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ObjectId: 201742619349300114 - Submission: 2017-09-18
TIN: 36-3383233
Form
990
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at
www.IRS.gov/form990
.
OMB No. 1545-0047
20
16
Open to Public Inspection
A
For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginning
01-01-2016
, and ending
12-31-2016
B
Check if applicable:
Address change
Name change
Initial return
Final return/terminated
Amended return
Application pending
C
Name of organization
FARM AID INC
Doing business as
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
501 CAMBRIDGE STREET 3RD FLOOR
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CAMBRIDGE
,
MA
02141
D Employer identification number
36-3383233
E Telephone number
(617) 354-2922
G
Gross receipts $
4,126,699
F
Name and address of principal officer:
GLENDA YODER
501 CAMBRIDGE STREET 3RD FLOOR
CAMBRIDGE
,
MA
02141
I
Tax-exempt status:
501(c)(3)
501(c)
(
)
(insert no.)
4947(a)(1)
or
527
J
Website:
WWW.FARMAID.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
Yes
No
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
Yes
No
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number
K
Form of organization:
Corporation
Trust
Association
Other
L
Year of formation:
1985
M
State of legal domicile:
IL
Part I
Summary
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities:
FARM AID'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A VIBRANT, FAMILY FARM-CENTERED SYSTEM OF AGRICULTURE IN AMERICA.
2
Check this box
3
Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)
........
3
11
4
Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)
.....
4
11
5
Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a)
......
5
17
6
Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)
.............
6
239
7a
Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12
........
7a
0
b
Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34
.........
7b
0
Prior Year
Current Year
8
Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)
.........
1,299,576
1,369,354
9
Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
.........
15,265
12,558
10
Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d )
....
37,183
13,250
11
Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)
959,240
529,193
12
Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
2,311,264
1,924,355
13
Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )
...
672,512
590,512
14
Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)
.....
0
0
15
Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)
699,013
740,670
16a
Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)
.....
0
0
b
Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
175,899
17
Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)
....
876,487
699,300
18
Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
2,248,012
2,030,482
19
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12
.......
63,252
-106,127
Beginning of Current Year
End of Year
20
Total assets (Part X, line 16)
.............
2,392,705
2,318,969
21
Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)
.............
148,205
173,236
22
Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20
.....
2,244,500
2,145,733
Part II
Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Here
2017-09-12
Signature of officer
Date
GLENDA YODER
ASSOC. DIRECTOR & ASSIST. TREASURER
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
ALFONSO PERILLO
Preparer's signature
ALFONSO PERILLO
Date
2017-09-06
Check
if
self-employed
PTIN
P00950491
Firm's name
EDELSTEIN AND COMPANY LLP
Firm's EIN
04-2442519
Firm's address
160 FEDERAL STREET 9TH FLOOR
BOSTON
,
MA
02110
Phone no.
(617) 227-6161
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions)
..........
Yes
No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y
Form
990
(2016)
Page 2
Form 990 (2016)
Page
2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III
..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission:
FARM AID'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A VIBRANT, FAMILY FARM-CENTERED SYSTEM OF AGRICULTURE IN AMERICA. IT HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONCERT TO CELEBRATE FARMERS, EATERS AND ARTISTS COMING TOGETHER FOR CHANGE IN AMERICA'S FARM AND FOOD SYSTEM, AND TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CHOOSE FAMILY FARM FOOD. FARM AID HELPS FARMERS THRIVE, EXPANDS THE REACH OF THE GOOD FOOD MOVEMENT, TAKES ACTION TO CHANGE THE DOMINANT SYSTEM OF INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE AND PROMOTES FOOD FROM FAMILY FARMS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?
.....................
Yes
No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services?
...........................
