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 12/2021, Common Threads Farm employed 44 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 12/2021, Common Threads Farm generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $955.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 30.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMON THREADS AIMS TO FOSTER JOY, BRAVERY, COMMUNITY AND HEALTH THROUGH SEED TO TABLE EDUCATION. WE CONNECT KIDS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND SCRATCH COOKED MEALS THROUGH SHARED GARDENING, COOKING, AND EATING EXPERIENCES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O....
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION - WHILE COMMON THREADS PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON FOOD EDUCATION, WE WERE NONETHELESS HAPPY TO DEPLOY OUR ENERGETIC, CARING TEAM OF FOOD EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FOOD BANK LED EFFORTS TO DISTRIBUTE EMERGENCY FOOD TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE COVID PANDEMIC.
COMMUNITY BASED FOOD EDUCATION - WHILE SCHOOLS ARE A GREAT PLACE TO CONNECT WITH KIDS, COMMON THREADS ALSO FOCUSES ON BRINGING GARDENING, COOKING AND EATING PROGRAMS TO LOW INCOME OR OTHERWISE VULNERABLE CHILDREN DURING THEIR OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS. IN 2021, COMMON THREADS SUPPORTED TWO COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING GARDENS AND PROVIDED AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER MEALS FOR YOUTH LIVING IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLEXES, IN REMOTE RURAL AREAS, AND IN MIGRANT FARM WORKER CAMPS.
SCHOOL BASED FOOD EDUCATION - ENGAGED YOUTH IN SCHOOL GARDENING AT TWENTY FOUR PARTNER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. PARTICULARLY DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE SAFE OUTDOOR LEARNING TIME IN THE COMPANY OF PEERS AND CARING ADULTS NOT ONLY ENGAGED YOUTH IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND NUTRITION EDUCATION BUT ALSO PROVIDED THEM WITH A SENSE OF SOLACE, SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura Plaut Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $94,219 |
Casi Herrera Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Madchen Petrie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Nolan Davidson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Chris Casquilho President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Gabriel Beck Member From 102021 | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $537,947 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $648,971 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,274 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,186,918 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $62,353 |
Investment income | $6,793 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$5,091 |
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 | $157 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,251,132 |
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. | $94,219 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,133 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $626,833 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,953 |
Other employee benefits | $86,622 |
Payroll taxes | $60,681 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,104 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,661 |
Office expenses | $2,657 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,309 |
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 | $8,567 |
Insurance | $6,877 |
All other expenses | $16,232 |
Total functional expenses | $955,851 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $290,787 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $587,926 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $78,514 |
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 | $553 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,032 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $966,574 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,386 |
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 | $77,540 |
Total liabilities | $92,926 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $873,648 |
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 | $966,574 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Common Threads Farm has recieved totaling $660,632.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schultz Family Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FURTHER CHARITABLE GOALS | $494,298 |
Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: FOOD, AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION | $130,250 |
Change Happens Foundation A Delaware Nonprofit Corporation Portland, OR PURPOSE: DIGITAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE IN CHICAGO | $20,000 |
The Albertsons Companies Foundation Pleasanton, CA PURPOSE: HUNGER | $10,000 |
The Albertsons Companies Foundation Pleasanton, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $6,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $84 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Oregon And Southern Idaho Laborers- Employers Training Tr Portland, OR | $12,918,228 | $3,291,567 |
Casa Latina Seattle, WA | $6,519,798 | $3,396,235 |
Adult Learning Programs Of Alaska Inc Of Alaska Inc Fairbanks, AK | $287,244 | $2,168,739 |
Careerworks Inc Seattle, WA | $374,714 | $2,124,184 |
Partner In Employment Seatac, WA | $919,989 | $1,599,497 |
Faces Of America Salem, OR | $595,257 | $1,612,550 |
Carol Emmott Foundation Portland, OR | $2,241,132 | $1,767,775 |
Common Threads Farm Bellingham, WA | $966,574 | $1,251,132 |
Seattle Industry Foundation Seattle, WA | $120,630 | $1,031,802 |
Learning Lab Inc Garden City, ID | $2,467,190 | $977,356 |
The Commons Law Center Portland, OR | $251,737 | $784,072 |
Western Association Of College And University Business Officers Seattle, WA | $1,800,018 | $849,761 |