(47-3594106

Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts

1 Total number at end of year

(al Donof ad-Ased funds (b) Funds and otner accounts

2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)

3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)

4 Aggregate value at end of year

5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised

funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Q Yes Q] No

6 Did the organization inform all g'antees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used

only for ctiarltable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose

conferring impermissible private benefit? n Yes n No

Part II Conseivation Easements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

1 ^rpose(s) of conseaation easements held by the organization (checit all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (for example, recrealion or educalioiTj Preservation of a historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Q Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservalion contribution in the form of a conservation

teld at Itic End of the Tax Year

2a

2b

2c

2d

I I Yes Q No

8

easement on the last day of the lax year.

Total number of conservalion easements

Total acreage restricted by conservalion easements

Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included on line 2a

Number of conservation eaueftienls tin;iuQtxi ori line 2c acquireti after Juty 25, 2006. and nut

on a historic structure listed in the National Register

Numtser of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by

the organization dunng the tax year

Numtjer of states wliere properly subject to conservation easement is located ^,

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of

violations, and enforcement of ihe conservation easements it holds?

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violalions, and enforcing

conversation easements during the year

Amount of expenses incurred in m.onltoririg. inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing

conservation easements during the year ' 5

Does each conservalion easement reported on line 2d above satisfy the requirements of section 170{hX'!)(B)

(i) and secUon 170(h)(4XB){ii)? [j Yes [J No

9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in Its revenue and expense statement and balance

sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the

organization's accounting for conservation easements.

Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

la If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958. not to report in its revenue siatement and balance sheet works

of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherarce of public

service, provide in Part Xill the text of the footnote to its financial statements that aescribes these Items,

b If the organization elected, as pemiitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet wcks of

art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,

provide the following amounts relating to tfiese Items.

(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 _

(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X S

2 If the organization received or held works of an, historical treasu.'es, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide ttie

following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items.,

a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 5;

b Assets included in Form 990, Part X

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III Organizations Maintainina Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continuod)

3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that make signific-ant use of its

collection items (check all that apply).

Public exhibition Loan or exchange program

O'nerScholarly research

Preservation tor future generations

4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further ttie organization's exempt purpose in Part

XIII.

5 During tfie year, did itie organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar

assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be mainiained as part of the orqanizalion's collection?. I I Yes I I No

Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form

990, Part X. line 21, ^ ^

1a Is tfie organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or otfier assets not

included on Form 990, Part X? Q Yes Q No

b If 'Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table.

Beginning balance

Additions during the year

Distributions during the year

Ending balance

1c

1d

1e

1f

Amount

2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability'.' I I Yes

fa If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part Xlil. Cfieck here if the explanation has tieen provided in Part XIII

No

Part V Endowment Funds

^a) Cunent ycf (c) Two ye'ors tacft {<]) Ttvee y«-uif5 bxk (o) r<xr toacK

la Beginning of year balance

fa Contributions

c Net Investment earnings, gains,

and losses

d Grants or sctiolarshins

e Other expenditures for facilities and

programs

f Administrative expenses

g End of year balance

2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year erid balance (line lg, column (a)) held as; •

a Board designated or quasi-endownienl %

fa Permanenl endowment %

c Term endowment %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%,

3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession ol the organization that are held and administered for the

organization by:

(I) Unrelated organizations?

(ii) Related organizations?

b If 'Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?,.,

4 Describe in Pan XIII the Inte.nded uses of the organization's endowment funds,

Part VI Land, Buildings, and Equipment

Yes No

3a(i)

3a(ii)

3b

Descripion o(proTfirty (a) Cost or otfter bas&

(investmebnt)

(b) Cost Of 0^ basis

{othfv i

(c) Aco^nu'ated

ocpreciri'.on

(d) Book value

la Land 46,855 46,855

b Buildings

c Leasehold Improvements 258,233 17,460 240,773

d Equipment 28.248 12,248 16,000

e Ottier, 87,867 36,002 51,865

Total. Add lines la through 1e. (Column (d) mu^ equal Form 990. Part X. line 10c, column (Bj) 355,493

Schedule 0 (Form 990) (Rev, 12-2024)

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Part VII Investments - Other Securities

uompieie n ine ofgain^auun cifj55wt;rv?u

(j) Dssc/^tiOT of scajrity or calegory

{wKiixSng rtame cf securtiy)

(b) Book vaK;c (c) MeUtod of valuauon;

Cost Of oiTd-of-year market

(1) Financjal derivatives

(3) Other.... •

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(G)

(H)

Total. (Column (b) must eaual Fotm 990. Part X, line 12, col, (B))

Part VIII

(a) Dorscfipbon d investment (b) Book vaKis (c) Metftod of vaioaOort:

Ccsl or crtd-of-year market value

<i\

(2)

f3)

(4)

(S)

(61

(71

~ -

(91

fntai /cniumn im musi euuai Fotrn 090, rdn X "ne 13. COi (l/)/

Part IX Other Assets, o ^ n

Complete if the orqanization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X. line 15.

(d) DtJSUtOliOO (b) value

AM —

(71 ——

IA\

(ti) -

—.

r7\

A' / —

/OV

iQ\... —

Total (Column m) must BQual Form 990. Part X. line 15 col. (B)), ' - ■ -

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X,line 25.

1. (a) DescriDiioft of Oabsiiy

(1) Federal income taxes

J?).TAPROOT DOLIARS LIABILITY

(3) SCHOLARSHIP FUND LIABILITY

J5L

(b) Bock vabe

50.270

2.100

(6)

JZL

JSL

(9)

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990. Part X line 25, col. (BU< If «i«wt V'V". W.... - - -..

52,370- -. 11 11. 4 irt tK

2 Uabilily for uncertain tax positions. In Part Xlll, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports theoroanizaUon's liability for uncertain t,sx positions under FASB ASC- 740. Checl< here if the text of the footnote has been providedjn....

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Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 12-2024)

30'^7 11/17007!! 1107 AM

Schedule D (Form 990) fRev. 12-202g)APROOT

Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue

FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106

per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Paoe 4

1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1

2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:

a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a

2e

b Donated services and use of facilities 2b

c Recoveries of pnor year grants 2c

d Other (Describe in Part XIII,) 2d

e Add lines 2a through 2d

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3

4 Amounts included on Form 990. Part VIII. line 12, but not ori line 1;

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a

4c

b Other (Descnbe in Part XIII.) 4b

c Add fines 4a and 4b

5 1 otal revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990. Part 1 tine 12) 5

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV. line 12a.

1 Tolal expenses and losses per audited financial statemenis 1

2 Amounts Included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:

a Donated services and use of facilities 2a

2e

b Prior year adjustmenis 2b

c Other lossss 2c

d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 2d

e Add lines 2a through 2d

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3

4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25. but not on line 1:

a Inve.stment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, lino 7o 4a

4c

b Oiher (Describe in Part XIII.) 4b

c Add lines 4a and 4b

S Total expenses Add fines 3 and 4c. (Vv's must equal Foriv 990 Part 1 line 18) 5

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9- Part III, lines la and 4: Part IV, lines lb and 2b; Part V. line 4: Part X, line

2, Part XI. lines 2d and 4b, and Pan XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

CM

Schedule 0 {Form 990) (Rev, 12-2024)

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Schedule D(Fomi 990) {Rev. 12-2Qg^iy=U?ROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106 Page 5

Part XIII Supplemental Information (continued)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 12-2024)

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309'11/17,2025 11:07 AM

SCHEDULE L

(Form 990)

(Rev. Decettber 20rJ4)

Depsnmonl of the Treasury

Internal Rev^en-je Service

Transactions With Interested Persons

Complete if the organizahort answered "Yes" ow Form 990, Part IV, line 25a, 2Sb, 26, 27,

28a, 28b, or 28c; or Fomi 990-E2, Part V, line 38a or -lOb.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OfvB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public

lrsp«?ction

Mame of tfv- organiyatiort

TAPROOT FAR14 £ EKVTROi^MENT EDO CTR

Employer IdentificaUon number

47-3594106

1 (a) Namt: of C'squaiifie^ person (fa) Re'ationshic bebveerj dIsCiuaWied pfetson a:td

cfgantzalion

(c) Description of iransaaicn

(d; Cofrected?

