Youth Farm Project Inc

Organization Overview

Youth Farm Project Inc is located in Ithaca, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Youth Farm Project Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Farm Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE YOUTH FROM DIVERSE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AS INTEGRAL PARTICIPANTS IN BUILDING EQUITABLE LOCAL FOOD COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUR TEEN SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT TO LOCAL YOUTH AGES 14-19. WE COME TOGETHER TO LEARN AND UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAND, PLANTS/FOOD, AND BODY SOVEREIGNTY, CREATING A DEEP KNOWING OF AND APPRECIATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HEALING. YOUTH ARE IMMERSED IN ALL ASPECTS OF FARMWORK FROM SEED STARTING TO PLANTING, WEEDING, HARVESTING, AND COMPOSTING AND WILL DEVELOP NATURE-BASED SKILLS SUCH AS MUSHROOM CULTIVATION, BEEKEEPING, HERBAL MEDICINE, AND FERMENTATION. WE CULTIVATE A SPACE TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL, HISTORICAL, AND FOOD-SYSTEM INJUSTICES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES.


THE SOCIAL JUSTICE IMMERSION (SJI) IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HELD DURING THE SPRING & FALL FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND TEENS OF COLOR INTERESTED IN CREATING SOCIAL CHANGE. IT IS A PLACE TO CONNECT, ORGANIZE, GATHER, LAUGH, PLAY, LEARN AND STEP UP, EXPANDING & DEEPENING OUR COLLECTIVE IDEAS OF CHANGE AND BUILDING CORE SKILLS TO ORGANIZE DIRECT ACTION.


OUR TEEN SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT TO LOCAL YOUTH AGES 14-19. WE COME TOGETHER TO LEARN AND UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAND, PLANTS/FOOD, AND BODY SOVEREIGNTY, CREATING A DEEP KNOWING OF AND APPRECIATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HEALING. YOUTH ARE IMMERSED IN ALL ASPECTS OF FARMWORK FROM SEED STARTING TO PLANTING, WEEDING, HARVESTING, AND COMPOSTING AND WILL DEVELOP NATURE-BASED SKILLS SUCH AS MUSHROOM CULTIVATION, BEEKEEPING, HERBAL MEDICINE, AND FERMENTATION. WE CULTIVATE A SPACE TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL, HISTORICAL, AND FOOD-SYSTEM INJUSTICES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES.


THE SOCIAL JUSTICE IMMERSION (SJI) IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HELD DURING THE SPRING & FALL FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND TEENS OF COLOR INTERESTED IN CREATING SOCIAL CHANGE. IT IS A PLACE TO CONNECT, ORGANIZE, GATHER, LAUGH, PLAY, LEARN AND STEP UP, EXPANDING & DEEPENING OUR COLLECTIVE IDEAS OF CHANGE AND BUILDING CORE SKILLS TO ORGANIZE DIRECT ACTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Astrid Castillo
Co-Director Of Education
$55,710
Katie Church
Co-Director Of Administration
$41,296
Dan Flerlage
Co-Chair
$0
Lisa Marsella
Treasurer
$0
Joseph Amsili
Co-Chair
$0
Steve Gabriel
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$262,355
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$262,355
Total Program Service Revenue$0
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $263,605

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Youth Farm Project Inc has recieved totaling $114,520.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Park Foundation Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$33,000
Park Foundation Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$33,000
Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: FURTHERANCE OF TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE

$26,700
Community Foundation Of Tompkins County Inc

Ithaca, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,750
Ltm Family Foundation

Media, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$5,000
The Richard L And K Flerlage Fnd Inc

Maple City, MI

PURPOSE: THE YOUTH FARM CONTINUES TO INCLUDE LOCAL YOUTH AS INTEGRAL PARTICIPANTS IN BUILDING EQUITABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY WORKING TO BRING TOGETHER YOUTH FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO LEARN ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AND THE IMPACTS OF FOOD PRODUCTION.

$5,000
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