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Ramblin Vewe Farm Trust is a private corporation based in GILFORD, NH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Shelli Boucher 101 Potter Hill. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $390K. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Gilford NH, New Hampshire and Lakes Region NH. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
## Approach Strategy
Ramblin' Vewe Farm Trust is a conservation land trust and community resource in Gilford, NH (Lakes Region of New Hampshire). Founded through the generosity of Dick and Betty Persons, the trust is a private operating organization that stewards a working farm property at 637 Morrill St, Gilford NH 03249. The trust focuses on preserving agricultural heritage, providing educational programming, and creating recreational trail access for Gilford and surrounding communities.
This is NOT a grantmaking foundation — it does not distribute grants to other organizations. Instead, it operates as a conservation steward and community amenity. With $2.5M in assets, the trust has sufficient endowment to fund ongoing land maintenance, trail development, and educational programming for the farm property.
Organizations seeking grants for agricultural, conservation, or educational programs should look to other NH-based funders (NH Charitable Foundation, New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program). The Ramblin' Vewe Farm Trust's value to nonprofits is as a partner venue for educational programs or community events, not as a grant source.
## Funding Patterns
## Peer Comparison
Ramblin' Vewe Farm Trust is comparable to other New England agricultural conservation trusts:
What distinguishes Ramblin' Vewe: (1) specific focus on working farm AND forestry (not just passive land conservation); (2) explicit recreational trail mandate connecting communities; (3) donors-as-conservation-model — the Persons family gift represents a significant conservation legacy; (4) NH Lakes Region location gives it access to both agricultural/conservation and recreational trail networks.
## Recent Activity
## Application Tips
This organization does not make grants to other nonprofits. Ramblin' Vewe Farm Trust is a conservation operating organization focused on preserving and operating its own farm property.
However, there may be partnership opportunities: - Educational organizations looking for farm-based learning sites in the NH Lakes Region could inquire about programming partnerships - Trail users and outdoor recreation advocates may find this a useful community resource - Agricultural heritage organizations could explore collaboration with the trust
For NH Conservation and Agricultural Grants, contact: - NH Charitable Foundation (nhcf.org) — statewide community foundation - NH Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (lchip.nh.gov) — state conservation grants - Lakes Region Conservation Trust — local conservation peer
Contact Ramblin' Vewe Farm Trust: Phone: 603-524-2217 (office) | 603-581-5416 (cell) Address: 637 Morrill St, Gilford, NH 03249
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## Funding Patterns - Asset Base: ~$2.52 million (EIN 20-7110109, Gilford NH) - Operating Model: Conservation land trust — protects and manages farm property as community resource - External Grantmaking: None — private operating organization - Programs: Farm preservation, agricultural heritage conservation, educational activities, recreational trails connecting people and communities - Property: 637 Morrill St, Gilford, NH 03249 - Founding Gift: Dick and Betty Persons donated property with visi.
## Approach Strategy Ramblin' Vewe Farm Trust is a conservation land trust and community resource in Gilford, NH (Lakes Region of New Hampshire). Founded through the generosity of Dick and Betty Persons, the trust is a private operating organization that stewards a working farm property at 637 Morrill St, Gilford NH 03249. The trust focuses on preserving agricultural heritage, providing educational programming, and creating recreational trail access for Gilford and surrounding communities.
Ramblin Vewe Farm Trust is headquartered in GILFORD, NH. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Gilford NH, New Hampshire, Lakes Region NH.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
No individual grant records are available. Visit the foundation's 990-PF filings below for detailed grantee information.