Yes
No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a
(Code:
) (Expenses $
612,567
including grants of $
293,397
) (Revenue $
0
)
HELPING FARMERS THRIVE - THROUGH THE 1-800-FARM-AID HOTLINE AND FARMHELP@FARMAID.ORG EMAIL SERVICE, FARM AID'S IN-HOUSE FARM ADVOCATE REFERS FARMERS TO AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF FAMILY FARM AND RURAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. REFERRALS PROVIDE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO FARM FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND FARMERS SEEKING TO TRANSITION TO MORE SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES, AS WELL AS FOR INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO BECOME FARMERS. THERE WERE 455 CALLS AND EMAILS TO THE FARM AID HOTLINE IN 2016.FARM AID'S RESOURCE NETWORK (FARMAID.ORG/IDEAS) OFFERS AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE AND DATABASE OF MORE THAN 800 ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR NEW FARMERS, DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS IN CRISIS, AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS LOOKING TO TRANSITION TO MORE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION METHODS AND MARKETS. THROUGH THE FARMER RESOURCE NETWORK, FARM AID MAKES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS, FARM SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS. FARM AID POINTS FARMERS AND ADVOCATES TO OUR MOST TRUSTED RESOURCES, NEW OFFERINGS AND TIMELY OPPORTUNITIES VIA OUR CURATED RESOURCE GUIDES AND THE RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT BLOG, WHICH RECEIVED MORE THAN 3,000 VISITS IN 2016. IN 2016, WE COMPLETED HOMEPLACE UNDER FIRE, OUR SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM THAT TELLS THE STORY OF THE UNSEEN, GRASSROOTS WORK OF FARM ADVOCATES AND THEIR FIGHT TO KEEP FAMILY FARMERS ON THE LAND. ITS PREMIER TOOK PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2016, AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA). THE FILM PREMIER WAS FOLLOWED BY A PANEL OF FARM ADVOCATES AND USDA AND WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS THAT HIGHLIGHTED REACTIONS TO THE FILM. FOLLOWING THE PANEL, BREAKOUT SESSIONS WERE HELD ON DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK REFORM, ALLOWING THE FARMERS PRESENT TO SPEAK WITH FEDERAL ADMINISTRATORS ABOUT THEIR CURRENT CHALLENGES. IN JUNE, FARM AID INVITED KEY PRACTITIONERS AND STRATEGISTS TOGETHER FOR A MEETING IN LOUISVILLE, KY, TO CONSIDER THE CURRENT STATE OF OUR FARM ADVOCATES LINK. THE INTENSIVE GATHERING SOUGHT TO SET A PLAN FOR STABILIZATION THAT WOULD ESTABLISH A STRONG FOOTING TO INNOVATE AND EVOLVE THIS CRITICAL WORK TO MEET THE NEEDS OF A GROWING DIVERSITY OF FARMERS. THIS CONVERSATION IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AS SIGNS CONTINUE TO POINT TOWARD A LOOMING FARM CRISIS. PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS HAVE BEEN INSPIRED TO DEEPEN THEIR OWN FARM ADVOCATE SERVICES AND WORK TOGETHER TO HEIGHTEN AWARENESS OF THE EFFICIENCIES AND SYSTEMIC IMPACTS OF THIS UNDER-VALUED WORK.FARM AID AWARDED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP FARMERS SECURE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BEGIN FARMING, ACCESS NEW MARKETS, GROW SUSTAINABLY, AND BUILD RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF FINANCIAL AND NATURAL DISASTERS. ADDITIONAL GRANTS WERE MADE TO SUPPORT FARMERS AFFECTED BY ECONOMIC AND WEATHER DISASTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING LOW DAIRY PRICES AND HISTORIC FLOODING IN WEST VIRGINIA. FARM AID ALSO FUNDED INDIVIDUAL FARMERS AND FARM ORGANIZATIONS TO COVER TRAVEL COSTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE USDA GATHERING PRIOR TO THE FARM AID CONCERT.
