Farm Commons
- Assets
- $283.5k
- Revenue
- $573.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 11/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-5445890
Organization Overview
Farm Commons is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Farm Commons employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farm Commons 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 12/2023, Farm Commons generated $573.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $577.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.3% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FARM COMMONS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE LEGAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABLE FARMERS NEED TO BE THE STABLE, RESILIENT FOUNDATION OF A COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD SYSTEM. FARM COMMONS EMPOWERS AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES TO RESOLVE THEIR OWN LEGAL VULNERABILITIES, WITHIN AN ECOSYSTEM OF SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARMER EDUCATION: IN 2023 WE HOSTED ABOUT 60 FARMERS THROUGH OUR DISCOVERING RESILIENCE WORKSHOP, WHICH SAW 90% OF ATTENDEES ADOPT AT LEAST ONE OF THE 10 BEST PRACTICES OF LEGAL RESILIENCE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE WORKSHOP. IN ADDITION, 80% OF ATTENDEES ARE STILL WORKING TOWARDS IMPLEMENTING 4 OR MORE BEST PRACTICES 3 MONTHS AFTER THE WORKSHOP. WE LAUNCHED 5 NEW ADVANCED FARM LAW WORKSHOPS. WE WROTE AND DISTRIBUTED 10 ADDITIONAL GUIDES INCLUDING IN-DEPTH MATERIAL ON FARM LEASING, SALES, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS FOR FARM BUSINESSES. WE DELIVERED 27 WEBINARS TO FARMERS NATIONWIDE ON ESSENTIAL FARM LAW SUBJECTS. WE BROUGHT 12 FELLOWS THROUGH OUR ADVANCED TRAINING AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS. WE SUPPORTED THE LEADERSHIP OF 4 FARMERS IN HOSTING RESILIENCE CIRCLES IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, WE ADDRESSED DOZENS OF INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS AND RE-DEVELOPED OUR ONLINE Q&A PLATFORM, CREATING A COMMUNITY-WIDE DISCUSSION ON FARM LAW ISSUES THAT AFFECT FARMERS THE MOST INCLUDING FORMING LLCS, WRITING LEASES, AND MANAGING EMPLOYMENT LAW OBLIGATIONS.
NON-FARMER EDUCATION: IN 2023, FARM COMMONS DEVELOPED ITS SERVICE TO EXTENSION EDUCATORS, NONPROFIT EMPLOYEES, AND FARM SUPPORT PERSONS NATIONWIDE TO HELP FARMERS RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS LEGAL VULNERABILITIES BEFORE A PROBLEM OCCURS. WE SUPPORTED 35 ORGANIZATIONS WITH CUSTOMIZED ACCESS TO OUR RESOURCES AND INDIVIDUALIZED WEBINARS TO THEIR AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES. WE DELIVERED OUR COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP, GUIDING RESILIENCE, TO 19 PROFESSIONALS NATIONWIDE. OUR DATA SHOW THAT FOR EVERY ONE NON-FARMING AGRICULTURE PROFESSIONAL WE REACH, THAT PERSON PROVIDES OUR INFORMATION TO 22 MORE FARMERS IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY, SIGNIFICANTLY MAGNIFYING OUR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION. CONSIDERING THE INCREDIBLE IMPACT AND FURTHER POTENTIAL OF THESE PARTNERS TO HELP US REACH EACH FARMER IN AMERICA, WE DESIGNED A NEW LEGAL ECOSYSTEM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT TRAINS THESE PARTNERS TO BE ABLE TO LEAD FARM LAW WORKSHOPS IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. 8 PROFESSIONALS WENT THROUGH THE LEF PROGRAM AND SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED FARM LAW PRESENTATIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
RESEARCH: FARM COMMONS PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN DOING COMPLEX LEGAL RESEARCH AND IN STUDYING THE IMPACT AND RAMIFICATIONS OF LEGAL REALITIES ON DIVERSE FARM COMMUNITIES. IN 2023, WE RETOOLED THE PROGRAM TO ALSO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO SELECT INDIVIDUALS, AS SERVES OUR RESEARCH MISSION. NO REVENUE OR EXPENSES WERE INCURRED BY THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachel Armstrong Ex Officio And Non-Voting Director | Officer | 40 | $70,412 |
Aaron Sandvig Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Larson Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Buller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joy Kirkpatrick Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Graham President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $51,277 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $383,862 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,584 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,584 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $441,723 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $130,861 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $573,738 |
| 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. | $70,413 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,165 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $268,140 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,789 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,717 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,160 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,128 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,935 |
| Advertising and promotion | $188 |
| Office expenses | $4,613 |
| Information technology | $22,573 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,000 |
| Travel | $8,111 |
| 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 | $16,600 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $577,380 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,288 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $83,595 |
| 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 | $461 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | -$42,883 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $83,000 |
| Total assets | $283,461 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $2,471 |
| Total liabilities | $2,471 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $284,631 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$3,641 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $283,461 |