Thistle Farms Inc

Organization Overview

Thistle Farms Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (F22) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Thistle Farms Inc employed 123 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thistle Farms 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 06/2021, Thistle Farms Inc generated $6.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.9% 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TF GIVES WOMEN SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING, PROSTITUTION, AND ADDICTION A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE TO LIVE, A MEANINGFUL JOB, AND A LIFELONG SISTERHOOD OF SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - OUR 2-YEAR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS BASED IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. WE ARE ABLE TO HOUSE UP TO 28 RESIDENTS AT A TIME IN A THERAPEUTIC SETTING THAT OFFERS WOMEN SURVIVORS A PEACEFUL PLACE WHERE THEY CAN EXPERIENCE TRANSFORMATIVE, SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY THROUGH TWO YEARS OF RENT-FREE HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, COUNSELING, EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. WHEN ENTERING THE PROGRAM, OUR RESIDENTS HELP CREATE THEIR OWN PERSONALIZED PLAN FOR THEIR HEALTHCARE AND THERAPEUTIC NEEDS. FOR THE FIRST 4-6 MONTHS, RESIDENTS FOCUS ON RECOVERY, ATTENDING GROUP MEETINGS, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL COURSES. WHILE IN THE PROGRAM, WOMEN ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR OUR SAVINGS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A $1 FOR $1 MATCH OF RESIDENT'S SAVINGS PER YEAR.AFTER TWO YEARS IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, WOMEN BECOME CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION, A CELEBRATORY EVENT THAT TAKES PLACE EACH SPRING. AND AFTER GRADUATION, MANY WOMEN CONTINUE WORKING IN THISTLE FARMS' SOCIAL ENTERPRISES AND OFTEN MOVE INTO FULL-TIME AND SUPERVISORY POSITIONS. OTHERS TAKE THE SKILLS THEY HAVE ACQUIRED AND FIND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY.WE ALSO OFFER A PROGRAM WITHIN THE TENNESSEE PRISON FOR WOMEN CALLED MAGDALENE ON THE INSIDE, THAT ALLOWS WOMEN TO BEGIN THEIR HEALING JOURNEY WITHIN PRISON WALLS. WOMEN IN THIS PROGRAM RECEIVE EDUCATION AND GROUP THERAPY THAT, UPON RELEASE, EASES THEIR TRANSITION INTO ONE OF OUR MAGDALENE HOMES.


SOCIAL ENTERPRISES - RESIDENTS AND GRADUATES OF OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ARE EMPLOYED IN ONE OF OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES. HERE THE WOMEN CAN LEARN NEW JOB SKILLS AND MAKE A LIVING WAGE TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES. BODY & HOME, THISTLE FARMS' LARGEST NONPROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, CREATES NATURAL BATH AND BODY PRODUCTS THAT ARE AS HEALING FOR OUR CUSTOMERS AS THEY ARE FOR THE WOMEN WHO CREATE THEM. WHAT STARTED WITH JUST A FEW VOLUNTEERS IN A CHURCH KITCHEN HAS GROWN INTO A NATIONAL BRAND THAT PRODUCES MORE THAN 20 DIFFERENT PRODUCT LINES. EVERYTHING WE PRODUCE IS HAND POURED IN SMALL BATCHES BY WOMEN SURVIVORS, USING PURE ESSENTIAL OILS TO PROMOTE WELLNESS AND HEALING. OUR PRODUCTS ARE FREE OF SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES, PARABENS, OR PETROLEUM BASED INGREDIENTS.THE CAF AT THISTLE FARMS IS A RESTAURANT AND SPECIAL EVENT SPACE LOCATED AT THE HEART OF THE THISTLE FARMS CAMPUS. WITH A PRODUCE-DRIVEN, FULL-SERVICE MENU, THE CAF SERVES LOCALLY-SOURCED BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND NASHVILLE'S ONLY DAILY TEA SERVICE. IN ADDITION, THE CAF AT THISTLE FARMS OFFERS AN ARRAY OF OPTIONS AND SERVICES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.THISTLE FARMS GLOBAL CREATES ECONOMIC FREEDOM FOR WOMEN SURVIVORS WORLDWIDE BY HELPING TO LAUNCH NEW SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATING EXISTING ENTERPRISES INTO OUR SUPPLY CHAIN, AND CONNECTING WOMEN PRODUCERS DIRECTLY WITH OUR CUSTOMERS. WITH THE SUPPORT AND SALES GENERATED THROUGH THISTLE FARMS GLOBAL, PARTNER ENTERPRISES CAN HIRE MORE WOMEN, INCREASE WAGES, AND REINVEST IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.


NATIONAL NETWORK - THE THISTLE FARMS NATIONAL NETWORK IS COMPRISED OF LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING SURVIVORS OF PROSTITUTION, TRAFFICKING, AND ADDICTION TO HOPE, HEALING, AND EMPOWERMENT. TO DATE, OVER 70 ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY HAVE PROGRAMS BASED ON THISTLE FARMS' MODEL OF RECOVERY; 26 OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TO HOUSE WOMEN SURVIVORS, WHILE THE OTHER HALF ARE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Hal Cato
CEO
$145,422
Becca Stevens
Founding Dir
$93,558
Ashley Northington
President
$0
Parag Desai
President-Elect
$0
John C Weisenseel
Treasurer
$0
Brooke Schiferle
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,209,239
Investment income $2,267
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 $1,614,101
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,871,998

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Thistle Farms Inc has recieved totaling $271,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Isabel Allende Foundation

Sausalito, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, PROTECTION FROM VIOLENCE, AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

$191,500
Brighter Days Foundation Inc

Adairsville, GA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT

$50,000
Milton And Denice Johnson Family Foundation

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$20,000
Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$154,644
Earnings$22,556
Net Contributions$6,740
Grants$5,100
Ending Balance$178,840

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