Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation

Organization Overview

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 12/2023, Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation employed 38 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 12/2023, Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation generated $4.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.5% per year over the past 8 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 85 individual grants totaling $556,750. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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. CAFF WORKS WITH FARMERS, BUYERS AND FOOD ADVOCATES ACROSS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CAFF CONTINUED TO SUPPOT FARMERS IMPACTED BY CLIMATE RELATED DISASTERS THROUGH OUR CALIFORNIA FAMILY FARMER EMERGENCY FUND. IN RESPONSE TO FARMER NEEDS, WE EXPANDED OUR WORK ON SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT. WE CONDUCTED OUR ANNUAL FARMER LISTENING SESSION IN THE FALL OF 2023. THIS OUTREACH AND LISTENING TO FARMERS FORMED THE FOUNDATION OF OUR 2024 POLICY PRIORITIES, WHICH INCLUDE DROUGHT AND WATER, SMALL FARMER INFRASTRUCTURE, AND LAND ACCESS. WE DEVELOP OUR BIOLOGICALLY INTEGRATED ORCHARD SYSTEMS PROJECT AND SUPPORTED FARMERS WITH HEALTH SOILS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. WE SHIFTED NEARLY $1M IN LOCAL PURCHASING TO SUPPORT SMALL SCALE AND HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED FARMERS THROUGH OUR FARM TO MARKET PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HUNDREDS OF FARMERS THROUGH OUR FOOD SAFETY AND SMALL FARM TECH HUB WORK AND HAVE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ORGANIC TRANSITION ASSISTANCE.


FARMER SERVICESIN 2022, 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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dawnie Andrak
Board Chair
$0
Michelle Reynolds
Secretary
$0
Tommy Irvine
Treasurer
$0
Al Courchesne
Board Member
$0
Gowan Batist
Board Member
$0
John Bailey
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
American Friends Service Committee
Programmatic Services
$150,000
Shining Star Consulting
Financial Services
$130,416
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$6,731
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,872,971
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,879,702
Total Program Service Revenue$2,475,045
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $21,937
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,276
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,373,044

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation has awarded $371,750 in support to 48 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CBDIO

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT

$10,000

AMEGA FARM COMPANY INC

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT TO FARMERS

$5,000

ANANDA VALLEY FARM

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT TO FARMERS

$5,000

CHAVEZ CLUB LAMBS

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT TO FARMERS

$5,000

COMMON KETTLE LLC

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT TO FARMERS

$5,000

COYO ORGANICO FARM

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT TO FARMERS

$5,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Farmworkers Institute Of Education And Leadership Development Inc
Tehachapi, CA
$12,764,635
Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation
Davis, CA
$4,373,044
Otay Ranch One Community Association
San Diego, CA
$3,104,687
Ventura County Farm Bureau
Ventura, CA
$2,703,605
Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California
Salinas, CA
$2,621,550
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
Paso Robles, CA
$1,963,857
Nevada Farm Bureau Federation
Sparks, NV
$1,400,969
Orange County Farm Bureau Inc
Irvine, CA
$1,706,451
Sonoma County Farm Bureau
Santa Rosa, CA
$1,201,865
Forster Ranch Master Association I
Aliso Viejo, CA
$1,319,998
Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Association Inc
Union, OR
$1,369,447
California Association Of Winegrape Growers
Sacramento, CA
$1,527,215
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau
Modesto, CA
$1,172,597
Ventura County Agricultural Association
Camarillo, CA
$855,980
California State Grange
Sacramento, CA
$356,291
Imperial County Farm Bureau
El Centro, CA
$618,787
Modoc County Farm Bureau
Alturas, CA
$820,960
Agricultural Energy Consumers Association
Sacramento, CA
$832,692
San Diego County Farm Bureau
Escondido, CA
$492,709
California Flower Growers & Shippers
Pico Rivera, CA
$439,882
Tulare County Farm Bureau
Visalia, CA
$527,587
Oregon State Grange Patrons Of Husbandry
Salem, OR
$504,275
Butte County Farm Bureau
Durham, CA
$472,151
Agricultural Personnel Management Association
Salinas, CA
$505,669
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau
Yuba City, CA
$457,712

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