Community Farms Outreach
Community Farms Outreach
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Community Farms Outreach, d/b/a Waltham Fields Community Farm, is to promote local agriculture and food access through our farming operation and educational programs, and to help people connect with their food supply in healthful and meaningful ways. We use practices that are socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable, and encourage healthy relationships between people, their food supply, and the land from which it grows.
About
2018 Community Supported Agriculture Program (grown using organic principles and methods)Summer CSA Shares: 429 + 20 Subsidized + 20 Staff + 1 Sprout Donation = Total 470 shares distributedWinter CSA Shares: 157 + 11 Subsidized + 8 Staff = Total 176 shares distributedFlower Shares: 65Thanksgiving Shares: 30
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Managing an urban community farm according to organic standards, running a hunger relief food access program, educating youth and adults about sustainable agriculture and promoting responsible land management.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Managing an urban community farm according to organic standards, running a hunger relief food access program, educating youth and adults about sustainable agriculture and promoting responsible land management.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is MA, as reported.
- The form of the non-profit reports 34 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $62,592.
- The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $477,299 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $55,190 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.