Farm Fresh Rhode Island
- Assets
- $20.6m
- Revenue
- $8.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 73
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Founding
- 09/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-4625643
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 12/2023, Farm Fresh Rhode Island employed 73 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 12/2023, Farm Fresh Rhode Island generated $8.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.1% 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.
Since 2018, Farm Fresh Rhode Island has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $5,976,347. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
FARM FRESH'S OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMMUNICITY EDUCATION, OPERATING THE FOOD HUB CAMPUS IN PROVIDENCE, FARMER MARKETS ACROSS RHODE ISLAND, AND FOOD SYSTEM MODELING.
FOOD ACCESS-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 GUSNIP 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Auger Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jane Sabatini Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sheila Brush Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristine Merz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Zabelin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angel Mendez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,574,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,592,572 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,167,472 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,940,170 |
| Investment income | $166,469 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $204,317 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $78,969 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $96,550 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,729,713 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,111,176 |
| 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. | $130,075 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,228 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,194,745 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,570 |
| Other employee benefits | $244,908 |
| Payroll taxes | $209,969 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,303 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,626 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,388 |
| Office expenses | $60,237 |
| Information technology | $28,930 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $214,371 |
| Travel | $108,335 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $54,313 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $107,466 |
| Insurance | $197,564 |
| All other expenses | $234,071 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,316,677 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,509 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,807,880 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $907,684 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,889 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $9,193,300 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $41,801 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $71,241 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $556,937 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,869,577 |
| Total assets | $20,605,818 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $260,473 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $199,352 |
| 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 | $2,781,162 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $6,844,756 |
| Total liabilities | $10,085,743 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,539,717 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,980,358 |
| 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 | $20,605,818 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Farm Fresh Rhode Island has awarded $1,111,176 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ME FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS PURPOSE: GUSNIP GRANT | $366,101 |
NH FOOD BANK PURPOSE: GUSNIP GRANT | $284,937 |
CT END HUNGER PURPOSE: GUSNIP GRANT | $165,568 |
VT NOFA PURPOSE: GUSNIP GRANT | $168,006 |
GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK PURPOSE: GUSNIP GRANT | $126,564 |