Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation is located in Davis, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation 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, Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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.
Since 2021, Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $185,000. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CAFF'S MISSION IS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND FARMING SYSTEMS THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY AND ON-THE-GROUND PROGRAMS THAT CREATE MORE RESILIENT FAMILY FARMS, COMMUNITIES, AND ECOSYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FARM TO MARKETCAFF CONNECTS FARMS WITH BUSINESSES, PROVIDING GROWERS WITH A SUITE OF PRACTICAL SERVICES - FROM COORDINATING INSTITUTIONAL PURCHASING TO MARKETING RESOURCES - TO ENSURE SUPPLY AND DEMAND GROW TOGETHER. FROM OUR FARM TO CAFETERIA INITIATIVE, TO OUR WORK WITH THE CSA INNOVATION NETWORK (A PARTNERSHIP WITH 15 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GROUPS), AND THE "LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS RESPONSE TO COVID NETWORK", WE PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO FARMS ALL ACROSS CALIFORNIA THROUGH DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, AND BY SHARING VALUABLE RESOURCES. PURCHASING COLLABORATIVES ARE GROUPS OF SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL FOOD SERVICE PURCHASING REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SAME REGION, UTILIZING COMMON DISTRIBUTORS AND FARMERS. IN 2020, CAFF FACILITATED OVER $905,000 SALES VIA PURCHASING COLLABORATIVES OF 260 DIVERSE BUYERS AND 250 FARMS.
FARMER SERVICESIN 2020, WE PROVIDED DIRECT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO HUNDREDS OF FARMERS ACROSS CALIFORNIA WITH SERVICES: THROUGH LAUNCHING OUR NEW TECH HUB (WHICH SUPPORTS SMALL FAMILY FARMS AND FOOD ENTERPRISES IN ADOPTING TECHNOLOGY-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR THEIR DIRECT MARKETING CHALLENGES) AND OUT ONGOING WORK IN OUR FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM THAT HELPS GROWERS PROVIDE HEALTHY AND SAFE PRODUCE TO THEIR MARKETS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, ONLINE RESOURCES AND MORE. OUR 2020 WEBINARS COVERED FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT (FSMA) INSPECTION UPDATES AND FAQS AND ON-FARM FOOD SAFETY DURING COVID-19, WITH EVERYTHING FROM EMPLOYEES TO POST-HARVEST TO EQUIPMENT. PARTNERS INCLUDED FULL BELLY FARM, CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMERS (CCOF), AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (CDFA).
ECOLOGICAL FARMING (FORMERLY CLIIMATE SMART)WE WORK WITH FARMERS, POLICY MAKERS, RESEARCHERS, AND LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, AND BETTER UNDERSTAND THE ADOOPTION OF ECOLOGICAL FARMING THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA. CAFF'S CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL WATER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM (CA WSI) TEACHES GROWERS HOW TO USE WATER MORE SUSTAINABLY, WHILE OTHER PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, ON-FARM DIVERSITY, AND BUILDING HEDGEROWS. IN 2020, WE PARTNERED WITH 20 FARMS TO CONDUCT ON-FARM TRIALS AND DEMONSTRATIONS, HOSTED SIX WORKSHOPS, AND HELPED FARMS IMPLEMENT ECOLOGICAL FARMING PRACTICES ON OVER 350 ACRES. CAFF ALSO SHARED TWO NEW RESOURCES FOR GROWERS: OUR "COVER CROP DECISION GUIDE FOR PERENNIAL SYSTEMS AND "COVER CROP DECISION GUIDE FOR ANNUAL SYSTEMS CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FRESHWATER TRUST. THESE PRACTICAL GUIDES ARE DESIGNED TO WALK FARMERS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF SELECTING THE RIGHT COVER CROP MIX FOR YOUR FARM, FROM ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS SOIL COMPACTION AND PESTS, TO PROVIDING BENEFITS LIKE ADDING NITROGEN AND ATTRACTING POLLINATORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul Towers Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $95,481 |
Dawnie Andrak Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michelle Basso Reynolds Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tommy Irvine CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Gowan Batist Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Al Courchesne Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,293,601 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,653,637 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,947,238 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $84,085 |
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 | $3,052,443 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $243,767 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $345,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,481 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,741 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,243,193 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $104,994 |
Payroll taxes | $72,311 |
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 | $404,511 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,404 |
Office expenses | $18,192 |
Information technology | $36,168 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,748 |
Travel | $45,908 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,689 |
Interest | $453 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,845 |
All other expenses | $19,536 |
Total functional expenses | $2,886,926 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $480,593 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,609 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $579,565 |
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 | $55,871 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,700 |
Total assets | $1,157,338 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $165,535 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100,000 |
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 | $9,018 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $274,553 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $381,567 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $501,218 |
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 | $1,157,338 |
Over the last fiscal year, Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation has awarded $185,000 in support to 37 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SOLORIOS ORGANIC PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT | $5,000 |
CBDIO PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT | $5,000 |
BE HERE FARMNATURE PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT | $5,000 |
WORLD'S FINEST FARM PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT | $5,000 |
EL ZENZONTIE ORGANICS FARMS PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT | $5,000 |
HOSSFELD VINEYARDS PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation has recieved totaling $950,435.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM | $400,000 |
True North Foundation Grass Valley, CA PURPOSE: CALIFORNIA FARMER EMERGENCY FUND | $200,000 |
Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL FARMING/CLIMATE SMART FARMING PROGRAM | $75,000 |
Tomkat Ranch Educational Foundation Pescadero, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $57,000 |
Sierra Health Foundation Center For Health Program Management Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: AFRICAN AMERICAN FARMERS CULTIVATING EQUITY IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY | $50,000 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $35,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Farmworkers Institute Of Education And Leadership Development Inc Tehachapi, CA | $14,506,266 | $14,695,422 |
Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation Davis, CA | $1,157,338 | $3,052,443 |
Ventura County Farm Bureau Ventura, CA | $2,441,259 | $2,494,507 |
Otay Ranch One Community Association San Diego, CA | $4,122,170 | $2,462,723 |
Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California Salinas, CA | $862,414 | $2,216,729 |
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Paso Robles, CA | $638,607 | $1,434,367 |
Orange County Farm Bureau Inc Irvine, CA | $2,338,900 | $1,558,549 |
Sonoma County Farm Bureau Santa Rosa, CA | $3,404,265 | $1,422,899 |
California Association Of Winegrape Growers Sacramento, CA | $1,297,350 | $940,406 |
Nevada Farm Bureau Federation Sparks, NV | $2,935,759 | $1,257,467 |
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Modesto, CA | $1,349,060 | $1,093,119 |
Forster Ranch Master Association I Aliso Viejo, CA | $3,666,630 | $1,102,117 |