4b
(Code:
) (Expenses $
509,888
including grants of $
236,865
) (Revenue $
0
)
TAKING ACTION TO CHANGE THE SYSTEM - FARM AID WORKS WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE FAIR FARM POLICIES AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING EFFORTS. FARM AID MADE GRANTS TO FAMILY FARM ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO KEEP FAMILY FARMERS ON THE LAND AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. FARM AID'S FARMER LEADERSHIP FUND DEFRAYED EXPENSES FOR FARMER LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS, STRATEGY MEETINGS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO ELEVATE THE VOICE OF FAMILY FARMERS. THE LEADERSHIP FUND HELPED COVER EXPENSES FOR FARMERS AND FARM ADVOCATES TO TRAVEL TO THE FOOD SOLUTIONS NEW ENGLAND SUMMIT; THE NATIONAL FARM TO CAFETERIA CONFERENCE; THE 5TH ANNUAL SOIL AND NUTRITION CONFERENCE; AND THE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AGRICULTURAL PROJECT FACTORY FARM SUMMIT.IN 2016, FARM AID DEVOTED SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES TO REVAMPING OUR ONLINE ACTION HUB, BUILDING OUR ONLINE CAPACITY FOR GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY AND DEVELOPING NEW TOOLS FOR GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT. WE ALSO EXPANDED THE MENU OF OFFERINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE - INCLUDING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE TO BRING NATIONAL ISSUES CAMPAIGNS INTO THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES AND AN EXPANDING SET OF FACT SHEETS FOR PEOPLE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT. FARM AID CONTINUED IMPORTANT PARTNERSHIPS ON NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AROUND GMO LABELING, FIGHTING THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP (TPP) TRADE DEAL, ADVANCING THE RIGHTS OF CONTRACT POULTRY GROWERS IN THE CHICKEN INDUSTRY, AND SUPPORTING FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE. WE ALSO SUPPORTED KEY STATE CAMPAIGNS TO ADVANCE FAMILY FARM AGRICULTURE IN NORTH DAKOTA AND MISSOURI. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FARM AID BROUGHT FORWARD OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS AND EATERS TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY IN SUPPORT OF GMO LABELING, THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT AND FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT IN THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY. OUR IMPROVED ACTION CENTER EARNED US OUR MOST PARTICIPATORY ACTION YET, WITH NEARLY 13,000 TAKING ACTION ON THE DARK (DENY AMERICANS THE RIGHT TO KNOW) ACT ON GMO LABELING.FOR YEARS, FARM AID HAS FOUGHT FOR ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTIONS FOR FARMERS FACING CORPORATE ABUSE IN THE LIVESTOCK SECTOR. FOLLOWING SUBSTANTIAL WORK IN 2014 AND 2015 TO BRING AWARENESS TO ABUSES ENDURED BY FARMERS IN THE CONTRACT POULTRY SYSTEM, WE WERE ELATED WHEN THE USDA OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THE "FARMER FAIR PRACTICE RULES" ON DECEMBER 14. THESE RULES TARGET THE MOST HARMFUL CORPORATE PRACTICES HURTING FARMERS AND CLEARLY OUTLINE COMMON SENSE PROTECTIONS TO RESTORE FAIRNESS TO THE POULTRY INDUSTRY AND REDUCE THE BURDEN FOR FARMERS SEEKING JUSTICE UNDER THE PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ACT. THIS IS A HUGE WIN IN A FIGHT THAT HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR YEARS. BUT THE RULES WILL NO DOUBT COME UNDER ATTACK BY CORPORATE INTERESTS, AND THERE IS MUCH TO BE DECIDED REGARDING HOW THE PRO-FARMER COMMUNITY KEEPS THE PRESSURE ON. FARM AID CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A LEADER AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF VARIOUS COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO CHANGE OUR FARM AND FOOD SYSTEM AND ADVANCE THE POWER AND PARTICIPATION OF FARMERS IN THESE EFFORTS. THESE HAVE INCLUDED EFFORTS TO ADDRESS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INJUSTICES ACROSS ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, EFFORTS TO ELEVATE ON-THE-GROUND SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE, AND EFFORTS TO REBUILD THE SUPPLY OF NON-GMO FOOD INGREDIENTS AND ANIMAL FEED IN THE UNITED STATESFARM AID ALSO CONTINUES TO INCREASE ITS LEADERSHIP IN THE PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE VARIED CHALLENGES FACED BY FAMILY FARMERS AND TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AND COLLECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. FARM AID DEVELOPED AND FACILITATED WORKSHOPS ON THE VALUE OF INDIVIDUAL FARM ADVOCACY AT BOTH THE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS FUNDERS (SAFSF) FORUM AND ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTMAKERS ASSOCIATION (EGA) RETREAT THIS YEAR. BOTH WORKSHOPS RECEIVED POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND HAVE LED TO ONGOING DIALOGUE IN THE FUNDING COMMUNITY ABOUT HOW TO BETTER SUPPORT THIS CRITICAL WORK.
