Black Farmers Collective is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (U41) the organization is classified as: Computer Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Black Farmers Collective 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 12/2022, Black Farmers Collective generated $604.5k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $304.8k during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BLACK FARMERS COLLECTIVE EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES THROUGH URBAN GARDENS AND FARMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:OFFERED SATURDAY COMMUNITY FARM DAYS FOR VOLUNTEERS; HOSTED COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING BIOPC LUNCH AND BLACK EARTH DAY; DISTRIBUTED FREE FOOD TO YESLER RESIDENTS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. SUPPORTED DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY FOOD HUB BY ASSIGNING MANAGING DIRECTOR TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF SOUTH SEATTLE FOOD HUBEDUCATION:HOSTED WORKSHOPS FOR COMMUNITY; HOSTED YOUTH SUMMER EXPERIENCE WITH YESLER SUMMER PROGRAM; VISITS BY LOCAL PRESCHOOL; I-URBAN TEEN FARM SCHOOL SESSIONS AT SMALL AXE FARM; SU ENGINEERING RAINWATER COLLECTION PROJECT; SU BUSINESS SCHOOL PROJECT; SOIL TESTING CONTINUES.LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.HOSTED DORIS DUKE INTERNS FOR SUMMER; 1 UW MSW INTERN PLACEMENT; FARM MANAGER JOINS RVC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. STAFF SPOKE AN MANY COMMUNITY EVENTS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF.VEGETABLE DISTRIBUTION:FREE VEGETABLES TO YESLER COMMUNITY EVENTS: DONATIONS TO CLEAN GREENS AND FREE FOOD FOR ALL FOOD PANTRIES; SOLD AT DELRIDGE (ACHD) AND UNIVERSITY FARMERS MARKET; SOME LOCAL RESTAURANTS; LOCAL FOOD CONSOLIDATOR; VEG. GIVEAWAYS TO VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS.FARM INFRASTRUCTURE:YES: INCREASED ROW CROP AREA BY 20% WITH TERRACES RAINWATER COLLECTION PROJECT MOVED FORWARD/TERRACING PROJECT FINISHED AND FILLED WITH DONATED SOILSMALL AXE: INITIATED FARM INCUBATOR PROGRAM WITH GUEST FARMERS, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO SUPPORT VEGETABLE GROWING AND GUEST FARMERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Raymond Williams Managing Direct | Trustee | 10 | $60,000 |
Joshua Jenkins President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Nyema Clark Member | Officer | 4 | $0 |
James King Jr Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Cameron Steinback Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Ella Mcrae Member | Officer | 4 | $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 | $602,286 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $602,286 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,805 |
Investment income | $362 |
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 | $604,453 |
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. | $60,000 |
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 | $739 |
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 | $496 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,008 |
Office expenses | $5,998 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $34 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $6,338 |
Total functional expenses | $304,792 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $416,474 |
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 | $416,474 |
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 | $416,474 |
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 | $416,474 |