City Seed
City Seed
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About this organization
Mission
To engage the community in growing an equitable, local food system that promotes economic development, community development and sustainable agriculture.
About
Farmers markets and mobile market: Our nationally recognized farmers markets bring local food to those who need it most, while supporting farmers who sell what they grow. In 2018, farmers redeemed over $10,000 in SNAP, and almost $9,000 in double value coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables. Additionally, they redeemed over $53,000 in WIC and senior farmers market nutrition program coupons, which were doubled reaching $77,829 in total FMNP sales.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Cityseed's mission is to engage the community in growing an equitable, local food system that supports economic development, community development, and sustainable agriculture. we aim to accomplish this through a suite of food-based programs, including: improving access to fresh, healthy food through coordinating and managing a network of farmers markets and a mobile market with options for all income levels; providing cooking and nutrition education, with a focus on cultural relevance and maximizing snap benefits; offering food-based business incubation services and supporting small-scale food entrepreneurs; and supporting intercultural exchange through cooking classes and supper clubs led by refugee and immigrant chefs as part of our sanctuary kitchen program.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “To engage the community in growing an equitable, local food system that supports economic development, community development and sustainable agricultures.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as CT.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 817 GRAND AVENUE NO 101, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06511.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2019, they have 9 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$10,146.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization pays $315,220 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $36,116 in fundraising expenses.