Highwater Farm Project
- Assets
- $185.4k
- Revenue
- $287.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Glenwood Springs, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-3715918
Organization Overview
Highwater Farm Project is located in Glenwood Springs, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (O52) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Agricultural, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Highwater Farm Project 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, Highwater Farm Project generated $287.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $281.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
WE USE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD IN GARFIELD COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HIGHWATER FARM CONNECTS THE COMMUNITY BACK TO THE LAND THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION TO GROWING PRODUCE FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE CSA MEMBERS AND FARMERS MARKETS, 15% OF PRODUCE IS ROUTED TO FOOD BANKS AND PANTRIES ANNUALLY. FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, OVER 35,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE WAS GROWN AND DISTRIBUTED FROM PALISADE TO BASALT.
POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IS A CORNERSTONE OF OUR MISSION. WITH SUPPORT FROM PUBLIC DONATIONS AND KEY COMMUNITY PARTNERS, 10 YOUNG PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN THE 2023 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM. TEENS FINISHED THE PROGRAM WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE, A RESPECT FOR THE LAND AND THE LABOR OF GROWING FOOD, AND WITH IMPROVED COMMUNICATION AND JOB SKILLS. BY APPLYING HIGH STANDARDS AND HEALTHY METHODS OF COMMUNICATION AND TEAM BUILDING, WE BRIDGE COMMUNITIES AND BETTER EQUIP THE NEXT GENERATION OF WORKERS AND LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
HIGHWATER FARM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 700 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING YOUTH AND FAMILIES, ACROSS GARFIELD COUNTY ANNUALLY. IN 2023 THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES GROUPS SERVED IN GARFIELD COUNTY WERE 120 CSA MEMBER HOUSEHOLDS, 130 VOLUNTEERS, 14 TEENS AGES 14-17 IN SUMMER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMMING, AND HUNDREDS OF LIFT UP FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Hedden Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Rumery Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Terri Slivka Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fred Lodge Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Gross Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joy White Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $287,015 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $287,015 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $106 |
| 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 | $287,121 |
| 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. | $45,577 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,231 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $74,191 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,956 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,813 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,261 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,058 |
| Office expenses | $2,876 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $646 |
| Travel | $840 |
| 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 | $10,443 |
| Insurance | $6,576 |
| All other expenses | $5,937 |
| Total functional expenses | $281,357 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,867 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $223 |
| 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 | $96,341 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $185,431 |
| 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 | $9,900 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,216 |
| Total liabilities | $15,116 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $170,315 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $185,431 |