Farm And Forest Families Of Tennessee Inc is located in Columbia, TN. The organization was established in 1999. 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. Farm And Forest Families Of Tennessee 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 12/2023, Farm And Forest Families Of Tennessee Inc generated $441.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $465.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION AGRICULTURE MAKES TO TENNESSEES ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SHOOTING HUNGER IS A SPORTING CLAY EVENT HELD THREE TIMES A YEAR THAT ALLOWS AGRICULTURE AND BUSINESSES IN TENNESSEE TO JOIN TOGETHER TO RAISE FUNDS TO FIGHT HUNGER IN TENNESSEE COMMUNITIES. APPROXIMATELY 1,OOO SPORTING CLAY SHOOTERS PARTICIPATED IN THE THREE SPORTING CLAY EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE IN 2023. ALL 95 OF TENNESSEES COUNTIES WERE AWARDED $2700 EACH TO GO TO LOCAL BACKPACK PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF GRANTS GIVEN TO FIGHT HUNGER TOTALED $248,400 IN 2023.
AGRICULTURE KIDS AND CLAYS IS SPORTING CLAY EVENT THAT BENEFITS YOUTH RELATED AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE SUCH AS FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, 4-H, AND, AG IN THE CLASSROOM. EACH OF THESE YOUTH AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS WILL RECEIVE $10,000 IN 2024 FROM THIS EVENT
AGRICULTURE DAY ON THE HILL IS A DAY THAT CELEBRATES THE OCCASION, COMMODITY GROUPS AND AGRICULTURE BUSINESSES FROM ACROSS THE TENNESSEE GATHER IN NASHVILLE, TN TO HELP TELL AGRICULTURES STORY TO THE LEGISLATURE AND PEOPLE VISITING LEGISLATIVE PLAZA. LUNCH IS PROVIDED AT THIS EVENT FOR ATTENDEES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Louis Maddox Presient | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Valerie Bass Vice President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Connie Gould Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Rachel Davis Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Charles Hord Board Member | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Candace Dineiddie Board Member | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $437,987 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $90,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $440,987 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $15 |
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 | $441,002 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $249,900 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $63,476 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,313 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $101 |
All other expenses | $112,146 |
Total functional expenses | $465,708 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,721 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,777 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $239,498 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $239,498 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $239,498 |
Over the last fiscal year, Farm And Forest Families Of Tennessee Inc has awarded $30,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
TENNESSEE 4-H FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
TENNESSEE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |