Farm Forward Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $810.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-1643614
Organization Overview
Farm Forward Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Farm Forward Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farm Forward Inc 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 Forward Inc generated $810.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $458.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE MORE HUMANE, SUSTAINABLE, COMMUNITY-FRIENDLY FOOD CHOICES AND ADVANCE ANIMAL AGRICULTURE WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ANIMAL PROTECTION ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FAITH IN FOOD SUPPORTING FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES ADVOCATING FOR FACTORY FARM AND FOOD SYSTEM REFORM FOR HIGHER WELFARE NON-HUMAN ANIMAL FARMING PRACTICES THAT ALSO BENEFIT THE EARTH AND SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. JEWISH INITIATIVE FOR ANIMALS (JIFA) JEWISH INITIATIVE FOR ANIMALS (JIFA) SUPPORTS JEWISH COMMUNITIES WHO WANT ALIGN THEIR FOOD CHOICES WITH THEIR JEWISH ETHICS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, LESSON PLANS, AND FOOD POLICY ASSISTANCE TO THOSE COMMUNITIES.
PUBLIC EDUCATION PUBLIC EDUCATION SPREADS AWARENESS TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT FACTORY FARMING PRACTICES AND WHAT COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS CAN DO TO LESSEN THEIR SUPPORT OF THOSE DAMAGING SYSTEMS AND MAKE A GREATER IMPACT FOR A MORE HUMANE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
HUMANEWASHING HUMANEWASHING TACKLES THE DECEPTIVE LABELING TACTICS USED BY COMPANIES TO GIVE A FALSE SENSE OF SAFETY OR SUSTAINABILITY ON WASTEFUL OR HARMFUL PRODUCTS.
POLICY THROUGH THE POLICY PROGRAM, FARM FORWARD, INC. WORKS DIRECTLY WITH COMPANIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO ADJUST THEIR CURRENT SYSTEMS TO EASE THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINTS THROUGH SUPPORTING MORE SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES. INDIA FARM FORWARD, INC. SUPPORTS ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES IN INDIA. OTHER THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN VARIOUS PROJECTS WHICH ALIGN WITH ITS MISSION BUT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN ANOTHER MAJOR PROGRAM. EXAMPLES OF OTHER PROGRAMMATIC WORK INCLUDE POULTRY INITIATIVES AND GRANT GIVING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Decoriolis Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $82,907 |
Aaron Gross Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $10,000 |
Christopher Carter Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan Safran Foer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Gross-Camp Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jodie Van Horn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $82,107 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $728,499 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $810,606 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $342 |
| 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 | $810,948 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $58,292 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $17,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,729 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,955 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $149,684 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,073 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $787 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,265 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $78,564 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,936 |
| Office expenses | $14,623 |
| Information technology | $11,758 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,000 |
| Travel | $2,885 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,152 |
| Insurance | $4,832 |
| All other expenses | $100 |
| Total functional expenses | $458,896 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $418,787 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $341,843 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $236,409 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,046 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,004,085 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,737 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $47,737 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $623,627 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $332,721 |
| 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 | $1,004,085 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Farm Forward Inc has awarded $47,338 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
St Davids, PA PURPOSE: ANIMAL WELFARE | $25,000 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE FOOD | $13,358 |
GROW AND BEHOLD PURPOSE: PASTURE-RAISED FARM | $8,980 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Farm Forward Inc has recieved totaling $406,846.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Animal Welfare | $240,000 |
Better Food Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: CONSUMER EDUCATION | $164,346 |
Farallon Foundation Pleasanton, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Animal Legal Defense Fund Cotati, CA | $18,345,167 | $15,112,818 |
Last Chance For Animals Los Angeles, CA | $5,296,111 | $3,134,535 |
In Defense Of Animals San Rafael, CA | $6,182,862 | $2,558,789 |
Second Chances For Blind Dogs Foundation Inc Sherman Oaks, CA | $845,178 | $1,805,777 |
Endangered Habitats League Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,084,623 | $1,057,051 |
Mountain Lion Foundation Sacramento, CA | $2,483,549 | $505,393 |
Save Animals Facing Extinction Seattle, WA | $1,012,304 | $494,369 |
Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition Seattle, WA | $476,016 | $810,875 |
Direct Action Everywhere Berkeley, CA | $335,117 | $662,542 |
Washington Wild Seattle, WA | $767,955 | $815,269 |
Farm Forward Inc Portland, OR | $1,004,085 | $810,948 |
California Sportfishing Protection Alliance Groveland, CA | $384,297 | $661,353 |