Foodshed Capital

Organization Overview

Foodshed Capital, operating under the name Virginia Foodshed Capital, is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (K12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Virginia Foodshed Capital employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Virginia Foodshed Capital 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, Virginia Foodshed Capital generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 70.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $902.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 55.8% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP TO FARMS AND BUSINESSES SUPPORTING A LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LOAN FUND: THE ORGANIZATION'S LOAN FUND IS DESIGNED TO MAKE CAPITAL MORE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR FAMILY FARMERS AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH BORROWERS WHO ARE DISENFRANCHISED FROM THE TRADITIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM INCLUDING LOW-INCOME/LOW-ASSET INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, BLACK AND BROWN FAMILIES, WOMEN AND NON-BINARY PEOPLE, IMMIGRANTS AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS OTHERS WHO HAVE BEEN OPPRESSED BY AN EXTRACTIVE ECONOMY AND SYSTEMIC DISCRIMINATION. THE FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS ON FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES DEDICATED TO USING RESILIENT, REGENERATIVE, ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES THAT FOSTER SOIL HEALTH AND BIODIVERSITY AND PRODUCE HEALTHY, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.


TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSULTATION SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ALL SMALL/MID-SCALE FARMS AND FOOD ENTERPRISES IN THE REGION, EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT BORROWING FUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS ONE-ON-ONE AND THROUGH GROUP PRESENTATIONS, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS. FOR THE WORKSHOPS, THE ORGANIZATION OFTEN PARTNERS WITH EXPERTS WHO HAVE A PARTICULAR EXPERTISE. SINCE FARMERS LIKE TO LEARN FROM OTHER FARMERS, THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO FIND EXPERTS WHO ARE EITHER FARMERS THEMSELVES OR UNDERSTAND THE BUSINESS OF FARMING. FOR THOSE THAT ARE BORROWING FUNDS, THE ORGANIZATION STAYS IN CONTINUAL CONTACT WITH THE BORROWER, ASSISTING THEM IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THEIR BUSINESS AND THE REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tracey Wiley
Secretary
$0
Kristen Suokko
Director
$0
Kamal Bell
Director
$0
Leesa Christian
Director
$0
Kavita Koppa
Director
$0
Harrison Roday
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$1,553,627
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,553,627
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $25,041
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$15,488
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,563,180

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Foodshed Capital has awarded $87,642 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

PURPOSE: RFSP GRANT SUBRECIPIENT

$20,000

4P FOODS

PURPOSE: RFSP GRANT SUBRECIPIENT

$7,095

LIBERATION FARM LLC

PURPOSE: FARM START UP COSTS

$25,910

ROBINIA GROUP INC

PURPOSE: RFSP GRANT SUBRECIPIENT

$34,637
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