The Farm Collaborative
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Aspen, CO
- Founding
- 06/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-3468420
Organization Overview
The Farm Collaborative is located in Aspen, CO. The organization was established in 2010. 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, Farm Collaborative employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farm Collaborative 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 Collaborative generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $663.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.5% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONNECTING CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY TO NATURE THROUGH FARMING AND FOOD IN ORDER TO SOLVE GLOBAL CLIMATE CHALLENGE WITH LOCAL PRODUCTION THROUGH EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
FARM PARK - AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY, OPERATED AS A PUBLIC SPACE OPEN TO ALL, DEMONSTRATING NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SCALE SUSTAINABLE FOOD,GARDEN, AND LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS MANAGED IN AN INTEGRATED WAY. MORE THAN DOUBLED PRODUCTION IN 2020 AT THE HEADQUARTERS FARM WITH 9,753 POUNDS PRODUCED. CANNED 1,800 JARS OF GOODS; PRODUCED 1,284 DOZEN EGGS AND RAISED 57 SHEEP.
PRODUCE A HIGH QUALITY MAGAZINE THAT HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL FARMERS, THEIR PRODUCE; EDUCATES READERS ON LOCAL FOOD, AND WHERE TO GET IT. SERVICE AS A RESOURCE FOR LOCALLY GROWN FOOD; AND, LOCAL INFORMATION RELATED TO FOOD.
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS - RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES THAT GROWING FOOD IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL WAYS TO RECONNECT CHILDREN TO NATURE AND TO GET PEOPLE OUTSIDE. IN 2020, THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS PROVIDED SOCIALLY DISTANCED LEARNING FOR YOUTHS.IN 2021, DUE TO COVID, WE WERE UNABLE TO RUN SEVERAL OF OUR REGULAR PROGRAMS IN SUMMER AND FALL 2021; AND, WHEN OPERATING PROGRAMS WERE AT LIMITED CAPACITY. 2021 ENROLLMENT WAS LIMITED TO 25 CHILDREN PER WEEK; 269 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED FOR SIX HOURS EACH DAY, FIVE DAYS PER WEEK FOR 11 WEEKS.
DURING 2020 & 2021 THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEAL WAS CHANGED TO A FOOD SHARE EVENT PROVIDING FOOD TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY FOR FREE WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS BY PURCHASING PRODUCE TO BE GIVEN AWAY AT THE EVENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eden Vardy Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $125,000 |
John Tangen President Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Michael Miracle Vice President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Christina Pearson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Judy Lovins Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Susan Brady Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $33,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,774,336 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,807,336 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $81,699 |
| Investment income | $1,183 |
| 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 | $1,964,433 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $419,338 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,101 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,310 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,126 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,805 |
| Office expenses | $4,081 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $18,303 |
| Insurance | $15,356 |
| All other expenses | $8,369 |
| Total functional expenses | $663,256 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $735,936 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,264,810 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $1,179,379 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,180,125 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $201,700 |
| Total liabilities | $201,700 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $200,000 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,778,425 |
| 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 | $4,180,125 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Farm Collaborative has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Charitable Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: SUPPORT STUDENT CENTERED COOPERATIVE FARM | $1,000 |
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