Susu Community Farm Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Newfane, VT
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-4165704
Organization Overview
Susu Community Farm Inc is located in Newfane, VT. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Susu Community Farm Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Susu Community Farm Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUSU COMMUNITY FARM IS AN AFROINDIGENOUS STEWARDED FARM IN SOUTHERN VERMONT. WE OFFER LIFE AFFIRMING SPACES FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR TO THRIVE, INCLUDING THROUGH THE DONATION OF FOOD AND OFFERING OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE OBOX OF RESILIENCE CSA - SUSU PROVIDES A NO-COST BOX OF AFRICAN DIASPORIC AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT FOODS, HERBAL MEDICINALS, EGGS, FLOWERS, AND OTHER ITEMS EACH WEEK FOR 20 WEEKS FROM JUNE TO OCTOBER TO 50+ FAMILIES OF THE GLOBAL MAJORITY IN WINDHAM COUNTY, VERMONT, REGARDLESS OF SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC STATUS. IN 2022, WE SERVED 172 PEOPLE WEEKLY AND DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF 1,330 BOXES OF FOOD.
TRAUMA CONSCIOUS SCHOOL OF LIBERATION, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
SEE SCHEDULE OYOUTH TO LIBERATION PIPELINE - PROVIDE SPACE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHERE THEIR VISIONS AND DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE ARE RESPECTED, AND WHERE THEY CAN PAVE THE WAY FOR THE GENERATIONS TO COME. THROUGH A PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH BASED PROCESS, THE YOUTH TO LIBERATION PIPELINE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH YOUTH (AGES 12-22) IN OUR COMMUNITY AND CENTERS THEIR VOICES, VISIONS, AND DREAMS FOR A LIBERATED FUTURE. IN 2022, WE OFFERED ON-FARM PROGRAMMING FOR OVER 130 LOCAL KIDS AND TEENS, AS WELL AS THOSE FROM THE NORTHEAST REGION. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE ALSO OFFER MONTHLY POP-UP ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDS WHERE CHILDRENS' FREEDOM IS A TOP PRIORITY. THESE DESCONSTRUCTED, TEMPORARY PLAY SPACES INSPIRE INNOVATION, IMAGINATION AND INVITE KIDS TO EXPLORE CALCULATED RISKS IN A SAFER SETTING. THESE INTENTIONALLY HELD, LOW-INTERVENTION SPACES ARE BEST SUITED FOR KIDS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2 AND 12. NEARLY 100 YOUNG CHILDREN JOINED US FOR POP-UP ADVENTURE PLAY IN 2022
SEE SCHEDULE OTRAUMA CONSCIOUS SCHOOL OF LIBERATION - SUSU OFFERS A VARIETY OF INTERACTIVE AND EMBODIED WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS TO CONNECT PEOPLE BACK TO THE INHERENT WISDOM HELD DEEP WITHIN THEIR BONES AND ANCESTRAL MEMORY. THESE OFFERINGS PROVIDE A STONG MYCELIAL ROOT SYSTEM TO OUR BODIES TO SUPPORT US IN BUILDING HEALTHY, THRIVING, AND LIBERATED COMMUNITIES. SOME OF THE HEALING MODALITIES OFFERED INCLUDE: YOGA, MEDITATION, SOUND HEALING, SOMATICS, HERBAL EDUCATION, ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION, SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND CEREMONY, ART AND PERFORMANCE. IN 2022, THE TRAUMA CONSCIOUS SCHOOL WAS ABLE TO SERVE 280 ADULTS THROUGH OUR SEASONAL PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emily Megas-Russell Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Waring Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Steffen Gillom Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amber Arnold Authorized Tax Officer | Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
Naomi Deyoe Authorized Officer | Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $84,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,311,471 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,300 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,395,471 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,026 |
| 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 | $2,410,525 |
| 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. | $160,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $302,980 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,715 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,359 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,089 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $106,181 |
| Advertising and promotion | $236 |
| Office expenses | $7,666 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,159 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $95 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,115 |
| Insurance | $7,080 |
| All other expenses | $3,300 |
| Total functional expenses | $847,700 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,337,020 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $84,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,402 |
| 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 | $36,114 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $128,015 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,613,551 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,726 |
| 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 | $50,726 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,220,204 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $342,621 |
| 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 | $1,613,551 |