4c
(Code:
) (Expenses $
239,982
including grants of $
0
) (Revenue $
12,558
)
PROMOTING FOOD FROM FAMILY FARMS - THE HEART OF FARM AID'S WORK TO PROMOTE FOOD FROM FAMILY FARMS IS OUR ANNUAL CONCERT EVENT. FARM AID 2016 WAS HELD AT JIFFY LUBE LIVE IN BRISTOW, VA, ON SEPTEMBER 17. A CROWD OF MORE THAN 20,000 ENJOYED PERFORMANCES BY FARM AID BOARD MEMBERS WILLIE NELSON, NEIL YOUNG, JOHN MELLENCAMP, AND DAVE MATTHEWS WITH TIM REYNOLDS. ADDITIONAL ARTISTS INCLUDED ALABAMA SHAKES, STURGILL SIMPSON, NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS, JAMEY JOHNSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST ALISON KRAUSS, MARGO PRICE, LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL, INSECTS VS ROBOTS, IAN MELLENCAMP AND STAR SWAIN. THE ARTISTS GENEROUSLY DONATED THEIR TIME AND TRAVEL EXPENSES. ON SEPTEMBER 17 AT FARM AID 2016:-FARM AID SERVED LOCAL, ORGANIC, FAMILY FARM FOOD THROUGHOUT THE VENUE WITH FARM AID'S HOMEGROWN CONCESSIONS , WHICH BRINGS FAMILY FARM FOOD TO THE CONCESSIONS STANDS AT EVERY CONCERT VENUE WHERE FARM AID PLAYS. HOMEGROWN CONCESSIONS BUILDS A STRONG RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FARMERS, FOOD COMPANIES, OUR CONCESSIONAIRE AND CONCERTGOERS. FOOD COMPANIES AND SPONSORS DONATED FAMILY FARM FOOD FOR HOMEGROWN CATERING BACKSTAGE AND IN VIP AREAS.-THE HOMEGROWN YOUTHMARKET SOLD LOCAL, FRESH PRODUCE, STAFFED BY LOCAL YOUTH FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER, LA COCINA, COMMON GOOD FARM AND THE ELGIN FAMILY.-IN FARM AID'S HOMEGROWN VILLAGE, 30 FARM AND FOOD GROUPS ENGAGED CONCERTGOERS IN HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES ABOUT FAMILY FARMERS, SOIL, WATER AND FOOD PRODUCTION. IN THE HOMEGROWN SKILLS TENT, CONCERTGOERS TOOK PART IN WORKSHOPS LIKE HEMP PAPERMAKING, FERMENTATION, COMPOSTING AND SEED SAVING. ON THE FARMYARD STAGE, JOURNALISTS FROM THE WASHINGTON POST HOSTED CONVERSATIONS WITH FARMERS, ACTIVISTS AND ARTISTS THAT EXPLORED ISSUES IN-DEPTH AND INSPIRED CONCERTGOERS TO ACTION. THE PUBLIC'S PARTICIPATION IN THESE EXHIBITS DEMONSTRATE THAT ENGAGING PEOPLE IN A HANDS-ON WAY FOSTERS DEEPER AWARENESS OF KEY FOOD AND FARM ISSUES.-FOOD AND SERVICEWARE WASTE WAS COLLECTED AND SENT TO A LOCAL COMPOST FACILITY TO SUSTAIN FUTURE CROPS. FARM AID SOLD REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES TO REDUCE PLASTIC USE. CONCERT T-SHIRTS WERE MADE WITH CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON.FARM AID HOSTED SEVERAL PRE-CONCERT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON, D.C. TO BRING FARMERS TOGETHER, ENGAGE THE PUBLIC AND INVITE THE MEDIA TO HIGHLIGHT ISSUES OF CONCERN TO FAMILY FARMERS AND EATERS. BEFORE DOORS OPENED AT FARM AID 2016, FARM AID HELD A PRESS EVENT ATTENDED BY HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA. THE EVENT FEATURED FARM AID'S BOARD ARTISTS AND FARMERS, ADVOCATES AND ACTIVISTS RESHAPING AGRICULTURE IN THE VIRGINIA/DC AREA. OVER THE SUMMER, FARM AID STAFF MEMBERS VISITED WITH FEATURED SPEAKERS ON THEIR FARMS AND IN THEIR WORKPLACES TO FILM VIDEO SPOTS THAT TOLD THEIR STORIES IN A COMPELLING WAY AND CREATED A JUMPING OFF POINT FOR THE PRESS EVENT CONVERSATION. THE VIDEOS FEATURED FARMERS PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BRING HOPE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY TO APPALACHIA, TO DELIVER HEALTHY FOOD TO PEOPLE WHO NEED IT