Poughkeepsie Farm Project

Organization Overview

Poughkeepsie Farm Project is located in Poughkeepsie, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Poughkeepsie Farm Project employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Poughkeepsie Farm Project 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 12/2022, Poughkeepsie Farm Project generated $866.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $920.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 8 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

POUGHKEEPSIE FARM PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE LOCAL LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE FARMING, FOOD ACCESS AND EDUCATION, AND TO FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR EVERYONE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FARM IS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR ALMOST 5,000 CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATORS AND STAFF ANNUALLY. PFP'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING GROUNDED IN SOCIAL JUSTICE, INCLUDING CULINARY EDUCATION FOCUSED ON GROWING AND PREPARING FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH RECIPE KITS AND TASTE SAMPLES. PUBLIC WORKSHOPS OFFER PARTICIPANTS SKILLS THAT WILL DEVELOP SUPPORT RESILIENCY AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY PRODUCE. PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING ANNUAL PAID COHORTS OF GREEN JOBS FOR YOUTH INTERNS, LEARN ABOUT FARMING AND FOOD JUSTICE THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DIRECT STEWARDSHIP OF COMMUNITY GARDENS, COOKING WITH FARM PRODUCE, USING HERBS AS MEDICINE, AND PARTICIPATING IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING. PFP ALSO OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO TEACHERS AND CAFETERIA STAFF FOR INTEGRATING FRESH FOOD, NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION, AND URBAN GARDENING INTO SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND MENUS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.


SINCE 1999, THE POUGHKEEPSIE FARM PROJECT (PFP) HAS OPERATED A PRODUCE FARM FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEMONSTRATING, TEACHING AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION METHODS, PRESERVING COMMUNITY FARMLAND, AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO LOCALLY-GROWN AND HEALTHY FOOD WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON THOSE WITH LIMITED ACCESS. THE CSA PROGRAM CONNECTS 400+ FAMILIES WITH WEEKLY PRODUCE FOR AT LEAST 23 WEEKS OUT OF THE YEAR.


PFP'S MULTIFACETED FOOD SHARE PROGRAM IMPROVES ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS AND AFFORDABLE SUSTAINABLY-FARMED FOOD, SUPPORTS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, AND CREATES A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY BY CULTIVATING ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION AVENUES FOR FOOD INSECURE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PROVIDING EDUCATION. IN 2022 PFP DONATED ABOUT 30% (30,000 POUNDS) OF ALL FOOD GROWN. WE DO THIS THROUGH DONATIONS TO LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD PARTNERS, FREE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTIONS STAFFED BY PFP EDUCATORS AND SPONSORED CSA SHARES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Pam Porath
Chair
$0
Joyce Fanelli
Vice Chair
$0
Evelina Knodel
Treasurer
$0
Jaklyn Van Manen
Secretary
$0
Dr Judith Stoddard
Director
$0
Stacy Ripo
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$23,971
Fundraising events$2,850
Related organizations$0
Government grants $382,510
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$171,129
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$580,460
Total Program Service Revenue$229,120
Investment income $809
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $11,506
Net Income from Fundraising Events $3,302
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $40,805
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $866,002

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