Hmong American Farmers Association
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- West Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 12/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-0928003
Organization Overview
Hmong American Farmers Association is located in West Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hmong American Farmers Association employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hmong American Farmers Association 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, Hmong American Farmers Association generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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
TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROSPERITY OF HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS IN MINNESOTA THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION IS A MEMBERSHIP BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILY THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY. PROGRAMMATICALLY, HAFA FOCUS ITS WORK IN FOUR AREAS: LAND ACCESS- WHERE WE MANAGE A 155 ACRE FARM IN DAKOTA COUNTY WHERE HMONG FAMILIES SUBLEASE 5-10 ACRE PARCEL AND WE ALSO TRAIN AND MODEL SUSTAINABLE GROWING METHODS AND WORK WITH FARMERS TO EXPLORE INNOVATED WAYS TO OWN AND ACCESS LAND LONG-TERM; BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT- TRAINING WITH OUR FARMERS AND THEIR CHILDREN ON FARM FINANCIALS, GENERATE FARM BUSINESS PLAN AND HELP THEM ACCESS MICROLOANS AND FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANT PROGRAMS; RESEARCH AND TRAINING- TRAIN OUR FARMERS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM SOIL HEALTH AND SOIL FERTILITY AND CONDUCT A MULTI-YEAR RESEARCH TO TEST THE IMPACT OF COVER CROP ON SOIL AND WATER QUALITY; ALTERNATIVE MARKET, WE RUN A FOOD HUB THAT AGGREGATE PRODUCE FROM FARMERS TO EXPAND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES BESIDES FARMERS MARKET. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:CONDUCT A 14 SESSION WHOLE FARM PLANNING TRAINING CURRICULUM WITH FOCUS ON: SOIL HEALTH AND SOIL FERTILITY, COVER CROPPING, WHOLE FARM PLANNING, GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES, FOOD SAFETY WRITING WORKSHOP, BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS, FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, FARM TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, ASPARAGUS PRODUCTION AND HIGH TUNNEL PRODUCTION.SUPPORTED FARMERS IN SECURING AND FULFILLING MICROLOAN REQUIREMENTS AND OBTAIN FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM TO ERECT THREE HIGH TUNNEL STRUCTURES.SUCCESSFULLY INCORPORATED OVER 25 ACRES OF COVER CROP TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND IMPROVE SOIL HEALTH. THE ALTERNATIVE MARKET PROGRAM OPERATE A FOOD HUB AND TRAINED FARMERS ON FOOD SAFETY AND GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (GAP) AND AGGREGATE PRODUCE TO EXPAND THEIR MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BESIDES THE FARMERS MARKET. THE ALTERNATIVE MARKET PROGRAM SUPPORT AND HELPS FARMERS SECURED CONTRACT WITH WHOLESALERS, INSTITUTIONAL, RETAILER BUYERS, FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM AND HAFA'S WORKPLACE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL (CSA) PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES OUR VEGGIE RX AND IN-HOME DAYCARE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Janssen Hang Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $113,300 |
Liz Johnson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marge Higgins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lilian Hang Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shirley Yang Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Xeng Thao Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $405,717 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,477,852 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,883,569 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $192,464 |
| Investment income | $748 |
| 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 | $2,076,781 |
| 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. | $131,302 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,651 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $371,365 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,190 |
| Other employee benefits | $27,589 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,422 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,617 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,436 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $146,122 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,816 |
| Office expenses | $25,093 |
| Information technology | $12,203 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,840 |
| Travel | $9,233 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $6,873 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $75,097 |
| Insurance | $14,318 |
| All other expenses | $4,615 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,171,493 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,475 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,712,787 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $425,274 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,987 |
| 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 | $153 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $807,086 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,027,762 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,994 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $24,262 |
| 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 | $317,570 |
| Total liabilities | $400,826 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,169,959 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,456,977 |
| 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 | $4,027,762 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Hmong American Farmers Association has recieved totaling $1,300,075.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF THE HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION FARM AND INCUBATOR TO ENSURE LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE LAND ACCESS FOR HMONG FARMERS | $250,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF THE HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION FARM AND INCUBATOR TO ENSURE LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE LAND ACCESS FOR HMONG FARMERS | $250,000 |
Target Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: RACIAL EQUITY | $150,000 |
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PURCHASING THE HAFA INCUBATOR FARM TO ENSURE LONG-TERM LAND ACCESS FOR HMONG FARMERS | $150,000 |
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM | $150,000 |
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PURCHASING THE HAFA INCUBATOR FARM TO ENSURE LONG-TERM LAND ACCESS FOR HMONG FARMERS | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Burnsville, MN | $3,976,064 | $6,629,781 |
Seed Savers Exchange Inc Decorah, IA | $8,340,832 | $6,859,116 |
Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Inc Madison, WI | $9,285,621 | $7,489,309 |
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute Crookston, MN | $5,866,335 | $5,389,230 |
Eat Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | $273,044 | $4,607,206 |
Minnesota Dairy Herd Improvement Association Buffalo, MN | $3,993,278 | $4,605,052 |
South Dakota Beef Industry Council Inc Pierre, SD | $1,193,198 | $4,031,431 |
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Cooperative Madison, WI | $4,550,092 | $4,122,654 |
Midwest Organic Services Association Inc Viroqua, WI | $1,818,128 | $3,921,446 |
Practical Farmers Of Iowa Ames, IA | $3,629,239 | $3,884,964 |
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Eagan, MN | $5,972,821 | $4,797,144 |
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Davenport, IA | $6,040,985 | $2,950,808 |