Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture is located in Boone, NC. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (K03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture 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, Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 39.2% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE A WOMEN-LED ORGANIZATION THAT BUILDS AN EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM BY SUPPORTING 150+ PRODUCERS AND CULTIVATING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THAT EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND INCREASE DEMAND FOR LOCAL FOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOOD HUB & MARKETS FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF MARKET CHANNELS THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO AND AVAILABILITY OF HEALTHY AND LOCALLY GROWN FOOD FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS THROUGH THE HIGH COUNTRY FOOD HUB AND TAILGATE FARMER'S MARKETS.
PROMOTION AND CULTIVATION OF FOOD PRODUCERS THROUGH LOCAL CONNECTIONS AND EDUCATION.
DOUBLE BUCKS DOUBLE SNAP/EBT FUNDS, UP TO $75 PER DAY, WHEN CUSTOMERS MAKE PURCHASES OF ELIGIBLE ITEMS AT THE HIGH COUNTRY FOOD HUB AND FARMER'S MARKETS IN WATAUGA COUNTY.
PRODUCER SUPPORT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL PRODUCERS THROUGH ON FARM WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Madelyn George Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Caroline Stalshmidt Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Roberts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lanae Hood Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sydney Phillips Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lori Ludwig Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $8,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $116,426 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $395,786 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $520,212 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $903,078 |
Investment income | $1,297 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,322 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,437,909 |
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. | $54,034 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,403 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $262,250 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,161 |
Payroll taxes | $28,940 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,057 |
Office expenses | $15,929 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,679 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,705 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,586 |
Insurance | $5,477 |
All other expenses | $70,096 |
Total functional expenses | $1,333,483 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $289,957 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $114,697 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,549 |
Total assets | $410,203 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $863 |
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 | $1,828 |
Total liabilities | $2,691 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $382,512 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
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 | $410,203 |