Ko

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

2 Eraer the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year

under section 4958 S

3 Enter the amount of tax, if any. on lint 2, above, reimbursed by the organization S

Part II Loans to and/or From interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes* on Form 990-EZ. Part V, line 3Ba, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the

organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X. line 5, 6, or 22.

(o) Narr© of intstested person (b) Retficr^sNp

w*h crnonrabon

(c) F\ipcsocif

ban

((^ Loan

loorfnyi

ttr 0fq7

(e) Ori^nal

principal amoufrt

(f) B<ilancr due [g) In d'*mt(h)

b/bC0Rlor

(i) Vvhaen

ageem«?

To -ron Yes No Yes No Yes No

KYIaE vah der iaan

(1) EQUIPMENT PORC

BOARD MEM

ASE

lER

X 6,665 1,279 X X X

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

m

(8)

(9)

(10)

Total 1,279

Complete if the organization answered "Yes' on Form 990. Par; IV, line 27,

(a) Name of intcrusted peisiNn (b) RslationsWp beb'.sen interestfid

pe.'son and the organiz^on

(c) Amouf^ of

a&s stance

(d) ■ yoe of asvstance («) Purpose of assisUrtoe

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

Schedule L (Fomi 990) (Rev. 12«2024)

300T 11/17.'2C23 11:07 AM

Schedule L (Form 990) (Rev. 1?-2024; TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 47-3594106 Page 2

Part IV Business Transactions Involving interested Persons

(a) Name cf inSi^sted person (b) Retationahip be!»veftn

iniefiested rerscn and the

organizaticr

(c) Amot^n cf

tr»nsdction

(d) Description trf transactiw (e) Sotiij

c<o<g.

reierxes?

Vos No

(1)

<z

<31

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

18)

(9)

(10)

Part V Supplemental information

Provide addiiional infonmation for responses to questions on Schedule L. See tnstfuciions.

Schedule L (Form 990) (Rev. 12-2024)

aco-'ti/iyaKcBiifirAM

SCHEDULE O

(Form 990)

(Rev. Deccnber 2024)

Depa?lmeni oi u>e Tfeasur^

fnternal Re^^eDue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on

Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form390 for Instructions and the latest information.

or.® No. 15454X)47

Open to Public

Inspection

Name of the oisanization

TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

Employer identilication number

47-3594106

FORM 990, P^T VI,^ - RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS

MELISSA G^LIA KYLE VAN ' DER ' lAAN

EXEC DIR SECRETARY

SPOUSE

FOKSl 990, PART yi, LINE IIB - ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990

THE 990 RETURN IS PRESEN'TEb ' TO'THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' FOR' l^\a;EW PRIOR TO

FILING ra'TH THE INTERNAL REVENUE' SERVICE.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C - ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY

EACH BOARD MEMBER FILLS 6ut' THE CONFLICT' OF'' INTERE ST' 'fORMS' ANNU^LY '

CONFIRMING THAT THERE IS NO CONFLICT AND KEPT ON FILE'.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSA'TION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL

BOiU^ APPRp\^S COMPENSAT^^^ ANNUALLY DURING BUDGET REVIEW.,FO^ 990, PART VI, LINE 15B - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR 'OFFICERS

BOARD.?^PROWS, COMPENSATION W^ALLY DURING BUDGET REVIEW

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUbENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION..^L POC'UI^NTS, Ara AVAILMLE ^ UPON REQUES'T '

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Fonn 990 or 990-EZ.

'7AA

Schedule O {Form 990} (Rev, 12«2024)

30d7 11/17/2020 11;07 AM

Form 4562

Dep^iameni of ll»e Treaswy

tnlerra' Revenoc Sooico

Depreciation and Amortization

(Including Information on Listed Property)

Attacti to your lax return.

Go to www.irs.gov/Fonn45S2 for instructions and Uie latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0172

2024AKaaime.it m -yQ

Sequence No 1 / y

Nafne{s) shown on return

TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

(donti^ing number

47-3594106

Business or activity to which this fonji relates

INDIRECT DEPRECIATION

Part I Election To Expense Certain Property Under Section 179

Note: If you have any listed property, complete Part V before you complete Part I.

Maximum amount (see instructions)

Total cost of section 179 property placed in service (see instructions)

Ttireshold cost of section 179 property before reduction in limitation (see instructions)

Reduction in limitation. Subtract line 3 from line 2, If zero Of less, enter -0-

1,220,000

3,050,000

6 (a) OwcriDtton of property (bj Cost us<f only) (c) Ek'Cted

7 Listed property. Enter the amount from fine 29 Ul8

9

ID

11

12

13

Total elected cost of section 179 property. Add amounts in column (c), lines 6 and 7

Tentative deduction. Enter ttie smaller of line 5 or line 8

Carryover of disallovved deduction from line 13 of your 2023 Form 4562

Business income limitaliori. Enter tfie smaller of business income (not less ttian zero) or line 5, See instructions

Section 179 expense deduction. Add lines 9 and 10, bui donl enter more than line 11,.,

Carryover of disallowed deduction to 2025. Add lines 9 and 10. less line 12 13

10

11

12

Note: Don't use Pan II or Pan III below for listed property. Instead, use Part V.

Part II

14 Special deDreciation allowance for qualified property (other tlian listed propeny) placea in se.a'ia;

during the tax year. See instructions 14

15 Propeny subject to section 168{fX1) election 15

16 Other dspreciatiort (ncludinq AORS), 20,4S3

Part ill MACRS Depreciation (Don't include listed propertv. See instructions.)

Section A

17 MACRS deductions (or assets placed in service In tax years beginning before 2024 17 1 0

18 If vvu am etec-jfio to tKCvp anv assets pijcec in senece (futfnfl the ta> ve.sf ifiK ore oi -eore qene-al asset accetjnis check here 1 i

Section B—^Assets Placed in Service During 2024 Tax Year Using the General Depreciation System

(a) CUresificaljon of moperty

(b) MoftP 3r4 year

placed in

swwce

fc) Easts lor depr<K53lion

(ijtisines.SfirTvcsr'nent use

on^/-see in';trvfclk>q&)

(d) Rocxvery

oenod

(e) CcnvenucT: (f) rv«4x>d (g) Depreciaticn rtedtidioi

19a 3-year property

b 5-year property

c 7-year property

d 10-year propeny

e 15-year property

f 20-year property

9 25-year property 25 yrs. S/L

h Residential rental

properly

27.5 yrs MM S.'L

27.5 yrs. MM S.'L

i Nonresidential real

property

39 yrs. MM S/L

MM S./L

Section C—Assets Placed in Service During 2024 Tax Year Using the Allernalive Depreciation System

20a Class life S,'L

b 12-year 12 yrs. 8,0.

c 30-year 30 yrs. MM S/L.

d 40-year 40 yrs. MM S,'L

Part IV Summary (See instaictions.)

