Ecological Farming Association
- Assets
- $139.1k
- Revenue
- $533.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Soquel, CA
- Founding
- 04/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 68-0003547
Organization Overview
Ecological Farming Association is located in Soquel, CA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Ecological Farming Association employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ecological Farming Association 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 06/2022, Ecological Farming Association generated $533.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $663.8k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.4%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE ECOLOGICALLY SOUND AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AGRICULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECOLOGICAL FARMING CONFERENCE: THIS CONFERENCE IS HELD AT ASILOMAR CONFERENCE GROUNDS AND OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 60 WORKSHOPS ON INNOVATIVE FARMING TECHNIQUES AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS. OVER 1,800 PARTICIPANTS ATTEND THE CONFERENCE.
HOES DOWN HARVEST FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF ORGANIC HARVEST AND RURAL LIFE. THIS EVENT BENEFITS ECOFARM AND A VARIETY OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andy Fisher Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $78,373 |
Steve Sprinkel President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dru Rivers Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Bunin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sue Kern Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hansel Kern Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $164,974 |
| Investment income | $153 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $49,939 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $533,618 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $78,373 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $218,638 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,346 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,519 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,973 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,888 |
| Office expenses | $3,088 |
| Information technology | $15,996 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,575 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,240 |
| Insurance | $5,454 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $663,821 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,849 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $102,429 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,400 |
| 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 | $12,881 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,168 |
| Total assets | $139,143 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,952 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $29,735 |
| 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 | $4,993 |
| Total liabilities | $38,680 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $100,463 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ecological Farming Association has awarded $26,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CAFF | | | $20,000 |
ESPARTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST | | | $6,000 |