Community Food And Agriculture Coalition is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 2009. 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 12/2023, Community Food And Agriculture Coalition employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Food And Agriculture Coalition 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, Community Food And Agriculture Coalition generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.8% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2023, Community Food And Agriculture Coalition has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $184,508. 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:
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TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN MISSOULA COUNTY'S FOOD SYSTEM, TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, TO BUILD REGIONAL SELF-RELIANCE AND TO ASSURE ALL CITIZENS EQUAL ACCESS TO HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOODS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM DOUBLE SNAP DOLLARS (DSD): CFAC WORKS TO INCREASE THE OVERALL MARKET SHARE OF LOCAL FOOD BY GROWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL MONTANANS TO PURCHASE LOCAL FOOD, INCLUDING COORDINATING THE DOUBLE SNAP DOLLARS PROGRAM, PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION STATEWIDE NETWORK, SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM, AND FARMERS MARKET DEVELOPMENT. CFAC SERVED NEARLY 9,000 MONTANANS AND RECIRCULATED OVER $1.5 MILLION TO OUR LOCAL FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND FARMERS MARKETS THROUGH THE DOUBLE SNAP DOLLARS (DSD) PROGRAM, DOUBLING BENEFITS FOR SNAP RECIPIENTS AT FARMERS MARKETS IN 35 LOCATIONS, AND 15 NETWORKS PARTNERS. CFAC SERVED 1715 SENIORS WITHIN 15 MONTANA COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING MARKET COUPONS THAT WERE UTILIZED AT 174 FARMS. CFAC DEVELOPED A NETWORK OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES TO DISTRIBUTE PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION INCENTIVES DOLLARS TO 250 PATIENTS ACROSS MONTANA.
BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS PROGRAM: CFAC SUPPORTS NEW AND EARLY-STAGE FARMERS IN ACCESSING FARMLAND AND LAUNCHING SUCCESSFUL FARM BUSINESSES THROUGH WORKSHOPS, RESOURCES, AND COLLABORATION WITH MORE THAN 30 STATEWIDE SERVICE PROVIDERS, TO ENSURE THAT CONSERVED LAND IS ACTIVELY USED FOR PRODUCTION, AND BEGINNING PRODUCERS ARE SUCCESSFUL.CFAC HOSTED 12 WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS FOR OVER 50 BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS, THROUGH OUR CERTIFIED FARMER STARTUP PROGRAM AND ON-FARM SUCCESS WORKSHOPS. 59 BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS FROM ACROSS MONTANA ATTENDED WORKSHOPS AND FIELD DAYS ON-SITE ACROSS THE STATE. CFAC HOSTED 18 COHORT DISCUSSIONS WHERE 55 BEGINNING FARMERS BUILT PEER NETWORKS AND DISCUSSED THEIR PLANS. 24 PARTICIPANTS GRADUATED BY COMPLETING ALL SECTIONS OF THE CERTIFIED FARM STARTUP COURSE. 9 ESTABLISHED PRODUCERS PARTICIPATED IN THE FARMER MENTOR PROGRAM. CFAC PROVIDED 43 FARMERS WITH 66 HOURS OF 1:1 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 15 LANDOWNERS ATTENDED LANDOWNER LEASING WORKSHOPS AND 12 LANDOWNERS AND BEGINNING FARMERS/RANCHERS ATTENDED 1 NETWORKING EVENT TO BUILD CONNECTIONS.
FARMLAND CONSERVATION/LAND USE ADVOCACY: CFAC CONTINUES TO BE A LEADING VOICE IN THE EFFORT TO PROTECT FARMLAND IN WESTERN MONTANA. WE HOLD A PERMANENT SEAT ON THE MISSOULA CITY/COUNTY FOOD POLICY ADVISORY BOARD, INCREASING OUR ABILITY TO MAKE CHANGE IN LAND USE, FOOD ACCESS AND MORE AT THE POLICY LEVEL. WE ARE COLLABORATING WITH MISSOULA COUNTY TO DEVELOP A CONSERVATION SERVITUDE PROGRAM TO ENHANCE PROTECTION OF SMALLER ACREAGE FARMLAND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bonnie Buckingham Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $78,174 |
Jon Clarenbach Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Leigh Ratterman Chairman | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Rachel Andrews-Gould Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Phoebe Bean Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Grace Brogan Vice President | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $619,686 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $302,417 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,159 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $922,103 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $233,224 |
Investment income | $2,042 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$203 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,157,166 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $285,015 |
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. | $83,171 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,486 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $474,794 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,244 |
Other employee benefits | $53,004 |
Payroll taxes | $48,406 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $98 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,440 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $126,304 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,839 |
Office expenses | $71,125 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,647 |
Travel | $19,532 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,360 |
Interest | $3,350 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,515 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,212,497 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,979 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $120,948 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,901 |
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 | $1,030 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $46,695 |
Total assets | $336,553 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $122,226 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $30,987 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $8,127 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $115,000 |
Other liabilities | $39,640 |
Total liabilities | $315,980 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$93,934 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $114,507 |
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 | $336,553 |
Over the last fiscal year, Community Food And Agriculture Coalition has awarded $184,508 in support to 13 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ADULT RESOURCE ALLIANCE | | | $9,627 |
ALBERTSONS COMPANIES | | | $23,215 |
HELENA FOOD SHARE | | | $13,950 |
BOZEMAN DEACONESS FOUNDATION | | | $7,500 |
ST PETERS HEALTH FOUNDATION | | | $13,140 |
WESTERN SUSTAINABILITY EXCHAN | | | $6,430 |