Boston Area Gleaners Inc is located in Acton, MA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Boston Area Gleaners Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Area Gleaners 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 03/2023, Boston Area Gleaners Inc generated $4.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 50.6% per year over the past 8 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 2019, Boston Area Gleaners Inc has awarded 157 individual grants totaling $7,681,048. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
: PROPELLED BY THE BELIEF THAT LACK OF ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS PRODUCE IS FUNDAMENTALLY A LOGISTICS ISSUE, NOT A SUPPLY ISSUE, BOSTON AREA GLEANERS IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM BY HARVESTING SURPLUS ON-FARM FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO TO WASTE AND GETTING IT TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH FOOD BANK AND OTHER PARTNERS; GROWING CROPS ON STONEFIELD FARM PARTICULARLY APPEALING TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AS REQUESTED BY OUR PARTNERS; AND HELPING SMALL FARMERS FIND MARKETS FOR THEIR LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE THROUGH THE FOOD HUB.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HARVESTED/GLEANED 954,372 POUNDS OF PRODUCE LEFT IN THE FIELDS BY LOCAL AREA FARMERS; GREW AND HARVESTED 165,549 POUNDS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ON STONEFIELD FARM; PACKED AND DISTRIBUTED ALL PRODUCE AND TRANSPORTED IT IN OUR FLEET OF 22 REFRIGERATED TRUCKS TO OUR ARRAY OF PARTNERS: FOOD BANKS, FOOD PANTRIES, MEAL PROGRAMS AND SHELTERS WHO MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. THROUGH THE FOOD HUB WE ALSO HELP LOCAL FARMERS FIND MARKETS FOR THEIR PRODUCE WITH BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE SUBSIDIZED PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICES THAT MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION.
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Johnson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Catherine Konicki Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Margaret Coleman Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joan Blaustein Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Bither Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Will Morningstar 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,511,738 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,517,155 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,511,738 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $254,692 |
Investment income | $20,375 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,034 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,216 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,841,055 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,517,155 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,228,662 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $238,131 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $121,835 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $60,829 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,215 |
Office expenses | $45,410 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,400 |
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 | $225,535 |
Insurance | $35,317 |
All other expenses | $30,471 |
Total functional expenses | $4,613,739 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,940 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,193,460 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $99,636 |
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 | $17,275 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,374,543 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,765,854 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $264,836 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $700 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $265,536 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,771,317 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,729,001 |
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 | $5,765,854 |
Over the last fiscal year, Boston Area Gleaners Inc has awarded $1,746,081 in support to 42 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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FAIR FOODS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $245,994 |
FOOD FOR FREE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $210,486 |
LAZARUS HOUSE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $152,116 |
MYSTIC VALLEY YMCA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $111,975 |
HOPE'S HARVEST PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $76,570 |
THE SALEM PANTRY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $109,365 |