Working Landscapes is located in Warrenton, NC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Working Landscapes employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Working Landscapes 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, Working Landscapes generated $938.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $976.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO CREATE MORE HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS FOR PEOPLE IN THE WARREN COUNTY, NC REGION THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL ASSETS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LOCAL FOOD ACCESS: WE OPERATE NORTH-CAROLINA'S ONLY FOOD HUB THAT FEATURES A FRESH-CUT VEGETABLE PROCESSING FACILITY. WE WORK TO INCREASE HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS ACROSS THE REGION BY ALSO INCREASING MARKET ACCESS FOR SMALL TO MID-SCALE FARMERS, ESPECIALLY AMONG INSTITUTIONAL CUSTOMERS, SUCH AS SCHOOLS. WE PROCESS AN ARRAY OF LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES IN A HACCP-CERTIFIED FACILITY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS TO CONVENIENT AND LOCALLY GROWN FOODS. WE ALSO PROVIDE REGULAR DISTRIBUTIONS OF FRESH PRODUCE, PASTURE-RAISED MEATS, AND HEALTHY SCRATCH-MADE MEALS TO 300+ FOOD INSECURE SENIORS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE LEAD AND COLLABORATE ON FOOD SYSTEM PLANNING EFFORTS, WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD MORE INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE AIM TO BUILD AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND THE INTEGRATION OF LOCAL/REGIONAL FOOD INTO FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. WE ALSO WORK TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY COHESION THROUGH HANDS-ON SKILLS BUILDING, OFFERING ARTS AND INFORMAL PROGRAMMING RELATED TO OUR MISSION, AND BUILDING AWARENESS OF POLICIES AND APPROACHES THAT SUPPORT RURAL LIVELIHOODS AND RESILIENCE. (THIS PROGRAM SERVICE ENCOMPASSES A PREVIOUS PROGRAM SERVICE, WHAT'S GROWING ON, WHICH IS AIMED PRIMARILY AT ENGAGING STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS ABOUT HEALTHY, LOCAL EATING.)
CLIMATE MOBILIZATION: OUR CLIMATE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORTING FARMERS IN ADOPTING CLIMATE-FRIENDLY AND REGENERATIVE GROWING PRACTICES, REDUCING OUR OWN CARBON EMISSIONS, AND ENGAGING LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS REGION-WIDE IN ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE CRISIS. WE HAVE LAUNCHED A STATEWIDE PROGRAM WITH PARTNER FOOD HUBS TO OFFER NEW FORMS OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS WHO ADOPT CLIMATE-SMART PRODUCTION PRACTICES, AND BEGAN WORK ON A REGIONAL PLANNING PROJECT TO SUPPORT SMALL TOWNS IN ADVANCING PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE GRASSROOTS CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carla Norwood Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $74,848 |
Kim Harris Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Wethington Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rudi Colloredo-Mansfeld Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Edmonds Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Mccann Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $338,255 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $441,760 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $780,015 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $61,166 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $372 |
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 | $41,524 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $938,395 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $74,848 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,976 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $212,633 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $49,570 |
Payroll taxes | $18,442 |
Fees for services: Management | $40,449 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $58,931 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $156,163 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,425 |
Office expenses | $9,330 |
Information technology | $16,876 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $116,149 |
Travel | $23,717 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,610 |
Interest | $1,518 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $144,790 |
Insurance | $7,569 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $975,953 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,745 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,060 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $38,495 |
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 | $1,020,286 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $8,000 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,088,586 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,003 |
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 | $33,732 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $67,735 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $935,770 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $85,081 |
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 | $1,088,586 |