Hmong American Farmers Association is located in West Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2013. 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 12/2022, Hmong American Farmers Association employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hmong American Farmers Association 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, Hmong American Farmers Association generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 8 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 ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROSPERITY OF HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS IN MINNESOTA THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION (HAFA) IS A MEMBERSHIP BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILY THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY. PROGRAMMATICALLY, HAFA FOCUS ITS WORK ON FOUR AREA; LAND ACCESS WHERE WE MANAGE AND PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2022, A 155 ACRE FARM IN DAKOTA COUNTY, THE FIRST HMONG NON-PROFIT OWN FARM THAT PROVIDES LAND TENURE FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATION OF HMONG FARMERS AND WE ALSO TRAIN AND MODEL SUSTAINABLE GROWING METHODS AND WORK WITH FARMERS TO EXPLORE INNOVATED WAYS; FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE- TRAIN FARMERS AND THEIR CHILDREN ON FARM FINANCIALS, GENERATE FARM BUSINESS PLAN AND HELP THEM ACCESS LOAN AND FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANT PROGRAMS; TRAINING AND RESEARCH- TRAIN OUR FARMERS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM WHOLE FARM PLAN, SOIL HEALTH AND SOIL FERTILITY, PERENNIAL PRODUCTION, FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES AND FARM TRACTOR AND MAINTENANCE; ALTERNATIVE MARKET- WE AGGREGATE PRODUCE FROM OUR FARMER MEMBERS TO FULFILL SECURE CONTRACTS WITH SCHOOLS, COOPS AND OPERATE A COMMUNITY SUPPORT AGRICULTURE (CSA) PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lilian Hang Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marge Higgins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Liz Johnson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Teng Thao Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shirley Yang Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Yolanda Cotterall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $100,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,081,604 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,730,199 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,911,803 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $266,857 |
Investment income | $28,504 |
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 | $4,207,164 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $47,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $169,945 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,664 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $447,378 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,208 |
Other employee benefits | $46,560 |
Payroll taxes | $46,985 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $70,829 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,888 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $140,536 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,304 |
Office expenses | $28,699 |
Information technology | $12,484 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,248 |
Travel | $13,092 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,631 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $108,167 |
Insurance | $12,580 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,565,643 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,181 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,598,313 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $803,113 |
Accounts receivable, net | $143,514 |
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 | $2,269,159 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $39,602 |
Total assets | $6,860,882 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,728 |
Grants payable | $44,000 |
Deferred revenue | $46,925 |
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 | $412,772 |
Total liabilities | $592,425 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,894,629 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,373,828 |
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 | $6,860,882 |
Over the last fiscal year, Hmong American Farmers Association has awarded $47,500 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PURPOSE: PARTNER ORGANIZATION SUB-AWARDEE GRANT | $12,500 |
HERR'S LITTLE FARM PURPOSE: PARTNER ORGANIZATION THAT WORKED WITH HAFA AND WERE GIFTED GRANTS FROM HAFA FOR THE WORK THEY PROVIDED TOWARD THE USDA-NIFA FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM. | $10,000 |
HMONG ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: PARTNER ORGANIZATION THAT WORKED WITH HAFA AND WERE GIFTED GRANTS FROM HAFA FOR THE WORK THEY PROVIDED TOWARD THE USDA-NIFA FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM. | $12,500 |
FONDY FOOD CENTER PURPOSE: PARTNER ORGANIZATION THAT WORKED WITH HAFA AND WERE GIFTED GRANTS FROM HAFA FOR THE WORK THEY PROVIDED TOWARD THE USDA-NIFA FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM. | $12,500 |