Community Farms Outreach
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Founding
- 02/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-3261186
Organization Overview
Community Farms Outreach, operating under the name Waltham Fields Community Farm, is located in Waltham, MA. The organization was established in 1996. 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 12/2023, Waltham Fields Community Farm employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waltham Fields Community Farm 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, Waltham Fields Community Farm generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $875.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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
MANAGING AN URBAN COMMUNITY FARM ACCORDING TO ORGANIC STANDARDS, RUNNING A HUNGER RELEAF FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM, EDUCATING YOUTH AND ADULTS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE LAND MANAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2023 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM (GROWN USING ORGANIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS) SUMMER CSA SHARES: 165 20-WEEK + 112 10-WEEK + 19 SUBSIDIZED + 30 PRODUCE RX + 22 STAFF AND WORK SHARES + 1 SPROUT FUNDRAISER = 349 TOTAL SHARES DISTRIBUTED; EXTENDED SEASON CSA SHARES: 114 FULL + 8 SUBSIDIZED + 9 STAFF AND WORK SHARES = 131 TOTAL SHARES DISTRIBUTED. FRUIT CSA SHARES: 148. MUSHROOM CSA SHARES: 104. *WFCF EXPERIENCED AN IMPACTFUL LOSS OF ACCESS TO 33% OF ITS PREVIOUSLY CULTIVATED FARMLAND (AND THUS REDUCED CSA SHARES OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY) DUE TO THE CITY OF WALTHAM'S PROCESS FOR REMEDIATING A PORTION OF LAND AT THE REAR OF ITS PROPERTY. THIS CITY REQUIRED ACCESS THROUGH WFCF'S FARM ROADS WHICH LAY ADJACENT TO OUR GROWING AREAS.
WFCF'S 2023 HANDS-ON SERVICE LEARNING/VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS CONNECTED VOLUNTEERISM TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE FOR 784 INDIVIDUALS AND 23 GROUPS IN 2023 (2,200 HOURS TOTAL). WFCF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED PLACE-BASED PROGRAMING FOR CHILDREN FROM THE GREATER BOSTON REGION, INCLUDING ENRICHMENT PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE WALTHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN 2023: 1,782 YOUTH WERE ENGAGED IN PROGRAMMING AND ADULT & FAMILY WORKSHOPS SERVED 179 PEOPLE.
VALUE OF PRODUCE FOR FOOD INSECURITY PROGRAMS IN 2023 WAS $102,733 (37,895 POUNDS). FOOD ACCESS AND SOCIAL SERVICE PARTNERS INCLUDED: FOOD FOR FREE, HEALTHY WALTHAM, WALTHAM FAMILY SCHOOL, WALTHAM HOUSING AUTHORITY, CHARLES RIVER COMMUNITY HEALTH, CHESTERBROOK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PROSPECT TERRACE HOUSING, WALTHAM FAMILY SCHOOL, WALTHAM SCHOOL NUTRITION K-12, AS WELL AS CLOTHING DONATIONS COLLECTED FOR CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY AND FOOD NOT BOMBS WALTHAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Handler President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Debra Burbank Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Tracy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Adam Saltsman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adrianna Gucciardi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Becky Evans Mark Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $23,014 |
| Fundraising events | $43,510 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $169,424 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $292,113 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $528,061 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $561,339 |
| Investment income | $1,622 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,828 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,073 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,208,043 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $510,154 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,619 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,868 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,755 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,271 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,624 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $7,214 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,587 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $24,076 |
| Insurance | $19,185 |
| All other expenses | $5,264 |
| Total functional expenses | $875,344 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $181,932 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $893,497 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,921 |
| 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 | $1,761 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $128,953 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $500 |
| Total assets | $1,212,564 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,566 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $19,566 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,187,998 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,000 |
| 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 | $1,212,564 |