21 Listed property. Enter amount froni line 28 21

22 Total. Add amounts from line 12. lines 14 through 17, lines 19 and 20 In column (g). and line 21. Enter

here and on the appropriate lines of your return. Partnerships and S co.-por3tions—see Instructions 22 20,493

23 For assets shown above and placed in service during the current year, enter the

portion of the basis attribut.3ble to section 263A costs 23

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions.

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Fomi 4562 (2024)

THERE ARE NO AMOUNTS FOR PAGE 2

3097 TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

47-3594106 Federal Asset Report

FYE; 12/31/2024 Form 990, Page 1

11/17/2025 11:07 AM

Date Bus Sec Basis

In Service Cost % 179 Bonus for Depr PerConv Metti Prior Current

Oilipi- Drnrcciiilioii:

1 l-iiniiturc & Equipment

2 Funiituiv S. Equipment

3 Fridge & l-quipnK-nt

9 Mac Bo<ik Air

10 Fui-niluie & Equipment

12 land

14 Bulk Bine

15 ComiTuler

Ifi Bulk Biius

17 Gojclxi Wnik

18 Ga/cbn Wurk

19 MacBixik Air

20 Coinpiuer 6- Mae Bonk I'm

24 PCS

25 3-Bay Commercial Sink

26 Freezers

27 Sign

28 Freezer

30 PIN Building

31 Reaeli-ln Single DiKir Freezer Tnie 1- 19F7

32 Octagonal Shed

33 Mcivliamli>e

34 MiTrJjandisc Fridge #2

35 Meivliandi<c Fridge #4

36 Shelving

37 Shelving

3S Exealibur Dchydralor

39 Indnelion Burners (4-unil)

40 Indnelion Burners (Single Unit) (2)

41 Vacuum Sealer

42 Kitclien Tables (5)

43 ShclvinH

44 z\pplicance Omlcls

45 GARLAND MILL PJN COSTS 2ti24

Total Other Ucpicciatioii

Total ACRS and Oilier Depreciation

lt)l/16 17,371 17,371 7 MO S/L

1/01/16 4,502 4,502,7 MO S/1.

1,5)1/17 3(X) 300 7 MO S/L

1/01/16 190 VK) 7 MO S,/L

I/0I.'I9 3.181 3.181 7 MO S, L

12-30'19 46,855 46.855 0 - Land

1/07,20 887 887 7 MO S'L

1/1420,599 599 7 MO S'L

12,*02/20.S<)4 894 7 MO S L

1027/20 497 497 7 MO S/L

5''07.21 6.332 6332 7 MO S'L

3/15/2] 809 809 7 MO S/L

1124,21 884 884 n MO S/L

7,29/22 2,453 2,453 1 MO S'L

114)722 3.70.5 3.705 •7 MO S/L

9/02.22 9.7()3 9,763 7 MO S/L

9/13,22 2.84.5 2,845 7.MO S/L

122.5/22 11,041 11,041 7 MO S/L

10/30.-22 236,597 236.507 39 MO S'L

l/05.,23 3.327 3,327 7 MO ST

1,5)723 950 950 7 MO S/L.3,-3123 4.480 4,480 7 MO S/L

3,/3l/23 7.57<> 7,579 7 MO S/1.

3/51/2,3 4,48t) 4,480 7 MO SA

3/3123 655 655 7 MO S I.

8/1023 18.392 18,392 7 MO SA-

8/1623 (>50 650 5 M(.> S/l.

8.'17,23 5.529 5,529 5 MO S L

8/17,-2.3 718 718 5 MO SA

8/17,23 250 250 5 MO S;L

8/17-23 2.853 2,853 7 MO S,/L.5./.3t),23 616 616 7 MO S/L

6-2823 972 972.59 MO S.'L

1,51124 20.138 20.138 39 MO S/L

421,202 421202

Grand Totals

Ix5s: Dispositions and Iniiisfcrs

Less: Start-up/'Org Evpeiise

Net Grand Totals

421.202

421.202

0

0

421.202

42U202

421,202

0

0

421.202

17.371 (1

4,502 0

300 0

190 0

2,042 454

0 0.507 12t>

342 86

394 128

225 71

2,412 905

32? 116

263 127

496 351

618.529

l,8(>0 1,394

474 406

1,577 1.577

7,075 6,0(>4

475 47(i

136 135

480 (■>40

812 1.0.83

480 MO

70 04

1.095 2,627

43 130

369 1.105

48 14.3

17 50

136 407

66 88

12 2.5

0 516

45,214 20.493

45,214 20.49?

45,214 20,495

0 0

0 0

45,214 20,493

3097 TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 11/17/2025 11:07 AM

47-3594106 Depreciation Adjustment Report

FYE; 12/31/2024 All Business Activities

AMT

Adjustments'

Form Unit Asset Description Tax AMT Preferences

TTicrc arc no assets tlial iiiccl (iie criteria of tliis report

3097 TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 11/17/2025 11:07 AM

47-3594106 Future Depreciation Report FYE: 12/31/25

FYE: 12/31/2024 Form 990, Page 1

Data In

Asset Desaiption Service Cost Tax AMI

Odipr Opurei'iaiion:

1 Furniture & Equipment 1,4)1/16 17.371 0 0

2 Furniture & Equipment 1/01'16 4,502 0 0

3 Fridge & Equipment l.''0l'l7 3(Ki 0 0

9 Mae Book Air I All.-4 6 1<X) 0 0

10 Fumidire & I-quipmcni 1/01/19 3.18! 455 0

12 i and 12/30/19 46.855 0 0

14 Bulk Bins 1/07,20 8S7 127 0

15 Contpuicr 1/14 20 599 85 0

16 Bulk Bias 12'02/2() 894 127 0

17 Ga/ebo Work l();27/20 497 71 0

18 Gazebo Work, s'07,21 tan 'X)4 0

14 MacBrxik Air 3-'i5:i 809 116 0

20 Computer 6- MacBook Pn.> 11/24 21 8X4 126 0

24 POS 7'2')21 2,453 550 0

25 3-Bay Coitintercial Sittk 114)7,22 3.705.529 0

26 Fie'czers 9/0222 9,763 L395 0

11 Sign 9/13/22 2.84? 406 0

28 Freezer 12-23/22 11.041 1.578 0

30 PJN Building 10/30,22 236,507 6,065 0

31 Rcatit-ln Single Door FieeztT Tiue T-OFZ-HC l,'05,23 3.,)27 475 0

32 Octagonal Sited 1/0723 950 136 0

33 Mcnrhandisc Fridge #3 3--31/23 4.480 640 0

34 Meivhamlise l-'ridgc UZ 3/31/23 7.579 1,082 0

35 Meirliandise Fridge #4 321/23 4.480 (i4il 0

36 Shelving 3-31/23 055 94 0

37 Shelving 8/10/23 18.392 2.(!2X 0

38 Excalibui IX'ltydrator 8/16/23 650 130 0

39 Induction Hunters (4-untl) 8:17/23 s 5a u 1,106 0

40 Induction Burners (Single Unit) (2) 8/17/23 "718 144 0

41 Vacuum Sealer 8'172? 250 50 0

42 Kitchen Tables (5) 8/17/2? 2.853 408 0

43 Shelving 3--3«,23 (lit! 88 0

44 Applicance Ouilets 6.2S'23 972 25 0

45 GARLAND MILL PJN COSTS 2iJ24 1/01/24 20.138 517 0

Total Other Dcpreciatiuii 421202 20,497 0

Total ACHS and Other Dcprectaiiait 421.202 20.497 0

Grand Totals 421.202 20,497 0

3097 11/17/2025 11;0? Af.l

Form 990 Two Year Comparison Report

For calendar year 2024. or lax year beginning. endircj

2023 & 2024

Name

TAPROOT FARM & EtTVIRONMENT EDU CTR

Taxpayer Identification Number

47-3594106

2023 2024 Differences

1. Contributions, gifts, grants 1. 58.714 99,614 40,900

2, Membership dues and assessments 2.

