Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $439.2k
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- South Deerfield, MA
- Founding
- 03/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 04-3416862
Organization Overview
Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc is located in South Deerfield, MA. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2023, Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture 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 12/2023, Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 9 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
CISA STRENGTHENS FARMS AND ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THE LOCAL HERO PROGRAM MARKETS LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, CISA'S WEBSITE, AND PRESS OUTLETS. IN 2023, MEMBERS IN CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM INCLUDED 285 FARMS AND 116 RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND SPECIALTY PRODUCERS. IN 2023, CISA'S HIGHLIGHTS OF LOCAL FARMS WERE FEATURED IN ARTICLES, RADIO, AND TV NEWS STORIES; IN OVER 400 RADIO, TV, AND PRINT ADS AND PSA'S; AND OVER 1 MILLION IMPRESSIONS VIA ONLINE ADVERTISING. NEARLY 20,000 PEOPLE RECEIVE MONTHLY EMAIL OR SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES. CISA'S WEBSITE PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN CONNECTING PEOPLE TO LOCAL FARMS AND HAD 80,000 USERS AND 301,000 PAGE VIEWS.
GROWING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM: CISA RESEARCHES FOOD SYSTEM GAPS AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. IN 2023, WE HELPED DEVELOP AND SUPPORT FARMERS IN ACCESSING CLIMATE AND DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCES.
CISA PROVIDES FARMERS WITH ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON NEARLY ALL ASPECTS OF RUNNING THEIR BUSINESSES. IN 2023, CISA HAD SPECIFIC FUNDING TO SUPPORT BEGINNING FARMERS, FARMERS WHO SELL DIRECT TO CONSUMERS, AND FARMERS MARKETS. WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AS WELL AS BUSINESS, FINANICAL, AND MARKET PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING. A TOTAL OF 402 FARMS, BUSINESSES, FARMERS' MARKETS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ATTENDED 322 WORKSHOPS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONSULTATIONS.
THROUGH OUR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM, CISA EXPANDS ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD FOR CONSUMERS WITH LIMITED SPENDING POWER. CISA PROVIDED 700 LOW-INCOME SENIORS WITH A SUMMER FARM SHARE AND EDUCATED THEM AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FRESH, LOCAL FOOD. WE SUPPORT MOBILE MARKETS IN ACCEPTING EBT/SNAP AND HIP (A STATE-RUN INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR LOCAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES) AND IN OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shawn Robinson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenny Ladd Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Al Griggs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Myra Marcellin Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hameed Bello Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Bland Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,163,841 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,785,121 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,948,962 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $71,520 |
| Investment income | $32,947 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,016 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,066,963 |
| 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. | $106,318 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,860 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $935,165 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $153,280 |
| Payroll taxes | $77,116 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,050 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,830 |
| Fees for services: Other | $489,941 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,218 |
| Office expenses | $65,316 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,640 |
| Travel | $24,386 |
| 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 | $26,396 |
| Insurance | $5,708 |
| All other expenses | $23,525 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,228,219 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $472,929 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,554,083 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,112,185 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,550 |
| 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 | $25,715 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $223,899 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $439,234 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $138,264 |
| Total assets | $3,979,859 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $204,221 |
| 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 | $204,221 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,431,154 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,344,484 |
| 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 | $3,979,859 |