Community Farms Outreach
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Founding
- 02/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-3261186
Organization Overview
Community Farms Outreach, operating under the name Waltham Fields Community Farm, is located in Waltham, MA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Waltham Fields Community Farm employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waltham Fields Community Farm is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Waltham Fields Community Farm generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $875.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MANAGING AN URBAN COMMUNITY FARM ACCORDING TO ORGANIC STANDARDS, RUNNING A HUNGER RELEAF FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM, EDUCATING YOUTH AND ADULTS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE LAND MANAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
2021 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM (GROWN USING ORGANIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS) SUMMER CSA SHARES: 361 FULL-PRICE SHARES + 18 SUBSIDIZED SHARES + 12 PRODUCE RX SHARES + 8 STAFF SHARES + 12 WORKSHARES + 1 SPROUT SHARES FOR WFCF FUNDRAISER = 412 TOTAL SHARES DISTRIBUTED; WINTER CSA SHARES: 175 + 10 SUBSIDIZED + 6 STAFF + WORKSHARES 3 = 194; TOTAL SHARES DISTRIBUTED FLOWER CSA SHARES: 72; TOTAL SHARES DISTRIBUTED FRUIT CSA SHARES: 200
LINKING EDUCATION TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND MEANINGFUL WORK, OUR HANDS-ON SERVICE LEARNING/VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS SERVED 315 INDIVIDUALS AND 21 GROUPS IN 2021 (863 HOURS TOTAL). THIS REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND WORKPLACE AND VISITOR SAFETY. CHILDREN'S LEARNING GARDEN PROGRAMS: HANDS-ON, FARM-BASED EDUCATINAL PROGRAMING FOR CHILDREN FROM THE GREATER BOSTON REGION, INCLUDING COLLABORATING PROGRAMING WITH THE WALTHAM RECREATION DEPT. AND WALTHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 1,602 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN 2021. ADULT WORKSHOPS/FAMILY EVENTS/PUBLIC EDUCATION SERVED 1,767 PEOPLE. THIS REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WORKPLACE AND VISITOR SAFETY.
VALUE OF PRODUCE FOR FOOD ACCESS/HUNGER RELIEF IN 2021 WAS $68,448 (25,154 POUNDS). FOOD ACCESS PARTNERS INCLUDED: FOOD FOR FREE, WALTHAM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, HEALTHY WALTHAM, WALTHAM FAMILY SCHOOL, WALTHAM HOUSING AUTHORITY, CHARLES RIVER COMMUNITY HEALTH, CHESTERBROOK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PROSPECT TERRACE HOUSING, URBAN FARMING INSTITUTE FARM-TO-SCHOOL PARTNERS; WALTHAM FAMILY SCHOOL, WALTHAM SCHOOL NUTRITION K-12, WALTHAM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, CLOTHING DONATIONS COLLECTED FOR DIAPER DEPOT/WALTHAM AND FOOD NOT BOMBS WALTHAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Colleen Mckiernan President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Tracy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Laura Handler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Suzanne Cassidy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Becky Evans Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Becky Prior Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $23,014 |
| Fundraising events | $43,510 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $169,424 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $292,113 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $528,061 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $561,339 |
| Investment income | $1,622 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,828 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,073 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,208,043 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $510,154 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,619 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,868 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,755 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,271 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,624 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $7,214 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,587 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,076 |
| Insurance | $19,185 |
| All other expenses | $5,264 |
| Total functional expenses | $875,344 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $181,932 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $893,497 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,921 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,761 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $128,953 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $500 |
| Total assets | $1,212,564 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,566 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $19,566 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,187,998 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,212,564 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Community Farms Outreach has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation Inc Natick, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $506,306 |
| Earnings | $1,073 |
| Net Contributions | $194,815 |
| Other Expense | $99,567 |
| Ending Balance | $602,627 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Electrical Industry Labor Management Cooperation Tr Dorchester, MA | $23,732,752 | $56,768,144 |
Dairy One Cooperative Inc Ithaca, NY | $10,249,154 | $25,724,887 |
Holstein Friesian Association Of America Brattleboro, VT | $42,888,096 | $20,454,102 |
The William H Miner Agricultural Research Institute Chazy, NY | $25,150,167 | $10,410,462 |
Grace Communications Foundation Inc New York, NY | $9,222,389 | $7,837,107 |
New Haven Ecology Project Inc New Haven, CT | $13,646,916 | $6,735,090 |
Attleboro Corporate Center Association Inc Attleboro, MA | $92,995 | $6,024,289 |
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Dedham, MA | $6,169,904 | $6,230,011 |
Essex Agricultural Society Topsfield, MA | $13,692,899 | $6,659,006 |
Rhode Island Laborers Unified Tr Cranston, RI | $3,637,033 | $4,506,206 |
New York Farm Bureau Albany, NY | $21,413,106 | $1,125,268 |
The Livestock Institute Of Southern New England Westport, MA | $6,774,804 | $2,810,112 |