3. 76.516 -76,516

o

4. 17.817 13,432 -4,385

c 5. Investment Income 5.

01

> 6.

a;

7. Net gain or (toss) from sate of assets other than inventory

8. Net irvronie or (toss) from fundraising events

7. -702 702

8.

9.

to Net gain or (toss) on sates of Inventory 10. 105,944 83,429 -22,515

11.

12. Tola! revenue. Add lines 1 through 11 12. 258,289 196,475 -61,814

13 Grants and similar amounts paid 13.

14.

tfi IS, 40,000 45,000 5,000

o

16. Salaries, ether cornpensaiion and employee benefits Ifi, 121,163 138,217 17,054

C

o

o.

17.

18. 13,810 10.787 -3.023

ta 19. Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance 19 40,180 21,479 -18,701

20. 17,236 20,495 3,259

21. 42,471 44,502 2,031

77. 274,860 280,480 5,620

23 Excess or (Deficit). Subtract line 22 from line 12 23. -16,571 -84,005 -67,434

24. 25S,289 196,475 -61,814

25.

c

o 26. 123,059 96.861 -26,198

<0

io

27. 393,137 407,633 14,496

28. 133.444 231,945 98,501

29. 259.693 175,688 -84,005

w

30. Number of voting members of governing body

31. Number of independent voting members of governing body

30 6 4

£ 31 5 3

32. 12 9

33. Number of volunteers 33. 31 44

it;i7ao:s n 07 A,vi

Form 990 Tax Return History 2024

Name ———

TAPROOT FARM & ENVIROliJMENT EDU CTR Employer tc

47-35

ientlfication Number

94106

Conliibuiions, giRs. grants

Membership dues

Program service revenue

Capital gain or loss

Investment Income

Fundraising revenue (income/loss)

Gaming revenue (income/loss)

Other revenue

Total revenue

Grants and similar amounts paid

Benefits paid to or for members

Compensation of officers, etc.

Other compensation

Professional fees

Occupancy costs

Depreciation and depletion

Other expenses

Total expenses

Excess or (Deficit)

Total exempt revenue

Total unrelated revenue

Total excludable revenue

Total Assets

Total Liabilities

Net Fund Balances

2020 2021 2022 2023 nnvc

129.765 139.589 194,365 135.230 99,614

14.851 17,817 13,432

-702

144 53 1

52.001 72.227 78.405 105.944 83,429

181.910 211.869 287.622 258.289 196,475

21.450 24.917 32.284 40.000 45,000

50.230 73.826 135.431 121,163 138,217

7.783 10.436 6,961 13,810 10,787

25,610 16.388 27.013 40,180 21,479

4.561 5.441 7.704 17,236 20.495

38.881 31.262 33.435 42,471 44,502

148.515 162.270 242,828 274,860 280,480

33.395 49.599 44,794 -16,571

ni

o

0

00

1

181.910 211.869 287.622 250.289 196, 475

52.145 72,280 93,257 123.059 96,861

190.486 259.954 353,154 393,137 407,633

8,615 28.484 76,890 133,444 231,945

181.871 231.470 276,264 259,693 175,688

3097 TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR 11/17/2025 11:07 AM

47-3594100 Federal Statements

FYE: 12/31/2024

Total program Management & Fund

Description Expenses Service General Raising

FAYROLL REE3- $ 1,718 S 1,718 5

TOTAL; $ 1,718 S 1,718 $ 0 5 0

3097 TAPROOT FARM & ENVIRONMENT EDU CTR

47-3594106

FYE: 12/31/2024

Federal Statements

11/17/2025 11:07 AM

CONTRIBUTION;]

TOTAL

Schedule A. Part III. Line 1(e^

Description Amount

s 99,C14

$ 99,63 4

SCHOOL AND CAl-iP PROGRAMS

FOOD ACCESS PROGRAI'iS

GALES

TOTAL

Schedule A. Part III, Line 2(e)

Description Amount

11,293

2,134

295,724

309,15G

Donor Name

';arv von alt

TOTAL

Schedule A. Part III. Line 7a - Support from Disqualified Persons

2020 2021 2022 2023

_ $

0^ $

2024

20,000

20,000

Taproot Farm & I'aivironmcntal Education Center

Board of Directors 2026

M,—n C-T-n

Kvle van der Laan. Secretary

Man.' Von All. Presideni

Nancv Fhiilios

Erik Becker

llousina Stability Director.TriCouniy

CAP

Dr. Melissa Circiia. Hun-\oIini

Mi-IJSSA a. (iRKLLA, Ph.D.

n...«s

Ei>uc a'hon Aiitiofh Uni\er.sit\' K<-\\ I 'nghuul - - Ke< nc, N'll

Ph.D. Caiuliilatc !in\ironmeiital Studies. Autjusi •-'Ol.'i

ni.ssorlation: \iir}uri/i<; ihr h'^lhrtit": Lflarniu^ In tnrr jur thr mviroiiiiifnt in

fl'itlu'niftr/iool

CoiiimiUee; 'i'ania Selui.sU r (chair),.loy.'\ckeniian, Candace Stout

(^)ualiiying' Exam Efjuit alesii: l^assed February 'Jol!,

("<>iii|>lc!itut «)i I)ata C"<>lifctii>!i: June iDli

Cainbridj^e, M.\

Le.sley L'iincr.sit\-/'

I'.xpoditioii Institute"

M.A. Ii)de{>endeii(.Studies, JtiOJ

I'ociis; Eneirotiuieiual J'diuation

Thesis: fl'/uil tsi'lit h-iv/ nj i')ivironnu'ntiil t'dtWiilinii in i I tniildle mIkxiU in

iiarliii'/n Xci,.' HitrnpshircY

Utt'iM'rsit V cf Mailine

B.S. Natural Restuirees. lOiis

Uroiio. ME

Waedohs

I'DICA rH)\

Antioch Univcisiiv.Ncu Kiiglatiti

Waldorf Jndepetideiit Study, Spring aolO

Foundation Studies Course l'".(|ui\ alent

Ctiiirse Facditatoi": Dr. Torin Finser.Aiitioch Uititcr.sity New Knghititl

VV aldorf'Fcaeher I raiiiing I'rugrani

f Year.Suiuiiier Se<pioiie<'..SuinuK r "JO to

Center iur Anllirujxisophv

Kenewal Course; Trjnsforiihitioii of ScIftJiroafp/i Jjttuiti\ o Thinkins;:ind Artistic Perception,.hdv -'Otn

