Hmong American Farmers Association

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lilian Hang
Treasurer
$0
Marge Higgins
Secretary
$0
Liz Johnson
Board Chair
$0
Teng Thao
Director
$0
Shirley Yang
Director
$0
Yolanda Cotterall
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Hmong American Farmers Association has awarded $47,500 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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