Farm Stew International is located in Princeton, IL. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Farm Stew International employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farm Stew International 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 Stew International generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 40.1% per year over the past 6 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
FARM STEW'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH & WELL-BEING OF POOR FAMILIES & VULNERABLE PEOPLE BY SHARING GOD'S POWERFUL RECIPE FOR ABUNDANT LIFE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. AS A RESULT, THEY WILL EXPERIENCE FREEDOM. TO INSPIRE HOPE & A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FREEDOM FROM DEPENDENCY: FARM STEW EMPOWERS FAMILIES TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT BY TEACHING CLASSES THAT EMPHASIZE FARMING, ATTITUDE, REST, MEALS, & TEMPERANCE. THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO HIRE, EQUIP, AND MOBILIZE LOCAL CHRISTIAN TRAINERS WHO LEAD THE EFFORTS IN IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. FAMILIES WHO HAVE FREEDOM FROM DEPENDENCY CAN OVERCOME MALNUTRITION WITH LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AND PREPARE HEALTHY PLANT-BASED MEALS.
FREEDOM TO PROSPER: FARM STEW TRAINS IN THE PRINCIPLES OF MONEY MANAGEMENT TO HELP PARTICIPANTS BECOME FINANCIALLY FREE AND START SMALL LOCAL ENTERPRISES. THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES TO ESTABLISH VILLAGE SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOC. & FARMERS' CO-OPS. FAMILIES WHO HAVE FREEDOM TO PROSPER PRACTICE BIBLICAL MONEY MANAGEMENT & LAUNCH LOCAL BUSINESS INITIATIVES.
FREEDOM FROM SHAME & FREEDOM TO SHARE: FARM STEW EDUCATES GIRLS & BOYS IN MENSTRUAL HEALTH & SANITATION. THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO ENCOURAGE GIRLS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION UNINTERRUPTED BY PROVIDING THEM WITH WASHABLE MENSTRUAL SUPPLIES, THUS FREEING THEM FROM SHAME. FARM STEW ALSO ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS AND PARTNERS TO LEARN, APPLY, & CONTEXTUALIZE THE FARM STEW CONCEPT OF ABUNDANT LIVING IN LOCAL LANGUAGES & USER-FRIENDLY MATERIALS. THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO FUND TRAINING OF TRAINERS EVENTS IN COUNTRIES WHERE FARM STEW PLANS TO LAUNCH AN OUTREACH PROGRAM.
FREEDOM FROM DRUDGERY & DISEASE: FARM STEW PROMOTES SANITATION IN COMMUNITIES BY INSTRUCTING ON HOW TO HAVE CLEAN, SAFE WATER, CONSTRUCT FAMILY LATRINES, TIPPY-TAPS, AND EFFICIENT COOKSTOVES. IN ADDITION, THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO DRILL & REPAIR BOREHOLE WELLS THAT PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, SAFE, PURE WATER TO PEOPLE WHO PREVIOUSLY HAD LIMITED OR NO ACCESS. FAMILIES WHO HAVE FREEDOM FROM DISEASE AND DRUDGERY CAN ACCESS PURE WATER, CONSTRUCT LATRINES AND TIPPY-TAPS, AND BUILD EFFICIENT COOKSTOVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Cherne Chair | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Dawna Sawatzky Vice-Chair | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Kevin Sadler Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Cherri Olin Secretary | Officer | 40 | $50,705 |
Juliette Bannister Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Edwin Dysinger Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $1,272,407 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,272,407 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $410,652 |
Investment income | $4,777 |
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 | $1,689,175 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,724 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $916,749 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,577 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,521 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $137,568 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $31,012 |
Payroll taxes | $17,208 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,440 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,315 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $72,104 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,378 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $10,786 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,000 |
Travel | $70,210 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,982 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $216 |
Insurance | $2,589 |
All other expenses | $36,487 |
Total functional expenses | $1,495,591 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $192,977 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $676,316 |
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 | $3,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $325 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $873,118 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,369 |
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 | $9,369 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $793,058 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $70,691 |
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 | $873,118 |