Fairshare Csa Coalition Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Fairshare Csa Coalition Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairshare Csa Coalition 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, Fairshare Csa Coalition Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $993.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.1% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) IN WISCONSIN AND STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO LOCALLY PRODUCED, ORGANIC FOOD AND HAVE STRONG CONNECTIONS TO THEIR FARMS, FOOD, AND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH - EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FRESH, LOCAL FOODS, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) THROUGH PUBLIC EVENTS, NEWSLETTERS, COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PUBLISHED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND AN EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE. EVENTS INCLUDED THE ANNUAL FIND YOUR FARM EVENT AND ROUTES TO ROOTS.
FARMER DEVELOPMENT - FAIRSHARE WORKS CLOSELY WITH OUR COMMUNITY OF GROWERS TO DEVELOP AND SHARE RESOURCES, BUILD SKILLS AND FARM EFFICIENCIES AND TO MAINTAIN A SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION AND CAMARADERIE. FAIRSHARE ENDORSES NEW FARMS EACH YEAR THROUGH AN APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FAIRSHARE COORDINATES A NUMBER OF FARMER-TO-FARMER PROGRAMS, AVAILABLE TO FAIRSHARE-ENDORSED FARMS AND OTHER DIRECT MARKET PRODUCERS, WITH TOPICSS RANGING FROM TECHNICAL GROWING SKILLS TO MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO MARKETING. OTHER RESOURCES PROVIDED BY FAIRSHARE INCLUDE THE ANNUAL ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION CONFERENCE, ON-FARM RESEARCH TRIALS FOCUSED ON COVER CROP AND NO-TILL PRODUCTION METHODS, AND AN ORGANIC VEGETABLE FARM MANAGER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A PATHWAY FOR FARMERS TO TRAIN AND RETAIN EMPLOYEES PERENNIALLY.
ENSURING ALL FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO LOCALLY PRODUCED, ORGANIC FOODS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING FRESH FOOD FROM COMMUNITY SUPPORTED FARMS. THIS PROGRAAM SERVES OVER 180 LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Clare Stoner Fehsenfeld Executive Dir. | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Costello Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Klemme Executive Dir. | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Laeser Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amber Middleton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Jackle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $473,994 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $411,486 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $885,480 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,104 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $83,363 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,734 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,002,691 |
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. | $216,103 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $499,143 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,494 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,789 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,865 |
Travel | $27,143 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,137 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,991 |
All other expenses | $23,486 |
Total functional expenses | $993,640 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $142,729 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $201,016 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $194,288 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $10,470 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $29,075 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $24,410 |
Total assets | $601,988 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,298 |
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 | $26,422 |
Total liabilities | $101,720 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $361,181 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $139,087 |
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 | $601,988 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fairshare Csa Coalition Inc has awarded $104,189 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS PURPOSE: IMPROVE EFFORTS TO MARKET AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE. | $47,912 |
GLYNWOOD CENTER INC PURPOSE: IMPROVE EFFORTS TO MARKET AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE. | $15,804 |
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: IMPROVE EFFORTS TO MARKET AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE. | $40,473 |