Instructors; tJeorg I.oi her. Douglas (Jerwin

I^ROFFSSlON.Al, 'Fiiproot Farm N; KF Ccnici -1.ancasier, Nil 'Jnl.'>-present

I',\I'LRIFNC L. lYiiinder and F.xecutive Director

Latica.ster Farim-rs.Market - Lanca.su-r. Nil ini'a-oni.^

Market Manager

Central Vt Hio;h School Initiative Plaintield, VT, aoi/^-QOi t

Founding Faculty and Adiiuniiitrator

Expedition Education Institute Bollast, ME, 2010 - 2012

Leadership Team

River Valley Coniniunity College Claremont, N11,2010

Adjunct Faculty, Adventure Education

■ Courses tauglit: Management of Recreation Programs

Introduction to '1 hcTapeiuic Recreation

■ Advised 10 students

White Mountains Coniiniinity C'ollege Berlin, NIL 2009-10

Admissions Representative

Ajipalachian Mountain Club Gorham, NH, 2009

Volunteer Coordinator

Ainoskeag Fishways Manelu-stcr, NH 20().s

Educator

Woodland Community School Bethldiem, NH, 2008-10

Substitute Teacher

Bethlehem Recreation Department Bethldiem, NH, 200C-O8

Program Director

Mount Washington Resort Bretton Woods, NH, 2008-05

Bretton Woods Nordic Director

Nortliwoods Stcwartl.ship Center East Charleston, VT, 2002-08

Naturalist/Educator (AmeriCorps)

Kennett High School North Conway. NH, 2001-02

Teacher, Alternative Education Department

■ Classes taught; biology, pliysical science, and English

■ Monthly outdoor edueation program

■ Advised.5-10 students

■ Student liaison

New Hampshire Audubon Com ord, KH 2000-03

Trip Leader/Camp Director (fill-uij/Naturalist

Appalachian Mountain Club Goriiam, NH, 2000-01

Lead Trip Leader/Naturalist

California AiicKibon

Environmental Education Assistant

Appalachian Moutitain Club

Assistant Director, Crawdbid Hostel

Tiburon, CA, 19.99

Gorhani, NH, 19.98

Service

Professional

Service

Nil Food Alliance

l>eadershipTeam, '20'2'>

National Accreditation for Teacher Education

Rev iewer for Nortli American Association for Environmental Education

pre-service ediK-ation stanilards, '_'u08-eol0

North American A.s.socitition for Environmental Education

Pre-Service Council, 2008-2010

Professional American Community Gardening Association

Affiijations

Community

SERVICE

NH Farmer's Market A,s.sociation

Board Member, 2011-10

Lancaster Farmer'.s Market

Board Member. 2012

Taproot Key Information Sheet

1. Executive Director

Melissa Grella

Annual salary = $18,200

Amount to be paid through grant = zero funds requested

2. North Country Food Hub Project Coordinator

TBD

Annual salary = $40,000

Amount to be paid through grant = $4,963.00

us DA Agricultural Marketing Service

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

The RFSI Infrnstrwtiire Grant Proposal should inrliirte a series ofproject profiles lost: detail the necessary information to fulfill the goals and

objectives nfetiih Infnistruttiire CSnint suhaWard project the State intends to award. The following infonnation is required for each

Infi usit iicttii t; Gt untsuhuwurd pt oji'ct ptofik.

mmsmmiiSM

Applicanl Ortjaiir/ation

Name:

laUity Type;

UCI;

Phone Number;

liniail.Address:

Physical Address

Street.

(.iiy:

State;

Zii):

Taproot FartTi linvininnieiita! Kducalmn Center

Nonprofit organization

603-788-4183

mciissatT taprootnh.org

101 Main Street

Lancaster

Nii

03584

Mailing Adtlre.ss fif different from above)

Street;

City;

SLitc:

Zip; L

PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT

t.ist thept'rsnrt who will be the main rnntaci forony (•tirrespattdeiiaf and is lespansible for signing miy documentation should the grant he

awurdrd....

Name:

Title;

Phone Number:

lanail Addre.ss:

Meiis.sa Grolla '

Executive Director

[fi^-788-4183 ext. 2

meli.s.satVrtaprootnh.org

Mailing Address

Street;

City:

State;

Zip:

101 Main Street

Lancaster □

NH

03584

Using the Distiessed Commur.ilies Index Map, provide the coimniinily distress score far the county(ics) benefiting from your pi ojcct.

Note: US. Territories are not required to submit Distressed Communities index data.

Click the -r or- button to add or remove items as needed.

ran exjU-wle:

County 1: Enter County name

County 2: Enter County name

Distress Seorel: Enter County Distress Score

Distress ScoreZ: Enter County Distress Scare

+ County Distress Score

- Coos 65.2

- Graflon 19.7

- Rockiiighani 3.4

- Merrimnck 16.1

TYPE OF APPLICANT

Select applicant type:

I I Agricultural producers or processors, or groups of agricultural producers and processors.

For-profil entities operating Tniddle-of-the-.snpply-chain activities.such as processing, aggregation, or distribution of targeted

I I agricultural products, who.se activities are primarily focused for thebenefit of local and regional producers, and that meet the eligibility

requirements of rhe SBA small business.si7.e.standards are eligible. For more intorraacion on these size standards, please visit SUA's.Size Slandards vyebpiige. For a quick cherk on whether your busines.s qualifies, please use the.Size.Slaiidarrt.sjroqt.

NonproHl organizations operating middle-of-the-supply-chain activlvies.such as processing, aggregation, distribution of tai gcicd

agricuittira! products

Local governnicnt entities operating iniddle-of-the-supply-chain aftivities-.such as prnce.ssing, aggregation, distribution oi targeted

agricultural products

r~l Tribal governments operatingniiridle-of-tiic-supply-chain activities sitch as processing, aggregation, distribution of t,argeted

agricultural products.

liistilulions such as schools, universities, or iio-spitals bringing producers together to eslablisli cooperative or shared infrastructure or

□ invest in equipment that will benefit niulliple producers raiddle-of-the-supply-chain activities such as processing, aggregation,

distribution of targeted agricultural product.

PROJECT TITLE

Provide a de.scriptive project title in 1S words or less in the.space helow.

Expanding Markets Through Taproot North Country Food Hub Operations Project

DURATION OF PROJECT

Project Start Date; 04/01/2025 i'roject End Date; 05/24/2027

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

include a project summary of2 HO words or less suitable for dissemination to the public A Project Summary provides a very brief(one sentence,

if possible] description of your project. A Project Summary includes:

7. The name of the applicant organization that ifawarded a grant will establish an agreement or conrracrual relationship with the State

Applicant to lead and execute the project,

2. The. project's purpose, deliverables, and expected outcomes and

3. A description of the genera! tasks/activities to be completed during the project period to bilfill this goal

Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center (Taproot) is a NH nonprofit organization and

501(c)(3) focused on environmental education, food access, and supporting/increasing the local

food system in NH's North Country through our food hub, Taproot Marketplace. The Expanding

Markets Through Taproot North Country Food Hub Operations project allows for increased

transport, storage, and distribution of NH grown and produced food, particularly moving local

products from southern and central NH to the North Country, This will increase sales for farmers

and producers in the more populated regions of the stale while getting local products that are

otherwise limited or unavailable to consumers in Coos and northern Grafton Counties. Similarly,

Taproot will transport unique North Country products south (such as fiddleheads or maple syrup),

expanding markets for growers and producers throughout the stale. This will be accomplished by

purchasing a van to transport produce and other goods and a walk-in cooler/freezer to store them,

along with the creation of a new position at Taproot - North Country Food Hub Planning

Coordinator to develop and oversee the program for the first two years as it gets off the ground. The

project will directly support 50+ NH farms and food producers, thousands of North Country

consumers, and dozens of institutions Taproot works with to provide local food including schools,

restaurants, and food access recipient organizations (e.g. food pantries, a backpack program,

senior housing, and homeless shelters).

