Engaged Community Offshoots

Organization Overview

Engaged Community Offshoots, operating under the name Eco City Farms, is located in Riverdale, MD. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Eco City Farms employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eco City Farms 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 06/2022, Eco City Farms generated $475.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $552.6k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A PROTOTYPE FOR SUSTAINABLE LOCAL URBAN FARMING. WE GROW GREAT FOOD, FARMS, AND FARMERS INSIDE THE CAPITAL BELTWAY IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY MARYLAND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUTREACH & EDUCATION: WE ENGAGE AND TEACH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT GROWING NUTRITIOUS FOOD, URBAN FARMING, AND HEALTHY CONSCIOUS EATING. WE WORK ON A GRASSROOTS LEVEL TO SHARE OUR KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICE TO SHOW THE BENEFITS OF URBAN AGRICULTURE TO ADVANCE HEATH, CREATE LOCAL JOBS, AND RESTORE THE ENVIRONMENT. WE'VE TRAINED MANY THROUGH OUR ON-FARM APPRENTICESHIPS, BEGINNING FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM, SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, AND THE 11 ACRE INCUBATOR FARM AT WATKINS PARK.


FARMING & COMPOSTING (URBAN AGRICULTURE): WE PRODUCE NUTRIENT RICH HEALTHY SOIL AND GROW NUTRITIOUS CHEMICAL FREE FOOD ON A COMBINED 4.5 ACRES OF SEMI URBAN LAND IN NORTH PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY NEAR WASHINGTON DC. WE DO THIS TO DEMONSTRATE THE EFFICACY OF URBAN FARMING AND ENGAGE THE COUNTY IN HEALTHY EATING, ACTIVE LIVING (HEAL) OBJECTIVES. WE DISTRIBUTE TO APPROXIMATELY 2,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PER YEAR AND DIVERT MANY THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF FOOD WASTE THROUGH OUR SMALL-SCALE MODULAR COMPOST OUTPOST FACILITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Margaret Morgan-Hubbard
CEO
$41,250
Cheryl Clement
Board Chair
$0
Sonia Keiner
Secretary
$0
Kimberly Brown
Board Member
$0
Xavier Brown
Board Member
$0
Walter Kamiat
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $412,946
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$33,410
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$446,356
Total Program Service Revenue$20,533
Investment income $487
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 $8,018
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $475,394

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