Community Food And Agriculture Coalition

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bonnie Buckingham
Executive Dir.
$78,174
Jon Clarenbach
Director
$0
Leigh Ratterman
Chairman
$0
Rachel Andrews-Gould
Director
$0
Phoebe Bean
Director
$0
Grace Brogan
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Food And Agriculture Coalition has awarded $184,508 in support to 13 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ADULT RESOURCE ALLIANCE

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$9,627

ALBERTSONS COMPANIES

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$23,215

HELENA FOOD SHARE

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$13,950

BOZEMAN DEACONESS FOUNDATION

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$7,500

ST PETERS HEALTH FOUNDATION

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$13,140

WESTERN SUSTAINABILITY EXCHAN

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$6,430
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$3,526,234
North Dakota Farm Bureau
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$2,824,450
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$2,480,640
Montana Farm Bureau Federation
Bozeman, MT
$2,538,711
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Inc
Fargo, ND
$2,037,621
Grand Farm Research And Education Initiative Inc
Fargo, ND
$11,315,613
Garden City Harvest Inc
Missoula, MT
$1,430,460
Northarvest Bean Growers Association
Fargo, ND
$1,212,898
Makoce Agriculture Development
Porcupine, SD
$1,662,961
Community Food And Agriculture Coalition
Missoula, MT
$1,157,166
Northern Pulse Growers Association Inc
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$880,166
Wyoming Agriculture In The Classroom
Cheyenne, WY
$779,285
North Dakota Winter Show Inc
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$739,490
Idaho Reined Cowhorse Association Inc
Caldwell, ID
$840,860
Riverside Irrigation District Ltd
Parma, ID
$703,007
North Dakota Corn Growers Associaton
Fargo, ND
$510,705
Cassia County Beet Growers Association
Burley, ID
$568,562
One Montana
Bozeman, MT
$370,984
South Dakota Hereford Association
Mitchell, SD
$413,117
Arkansas Farmers Union Inc
Jamestown, ND
$422,790
Montana Land To Hand
Whitefish, MT
$467,953
Value-Added Agriculture Development Center Inc
Pierre, SD
$329,442
Gallatin Valley Farm To School
Bozeman, MT
$223,970

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