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 12/2021, Poughkeepsie Farm Project employed 39 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 12/2021, Poughkeepsie Farm Project 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 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CULTIVATE A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM IN THE MID-HUDSON VALLEY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE: THE POUGHKEEPSIE FARM PROJECT OPERATES 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. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO 5-7 YOUNG ADULTS EACH YEAR WHO ASPIRE TO FARM FOLLOWING THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. THIS PROGRAM IS THE BASIS FOR THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, HUNDREDS OF LOCAL YOUTH, AND DOZENS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS TO ACCESS FRESH FOOD, DIRECTLY EXPERIENCE FARMING, LEARN ABOUT ITS CONNECTIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENT, AND LEARN AND PRACTICE FARMING SKILLS.FOOD SHARE: FOOD SHARE/FOOD JUSTICE IMPROVES ACCESS TO FRESH, NUTRITIOUS FOOD THROUGH FOOD DONATIONS AND SUBSIDIZED FOOD SHARES. THIS PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON THE FOOD ACCESS ISSUES FACING RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN THE PARTS OF THE CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE WHERE POVERTY IS CONCENTRATED. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING ARE ALSO PERFORMED AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM. OF THE 90 TONS (200,000 POUNDS) OF FOOD HARVESTED AT POUGHKEEPSIE FARM PROJECT, THIS PROGRAM MAKES UP TO 20% AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS. FOR MORE THAN 7,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR, EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE PFP: A) PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR FUTURE FARMERS AND POSITIVE FRESH FOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR URBAN TEENS THROUGH HANDS-ON FARMING, GARDENING AND COOKING ON FARM AND IN SCHOOL SETTINGS, AND B) DRAW ON OUR WORKING FARM TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, INCLUDING INTERACTIVE AND THEMATIC FARM TOURS, WORK PROJECTS, EVENTS, AND EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Madeline Sabril Henriquez
Executive Director
$67,827
Kelsey Ponesse
Interim Treasurer
$0
Jamie L Dea
Interim Secretary
$0
Evelina Knodel
Interim Chair
$0
Estefany Umbach
Interim Vice Chair
$0
Joyce Fanelli
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$23,560
Fundraising events$18,978
Related organizations$0
Government grants $568,778
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$218,716
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,100
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$830,032
Total Program Service Revenue$318,079
Investment income $1,113
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $3,578
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $82,844
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,235,646

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Poughkeepsie Farm Project has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$2,500
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