Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Davis, CA
- Founding
- 01/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 94-2914745
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dawnie Andrak Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michelle Reynolds Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tommy Irvine Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Al Courchesne Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gowan Batist Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Bailey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
American Friends Service Committee Programmatic Services | 12/30/23 | $150,000 |
Shining Star Consulting Financial Services | 12/30/23 | $130,416 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $371,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,021,259 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,256,099 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $179,958 |
| Payroll taxes | $174,795 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $140,996 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $646,745 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,669 |
| Office expenses | $98,814 |
| Information technology | $27,542 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $67,834 |
| Travel | $116,916 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $78,850 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $14,856 |
| All other expenses | $23,884 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,296,188 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $478,647 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $42,697 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,472,555 |
| 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 | $16,217 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,379 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,037,495 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $308,745 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $447,287 |
| 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 | $46,059 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $802,091 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $361,495 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $873,909 |
| 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 | $2,037,495 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Community Alliance With Family Farmers Foundation has awarded $371,750 in support to 48 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |