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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pam Porath Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joyce Fanelli Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Evelina Knodel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jaklyn Van Manen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Judith Stoddard Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stacy Ripo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $191,753 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,598 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $304,252 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,494 |
Other employee benefits | $46,284 |
Payroll taxes | $37,835 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $92,771 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $63,512 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,104 |
Office expenses | $4,547 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,374 |
Travel | $621 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,448 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,761 |
Insurance | $6,325 |
All other expenses | $12,274 |
Total functional expenses | $919,978 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,373 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $481,541 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $175,623 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $180,442 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $988 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,884 |
Total assets | $852,851 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,834 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $112,360 |
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 | $9,884 |
Total liabilities | $164,078 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $347,690 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $341,083 |
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 | $852,851 |