Forage
- Assets
- $492.4k
- Revenue
- $368.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Founding
- 10/2012
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 45-4207395
Organization Overview
Forage, operating under the name Working Food, is located in Gainesville, FL. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Working Food employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Working Food 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 06/2022, Working Food generated $368.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $328.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.5% per year over the past 7 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
TO CULTIVATE AND SUSTAIN A RESILIENT LOCAL FOOD COMMUNITY IN NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA THROUGH COLLABORATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATION, AND SEED STEWARDSHIP. FROM SEED TO PLATE, WE ARE GROWING A ROBUST LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM!
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KITCHEN SERVICES. OUR COMMERCIAL-GRADE COMMUNITY KITCHEN OFFERS REASONABLY PRICED KITCHEN FACILITY RENTAL (BY THE HOUR), AND COMMISSARY, REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER SPACE TO ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE STARTING VALUE-ADDED FOOD BUSINESSES. WE ALSO HOST CULINARY EDUCATION COURSES AND FOOD PREPARATION CLASSES. AND WE PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE SPACE FOR LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES TO STORE DRY AND COLD FOOD.
SEED COLLECTIVE. WEVE CREATED A REGIONAL SEED HUB BECAUSE LOCAL FOOD NEEDS LOCAL SEEDS. WE CURATE A COLLECTION OF VARIETIES THAT DO WELL IN OUR CLIMATE, PROVIDE SEED EDUCATION AND COLLABORATE REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT CROP VARIETIES. OUR SMALL AND INTENTIONAL COLLECTION REFLECTS AN ACCUMULATION OF YEARS OF SHARED EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER GROWERS. WE SUPPORT THE LIVELIHOODS OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. WE ALSO PARTICIPATE IN NUMEROUS OFF-SITE EVENTS, PROVIDING TALKS, WORKSHOPS, TOURS AND MORE.
YOUTH PROGRAMS.GARDENS: WORKING WITH THE CULTURAL ARTS COALITION TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON LEARNING IN A WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB, WE USE THE GARDEN AS A LIVING CLASSROOM. EXPLORING FOOD, NATURE, BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND ECOLOGY THROUGH A GARDEN, WE ALSO WEAVE IN THE ARTS AND COOKING FOR A FULL SEED TO PLATE EXPERIENCE. WE CURRENTLY WORK WITH PARTNERS AT THREE SITES IN THE GAINESVILLE AREA.CULINARY: WORKING WITH THE GREATER DUVAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION AND CHEF EMPOWERMENT/UNDERGROUND KITCHEN, TWO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, WE CONTINUE OUR YOUTH CULINARY PROGRAM CALLED YOUNG CHEFS. TOGETHER WE WORKED WITH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS TO OFFER THEM AN AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED ON LEARNING CULINARY SKILLS. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON CLASSES, THE STUDENTS LEARNED HOW TO PREPARE AND PLATE MULTI COURSE MEALS USING AS MUCH LOCAL FOOD AS POSSIBLE. WE JUST COMPLETED OUR SECOND YEAR OF THIS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Desa Staff Representative | Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
Margaret The Losen President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Candace Spencer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Lisa Gearen Molitar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Jean Theurer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Nicole H Kim Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $36,731 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $241,380 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $278,111 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $72,220 |
| Investment income | $62 |
| 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 | $18,458 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $368,851 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $40,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $105,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,264 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,903 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,359 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,389 |
| Office expenses | $2,342 |
| Information technology | $7,490 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $71,980 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,653 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,921 |
| Insurance | $8,287 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $328,537 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,048 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $236,041 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,895 |
| 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 | $6,203 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $223,210 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $492,397 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,976 |
| 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 | $88,263 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $99,239 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $393,158 |
| 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 | $492,397 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Forage has recieved totaling $77,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $77,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Federal-State Shipping Point Inspection Service Inc Albany, GA | $23,696,147 | $20,421,637 |
Montgomery Academy Inc Montgomery, AL | $22,347,255 | $11,005,286 |
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Macon, GA | $39,904,441 | $13,619,773 |
Florida Farm Bureau Federation Gainesville, FL | $41,575,612 | $9,616,560 |
Southeast Produce Council Millen, GA | $7,110,033 | $5,998,694 |
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Lakeland, FL | $1,227,147 | $3,715,232 |
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders Association Inc Ocala, FL | $6,294,766 | $2,891,430 |
Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Of Georgia Inc Tifton, GA | $5,087,795 | $1,811,217 |
Koinonia Farm Americus, GA | $1,152,074 | $993,655 |
Farmworkers Coordinating Council Of Palm Beach County Inc Lake Worth, FL | $2,307,591 | $1,245,351 |
Minorities In Agriculture Natural Resources & Related Sci Atlanta, GA | $2,906,308 | $1,954,738 |
Farmworker Association Of Florida Inc Apopka, FL | $1,759,377 | $1,412,332 |