PROJECT PURPOSE

APPLICANT PROjECT TYPE (EACH PROJECT MAY INCLUDE MORE THAN ONE)

Expanding proces.sing capacities, including adding product types, increa.sing production volumes, and supporting new

' vvholesale/i etail, product lines;

I—I Modernizing equipment or facilities tlirough upgrade.?, repairs, or retooling; (e.g., adapting product lines for in,stitutional

^ procurement or adding parallel processing capacity);

p-j Purchase and installation of specialized equipment, such as processing component.?, sorting equipment, packing and

labeling equipment, or delivery.vehicle.?;

I I Modernizing manufacturing, tr.acking, storage, and information technology systems;

□ Enhancing worker safety through adoption of new technologies or investment in equipment or facility improvemenrs;

Q Construction of a new facility;

|—, Increasing packaging and labeling capacities that meet cora|iijance requironients under applicable laws (e.g. sealing,

' bagging, boxing, labeling, conveying, and product moving equipnieiil);

0 Iiicrea.sing storage space, including cold storage;

I Develop, castornize, or install climate-smart equipment that reduces greenhouse gas omissions, increases elficicncy in

—^ water use, improves air and/or water quality, and/or meets one or mor e of USDA's climate action goals;

j—, Modernize equipment or facilities to ensure food safety, including associated Hazard, Analysis, and Critical Control Points

' (HACCP) consultation, plan development and employee training;

0 Training on the use of all equipment purchased under the grant and associated new proccs.scs.

Other:

PROVIDE THE SPECIFIC ISSUE, PROBLEM OR NEED THAT THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS

Coos is the most remote and most economically underserved county in New Hampshire, witlt the

fewest farms and food producers. Given its past in the now diminished forest products industry,

along with a colder climate, rocky soil, and shorter grovying season, Coos never developed the

thriving agricultural systems found in the southern part of the state. Since 2015, Taproot's food hub

(Taproot Marketplace) in Lancaster has strengthened the local food economy by aggregating local

and regional products in order for its community - both Marketplace customers and those reached

by our Food Access work - to have centralized, year-round access to farm products. This involves

supporting North Country farmers through our Local Direct Vendor program which provides

resources for local producers and gives them a better-than-wholesale price to maximize their

profits, it also means sourcing local food from the wider region of VT, ME, MA, and elsewhere in

NH. However, it has alvyays been difficult to get the abundance of local products found in southern

and central NH up to us in the North Country, There is no rfistritiutor that aggregates those products

to send north. The main way we receive them is through grass roots efforts: individual farms &.

businesses self-distributing intermittently (sometimes bringing other farms' products, such as

Dunk's Mushrooms, along) and a hodgepodge of employees, family, and friends occasionally

picking up from farms when on trips "down south" in their personal vehicles. However, recently

many of these businesses, such as Brookford Farm and fylicro Mama's fermented foods, have

found it's not economically viable to deliver up here and have ceased doing so, and relying on

personal trips isn't sustainable. Through Taproot's sourcing of NH food over the years, and through

our work as a member of the NH Food Hub Network, we have strong relationships with farms and

businesses throughout the state. Now we need a way to consistently get their products here, and

our Expanding Markets Through Taproot North Country Food Hub Operations Project will finally

accomplish this in a systemic way - creating 1 new market for farms & producers south of the t^orth

Country while feeding those with the lowest access to local, fresh, nourishing food. That said, we

anticipate aggregating, storing, and distributing around 100 products from these NH farms and food

producers, including products such as cheeses, mushrooms, kim chi, rolled oats, yogurt, and

assorted fresh vegetables.

PROVIDE A LIST OF THE OBJECTIVES THAT THIS PROJECT HOPES TO ACHIEVE

Remove Objective Add Objective

Objective # Objective Description

Objective # Objective Description

1 Purchase distribution vehicle (van)

2

Purchase and install cold storage (walk-in cooler/freezer combo)

3

Hire term limited North Country Food Hub Project Coordinator to develop and

oversee the initial stages of the program.

4

Create one new market for the 50+ vendors in southern and central NH to sell their

products in the North Country

PROIF.CT BENEFICIARIES (AS DEFINED IN THE PROGRAM SCOPE AND REQUIREMENTS)

Estimate the number of project bcncficiariCvS': 50

Does tins /iroject directly benefit: Check box for all that apply below

[Xl Underserveti farmers and rantliers?

[KI New and beginning farmers and ranchers?

r~| Veteran Producers?

Processors or other middle-of-the-supply businesses owned by socially disadvantaged individuals?

OTHER SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL OR STATE GRANT PROGRAMS

Has this project been submitted for funding to a Federal or State grant program other than the RFSl and/or is a Federal or

State grant program other than the RFSl funding the project currently? R yes, please explain below;

0 Yes Xi No

EXTERNAL PROJECT SUPPORT

Describe the stakeholders who support the need for this project and why (other than the upplkant orid organriotions involved in the pioject).

Taproot's Food Hub Operations project is strongly supported by three categories in our community,

stale, and region; farmers and producers, customers, and food access recipient organizations and

their clients.

Farmers and producers; Taproot will transport, store, and distribute NH food products from Three

River harmers Alliance food hub in t-remont, whose 40 farmers and producers will have the

opportunity to expand their market reach into the North Country, Added to this are farms and

producers like Longview Farm and Brookford Farm whose produce we'll also pick up, along with a

handful of North Country businesses whose products we'll move south (e.g. White Mountain

Forager). All in all, over 50 NH farms and food producers will benefit from and support this

endeavor.

• Customers: Taproot Marketplace's thousands of customers will gain access to new and diverse

local NFI grown and made products, including having local produce accessible earlier in the spring,

later in the fall, or year round in a way that isn't available from North Country growers alone. These

customers include SNAP recipients who get 50% off all local produce at the Marketplace. In

addition to Marketplace customers, the project is supported by the schools, restaurants, and other

institutions that purchase food through Taproot and will be able to greatly expand their local

offerings.

• Recipient Organizations: Through our Food Access work, Taproot partners with up to a dozen

recipient organizations to provide those in need Vi/ith gleaned or purchased fresh, local, nourishing

produce for free. An example of this is a volunteer-run "backpack program" that provides low

income children and families with weekly snacks and meals; now they will have access to far more

local NH food products on a regular basis.

EXPECTED PEW ORMANCE MEASURES

The outcomes and performance nieasnres below provide a framework ihm allows grant rccipicnis to truck and evnhiate project activities.

Please provide expected nuntheis based on the projects scope of work. Selea N/A if not applicable to the specific project.

