Massaro Community Farm Inc
- Assets
- $225.5k
- Revenue
- $728.2k
- Investments
- $10.0k
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Woodbridge, CT
- Founding
- 12/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-4310293
Organization Overview
Massaro Community Farm Inc is located in Woodbridge, CT. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Massaro Community Farm Inc employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massaro Community Farm Inc 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, Massaro Community Farm Inc generated $728.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $699.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 25.1% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE FOOD TO LOW INCOME PERSONS, PROVIDE EDUCATION IN NUTRITION AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, AND PRESERVE A WORKING FARM AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURECOMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA), IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FARMERS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WHEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS PURCHASE A CSA SUBSCRIPTION, THEY CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE FARM BY PAYING IN ADVANCE FOR PRODUCE THEY WILL RECEIVE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. THIS ADVANCE PAYMENT HELPS TO COVER OPERATING EXPENSES AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF THE FARM EACH YEAR, ALLOWING THE FARM TO FOCUS ON ITS OPERATION AND PLAN FOR THE SEASON. IN 2023, 323 CSA SUBSCRIPTIONS WERE FULFILLED AND THE TOTAL HARVEST WAS 57,876 POUNDS, OF WHICH 7,285 POUNDS WERE DONATED TO HUNGER RELIEF.
HUNGER RELIEF/FREE FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTIONMASSARO COMMUNITY FARM DONATES FRESH ORGANICALLY GROWN FOOD TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS THROUGH FOOD BANKS, HOMELESS SHELTERS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN THE LOWER NAUGATUCK VALLEY AND GREATER NEW HAVEN. WE CONTINUED TO DONATE AT LEAST 10% OF OUR HARVEST TO HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICE AND HUNGER RELIEF AGENCIES, OFFERED SLIDING SCALE PRICING TIERS FOR OUR CSA SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND ACCEPT EBT AS PAYMENT FOR PRODUCE AND OTHER FARM GOODS.
PRESERVATION AND RESTORATIONTHROUGH AN OPERATING LEASE WITH THE TOWN OF WOODBRIDGE, MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM LEASES APPROXIMATELY A 58 ACRE CENTURY OLD FARM AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM WORKS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE BUILDINGS, IMPROVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE LAND TO ENABLE THE PROPERTY TO OPERATE AS A WORKING FARM. FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING FROM INCEPTION IN 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023, MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM HAS EXPENDED MORE THAN $569,000 FOR LAND CLEARING; IRRIGATION AND WELL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION; BARN, FARM HOUSE AND GREENHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSMASSARO COMMUNITY FARM RUNS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION. IN 2023, THE FARM CONTINUED ITS MULTITUDE OF OFFERINGS FOR ALL AGES, INCLUDING A FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP, AND HOSTING A NUMBER OF ADULT GROUPS FOR DAYS OF SERVICE. IN ADDITION, THE FARM PARTNERED WITH EMMETT O'BRIEN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF A PAVILION IN OUR LEARNING GARDEN, WHICH WILL SERVE AS THE CENTER POINT OF OUR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. IN TOTAL, WE OFFERED 109 ON-FARM PROGRAMS AND APPROXIMATELY 2,240 YOUTH AND ADULTS VISITED THE FARM FOR A PROGRAM AT THE FARM OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Theresa Thomason Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Bob Tucker Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jim Calkins Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Anne Boucher Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Alan Tyma Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Suzanne Werth Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $8,467 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $47,087 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $315,312 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $370,866 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $339,729 |
| Investment income | $85 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $21,682 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$4,115 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $728,247 |
| 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. | $76,489 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,996 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $266,343 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,865 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,225 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,306 |
| Office expenses | $23,850 |
| Information technology | $4,664 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,908 |
| 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 | $20,233 |
| Insurance | $27,724 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $699,721 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,196 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $137,292 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $10,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $225,488 |
| 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 | $25,463 |
| Total liabilities | $25,463 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $200,025 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $225,488 |