Veterans Ecological Trades Collective
- Assets
- $86.1k
- Revenue
- $93.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Centralia, WA
- Founding
- 12/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-4718769
Organization Overview
Veterans Ecological Trades Collective, operating under the name Vets' Cafe, is located in Centralia, WA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (K01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Vets' Cafe 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, Vets' Cafe generated $93.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (36.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $38.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND ALLIES IN ACQUIRING SKILLS THAT LAUNCH OR REFINE CAREERS IN CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & ECOLOGICAL DESIGN. FOR PARTICIPANTS TO PRACTICE TRADES IN AN ECOLOGICALLY INFORMED MANNER AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT WORKING WITH LAND OR ITS PR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDE VETERAN MEMBERS ENTREPENEURIAL SUPPORT WITH AT-COST ACCESSTO OUR LAND, ONGOING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT, SPONSORSHIP OF ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS, AND A PEER-MANAGED COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT. CLASSES OFFERED AT NO COST TO MEMBERS CAN BE ADDRESSING CONSERVATION, PERMACULTURE DESIGNS, AND BUSINESS PLANNING & SUPPORT.
EDUCATION AND COURSES: CLIMATES AND MICROCLIMATES, CULTIVATED ECOSYSTEMS, SOIL WATER & EARHWORKS, LOCAL ECONOMIC & TRADE SYSTEMS, ACCESS TO LAND AND MODES OF OWNERSHIP, SITE DESIGNS, PERMACULTURE, BUSINESS PLANNING, FARM & FORESTRY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE,
WE PROVIDE A VETERANS COMMUNITY GARDEN WHICH IS WORKED BY VETERANS AND SPONSORED GUESTS. PRODUCE WILL BE SOLD AT OUR ROADSIDE STAND, AS WELL AS DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS AND MEMBERS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenn Torgenson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Craig Lawrence Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mandy Stahre Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Michelberger Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Jan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $83,856 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,908 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $93,764 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $93,764 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $157 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,112 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,198 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,645 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $100 |
| Office expenses | $1,130 |
| Information technology | $274 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,078 |
| Travel | $1,625 |
| 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 | $6,018 |
| All other expenses | $497 |
| Total functional expenses | $38,289 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,067 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $86,067 |
| 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 | $86,067 |
| 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 | $86,067 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Veterans Ecological Trades Collective has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington State Microenterprise Association Olympia, WA | | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Good Meat Project Portland, OR | $733,674 | $815,115 |
Idaho-Oregon Fruit And Vegetable Association Inc Parma, ID | $152,136 | $0 |
Western Washington Alpaca Assn Renton, WA | $10,429 | $0 |
Pacific Northwest Aerial Applicators Alliance Colfax, WA | $212,800 | $0 |
Cave Junction Farmers Market Cave Junction, OR | $14,774 | $0 |
Veterans Ecological Trades Collective Centralia, WA | $86,067 | $93,764 |
Oregon Family Farm Association Portland, OR | $7,917 | $0 |
Our Family Farms Grants Pass, OR | $139,099 | $0 |
Spokane Food Policy Council Spokane, WA | $11,531 | $0 |