Berkshire Grown Inc is located in Great Barrington, MA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Berkshire Grown Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkshire Grown 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, Berkshire Grown Inc generated $800.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.7% 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
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE LOCALLY BASED AGRICULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS LOCAL FAMILY FARMS AND AGRICULTURE BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE USE OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND PRESERVES LAND AND FARMS. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH FOOD ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND THE AVAILABILITY OF LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOOD PANTRIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ESTABLISH A YEAR-ROUND FARM-TO-FOOD-ACCESS BUYING EXCHANGE BETWEEN FOOD ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL FARMERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Rudnick President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Platt Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Curtin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lee Venolia Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jake Levin Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Allison Rachele Bayles Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $306,653 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $435,879 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $742,532 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $55,123 |
Investment income | $3,138 |
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 | $800,793 |
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. | $84,008 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,004 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $232,825 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $34,637 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,516 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,557 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $52,251 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,783 |
Office expenses | $60,260 |
Information technology | $16,791 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,222 |
Travel | $4,023 |
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 | $7,760 |
Insurance | $5,178 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,092,719 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $66,461 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $140,066 |
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 | $3,816 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,243 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $49,693 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $93,069 |
Total assets | $383,348 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,010 |
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 | $94,202 |
Total liabilities | $133,212 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $51,060 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $199,076 |
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 | $383,348 |