Washington State Farmers Market Association is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2016. 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 06/2023, Washington State Farmers Market Association employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington State Farmers Market Association 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 06/2023, Washington State Farmers Market Association generated $328.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $306.5k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 5 years. 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:
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FOUNDED IN 1979, THE WASHINGTON STATE FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION (WSFMA) IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT, MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE FARMERS MARKETS IN WASHINGTON STATE THROUGH MEMBER SERVICES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE THAT WASHINGTON STATE FARMERS MARKETS REMAIN A VITAL SOURCE OF FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER HEALTHY FOODS, PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING FOR EVERYONE. WSFMA'S REGIONAL LEADS PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP), WIC AND SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM (FMNP), PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MATCHING PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS LOCAL FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES. OUR WORK ENSURES HELP FARMERS MARKETS BE ENERGIZING, EXPERIENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS WHERE PEOPLE LEARN HOW TO STRETCH BUDGETS TO CREATE HEALTHY MEALS, ARE INTRODUCED TO NEW KINDS OF LOCAL CROPS AND VARIETIES, GET INSPIRED BY HEALTHY RECIPES, ENGAGE KIDS IN FUN, HANDS-ON LEARNING, AND BUILD SOCIAL TIES BY SHARING SPACE WITH NEIGHBORS.
OTHER PROGRAMS
PROMOTING WSFMA FARMERS MARKETS THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE SO THAT FARMERS HAVE VIBRANT, LOCAL MARKETPLACES AND DIRECT CONNECTIONS WITH SHOPPERS; FARMLAND IS SUSTAINED; ARTISAN AND OTHER SMALL BUSINESS VENDORS GROW; COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACES THRIVE; AND EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS.
PROVIDING CRITICAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, NETWORKING, AND RESOURCES TO FARMERS MARKET ORGANIZERS THROUGH AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE; VIDEO FORUMS; ONLINE TOOLS; AND IN-PERSON TRAININGS SO THEY CAN EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THE INCREASING DEMANDS OF RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL FARMERS MARKET.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jordan Boldt Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Pamela Daudet Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Soto Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Kelly President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Huerta Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rachel Perlot Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $59,225 |
Fundraising events | $2,839 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,064 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $205,807 |
Investment income | $241 |
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 | $328,562 |
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. | $77,831 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,375 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $50,671 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,501 |
Payroll taxes | $12,923 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,946 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $66,574 |
Advertising and promotion | $23,489 |
Office expenses | $6,244 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,338 |
Travel | $3,922 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $33,316 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,332 |
All other expenses | $211 |
Total functional expenses | $306,504 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $115,276 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $182,024 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $34,044 |
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 | $1,745 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $333,089 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,060 |
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 | $47,060 |
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 | $286,029 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $333,089 |