Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $410.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Silver City, NM
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 20-1004201
Organization Overview
Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability is located in Silver City, NM. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability 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 06/2024, Commons Center For Food Security & Sustainability generated $410.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $394.6k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 6 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF GRANT COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO FACE FOOD INSECURITY, AND STRIVE TO BUILD COMMUNITY AROUND THE CONCEPTS OF FOOD JUSTICE, LOCAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALIMENTO PARA EL NINO: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES BOTH EMERGENCY FOOD FOR CHILDREN WHO FACE FOOD INSECURITY TO BRING HOME OVER WEEKENDS AND PROGRAMMING TO TEACH GRANT COUNTY YOUTH ABOUT GARDENING, NUTRITION AND THE LARGER FOOD SYSTEM.
FOOD PANTRY: THIS PROGRAM CONSOLIDATES EFFORTS TO BRING FOOD SECURITY TO GRANT COUNTY, NM. THE COMMONS OPERATES A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR THE NEEDY THROUGH FOUR FOOD PANTRIES: SILVER CITY FOOD PANTRY, THE MINING DISTRICT MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, GILA MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, AND THE HACHITA FOOD PANTRY. DURING THE FY24 OVER 400,000 LBS OF FOOD WERE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 475 HOUSEHOLDS. VOLUNTEERS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES SPENT 4,320 HOURS WORKING AT THE PANTRIES.
COMMONS GARDEN AND COMMUNITY KITCHEN: THE GARDEN PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FRESH FOOD FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY RECIPIENTS IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL SPACE FOR COMMUNTY MEMBERS TO LEARN ABOUT BACKYARD GARDENING. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE GARDENING WORKSHOPS AND RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY USE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jefferson Perez Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Bates Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Brady Program Manager | Officer | 30 | $1,688 |
Lawrence Chavez Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Metzler Program Manager | Officer | 30 | $34,303 |
Ellen Pryor Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $117,751 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,020 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $276,841 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $407,612 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,180 |
| 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 | $410,792 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $55,780 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,780 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $88,188 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,541 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,890 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,858 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,645 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $23,465 |
| Insurance | $6,637 |
| All other expenses | $11,923 |
| Total functional expenses | $394,646 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $175,075 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $404,728 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $33,800 |
| 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 | $559,312 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,172,915 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,643 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $188,255 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $200,898 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $775,814 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $196,203 |
| 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 | $1,172,915 |