Farm Fresh Rhode Island

Organization Overview

Farm Fresh Rhode Island is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Farm Fresh Rhode Island employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farm Fresh Rhode Island 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, Farm Fresh Rhode Island generated $7.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.4% 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.

Since 2018, Farm Fresh Rhode Island has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $3,787,025. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVE RHODE ISLAND FARMLAND AND OUR AGRICULTURAL AND CULINARY KNOWLEDGE. BUILD HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESHER, TASTIER FOOD. IMPROVE IMPACT OF FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ON OUR ENVIRONMENT. STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-BASED BUSINESSES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HARVEST KITCHEN-PART OF FARM FRESH'S INTIATIVE TO INCREASE THE VARIETY OF VALUE-ADDED LOCAL FOOOD PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AND CREATE A COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES YOUTHS FROM THE JOB-READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM WITHIN THE DIVISION OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS TO CREATE A LINE OF HIGH-QUALITY PRESERVED FOODS USING INGREDIENTS SOURCED FROM LOCAL FARMERS AT A CERTIFIED KITCHEN. PRODUCTS MADE IN HARVEST KITCHEN ARE SOLD AT LOCAL STORES, FARMERS MARKETS, AND TO MARKET MOBILE CUSTOMERS. THE PROGRAM TEACHES YOUTHS MULTIPLE ASPECTS OF CULINARY TECHNIQUE AND JOB SKILLS.


FRESH BUCKS AND BONUS BUCKS-PART OF FARM FRESH'S MISSION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS, THE PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY FUNDED THROUGH GRANT AWARDS TO SUBSIDIZE CONSUMER PURCHASES AT FARMER MARKETS. THE FINI GRANT AWARD HAS INCREASED THE SIZE AND VISIBILITY OF THE PROGRAM AS IT SEEKS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING.


MARKET MOBILE-A FARM TO BUSINESS DELIVERY SERVICE THAT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN THE TIES OF BUSINESS AND THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REBUILD A MORE EFFICIENT LOCAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT HELPS SAVES FARMERS AND BUYERS BOTH TIME AND MONEY. THE PROGRAM ALSO SEEKS TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR DISTRIBUTION OF QUALITY FRESH FOODS INTO UNDERSERVED RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITIES.


FARM FRESH'S OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE NUTRITION EDUCATION, OPERATING THE FOOD HUB CAMPUS IN PROVIDENCE, FARMER MARKETS ACROSS RHODE ISLAND, AND FOOD SYSTEM MODELING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sheri Griffin
Co-Executive
$86,002
Jesse Rye
Co-Executive
$85,647
Michael Zabelin
Secretary
$0
Kristine Merz
Chair
$0
Jane Sabatini
Treasurer
$0
Virginia Branch
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,609,567
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,406,463
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,016,030
Total Program Service Revenue$1,496,860
Investment income $130,626
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$52,817
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $27,997
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,671,925

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Farm Fresh Rhode Island has awarded $872,336 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ME FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Freeport, ME

PURPOSE: FINI GRANT

$462,577

Richmond, VT

PURPOSE: FINI GRANT

$139,265

ME FARMLAND TRUST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Belfast, ME

PURPOSE: FINI GRANT

$105,494

Manchester, NH

PURPOSE: FINI GRANT

$58,740

TUFTS FRIEDMAN SCHOOL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Somerville, MA

PURPOSE: FINI GRANT

$49,332

Hartford, CT

PURPOSE: FINI GRANT

$47,999
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Farm Fresh Rhode Island has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Stearns Charitable Trust

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$20,000
The Harry M Miriam C & William C

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$5,000
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