West Virginia Food And Farm Coalition is located in Charleston, WV. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Virginia Food And Farm Coalition 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 12/2023, West Virginia Food And Farm Coalition generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO IMPROVE THE VIABILITY OF THE LOCAL FOOD SECTOR STATEWIDE BY BUILDING AND SUPPORTING A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF THOSE INVOLVED IN WEST VIRGINIA'S FOOD ECONOMIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SNAP STRETCH PROGRAM DOUBLES OR TRIPLES EBT/SNAP (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS) EXPENDED MORE THAN $397,000 IN 'STRETCH DOLLARS' WHILE CAPTURING ANOTHER $344,000+ IN FEDERAL FOOD ASSISTANCE IN THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM EQUATING TO $1,205,634 IN ECONOMIC IMPACT. THIS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO ENCOURAGE EXPANSION OF FOOD ACCESSIBILITY PRIORITIES MADE LOCALLY BY FARMERS AROUND THE STATE.
FOODSHED PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES PROVIDED FOR INVESTMENTS IN LOCAL COOPERATIVES AND COMMUNITY BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED COHORTS. IN HARRISON COUNTY, A LOCAL COOPERATIVE REACHED VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTION GOALS BY SECURING A PELLETIZER TO PRODUCE WET HOPS TO BE SOLD TO LOCAL MARKETS FOR MEMBERS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. IN POCAHONTAS COUNTY, THE LOCAL MARKET THERE BUILT OUT A COMMUNITY WIDE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SPACE TO PROVIDE FOR VALUE-ADDED GOODS TO BE SOLD DIRECTLY INTO THE ON-SITE MARKET. FINALLY, AT ANOTHER LOCATION IN POCAHONTAS COUNTY, THE MATERIALSWERE PURCHASED TO INSTALL A COLD STORAGE AND WASH AND PACK FACILITY FOR FURTHER MARKET OPPORTUNITY IN THE AREA.
FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN BOTH MCDOWELL AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES OPERATED OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. EDUCATIONAL AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT FOR TEACHING PRACTICES SUCH AS GROWING MICROGREENS WERE PURCHASED FOR CLASSROOM USE ACROSS MCDOWELL COUNTY. IN RANDOLPH COUNTY, THE FIRST LOCAL FARMERS MARKET WAS STARTED IN HELVETIA BY A GROUP OF YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS PLANNING TO ADD A LARGER MARKET OF GOODS BEYOND PRODUCE SALES IN FUTURE YEARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Schaer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sean O'leary Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melia Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alecia Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Dumars Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Kunz Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $419,851 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $695,841 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,115,692 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $127,371 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,833 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,233,230 |
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. | $40,260 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $731,422 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,812 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $79,018 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,646 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,302 |
Travel | $46,421 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,656 |
Insurance | $2,309 |
All other expenses | $8,351 |
Total functional expenses | $1,558,970 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,670 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $19,290 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,108 |
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 | $31,362 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $148,430 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $101,332 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $101,332 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $47,098 |
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 | $148,430 |
Over the last fiscal year, West Virginia Food And Farm Coalition has awarded $40,204 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE LEWIS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET PURPOSE: support | $8,000 |
SPROUTING FARMS PURPOSE: support | $32,204 |