Northeast Organic Farming Association Massachusetts Chapter is located in Florence, MA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Northeast Organic Farming Association Massachusetts Chapter employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northeast Organic Farming Association Massachusetts Chapter 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 12/2022, Northeast Organic Farming Association Massachusetts Chapter generated $718.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $706.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY NOFA/MASS PROMOTES ORGANIC AGRICULTURE TO EXPAND THE PRODUCTION AND AVAILABILTY OF NUTRIOUS FOOD FROM LIVING SOIL FOR THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES AND THE PLANET.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
NOFA/MASS ORGANIZES TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES. THE NOFA/MASS WINTER CONFERENCE AND THE NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE.THE CONFERENCES ARE CURATED COLLECTIONS OF KEYNOTES, WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, Q & A SESSIONS, MEETUPS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, VENDORS, AN AUCTION, MUSIC, FILMS, DANCE AND WHOLESOME ORGANIC MEALS.EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ARE GEARED TOWARDS FARMERS, GARDENERS, HOMESTEADERS AND ACTIVISTS OF ALL LEVELS THAT ARE INTERESTED INPARTICIPATING IN A FOOD SYSTEM THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS,COMMUNITIES AND THE PLANET.
NOFA/MASS ORGANIZES TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES. THE NOFA/MASS WINTER CONFERENCE AND THE NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE.THE CONFERENCES ARE CURATED COLLECTIONS OF KEYNOTES, WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, Q & A SESSIONS, MEETUPS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, VENDORS, AN AUCTION, MUSIC, FILMS, DANCE AND WHOLESOME ORGANIC MEALS.EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ARE GEARED TOWARDS FARMERS, GARDENERS, HOMESTEADERS AND ACTIVISTS OF ALL LEVELS THAT ARE INTERESTED INPARTICIPATING IN A FOOD SYSTEM THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS,COMMUNITIES AND THE PLANET.
NOFA/MASS ORGANIZES THE NOFA TRI-STATE BULK ORDER, A COLLECTIVE BUYING PROGRAM FOR ORGANIC FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCTS, ON BEHALF OF CT NOFA, NOFA-RI AND NOFA/MASS. WE WORK WITH A VARIETY OF COMPANIES TO OFFER AN ARRAY OF AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES TO NOFA/MASS MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS AT REDUCED COST. WE ARE ABLE TO KEEP PRICES LOW BY ORDERING DIRECTLY FROM SUPPLIERS, WHO OFTEN PROVIDE NOFA/MASS WITH DISCOUNTED RATES. ORDERING IS OPEN FROM JANUARY 1-31 EACH YEAR AND CUSTOMERS CAN PICK UP THEIR ORDERS IN MARCH AND APRIL AT VARIOUS SITES ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, AND RHODE ISLAND. THE BULK ORDER ALLOWS PEOPLE TO SAVE MONEY ON GROWING SUPPLIES, PROVIDES ACCESS TO HARD-TO-FIND CERTIFIED ORGANIC ITEMS, AND BUILDS CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE AGRICULTURALCOMMUNITY
NOFA/MASS ORGANIZES THE NOFA TRI-STATE BULK ORDER, A COLLECTIVE BUYING PROGRAM FOR ORGANIC FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCTS, ON BEHALF OF CT NOFA, NOFA-RI AND NOFA/MASS. WE WORK WITH A VARIETY OF COMPANIES TO OFFER AN ARRAY OF AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES TO NOFA/MASS MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS AT REDUCED COST. WE ARE ABLE TO KEEP PRICES LOW BY ORDERING DIRECTLY FROM SUPPLIERS, WHO OFTEN PROVIDE NOFA/MASS WITH DISCOUNTED RATES. ORDERING IS OPEN FROM JANUARY 1-31 EACH YEAR AND CUSTOMERS CAN PICK UP THEIR ORDERS IN MARCH AND APRIL AT VARIOUS SITES ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, AND RHODE ISLAND. THE BULK ORDER ALLOWS PEOPLE TO SAVE MONEY ON GROWING SUPPLIES, PROVIDES ACCESS TO HARD-TO-FIND CERTIFIED ORGANIC ITEMS, AND BUILDS CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE AGRICULTURALCOMMUNITY
NOFA/MASS PROVIDES BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR FARMERS, GARDENERS, CONSUMERS AND ACTIVISTS ON A RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO ORGANIC GROWING PRACTICES AND HEALTHY LIVING. WORKSHOPS ARE VARIED TO ACCOMMODATE ATTENDEES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SKILL LEVELS, BACKGROUNDS, INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCE.
NOFA/MASS PROVIDES BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR FARMERS, GARDENERS, CONSUMERS AND ACTIVISTS ON A RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO ORGANIC GROWING PRACTICES AND HEALTHY LIVING. WORKSHOPS ARE VARIED TO ACCOMMODATE ATTENDEES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SKILL LEVELS, BACKGROUNDS, INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joycelyn Langer Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $43,310 |
Laura Davis Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $1,793 |
Doug Cook Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Robinson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jen Salinetti President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Viondy Merisma Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $36,076 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $123,674 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $373,057 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $532,807 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $150,571 |
Investment income | $908 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $317 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,771 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $26,917 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $717,991 |
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. | $45,103 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,103 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $425,687 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,237 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $98 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,478 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,219 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,053 |
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 | $1,111 |
Insurance | $10,649 |
All other expenses | $53,753 |
Total functional expenses | $706,320 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $231,024 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,360 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $1,033 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $64,310 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,377 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $310,071 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,957 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $22,060 |
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 | $65,386 |
Total liabilities | $108,403 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $197,799 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,869 |
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 | $310,071 |