Grow Food
- Assets
- $785.3k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Founding
- 08/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-4396437
Organization Overview
Grow Food, operating under the name Viva Farms, is located in Mount Vernon, WA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Viva Farms employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Viva Farms 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, Viva Farms generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.8% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2018, Viva Farms has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $427,709. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE AND LAUNCH A NEW GENERATION OF ORGANIC FARMS FROM SEED TO SALE, THROUGH TRAINING AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, PRACTICUM IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, INCUBATOR, AND AGRICULTURAL PARK, WE TRAINED AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO LAND INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT, MARKETING AND CAPITAL TO 265 FARMERS. WE MADE 119 ACRES OF CERTIFIED FARMLAND AVAILABLE TO THESE PARTICIPANTS.
OUR SALES PROGRAM INCLUDING WHOLESALE, CSA BOXES AND EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES REACHED A GROSS REVENUE OF $682,628 OF PRODUCE SOLD THROUGH VIVA FARMS. IN ADDITION TO THESE SALES, FARMERS SOLD $1,480,699 DIRECTLY THROUGH THEIR OWN MARKETS FOR A TOTAL SALES NUMBER OF $2,163,327 FOR THE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Frazier Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $107,990 |
Don Mcmoran President/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Miller Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Bauermeister Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Valdez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mauricio Soto Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $107,885 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $703,431 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $191,020 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,002,336 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $36,529 |
| Investment income | $48 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $65,849 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,079 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $133,500 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,237,841 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $35,081 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,900 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,748 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,275 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $514,065 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,677 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,946 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,524 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $42,240 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,748 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,290 |
| Office expenses | $5,241 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,600 |
| Travel | $1,349 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $799 |
| Interest | $17,044 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $45,441 |
| Insurance | $11,881 |
| All other expenses | $4,868 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,107,742 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,135 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $15 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $133,581 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,568 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $628,969 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $785,268 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119,256 |
| 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 | $47,568 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $271,252 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $438,076 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $347,192 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $785,268 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Grow Food has awarded $29,759 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Land access - Farm to Farmer | $19,519 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: Farmer business needs assessment | $10,240 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Grow Food has recieved totaling $101,838.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; LOVE THE LAND | $55,000 |
Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF FOOD BANK | $18,958 |
Skagit Community Foundation Mount Vernon, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS, CSA 50% COST SHARE: FOR SNAP-EBT CLIENTS | $12,141 |
Sustainable Path Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: To support sustainability in the Puget Sound region. | $10,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,703 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $36 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Agricultural Research Foundation Corvallis, OR | $33,193,912 | $13,573,525 |
The Non-Gmo Project Bellingham, WA | $5,084,650 | $5,061,798 |
Washington Food Industry Olympia, WA | $6,160,025 | $821,387 |
Grow Food Mount Vernon, WA | $785,268 | $1,237,841 |
Sam Day Foundation Portland, OR | $488,786 | $530,357 |
The Beechers Foundation Seattle, WA | $912,927 | $1,072,050 |
Northwest Berry Foundation Portland, OR | $11,759 | $235,220 |
Seeds For All Portland, OR | $6,375 | $0 |
Oregon Cattlemens Stewardship Fund Salem, OR | $48,983 | $0 |
Oregon Seed Research Institute Salem, OR | $129,960 | $0 |
Pollock Conservation Cooperative Seattle, WA | $85,075 | $0 |
Project Fare Inc Boise, ID | $1,040 | $0 |