The Farm Collaborative
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- 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 12/2022, Farm Collaborative employed 11 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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. 11,100 LBS OF PRODUCE FROM .9 ACRES INCLUDING CABBAGE, BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, BEETS, CARROTS, GARLIC ONIONS, LEEKS HERBS, AND CELERY. NEW THIS YEAR WAS MELONS.2,000 DOZEN EGGS; 1,000 LBS OF LAMB.
EVENTS HELD AT THE FARM PARK, AND ON LINE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: EARTH DAY CELEBRATION HELD ONLINE REACHING OVER 2,000 SUBSCRIBERS PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME AND OUTSIDE; ADVENTURES IN PLACE ONLINE PROGRAM DELIVERING FUN, NATURE BASED ACTIVITIES, AND THOUGHT PROVOKING INFORMATION. THE FARM TO FRIDGE EVENT GAVE AWAY FARM FRESH FOOD TO SERVE 1,500 PEOPLE DISTRIBUTING 4,320 LBS OF FOOD ($9,985 OF FOOD PURCHASED BY THE ORGANIZATION FROM 8 LOCAL FARMERS) OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE 2 FORKS CLUB LOANING MONEY TO LOCAL FARMERS. FARMER SUPPORT PROGRAMS SUCH AS A TOOL LIBRARY.
PRODUCTION OF AWARD WINNING EDIBLE ASPEN MAGAZINE THAT HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL STORIES ON TOPICS RELATING TO THE MAGAZINES MISSION FOCUS ON CLIMATE, SOIL, AND KIDS; 4 ISSUES, TWO FEATURE ISSUES AND TWO USER MANUALS. ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION FOR 2022 WAS 16,000 COPIES, 1,000 DIRECT MAILING.
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. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: EARTH KEEPERS COMMUNITY DAY CAMP (AGES 5-11); ECO-APPRENTICESIP PROGRAM (AGES 11 AND UP).2022 ENROLLMENT NUMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS 25 KIDS PER WEEK, 265 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED FOR SIX HOURS EACH DAY, OVER THE SUMMER (JULY THROUGH AUGUST)FOR THE EARTH KEEPERS COMMUNITY DAY CAMP PROGRAM AND 42 CHILDREN FOR ECO-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE MINDFUL MORNINGS SUMMER PROGRAM; EARTH SCOUTS, AGES 6 TO 11, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM; AND, FARMYARD AND ME FOR INFANTS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eden Vardy Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $125,000 |
Lisa Houston Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
John Ward Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Christina Person Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rich Benenson Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Betsy Fifield 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 |