Common Threads Farm
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 59
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 03/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-5163417
Organization Overview
Common Threads Farm is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Common Threads Farm employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Threads Farm 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, Common Threads Farm generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.0% 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
COMMON THREADS FARM'S MISSION IS TO JOYFULLY CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH HANDS ON SEED-TO-TABLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMON THREADS LAUNCHED FOUR (4) NEW SCHOOL GARDENS AND SUSTAINED GARDENING AND COOKING PROGRAMS AT A TOTAL OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) SCHOOLS ACROSS FIVE (5) SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN WHATCOM COUNTY.COMMON THREADS FACILITATED AFTER SCHOOL COOKING AND GARDENING PROGRAMS FOR 6,700 CHILDREN ACROSS 26 PROGRAMMING SITES, WITH A FOCUS ON SERVICES TO YOUTH IN COMMUNITIES WITH LESS RESOURCES.
COMMON THREADS' FOOD TRUCK SERVED OVER 4,400 FREE, FRESH, NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS MEALS TO LOW-INCOME KIDS IN HARD TO REACH TIMES AND PLACES DURING ITS INAUGURAL YEAR OF SERVICE. THE FOOD TRUCK VISITED AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLEXES, MIGRANT FARM WORKER HOUSING AND RURAL COMMUNITY CENTERS.
COMMON THREADS ENGAGED 25 AMERICORPS SERVICE MEMBERS IN MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE. SERVICE MEMBERS MET THE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHILE IMPROVING THEIR OWN SKILLS AS TEACHERS, FARMERS, COOKS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ali Jensen President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maria Macpherson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nolan Davidson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lindsay Mcdonald Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Pal Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Plaut Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $51,004 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,256,646 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $226,410 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,167 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,483,056 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $126,566 |
| Investment income | $16,458 |
| 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 | $1,626,080 |
| 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. | $75,413 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,714 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $856,218 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,654 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,340 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,922 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,530 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,480 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,415 |
| Office expenses | $18,549 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,116 |
| Travel | $14,453 |
| 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 | $34,034 |
| Insurance | $3,484 |
| All other expenses | $12,696 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,299,672 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $328,749 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $500,597 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $211,613 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $78,180 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,762 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,309 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $88,826 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $546,484 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $72,888 |
| Total assets | $1,836,408 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,249 |
| 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 | $45,624 |
| Total liabilities | $168,873 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,667,535 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,836,408 |