Freshfarm Markets Inc
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 122
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 35-2169859
Organization Overview
Freshfarm Markets Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. 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, Freshfarm Markets Inc employed 122 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freshfarm Markets 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, Freshfarm Markets Inc generated $5.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.7% 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.
Since 2018, Freshfarm Markets Inc has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $330,637. 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
FRESHFARM IS A NONPROFIT THAT PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND IMPROVES FOOD ACCESS AND EQUITY IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION. WE OPERATE PRODUCER-ONLY FARMERS MARKETS THAT PROVIDE VITAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS, PIONEERING FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE FOOD ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, AND INNOVATIVE FOOD EDUCATION THAT BUILDS HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOODPRINTS--THIS SIGNATURE FOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN WHAT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES EAT THROUGH ENGAGING, ACADEMICALLY-ALIGNED HANDS-ON CULINARY AND GARDEN EDUCATION BASED ON THE FOODPRINTS CURRICULUM. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY HOSTS PROGRAMMING IN FIFTEEN (15) DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS WELL AS SEVERAL EARLY CHILDCARE CENTERS, THE MAJORITY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE CITY, REACHING 5,700 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED (300) CHILDCARE FAMILIES TO HELP THEM GAIN EXPOSURE AND APPRECIATION FOR NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM.
FARMERS MARKETS--THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND IMPROVES FOOD ACCESS AND EQUITY IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION. OPERATING PRODUCER-ONLY FARMERS MARKETS PROVIDE VITAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS AND PROVIDE INNOVATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT FOOD AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. FRESHFARM MARKETS, INC. IS THE LARGEST NETWORK OF PRODUCER-ONLY FARMERS MARKETS IN THE DC AREA. THE MARKETS HOST A DIVERSE RANGE OF FOOD PRODUCERS FROM FIVE STATES (MD, DE, PA, VA, AND WV) AND DC, INCLUDING OVER 150 FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS WHO EITHER GROW, RAISE, AND/OR PRODUCE EVERY PRODUCT THAT THEY SELL. FRESHFARM MARKETS, INC. ACTIVELY SEEKS PRODUCERS USING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND VISITS EACH APPLICANT'S PRODUCTION SITE TO VERIFY PRODUCTION METHODS.
POP-UP FOOD HUB--THE POP-UP FOOD HUB IS AN INNOVATIVE MODEL OF LOCAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION THAT COMBINES AND AMPLIFIES RETAIL AND WHOLESALE ACTIVITIES AT FARMERS MARKETS. BY TAPPING INTO THE CONVENING POWER OF THE FARMERS MARKETS, FRESHFARM MARKETS, INC. FACILITATES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTS FOR DOZENS OF PARTNERS ACROSS THE CITY WHILE GENERATING NEW INCOME FOR LOCAL PRODUCERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hugo Mogollon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $131,760 |
Sam Fromartz Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jessica Zetzman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mary Rose Conroy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Deandra Jackson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jennifer Smith Cartland Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $190,464 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,616,064 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,110,898 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,349 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,917,426 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,921,593 |
| Investment income | $1,174 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$58,979 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,781,214 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $91,969 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $431,128 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $137,605 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,939 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,657,665 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $137,483 |
| Payroll taxes | $251,794 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $506,604 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,803 |
| Office expenses | $177,823 |
| Information technology | $1,194 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $228,975 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,347 |
| Interest | $6,387 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,267 |
| Insurance | $36,989 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,509,720 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,012,779 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $224,104 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $925,733 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $125,871 |
| 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 | $17,768 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,111 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $23,438 |
| Total assets | $2,427,804 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $241,170 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $23,339 |
| 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 | $568,150 |
| Total liabilities | $832,659 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,501,309 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $93,836 |
| 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 | $2,427,804 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Freshfarm Markets Inc has awarded $67,531 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Reston, VA PURPOSE: MARKET SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME SHOPPERS | $19,992 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: MARKET SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME SHOPPERS | $17,788 |
BARAJAS PRODUCE PURPOSE: MARKET SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME RECEIPIENTS AND SUBSIDY FOR STRUGGLING MARKETS | $11,730 |
PLEITEZ PRODUCE FARM LLC PURPOSE: MARKET SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME RECEIPIENTS AND SUBSIDY FOR STRUGGLING MARKETS | $10,240 |
MARKETS & MORE PURPOSE: MARKET SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME SHOPPERS | $7,781 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Freshfarm Markets Inc has recieved totaling $338,336.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: STRATEGIC PLANNING SUPPORT | $197,000 |
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $104,985 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $24,250 |
Judy And Peter Blum Kovler Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO AID IN THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $6,000 |
Annette M And Theodore N Lerner Family Foundation Inc Rockville, MD PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO IMPROVE FOOD ACCESS TO LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES | $6,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $101 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Science In The Public Interest Washington, DC | $21,632,992 | $14,159,324 |
Marthas Table Washington, DC | $73,899,963 | $20,164,385 |
412 Food Rescue Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $6,363,221 | $17,851,896 |
Good Food Institute Inc Arlington, VA | $59,697,609 | $43,468,835 |
Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund Columbia, MD | $75,509,631 | $27,265,052 |
Food & Water Watch Washington, DC | $17,415,353 | $21,548,788 |
U S Wheat Associates Inc Arlington, VA | $10,059,888 | $16,530,559 |
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Washington, DC | $44,077,352 | $20,339,294 |
Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank Reading, PA | $13,213,395 | $15,794,436 |
Croplife America Arlington, VA | $12,856,651 | $16,559,084 |
Food Bank Of The Albemarle Elizabeth City, NC | $9,553,022 | $20,689,010 |
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Inc Raleigh, NC | $43,526,522 | $15,980,144 |