New York Sustainable Agriculture is located in Salamanca, NY. The organization was established in 1999. 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, New York Sustainable Agriculture employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New York Sustainable Agriculture 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, New York Sustainable Agriculture generated $308.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $296.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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NEW YORK SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL WORKING GROUP (NYSAWG) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN WESTERN NEW YORK TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES AFFECTING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS PURSUED THROUGH FOSTERING COALITIONS OF GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WORKING TO REALIZEA SHARED VISION; CREATING AND SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT HELP SUSTAIN NEW YORK FARMS AND STRIVE TO ATTAIN FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL; AND, PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING POLICIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS THAT INCREASE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXPANSION OF FOOD POLICY NETWORK AND EXECUTION OF SCOPE OF WORK OUTLINED IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM INITIATIVE. THE FOOD SYSTEM OF WESTERN NEW YORK DEMANDS UNDERSTANDING AND TARGETED RECOMMENDATIONS TO MAKE IT MORE EQUITABLE. TO MEET THIS CHALLENGE, A FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE CALLED MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER (MFT) LAUNCHED THE WESTERN NEW YORK REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM INITIATIVE (WNYRFSI) IN JANUARY 2021. THE PROJECT SOUGHT TO IMPROVE THE VIABILITY, RESILIENCE, AND WEALTH-CREATING OPPORTUNITIES VIA A STRONG FOOD SYSTEM FOR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE NINE-COUNTY REGION (ALLEGANY, CATTARAUGUS, CHAUTAUQUA, ERIE, GENESEE, MONROE, NIAGARA, ORLEANS, AND WYOMING COUNTIES), IN RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES ALIKE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lynn Bliven Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Bruegel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Eastman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa French Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Gosch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joan Petzen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $308,675 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $308,675 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $308,675 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $85,000 |
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 | $155,419 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,707 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,071 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,764 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,207 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $296,168 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $418,817 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $418,817 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,769 |
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 | $1 |
Total liabilities | $3,770 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $415,047 |
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 | $418,817 |
Over the last fiscal year, New York Sustainable Agriculture has awarded $170,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ALLIANCE FARM BUTCHERY PURPOSE: Business expansion | $85,000 |
ALLIANCE FARM BUTCHERY PURPOSE: small business expansion | $85,000 |