Washington Friends Of Farms & Forests is located in Olympia, WA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (N11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Friends Of Farms & Forests is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Washington Friends Of Farms & Forests generated $196.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $171.0k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Washington Friends Of Farms & Forests has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $108,350. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO MEMBERS, THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS ON CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ISSUES. SERVE AS A RESOURCE AND ADVOCATE FOR PEST MANAGEMENT AND PLANT HEALTH ISSUES BY USING THE LATEST SCIENCE AS WELL AS FUND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE CRITICAL ROLES THAT PLANT PRODUCTION AND FERTILIZER PRODUCTS PLAY IN THE ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT, AND EVERYDAY LIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ranie Haas President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Whitson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Rasor Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Blackner Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Druffel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Curry Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $113,400 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $58,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $171,400 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $24,945 |
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 | $196,345 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,000 |
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. | $113,692 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $18,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $890 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $5,984 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,144 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $1,381 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,769 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $170,991 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,212 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $162,116 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $662,464 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $856,792 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $856,792 |
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 | $856,792 |
Over the last fiscal year, Washington Friends Of Farms & Forests has awarded $17,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WASHINGTON STATE POTATO COMMISSION PURPOSE: Support for Washington Grown Season 8 Production | $10,500 |
WA POLICY CENTER PURPOSE: General Support | $7,000 |