OUTCOME 2: CAPACITY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN FOR LOCAL/REGIONAL FOOD PRODUCTS

Indicator Description Expected Numbers N/A

2.1 Number of new facilities constructed: K

2.2 Number of existing facilities improved or expanded;

2.3 Number of processing equipment units purchased and installed;, E

2.4 Number of processing equipment units modernized through

upgrades, repairs, or retooling; IS

2.5 Number of aggregation, storage, distribution equipment units

purchased and installed: 2 n

2.6 Number of aggregation, storage, distribution equipment units

modernized through upgrades, repairs, or retooling: m

2.7 Number of employees trained on new equipment and processes:9 □

2.8 Number of employees that received food safety training: 6 □

2.9 Number of employees that received worker safety training: 8 □

2.10 Number of new or improved wastewater management systems: m

2.11 Number of new or improved information technology systems: s

OUTCOME 3: INCREASE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF LOCAL/REGIONAL PRODUCERS AND PROCESSORS

Indicator Description Expected Numbers N/A

Indicator Description Expected Numbers N/A

3.1 Number of new jobs created: 1 □

3.2 Number of local/regional agricultural producers who benefited

from the new or improved processing/aggregation/storage or

distribution capacity:

50 □

3.3 Number of new local/regional products processed, aggregated,

stored or distributed: 100 □

3.4 Number of new value-added products developed: m

3.5 Number of new market-outlets established: 1 □

BUDGET NARRATIVE

The budget must show the lota) cost for the project and describe how category costs listed ill the budget ore derived. The budget justification

inust provide enough detail for reviewers to easily understand how costs were determined and how they relate to the Project Objectives and

Expected Outcomes. The budget must show a relationship between work planned and performed to the costs incurred. Add additional rows to a

table OS needed, liefer to the Program Scope and Requirements section 4.4 for more information on allowable and unallowable expenses.

Please be sure to list and justify all expenses to he covered svicb matching funds separately and svhcre they will be coming from. If applicable,

ensure that you have included Critical Resources and Infrastructure letterfs) to support the application information.

MATCHING FUNDS

All eligible entities must provide a 50% match OR a 25% graduated match of the total project cost. See Section 1.5.3 of the Program Scope and

Requirements for more information. Applicants must submit written and signed veripcatiuri of match commitment from any party, including

the eligible entity, who will contribute a match of non-Federal resources to tins project.

SELF-CERTiPICATlON FOR GRADUATED MATCH

To qualify for the 25% graduated match, the applicant must meet the definition of one of the following groups. See section 1.5.3 of the Program

Scope and Requirements for dej'mitions and additional information.

I i Beginning f armer or Rancher

r~l Veteran Fanner or Rancher

[~1 Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher

r~| Socially Disadvantaged Farmer or Rancher

[j Small Disadvantages Business

f~l Women-Owned Small Business

n Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers

[~1 By checking this box, 1 ccrtifj'that my entity qualifies for the graduated match reduction of 25%

BUDGET SUMMARY

Expense Category Funds Requested Match Value Match Type

Personnel 54,963.00 $101,6.37.00 In-Kind

Fringe Benefits 50.00 $0.00 N/A

Travel 50.00 $0.00 N/A

Equipment $101,506.00 $10,000.00 Cash

Supplie.sr $2,468.00 $0.00 N/A

Construction $2,700.00 $0.00 N/A

Contractual $0.00 $0.00 N/A

Other $0.00 $0,00

Direct Costs Sub-Total $111,637.00 $111,637.00

Indirect Costs $0.00 $0.00 N/A

Total Budget 5111,637.00 $111,637.00

PERSONNEL

List the personnel whose time and effort can be specifically identified and easily and accurately traced to Cooperative Agreement activities.

+ Personnel Name/Title

Level of Effort

(it of hours

OR % ITE)

Funds

Reiiuested Match Value Match Type

- 1

North Countiy Food Hub Project

Coordinator 100% $4,963.00 $78,273.00 In-Kind

- 2

Lead Crew & Farm to School

Coordinator 25% $0.00 $20,800.00 In-Kind

- 3 Executive Director 2.5% SO.OO $2,600.00 In-Kind

Personnel Subtotal $4,963.00 $101,673.00

PERSONNEL lUSTlFlCATION

For each individual listed in the above cable, describe the activities to he completed by name/title including approximately when activities will

occur. Add more personnel by copying and pasting the existing list or deleting personnel that m en't necessaty.

FOR KXAMI'l.i:;

Personnel 1: Description and justilkaiion

Personnel 2: Description and justification

Personnel 1; North Country Food Hub Project Coordinator - This is a term limited position during the

grant period created specifically to develop and oversee the program in its initial stages, focused on

the distribution, aggregation, storage, and new market development of southern/central NH food in

the North Country. The position will organize construction and assembly for the walk-in cooler,

oversee purchase, registration, and maintenance of the van and all equipment, create kitchen and

delivery guidelines, train staff in kitchen and delivery protocols and practices, and setup distribution,

aggregation, and storage processes working with the Lead Crew & Farm to School Coordinator,

Personnel 2: Lead Crew & Farm to School Coordinator - During the grant period, this employee will

spend 10 hours a week/25% of their hours working with the North Country Food Hub Project

Coordinator to establish distribution, aggregation, and storage processes.

Personnel 3; Executive Director - Overall project guidance and support along with grant reporting/

administration of project during the grant period. This will take 1 hour a week/2.5% of the Executive

Director's time on top of other duties that fall under Taproot's operations.

FRINGE BENEFITS

Provide tiiefiinye benefit rates for each of the project's employees described in the Personnel section that will be paid with RFSI funds.

+ # Fringe Benefits Name/Title Fringe

Benefit Rate

Funds

Requested Match Value Match Type

- $0.00 $0.00

Fringe Subtotal $0.00 $0.00

TRAVEI.

Explain the purpose for each Trip Reipje.st. Please note that travel costs are limited to those allowed byformal organizational policy; in the case

of air ti avel, project participants must use the lowest reasonable commercial airfares. For recipient organizations that have no formal travel

policy and for-profit recipients, allowahlc travel costs may not exceed those rstahlished by the Federai Travel Regulation, issued by CtiA,

including the maximum per diem and subsistence rates prescribed in those regulations. This information is available at hytj)://%mLw,gso,gjiv,

+ Trip Destination

Type of

Expense

(e.g., airfare,

car rental,

hotel, etc.)

Unit of

Measure

(e.g., days,

nights,

miles}

hof

Units

Cost |ier

Unit

#of

Travelers

Claiming

Expense

Funds

Requested Match Value Match

Type

- $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Travel Subtotal $0.00 $0.00

TRAVEL lUSTIFlCATION

Far each trip listed in the. above table, describe the purpose ofthis trip mid how it will achieve the objectives and outcomes ofthe project Be

sure to include approximately when the trip will occur. Add more trips by copying and pasting the existing listing or delete trips that aren 'I

necessaiy.

FOR FXAMl'LK:

Trip 1: (Approximate Date of Travel MM/VYYY), justitkatioii

Trip 2: (Approximate Date ofTravel MM/YYYY), justification

CONFORMING WITH YOUR TRAVEL POLICY

By checking the box to the right I confirm that my organization's established travel policies will be adhered

to when completing the above-mentioned trips in accordance with 2 CFR 200.474 or 48 CFR subpart 31.2

as applicable.

□

EQUIPMENT

Describe any special purpose equipment to be purchased or rented under the award. "Special purpose equipment" is tangible, nonexpendable,

personal property having a useful life of mure than one year and an acquisition cost that equals or exceeds $S,000 per unit and is used only for

research, medical, scientific, or other technical activities.

Rental of "general purpose equipment" must also he desciiberi in this section. Purchase ofgeneral-purpose, equipment is not allowable under

this award.

+ Equipment Item Description Rental or

Purchase

Acquisition

Date

Funds

Reque.sted Match Value

Match

Type

- 1 W.ilk in cooler/freezer combo Purchase Spring, 2025 i30,721.00 $10,000.00 Casli

- 2 Van Purchase Spring, 2025 $70,78.5.00 $0.00 N/A

Equipment Subtotal $101,506.00 $10,000.00

EQUIPMENT JUSTIFICATION

For eorh Equipment item listed in the above table describe how this equipment will be used to achieve the objectives and outcomes of the

project. Add more equipment by copying and pasting the existing listing or delete equipment that isn't necessary.

