Sweetwater Organic Community Farm Inc is located in Tampa, FL. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (O52) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Agricultural, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sweetwater Organic Community Farm 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 06/2021, Sweetwater Organic Community Farm Inc generated $88.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $77.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, FOOD ACCESSIBILITY, AND BY BEING A MODEL OF APPROPRIATE LAND STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TECHNIQUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) PROGRAM - PEOPLE BECOME MEMBERS BY PAYING A SEASONAL FEE, WHICH ENTITLES THEM TO A SHARE OF THE WEEKLY HARVEST OF VEGETABLES DURING OUR HARVEST SEASON (NOVEMBER THROUGH MAY). MEMBERSHIP IN OUR CSA AFFORDS ACCESS TO THE FRESHEST POSSIBLE ORGANIC PRODUCE WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. OUR CSA SERVED 98 MEMBERS IN THE 2020-2021 SEASON
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - SWEETWATER PROVIDES A HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE FIELD TRIP PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, HOME-SCHOOLS, SCOUT TROOPS, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY 2 GROUPS. WE ALSO HAVE A SEASONAL WORKSHOP SERIES WHICH HIGHLIGHTS "HOW TO" PROJECTS AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES SUCH AS GARDENING, HEALTHY EATING AND WHOLISTIC HEALING. FIELD TRIPS RUN FROM YEAR AROUND.
SUNDAY MARKET - SWEETWATER HAS A SEASONAL WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET FEATURING ORGANIC PRODUCE, ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY CRAFTS, PREPARED FOODS, CLOTHING, AND LIVE MUSIC. THE MARKET RUNS FROM MID-OCTOBER THROUGH THE END OF MAY.
TO PROVIDE ORGANIC PRODUCE TO THE PUBLIC.
CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) PROGRAM - PEOPLE BECOME MEMBERS BY PAYING A SEASONAL FEE, WHICH ENTITLES THEM TO A SHARE OF THE WEEKLY HARVEST OF VEGETABLES DURING OUR HARVEST SEASON (NOVEMBER THROUGH MAY). MEMBERSHIP IN OUR CSA AFFORDS ACCESS TO THE FRESHEST POSSIBLE ORGANIC PRODUCE WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. OUR CSA SERVED 98 MEMBERS IN THE 2020-2021 SEASON
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - SWEETWATER PROVIDES A HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE FIELD TRIP PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, HOME-SCHOOLS, SCOUT TROOPS, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY 2 GROUPS. WE ALSO HAVE A SEASONAL WORKSHOP SERIES WHICH HIGHLIGHTS "HOW TO" PROJECTS AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES SUCH AS GARDENING, HEALTHY EATING AND WHOLISTIC HEALING. FIELD TRIPS RUN FROM YEAR AROUND.
SUNDAY MARKET - SWEETWATER HAS A SEASONAL WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET FEATURING ORGANIC PRODUCE, ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY CRAFTS, PREPARED FOODS, CLOTHING, AND LIVE MUSIC. THE MARKET RUNS FROM MID-OCTOBER THROUGH THE END OF MAY.
TO PROVIDE ORGANIC PRODUCE TO THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dan Durica Alternate Me | Officer | $0 | |
Chris Kenrick President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Joni Spencer Vice Preside | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Rosalie Riegle Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,768 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,257 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,768 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,722 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,572 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $24,408 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $88,470 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $693 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,595 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,764 |
Office expenses | $459 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,500 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $20,384 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,464 |
Insurance | $6,683 |
All other expenses | $7,734 |
Total functional expenses | $77,660 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,986 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $592 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $637,184 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $5,847 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $655,609 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $198,256 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $390,000 |
Other liabilities | $27,900 |
Total liabilities | $616,156 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $39,453 |
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 | $655,609 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sweetwater Organic Community Farm Inc has recieved totaling $67.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $67 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Georgia 4-H Club Foundation Cooperative Extension Ser Athens, GA | $9,034,027 | $3,205,781 |
Alabama 4h Club Foundation Inc Auburn University, AL | $23,617,092 | $3,427,576 |
The Florida Future Farmers Of America Foundation Incorporated Haines City, FL | $3,273,368 | $1,387,882 |
Florida 4-H Club Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | $3,993,306 | $976,659 |
Future Farmers Of America And Its State Associations & Local Chapter Athens, GA | $253,364 | $1,029,563 |
The Georgia Ffa Foundation Inc Swainsboro, GA | $1,470,155 | $1,228,156 |
Future Farmers Of America Florida State Organization Gainesville, FL | $727,461 | $858,659 |
Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show Inc Okeechobee, FL | $97,303 | $540,934 |
Family Career And Community Leaders Of America Inc Bogart, GA | $457,409 | $390,905 |
Florida Agriculture In The Classroom Inc Gainesville, FL | $1,004,230 | $499,300 |
Future Farmers Of America Montgomery, AL | $237,863 | $315,573 |
Indian River County Youth Livestock & Horticulture Inc Fellsmere, FL | $31,504 | $296,733 |