2024-04-23T17:10:59-07:00 2022-12-31 990EZ 2022-01-01 863634422 BARRA SCHOOL INC BARR 3236841961 PO Box 1023 East Corinth VT 05040 Miranda Miller Executive Director 3236841961 2024-04-23 Miranda Miller 999009999 1 0 11 0 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X X X X X X 27996 X 27996 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27996 0 0 44085 13035 0 0 25989 83109 -55113 0 0 -55113 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55113 0 -55113 Our mission is to support a deepening awareness of, connection with, and utilization of the powers of nature to foster individual and collective growth, development, healing, and resiliency. We provide year-round youth workshops utilizing trauma-informed, forest-based therapeutic practices, and specialize in immersive group experiences for at-risk youth and youth of other underserved and marginalized populations. We held free weekend and week-long forest and wilderness therapy experiences for 12 LGBTQIA+ youth ages 9-18 over the summer and fall, and assisted with our local library's summer day camp by providing staffing expertise, shared gear/equipment, and the use of our riverside campsite. 28000 83109 83109 Lee Ann Potter President 2 0 0 0 Sydney Jones Treasurer 2 0 0 0 Pamela Green Vice President 1 0 0 0 Sara Kingsbury Secretary 0.5 0 0 0 Miranda Miller Director 25 32385 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VT Miranda Miller Sydney Jones PO Box 1023 East Corinth VT 05040 3236841961 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 0 0 27996 27996 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27996 27996 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27996 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27996 27996 X Form 990-EZ, Header, Line B We were unable to file our E-Postcard in 2022 due to a clerical error in the IRS system. After multiple phone calls, it has since been fixed. However, the E-postcard system would not allow us to file a late return. So, we put together our 990-EZ. We were unaware of how to file this electronically as there was no direct file with the IRS, and therefore submitted our 990-EZ via USPS. There was a missing number in our EIN (the last one which weirdly got cut off) and the form was mailed back to us with the directive to correct the "missing information" which a clerk had handwritten in for us, and to e-file the return. We were confused as to how we could be required to e-file when the IRS does not have its own e-file service, but are trying this one in hopes that our information will remain secure. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Additional Expenses of 25,989.29 included costs of outfitting and holding programming. These costs included: backpacking gear (backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, bedrolls, cookware, etc) first aide supplies, miscellaneous supplies (such as flashlights, batteries, etc), and program food (for meals, snacks, etc for participants and staff during overnight programming and trips). Other expenses factored here include insurance, emergency services communication devices, and training (PD) fees. Because we were in year one of operation, we had to purchase everything necessary to start and run our wilderness-based youth program. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 While we have retained all gear and equipment, we ended the year awaiting reimbursements for consumable supplies and other expenses (such as payroll, insurance, etc) as outlined elsewhere. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 We operate on a cash accounting basis and our grant reimbursements for 2022 did not arrive until after our FY had ended, leaving us with a deficit of 55,113.70. We were unable to file our E-Postcard in 2022 due to a clerical error in the IRS system. After multiple phone calls, it has since been fixed. However, the E-postcard system would not allow us to file a late return. So, we put together our 990-EZ. We were unaware of how to file this electronically as there was no direct file with the IRS, and therefore submitted our 990-EZ via USPS. There was a missing number in our EIN (the last one which weirdly got cut off) and the form was mailed back to us with the directive to correct the "missing information" which a clerk had handwritten in for us, and to e-file the return. We were confused as to how we could be required to e-file when the IRS does not have its own e-file service, but after trying numerous commercial products with no success, are trying this e-file service in hopes that our information will remain secure and reach the IRS.