Friends Of Zenger Farm
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 93-1269630
Organization Overview
Friends Of Zenger Farm is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of Zenger Farm employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Zenger Farm 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 12/2021, Friends Of Zenger Farm generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN OPERATING FARM AND WETLAND DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE OF A WORKING URBAN FARM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH EDUCATION - UNDER THIS PROGRAM YOUTH ARE EDUCATED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD NUTRITION, FARMING, WETLAND CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN FOSTERING FOSTERING HEALTHY URBAN COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES A DISTRICT WIDE PARTNERSHIP WITH DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT, FIELD TRIPS, CAMP, URBAN FARM HOMESCHOOL, AND FEASIBILITY TESTING OF AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 6,610 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM.
FARM OPERATIONS - ZENGER FARM EDUCATES BEGINNING ORGANIC SMALL FARMERS THROUGH ITS SHORT SEASON AND LONG SEASON INTERSHIP. ZENGER FARM LONG SEASON FARM INTERSHIP PROGRAM IS THE ONLY BEGINNING FARMER TRAINING OF ITS CALIBER IN PORTLAND WITH NO ENTRY COST AND A SMALL STIPEND TO OFFSET LIVING EXPENSES. IN ADDITIOM, THE PRODUCE THAT IS GROWN IS EITHER SOLD TO INDIVIDUALS (VIA COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA))AND RESTAURANTS, OR USED IN THE ABOVE PROGRAMMING. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 99 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - OUR COMMUNITY-BASED WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS BRING TOGETHER NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILIES TO CONNECT WITH RESOURCES, LEARN SKILLS, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO NOURISH THEMSELVES WITH HEALTHY. WE CELEBRATE OUR COMMUNITY'S DIVERSE FOOD TRADITIONS AND WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO SHAPE OUR PROGRAM. WE STRIVE TO CREATE DIALOGUE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY; SHARING OUR EXPERIENCE AND LISTENING, LEARNING AND BUILDING KNOWLEDGE TOGETHER. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 18,515 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM.
CSA PARTNERSHIPS FOR HEALTH - THE CSA PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH PROGRAM WORKS WITH FARMERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE LOW COST WEEKLY CSA SHARES TO PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH DIET-RELATED CHRONIC DISEASES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 300 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Cato Co-Executive | Officer | 40 | $84,677 |
Colleen Dixon Co-Executive | Officer | 40 | $81,656 |
Kristin Browne Chairperson | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Allison O'sullivan Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Erica Curry Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kristi Mcfarland Chairperson | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $777,579 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $684,907 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,462,486 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $153,828 |
| Investment income | $229 |
| 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 | $1,665,492 |
| 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. | $166,333 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,809 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $444,808 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,247 |
| Other employee benefits | $62,843 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,437 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88,591 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,930 |
| Office expenses | $72,570 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,919 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,228 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $73,844 |
| Insurance | $20,834 |
| All other expenses | $59,879 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,441,466 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $471,279 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,166 |
| 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 | $1,798,080 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,276,525 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,670 |
| 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 | $56,670 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,199,855 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,000 |
| 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 | $2,276,525 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Friends Of Zenger Farm has recieved totaling $330,624.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Environment | $72,965 |
Collins Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS, FOOD ACCESS, AND VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN FROM BIPOC AND IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES LIVING IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY | $45,000 |
Fair Food Network Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: FUND DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS-STORES & MKTS | $39,280 |
Collins Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: SUPPORT A PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION TO LEAD THE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PARTNERSHIPS FOR HEALTH COALITION AND IMPROVE FOOD ACCESS IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY | $33,000 |
Careoregon Inc Portland, OR PURPOSE: 2021 CSA PARTNERSHIPS | $27,000 |
M J Murdock Charitable Trust Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: NEW STAFF | $22,000 |
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