West Virginia Food And Farm Coalition

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julie Schaer
Board Member
$0
Sean O'leary
Board Member
$0
Melia Thompson
Board Member
$0
Alecia Allen
Board Member
$0
Lisa Dumars
Board Member
$0
Karen Kunz
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, West Virginia Food And Farm Coalition has awarded $40,204 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE LEWIS COUNTY FARMERS MARKET

PURPOSE: support

$8,000

SPROUTING FARMS

PURPOSE: support

$32,204
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