Front Line Farming Inc is located in Denver, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Front Line Farming Inc employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Front Line Farming 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 12/2022, Front Line Farming Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 74.0% per year over the past 2 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF FRONTLINE FARMING IS TO CREATE GREATER EQUITY ACROSS OUR FOOD SYSTEM ON THE FRONT RANGE OF COLORADO. WE SPECIFICALLY SEEK TO SUPPORT AND CREATE GREATER LEADERSHIP AND ACCESS FOR WOMXN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR IN OUR FOOD SYSTEMS. WE ACHIEVE THESE GOALS THROUGH GROWING FOOD, LISTENING, EDUCATING, HONORING LAND AND ANCESTORS, POLICY INITIATIVES AND DIRECT ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
: WE OPERATE FIVE ACRES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT RANGE AND WE CHOOSE SITES BASED ON THE LACK OF FRESH FOOD ACCESS IN THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS. WE OFFER PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN FARM STANDS, ACCEPT EBT AND DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS, AND HAVE AN ACCESSIBLE DONATION-BASED COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (FOOD BOX) PROGRAM ACROSS THREE COUNTIES INCLUDING TO WIC AND SNAP CLIENTS. THIS YEAR OUR FARM GREW OVER 26,000 POUNDS OF FOOD. WE SERVED 175 FAMILIES (504 PEOPLE) THROUGH OUR 16-WEEK CSA, 9 FAMILIES PAID FOR THEIR SHARE WITH SNAP AND RECEIVED DISCOUNTED PRICES THROUGH THE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Fatuma Emmad Co-Founder A | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $71,550 |
Damien Thompson Co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $18,500 |
Shannon Francis Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rene Galindo Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Candice Orlando Board Treasu | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ramon Parish Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,576,215 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,493,834 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,560,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,070,049 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $220,205 |
Investment income | $2,934 |
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 | $4,293,188 |
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. | $90,050 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,050 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $780,554 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $66,502 |
Payroll taxes | $78,369 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $771,931 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,439 |
Office expenses | $182,711 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,803 |
Travel | $152,005 |
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 | $11,862 |
Insurance | $6,332 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,305,287 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $319,129 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $235,466 |
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 | $1,607,679 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,162,274 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,110 |
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 | $44,110 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,118,164 |
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 | $2,162,274 |