Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $459.0k
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- South Deerfield, MA
- Founding
- 03/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-3416862
Organization Overview
Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc is located in South Deerfield, MA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (K25) the organization is classified as: Farmland Preservation, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc 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, Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CISA STRENGTHENS FARMS AND ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THE LOCAL HERO PROGRAM MARKETS LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, CISA'S WEBSITE, AND PRESS OUTLETS. IN 2021, MEMBERS IN CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM INCLUDED 266 FARMS AND 126 RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND SPECIALTY PRODUCERS. IN 2021, CISA'S HIGHLIGHTS OF LOCAL FARMS WERE FEATURED IN ARTICLES, RADIO, AND TV NEWS STORIES; IN OVER 400 RADIO, TV, AND PRINT ADS AND PSA'S; AND OVER 1 MILLION IMPRESSIONS VIA ONLINE ADVERTISING. OVER 15,700 PEOPLE RECEIVE THEIR MONTHLY EMAIL OR FACEBOOK UPDATES. CISA'S WEBSITE PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN CONNECTING PEOPLE TO LOCAL FARMS AND RECEIVED 75,763 USERS AND 392,291 PAGE VIEWS.
CISA PROVIDES FARMERS WITH ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON NEARLY ALL ASPECTS OF RUNNING THEIR BUSINESSES. IN 2021, CISA HAD SPECIFIC FUNDING TO SUPPORT BEGINNING FARMERS, FARMERS WHO SELL DIRECT TO CONSUMERS, AND WHOLESALE FARMERS. WE ALSO ADDED CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION TO THE TOPICS ON WHICH WE PROVIDE PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS. A TOTAL OF 276 FARMS, BUSINESSES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ATTENDED 352 WORKSHOPS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONSULTATIONS.
THROUGH OUR LOCAL FOOD FOR ALL PROGRAM, CISA EXPANDS ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS. CISA PROVIDED 500 LOW-INCOME SENIORS WITH A SUMMER FARM SHARE AND EDUCATED THEM AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FRESH, LOCAL FOOD. WE WORK DIRECTLY WITH 37 FARMERS' MARKETS AND FARMS TO SUPPORT THEM IN ACCEPTING EBT/SNAP AND HIP (A STATE-RUN INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR LOCAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES) AND SUPPORT FARMERS' MARKETS IN OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS.
GROWING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM: CISA RESEARCHES FOOD SYSTEM GAPS AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. IN 2021, WE HELPED FARMS, RESTAURANTS, AND RETAILERS WEATHER THE PANDEMIC BY PROVIDING IN-DEPTH PERSONALIZED CONSULTING AROUND A VARIETY OF ISSUES. WE ALSO OPENED OUR EMERGENCY FARM FUND FOR FARMS EXPERIENCING EXTREME PRECIPITATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Philip Korman Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $94,850 |
Myra Marcellin Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Al Griggs Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pete Solis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shawn Robinson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Klippenstein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $930,836 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $819,117 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,749,953 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $72,011 |
| Investment income | $8,961 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,830,925 |
| 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. | $100,094 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,020 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $617,274 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $102,672 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,040 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,600 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $401,575 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,065 |
| Office expenses | $49,600 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,259 |
| Travel | $4,389 |
| 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 | $22,127 |
| Insurance | $4,385 |
| All other expenses | $3,305 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,553,847 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,242 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,041,451 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $665,509 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,694 |
| 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 | $20,098 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $230,094 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $459,001 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $74,106 |
| Total assets | $2,639,195 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $266,909 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $91,242 |
| 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 | $358,151 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,769,928 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $511,116 |
| 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 | $2,639,195 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sharon And Lewis Korman Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
Easthampton Savings Foundation Easthampton, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc South Deerfield, MA | $2,639,195 | $1,830,925 |
Grow Food Northampton Inc Florence, MA | $1,237,704 | $748,534 |
Connecticut Farmland Trust Inc Hartford, CT | $2,034,432 | $539,085 |
Agrarian Land Trust Weare, NH | $3,433,312 | $2,915,590 |
Lexington Community Farm Coalition Inc Lexington, MA | $377,625 | $608,889 |
Upper Saco Valley Land Trust Conway, NH | $6,345,238 | $1,759,779 |
Brookwood Community Farm Inc Canton, MA | $464,448 | $440,626 |
Friends Of Lachat Inc Weston, CT | $289,704 | $394,378 |
Newton Community Farm Inc Newton, MA | $644,347 | $367,259 |
Ramblin Vewe Farm Tr Laconia, NH | $1,799,750 | $217,895 |
Wellfleet Shellfishermens Association Wellfleet, MA | $11,884 | $0 |
Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association Inc Westfield, NY | $1,046,185 | $80,809 |