Community Farmshare is located in Poolesville, MD. 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 12/2023, Community Farmshare employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Farmshare 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, Community Farmshare generated $345.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $335.1k 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
COMMUNITY FARMSHARE IS A MONTGOMERY COUNTY BASED NONPROFIT WORKING TO CREATE A THRIVING, CONNECTED FOOD SYSTEM THAT PRODUCES FOOD, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE LEAST ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS, WHILE RENEWING AND PROTECTING THE PLANET BY SUPPORTING LOCAL SMALL SCALE PRODUCE FARMERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARM TO SCHOOL (F2S) - CFS PROVIDES WEEKLY FRESH PRODUCE BAGS TO 200 MCPS SCHOOL FAMILIES AT 10 HIGH FARMS RATES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, PROVIDING A KEY NUTRITION BENEFIT DURING THE AGRICULTURAL SEASON (INCLUDING DURING SUMMER MONTHS WHEN HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS IS MORE CHALLENGING WITH FEWER SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAMS). CFS ADDITIONALLY PARTNERS WITH SNAP-ED TO SUPPORT NUTRITION EDUCATION IN THE CLASSROOMS AND MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH LOCAL FARMS.
FOOD IS MEDICINE (FIM) - WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY SAFETY NET CLINICS AND NUTRITION EDUCATORS TO SUPPORT 96 LOW INCOME UNINSURED RESIDENTS MANAGING DIET RELATED CHRONIC DISEASE (AND THEIR HOUSEHOLDS). THE FIM PROGRAM INCLUDES WEEKLY FRESH PRODUCE BAGS FOR 24 WEEKS, SUPPORTED BY NUTRITION EDUCATION AND DIET RELATED DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION CLASSES AND ONE ON ONE SUPPORT. IN 2023, WE PARTNERED WITH 3 COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY TO SERVE LOW INCOME RESIDENTS FACING DIET RELATED CHRONIC DISEASE.
3. CFS SELLS LOCAL PRODUCE THROUGH OUR FOOD HUB SERVICES TO FACILITATE NONPROFITS/COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE LOCAL PRODUCE FOR THEIR OWN FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMING THROUGH THEIR GRANT FUNDING. IN 2023, WE SOLD LOCAL PRODUCE TO CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK THROUGH THEIR FEDERAL LOCAL FOOD PURCHASE AGREEMENT GRANT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Freeman Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $28,000 |
Ijeoma Adetoye Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Derek Longbrake Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Fraser-Hidalgo Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lucia Zegarra Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vonna Heaton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $131,109 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $214,736 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $345,845 |
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 | $345,845 |
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. | $28,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $25,013 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,530 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $950 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $158 |
Office expenses | $9,497 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,445 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $1,596 |
Insurance | $3,265 |
All other expenses | $11,732 |
Total functional expenses | $335,120 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,141 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $28,037 |
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 | $11,813 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $74,991 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,682 |
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 | $7,682 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $67,309 |
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 | $74,991 |