Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy
- Assets
- $191.8k
- Revenue
- $568.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Peninsula, OH
- Founding
- 07/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-1896395
Organization Overview
Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy, operating under the name Countryside Farmers' Market, is located in Peninsula, OH. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Countryside Farmers' Market employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Countryside 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 12/2021, Countryside Farmers' Market generated $568.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $653.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COUNTRYSIDE SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST OHIO. ADDITIONALLY, WE HELP RE-ESTABLISH FARMS IN THE CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK AND OPERATE FARMERS' MARKETS IN SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COUNTRYSIDE PARK AND FARM INITIATIVES: COUNTRYSIDE IS A NONPROFIT, CREATED IN 1999 TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK TO HELP FIND SOLUTIONS TO THE DISAPPEARING RURAL LANDSCAPE IN THE PARK. SINCE THEN, OVER A DOZEN HISTORIC FARMSTEADS AND NEARLY 300 ACRES WERE REHABILITATED IN CVNP. OUR FARM PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE NATIONAL PARK'S RURAL LANDSCAPE AND FARM LEASE PROGRAM, AND IN 2018 WE LAUNCHED OUR NEW FARMER ACADEMY, BUILDING CAREER PATHWAYS FOR ASPIRING FARMERS THROUGH PAID INTERNSHIPS. TO DATE WE HAVE HAD 14 INTERNS IN THE PROGRAM AND WORKED WITH 19 MENTOR FARMS ACROSS NORTHEAST OHIO TO PROVIDE VALUABLE CLASSROOM AND HANDS-ON LEARNING FOR THE STUDENTS. WE CONTINUE TO GROW AND EXPAND THE REVITALIZATION OF THE PARKS RURAL LANDSCAPE AND GROW THESE RESOURCES FOR A BROADER COMMUNITY USE IN THE FUTURE.
COUNTRYSIDE FARMERS MARKETS AND COMMUNITY FOOD ACCESS: IN 2004 WE STARTED FARMERS' MARKETS TO CONNECT CONSUMERS TO LOCAL, FRESH FOOD. COUNTRYSIDE FARMERS' MARKETS OPERATE YEAR-ROUND AND SERVE DOZENS OF FARM AND FOOD BUSINESSES, HELPING TO SUPPORT THEIR WORK AND ENSURE LOCAL CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR PRODUCTS. THE MARKETS ENGAGE OVER 35,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMY. THE MARKETS LED TO OUR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMMING IN 2009. WE NOW SERVE 12 MARKETS IN 4 COUNTIES WITH NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAMS AND FACILITATE SNAP AND WIC USE THROUGHOUT OUR NETWORK REACHING OVER 3,050 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN 2021 WHO WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE OVER 245,500 IN HEALTHY, FRESH, LOCAL FOOD. OUR COMMUNITY FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS SERVE SUMMIT, STARK, MEDINA AND PORTAGE COUNTIES AT 12 MARKETS WHERE WE FACILITATE SNAP/EBT AND NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM HAS GROWN EXPONENTIALLY EVERY YEAR AND WE HOPE TO INCREASE OUR REACH INTO THE COUNTY IN THE COMING YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tracy Emrick CEO | Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
Laura Brown Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shaun Deliberato Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Kurtz Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bronlynn Thurman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Suzanne Tucker Allen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $215,017 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $253,571 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,699 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $468,588 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $98,496 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,150 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $568,234 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $625 |
| 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. | $90,911 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,455 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $305,153 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,286 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,361 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,804 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,094 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,990 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,577 |
| Office expenses | $4,967 |
| Information technology | $13,146 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,498 |
| Travel | $1,766 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $55 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,471 |
| All other expenses | $11,659 |
| Total functional expenses | $653,830 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $115,889 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,317 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,694 |
| 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 | $1,472 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,322 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,150 |
| Total assets | $191,844 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,725 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,300 |
| 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 | $49,944 |
| Other liabilities | $43,009 |
| Total liabilities | $114,978 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $76,866 |
| 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 | $191,844 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy has recieved totaling $126,697.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
George Gund Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT. | $75,000 |
Akron Community Foundation Akron, OH PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DEI TRAINING FOR TEAM MEMBERS WHO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH THE PUBLIC. | $33,000 |
Barberton Community Foundation Barberton, OH PURPOSE: BARBERTON FARMERS MARKET FOOD ACCESS EXPANSION | $10,000 |
Tuscora Park Health And Wellness Foundation Barberton, OH PURPOSE: FARMERS' MARKET FOOD EXPANSION | $8,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $197 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $11,150 |
| Ending Balance | $11,150 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | $113,802,863 | $21,943,336 |
Western Reserve Land Conservancy Moreland Hills, OH | $30,804,258 | $21,482,529 |
Natural Lands Trust Incorporated Media, PA | $288,000,033 | $16,114,941 |
Lancaster Farmland Trust Strasburg, PA | $11,698,413 | $9,676,102 |
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Traverse City, MI | $83,640,436 | $14,843,118 |
Wildlands Conservancy Inc Emmaus, PA | $12,037,986 | $4,624,633 |
Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | $37,540,108 | $6,574,386 |
Little Traverse Conservancy Inc Harbor Springs, MI | $131,058,036 | $9,637,882 |
North American Land Trust Chadds Ford, PA | $53,456,278 | $13,663,036 |
Friends Of The Wissahickon Inc Philadelphia, PA | $2,270,541 | $1,940,958 |
Allegheny Land Tr Sewickley, PA | $27,136,116 | $4,780,850 |
Natural Lands Trust U-Decl Pittsburgh, PA | $25,249,551 | $1,829,814 |