North Union Farmers Market is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, North Union Farmers Market employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Union Farmers Market 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 12/2022, North Union Farmers Market generated $415.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $456.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET CHAMPIONS THE LOCAL FOODS OF NORTHEAST OHIO AND PROMOTES THEIR HEALTH, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS BY CONNECTING CERTIFIED PRODUCERS WITH CONSUMES THROUGH A NETWORK OF MARKETS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NORTH UNION'S GOAL IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF EATING LOCALLY GROWN FOOD. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE REGIONAL ECONOMY BY CREATING VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACES AND ENABLING SMALL FARMS TO SELL DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS. NORTH UNION OPERATES ELEVEN FARMERS' MARKETS IN THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA
PRODUCE PERKS ARE INCENTIVE TOKENS GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO USE AN OHIO DIRECTION CARD TO PURCHASE ONLY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. ALL OTHER TOKENS PURCHASED WITH THE OHIO DIRECTION CARD ARE GOOD TO USE ON ELIGIBLE ITEMS AT THE MARKET. NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET MATCHES DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR ( UP TO $25) SPENT ON AN OHIO DIRECTION CARD WITH PRODUCE PERKS IN THE FORM OF GREEN TOKENS
SNAP: SNAP ( SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS) FORMERLY KNOWN AS "FOOD STAMPS" IS THE LARGEST PROGRAM IN THE DOMESTIC HUNGER SAFETY NET, PROVIDING NUTRITION ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE OHIO DIRECTION CARD ( ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER OR EBT) IS SIMILAR TO A BANK DEBIT CARD THAT HOLDS SNAP BENEFITS ASSIGNED EACH MONTH TO THE RECIPIENT. SNAP BENEFITS CAN BE USED AT THE MARKET THROUGH THE OHIO DIRECTION CARD, WHICH IS RUN THROUGH THE CREDIT CARD MACHINE. THE SHOPER LETS THE VOLUNTEER KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY THEY WOULD LIKE TAKEN OFF OF THEIR CARD AND THE SHOPPER IS GIVEN WOODEN TOKENS ( $1 EACH) IN RETURN. THESE CAN BE USED ON ALL EBT-ELIBIBLE ITEMS(FOOD) AT THE MARKET.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Donita Anderson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $71,400 |
Alexandria Nichols President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Betsy Feighan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Nancy Zambie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Alexandria Cooke Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Leigh Fabens Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $198,414 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,904 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $223,318 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $169,710 |
Investment income | $13 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,606 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $415,647 |
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. | $71,400 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,570 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $174,325 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $68,161 |
Payroll taxes | $20,959 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $100 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,332 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,190 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,760 |
Office expenses | $4,230 |
Information technology | $1,875 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $269 |
Travel | $4,807 |
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 | $5,242 |
Insurance | $7,667 |
All other expenses | $14,747 |
Total functional expenses | $456,050 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,565 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,660 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $112,711 |
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 | $1,027 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $484 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $4,000 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $243,447 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,677 |
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 | $13,027 |
Total liabilities | $29,704 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $183,743 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,000 |
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 | $243,447 |