FOR E.VAMPI.K:

Equipment 1: Description and justification

Equipment 2: Description and justification

The van will enable the transportation of local NH agricultural products from southern and centra'

New Hampshire to Taproot Marketplace in the North Country. After contacting several dealerships

to compare prices, the price of the van, a new 2024 Ford Transit, was provided verbally by

Merchant's Auto in Hooksett, NH. It includes the following;

$64,500 - cost of van

$800 - winter tires

$2000 - 2 years maintenance

$425 - undercoat

$1200 - registration for 2 years

$1860 - 2 years Insurance

The walk-in cooler/freezer combo will allow for short and long term storage of local agricultural

products Taproot purchases so they are able to reach the varied consumers we serve, while

providing space for farmers, producers, and recipient organizations to store their surplus goods.

The price of the walk-in was determined by looking at several companies, with the written quote

10

ullimatley provided by Singer Kittredpe in Bowe, NH. i he unit is manuTartured by BMy'Refrigerated

Boxes inc., Model No. 31690-001-R01-SM; it is 12' 3/4" x 7 9" x 7 7" and includes refrigeration

equipment for both a cooler and free2er section; the total cost is $35,161

North Country Mechanical in Sugar Hill, NH,Taproot's regular refrigeration equipment contractor,

will do the installation of electronic and mechanical parts; their verbal quote was based on 48 hours

of work, and includes $4560 for the install and $1000 for the electrician.

SUPPLIES

Lisi the macenok, supplies, and fabricated parts costing less than S5,000 per unit and describe hew they will support the purpose and goal of

the proposal and enhance the mid-supply chain and infrastructure efforts of this cooperative agreement

+ Supjtlies Item DescriptionCost per UnitNumber

of Units

AcquisiUon

Date

Funds

Requested Match Value Match

Type

- Coolers for transporting food $298.00 4 Spring, 2025 $1,192.00 $0.00 N/A

- Walk-in Shelving $0274 19 Spring, 2025 $1,276.00 $0.00 N/A

Supplies Subtotal S2,468.00 $0.00

SUPPLIES JUSTlFiCATtON

Describe the purpose of each supply listed in the table above purchased and how it is necessary for the completion of the project's objective(s)

and OuUoineisj.

FOU EX,AMPl,i;;

Supply i; Description and justifiration

Supply 2: Description and justification

The coolers - 15" x 27" x 18" Cambro insulated food carriers - will be used to transport NH

agricultural products in the van, while the Centaur green epoxy shelving will be used to store food in

the walk-in as per design. The pricing for both was provided in writing by the walk-in company,

Singer Kittredge from Bowe, NH. Cost per unit on shelving is an average of the total units.

CONSTRUCTION

Desciibc costs including administrative and legal expenses, structures, reloaition expenses and payments, urchiterturu! and engineering fees,

project inspection fees, site work, demolition and removal, construction, and miscelkmeoiis expenses related la modernizing or expanding a new

or existing facility.

+ # Description Acquire

When?

Funds

Requested Match Value Matcli Type

11

- 1 Concrete Pad Spring, 2025 $2,700.00 $0.00 N/A

CoiLstruction Subtotal $2,700.00 $0.00

CONSTRUCTION)USTIFICATION

Describe the needfor construction costs. For projects involving const nici ion, include any design and construction documents. If you are selected

for funding, the grantee will he required to follow all applicable federal regulations regarding the construction activities.

POR EXAMPLE:

Line Item 1: Description and justification

Line Item 2: Description and justilication

A 4 inch thick, 12' x 8' concrete pad will be poured for the walk-in cooler/freezer combo to sit on and

be attached to. Attached but extending behind the V:fa!k-in there will be a 6' x 6' pad for the

duinpster which currently sits where the walk-in will go. In front by the walk-in doors will be a 3' x 4'

concrete ramp. The construction will occur in May of 2025. The quote was provided via text on

4/11/24 by a local l-ancaster, NH contractor, David Chessman Construction. The costs are based

on the square footage of the pad (132 sq. ft), the price of concrete and rehar in April 2024 and

David Chessman's estimated labor, including site preparation and pouring the pad. The quote

($2,200) provided did not include the 3' x 3' concrete ramp, so we added another $500 to the total

as a reasonable estimate of the additional labor and materials.

CONTRACTUAL/CONSULTANT

Provide a list of contractors/consultants, detailing out the. name, hourly/flat rate, nnd overall cost of the services performed. Please note that

any statutory limitations on indirect costs also apply to contractors and consultants.

+ it Conti-actual Namc/Organizatioii

Hourly

Rate/Flat

Rate

Funds

Requested Match Value Match Type

- $0.00 $0.00

Contractual/CorLvultant Subtotal $0.00.$0.00

CONTRACTUAL JUSTIFICATION

Provide for each of your real or anticipated coniractois listed above a description of the project activities each will accomplish to meet the

objectives and outcomes of the project. Fach section should also include a justification for why contractual/consultant services are to be used to

meet the anticipated outcomes and objectives. Include timelines for each activity. If contractor employee and consulianr hourly rotes of pay

exceed the salary of a <JS-IS step 10 Federal employee in your area, provide a justification for the expenses. This limit does not include fringe

benefits; travel, indirect costs, or other expenses.

POU E.XAMPLE;.

Conlraclual 1; Description and justification

Contractual 2: Description and justification

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CONFORMING WITH YOUR PROCUREMENT STANDARDS

By checking the box to the right, I confirm that my aryanixation followed the same policies and procedures

used for procurements from non-federal sources, which reflect applicable State and local laws and regulations

and conform to the Federal laws and standards identified in 2 CFR Pan 200.317 throuyh..'i26, as applicable. If

the contractor(s)/consuUant(s) are not already selected, my organisation will follow the same requirements.

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OTHER

Include any expenses not covered in any of the previous budget categories. Be sure to break down costs into cost/unit. Expenses in this section

include, but are not limited to, meetings and conferences, comnnmications, rental expenses, advertisements, publication costs, and data

collection. If you budget meal costs for reasons other Ihnn meals associated with travel per diem, provide an gdequule iustification to support

that these costs arc not entertainment costs.

+ a Otlier Item Description Cost per Unit Number

of Units

Acquisition

Date

Funds

Requested Match Value Match

Type

- $0.00 $0.00

Otlicr Subtotal $0.00

OTHER IUSTIFICATION

Describe the purpo.se of each item listed in the cable above and how it i.s necessaiy for the completion ofthe prajeu's objective[s) and

outcome[sj. Please note, the Supply Chain Coordination jio tifkntion should he broken down within the budget narrative in.Appendix A,

FOU

Other 1: Desti ipUon and justification

Other 2; Description and justification

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INDIRECT COSTS

Indirect costs ore any costs that are incurred for common or joint ohjectives that therefore, cannot be readily identified with an individual

project, program, or organizational activity. They generally include facilities operation and maintenance costs, depreciation, and

administrative expenses. If an applicant has a NICRA, it is required to use this amount, and a cony of the NICRA must be submitted with the

application. Otherwise, applicants may elect to charge a de minimis rote of 10 percent ofmodified total direct costs (MTDC). See Program Scope

and Requirements section 4.2 Indirect Costsforfutther guidance.

Indirect Cost Rate {%) Funds Requested Match Value Match Type

$0.00 $0.00

Indirect Subtotal $0.00 $0.00

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