Galvestons Own Farmers Market Inc

Organization Overview

Galvestons Own Farmers Market Inc is located in Galveston, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Galvestons Own Farmers Market Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Galvestons Own Farmers Market Inc 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 12/2021, Galvestons Own Farmers Market Inc generated $427.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $275.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 5 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A LOCAL FOOD COMMUNITY THROUGH A VIBRANT, PRODUCERS- ONLY MARKETPLACE, IMPROVED FOOD ACCESS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WEEKLY MARKETS: WE BRING LOCALLY GROWN ORGANIC PRODUCE, PREPARED FOODS AND EDIBLE FARM PRODUCTS TO RESIDENTS OF GALVESTON AT OUR YEAR-ROUND THURSDAY AND SUNDAY MARKETS.


YOUNG GARDENERS PROGRAM (YGP): YGP IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOFM AND GALVESTON ISD THAT EMBEDS OUR VOLUNTEERS, CURRICULUM AND LEADERSHIP INTO GISD. CHILDREN AGES 1ST - 7TH GRADE ARE TAUGHT HOW TO GROW VEGETABLES, PREPARE FRESH MEALS AND LEARN FROM THE OUTDOORS IN HIGH- PRODUCTION GARDENS BUILT, ORGANIZED AND MANAGED BY GOFM. VICTORY GARDENS PROGRAM: A COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM WHEREIN GOFM INSTALLS AND MANAGES LARGE FOOD-GROWING GARDENS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ALLIES, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS IN GALVESTON.


VICTORY GARDENS PROGRAM (VGP): OUR VICTORY GARDENS PROGRAM (VGP) BUILDS AND MANAGES VEGETABLE PRODUCTION BEDS AT PARTNERED SITES IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM TOOK SHAPE IN 2020 AS A WAY TO FURTHER MEET FOOD INSECURITY NEEDS FOR OUR COMMUNITY DURING THE PANDEMIC. IN TANDEM WITH OUR YGP GARDENS, THESE GARDENS LOCATED IN CENTRAL PUBLIC SITES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MORE VEGETABLE ACCESS TO HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS GALVESTON COUNTY AS WELL AS PROVIDE BEAUTIFUL HAVENS WHICH EMPOWER CONNECTION WITH THE OUTDOORS & FOOD FOR ALL WHO PASS BY. GOFM STAFF ENSURES CONSISTENT MAINTENANCE & ABUNDANT HARVESTS AT OUR VGP GARDENS. IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS, WE LOOK FORWARD TO GROWING THE VGP FAMILY OF GARDENS FOR YEARS TO COME


FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM: GOFM ACCEPTS SNAP & DISTRIBUTES THREE ADDITIONAL TYPES OF SUBSIDIZED SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO BUY MORE FRESH FOODS AT OUR WEEKLY MARKETS. REAL FOOD PROJECT: WE TEACH FREE COOKING CLASSES AND HOST OPEN COMMUNITY DINNERS. THESE ARE OFFERED TO BOTH THE PUBLIC AND EXCLUSIVELY AT SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING FAMILIES USING WIC BENEFITS, THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, OR THE RESIDENTS OF OUR NEIGHBORING GALVESTON HOUSING AUTHORITY RESIDENCE. IN THE WAKE OF THE PANDEMIC WE ALSO OPERATE FRESHBOX, A HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM OF FOODS FROM LOCAL VENDORS TO FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES IN GALVESTON.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Casey Mcauliffe
Executive Di
$56,000
Steven Baines
President
$0
Siok Hong Chen-Sabot
Secretary
$0
Priscilla Files
Treasurer
$0
Dustin Henry
Vice Preside
$0
Hank Thierry
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$2,970
Related organizations$0
Government grants $38,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$315,701
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,087
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$356,971
Total Program Service Revenue$54,303
Investment income $115
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $16,511
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $427,905

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Galvestons Own Farmers Market Inc has recieved totaling $52,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$52,000
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