Farm Forward Inc
- Assets
- $773.7k
- Revenue
- $779.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Farm Forward Inc employed 8 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 12/2023, Farm Forward Inc generated $779.5k 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 (12.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $791.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Farm Forward Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $545,433. 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
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
JEWISH INITIATIVE FOR ANIMALS A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROGRAM OF FARM FORWARD, THE JEWISH INITIATIVE FOR ANIMALS (JIFA) PROMOTES ETHICAL EATING THAT ALIGNS WITH JEWISH VALUES BY PROVIDING CONSULTATIONS AND RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES AND INSTITUTIONS REGARDING FOOD POLICY AND JEWISH ETHICS AND PRINCIPLES.
POLICY THROUGH THE POLICY PROGRAM, FARM FORWARD, INC. WORKS DIRECTLY WITH COMPANIES, ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL, CITY AND STATE INSTITUTIONS TO ADJUST THEIR CURRENT FOOD SOURCING AND PROVIDING SYSTEMS TO EASE CARBON FOOTPRINTS THROUGH SUPPORTING MORE PLANT-BASED AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES, AND TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND HIGHER WELFARE ANIMAL HARVESTING SYSTEMS. INDIA THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS HIGHER WELFARE, OLD-STYLE OR TRADITIONAL, HERITAGE AND "COUNTRY BIRDS" POULTRY FARMING IN INDIA TO REINFORCE THE NATIVE SYSTEMS AGAINST THE INFLUX OF COMMERCIALIZED, INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE UPON THE RURAL FARMERS, AS WELL AS ANIMAL WELFARE INITIATIVES AND URGENT CARE PROVIDED BY THOSE SAME FARMERS IN INDIA. OTHER THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN AND SUPPORTS SMALLER SCALE INITIATIVES THAT ALIGN WITH ITS MISSION BUT ARE NOT INCLUDED UNDER OTHER MAJOR PROGRAM DIRECTION. EXAMPLES INCLUDE FAITH IN FOOD (WHICH SUPPORTS RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES WHO WANT TO CONTRIBUTE LESS TO THE FARM FACTORY INDUSTRY), POULTRY WELFARE RESEARCH, AND UNIVERSITY FOOD STUDIES COURSE CURRICULUM SUPPORT.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Decoriolis Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $99,789 |
Aaron Gross Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $20,000 |
Jonathan Safran Foer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Carter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Krithika Srinivasan 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 | $64,644 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $703,375 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $560 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $768,019 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,000 |
| Investment income | $10,445 |
| 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 | $779,464 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $115,490 |
| 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. | $119,919 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,307 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $292,442 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,102 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $928 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,734 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,943 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,073 |
| Office expenses | $12,162 |
| Information technology | $23,163 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,201 |
| Travel | $14,787 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,854 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,632 |
| Insurance | $5,299 |
| All other expenses | $128 |
| Total functional expenses | $791,484 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $297,130 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $347,486 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $125,000 |
| 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 | $4,047 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $773,663 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,072 |
| 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 | $60,072 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $569,548 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $144,043 |
| 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 | $773,663 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Farm Forward Inc has awarded $114,328 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BETTER FOOD FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE FOOD | $53,328 |
FOOD CHAIN WORKERS ALLIANCE INC PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE FOOD | $12,500 |
A JUST WORLD PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE FOOD | $20,000 |
INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE AND TRADEPOLICY | | | $6,250 |
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE FOOD | $6,250 |
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO PURPOSE: FOOD STUDIES | $16,000 |