Massaro Community Farm Inc

Organization Overview

Massaro Community Farm Inc is located in Woodbridge, CT. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Massaro Community Farm Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massaro Community Farm 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, Massaro Community Farm Inc generated $600.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $585.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE FOOD TO LOW INCOME PERSONS, PROVIDE EDUCATION IN NUTRITION AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, AND PRESERVE A WORKING FARM AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURECOMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA), IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FARMERS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WHEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS PURCHASE A CSA SUBSCRIPTION, THEY CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE FARM BY PAYING UP FRONT FOR PRODUCE THEY WILL RECEIVE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. THIS UP-FRONT PAYMENT HELPS TO COVER OPERATING EXPENSES AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF THE FARM EACH YEAR, ALLOWING THE FARM TO FOCUS ON ITS OPERATION AND PLAN FOR THE SEASON. IN 2021, 305 CSA SUBSCRIPTIONS WERE FULFILLED AND THE TOTAL HARVEST WAS 66,255 POUNDS, OF WHICH 8,613 POUNDS WERE DONATED TO HUNGER RELIEF.


PRESERVATION AND RESTORATIONTHROUGH AN OPERATING LEASE WITH THE TOWN OF WOODBRIDGE, MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM LEASES APPROXIMATELY A 58 ACRE CENTURY OLD FARM AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM WORKS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE BUILDINGS, IMPROVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE LAND TO ENABLE THE PROPERTY TO OPERATE AS A WORKING FARM. IN 2021, THE FARM LEVERAGED A CT DEPT OF AGRICULTURE GRANT TO LAUNCH AN ORGANIC EGG LAYING OPERATION, PURCHASING 300 ORGANIC HENS AND A SOLAR POWERED MOVABLE CHICKEN TRACTOR. THE FARM ALSO PLANTED 660 HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS, SHRUBS AND TREES. THESE PLANTS SERVE AS HABITAT FOR POLLINATORS, BIRDS AND WILDLIFE. FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING FROM INCEPTION IN 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021, MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM HAS EXPENDED MORE THAN $416,000 FOR LAND CLEARING; IRRIGATION AND WELL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION; BARN, FARM HOUSE AND GREENHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSMASSARO COMMUNITY FARM RUNS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION. IN 2021, THE FARM CONTINUED ITS MULTITUDE OF OFFERINGS FOR ALL AGES AND EXPANDED ITS HALF DAY SUMMER CAMP TO A FULL TIME OPERATION, HOSTING 235 STUDENTS ON THE FARM OVER FIVE WEEKS.


HUNGER RELIEF/FREE FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTIONMASSARO COMMUNITY FARM DONATES FRESH ORGANICALLY GROWN FOOD TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS THROUGH FOOD BANKS, HOMELESS SHELTERS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN THE LOWER NAUGATUCK VALLEY AND GREATER NEW HAVEN. IN ADDITION TO CONTINUING TO DONATE AT LEAST 10% OF ITS HARVEST TO FOOD SECURITY, IN 2021, THE FARM TOOK STEPS TO ENSURE EVEN MORE FAMILIES COULD AFFORD ITS PRODUCE. IT BEGAN OFFERING A SLIDING SCALE SUBSCRIPTION AND BEGAN ACCEPTING EBT AS PAYMENT FOR PRODUCE AND OTHER FARM GOODS. EACH YEAR, MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM DONATES AT LEAST 10% OF OUR DIVERSE VEGETABLE CROPS TO LOCAL HUNGER RELIEF AGENCIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Steve Munno
Farm Director
$49,845
Caty Poole
Executive Director
$47,718
Cathy Wick
Co-Vice President
$0
Alan Tyma
President
$0
Jandie Mcsweet
Treasurer
$0
Anne Boucher
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$9,280
Related organizations$0
Government grants $140,873
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$172,382
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$322,535
Total Program Service Revenue$268,225
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $10,021
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$406
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $600,375

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Massaro Community Farm Inc has recieved totaling $250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hagani Foundation

Woodbridge, CT

PURPOSE: FAMILY SERVICES

$250
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