ACROSS VIRGINIA, AND TO CREATE COMMUNITY GARDENS IN DC THAT STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOODS AND TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO GROW FOOD. FARM AID 2016 RECEIVED SIGNIFICANT LOCAL AND REGIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE FROM THE WASHINGTON POST AS WELL AS NATIONAL ATTENTION, INCLUDING FROM ROLLING STONE AND BILLBOARD MAGAZINE. FEATURE STORIES PROMOTED THE ENTERTAINMENT VALUE OF THE CONCERT, AS WELL AS FARM AID'S MESSAGE ABOUT CONNECTING PEOPLE EVERYWHERE WITH FRESH, HEALTHFUL FOOD FROM FAMILY FARMS. EACH STORY INCLUDED INFORMATION ABOUT HOMEGROWN CONCESSIONS , THE HOMEGROWN VILLAGE AND THE FAMILY FARMERS IN ATTENDANCE. FARM AID 2016 WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON SIRIUS XM SATELLITE RADIO ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WITH ARTISTS, FAMILY FARMERS AND ADVOCATES INTERVIEWED BETWEEN MUSIC SETS. THE CONCERT WAS WEBCAST LIVE ON WWW.FARMAID.ORG, FARM AID'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL (60,000 VIEWS), AND ON FACEBOOK LIVE (59,000 VIEWS). AXS TV RECORDED THE CONCERT TO CREATE A 90-MINUTE SPECIAL THAT WILL AIR IN SPRING 2017.FARM AID LAUNCHED AN EVENT APP FOR FARM AID 2016, PROVIDING DETAILS INCLUDING THE MUSIC LINEUP, STORIES ABOUT FEATURED FARMERS, INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATIONS TAKING PART IN THE HOMEGROWN VILLAGE, AND THE MENU FOR HOMEGROWN CONCESSIONS . THE FARM AID 2016 APP WAS DOWNLOADED BY 6,521 PEOPLE, WITH 408,000 SCREEN VIEWS AND AN AVERAGE SESSION TIME OF JUST UNDER 6 MINUTES.FARM AID CONTINUED THE #ROAD2FARMAID SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN, ALLOWING PEOPLE TO SHARE HOW THEY ARE PART OF STRENGTHENING FAMILY FARM AGRICULTURE. NEARLY 900 PEOPLE SUBMITTED THEIR STORIES OF HOW THEY'RE CHANGING THE FARM AND FOOD SYSTEM AT ROAD2.FARMAID.ORG. GROWING OUR ONLINE COMMUNITYFARM AID'S WEBSITE INFORMS AND INSPIRES THE PUBLIC THROUGH STORYTELLING ABOUT AMERICA'S INNOVATIVE FAMILY FARMERS. IN ADDITION, IT OFFERS RESOURCES DIRECTLY TO FARMERS AND SHOWS READERS HOW THEY CAN SUPPORT FAMILY FARMERS EVERY DAY IN THEIR OWN LIVES. FARMAID.ORG OFFERS TIMELY NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN FOOD AND FARM ISSUES. IN 2016, THERE WERE MORE THAN 580,000 VISITS TO THE SITE BY MORE THAN 415,000 UNIQUE VISITORS.FARM AID COMMUNICATED WITH ITS AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 81,000 EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS AND REACHED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE. THE NUMBER OF FOLLOWERS ON THESE NETWORKS GREW BY THOUSANDS OF USERS (CURRENTLY 107,000 ON FACEBOOK, 29,700 ON TWITTER, 11,300 ON INSTAGRAM, AND 64,500 ON YOUTUBE). WE ADDED MORE VIDEOS TO FARM AID'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL, BRINGING THE TOTAL TO MORE THAN 2,000 VIDEOS, WITH MORE THAN 65 MILLION LIFETIME VIEWS.HOMEGROWN.ORG IS FARM AID'S ONLINE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY FARMERS AND EATERS. NEARLY 8,000 MEMBERS ENGAGE IN SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES, SKILLS AND EXCITEMENT ABOUT DO-IT-YOURSELF FARM AND FOOD PROJECTS. BY PARTICIPATING FIRSTHAND IN THE CULTURE OF AGRICULTURE, HOMEGROWN PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP A DEEPER APPRECIATION OF FAMILY FARMERS AND GOOD FOOD. HOMEGROWN.ORG HAS 50,500 FACEBOOK FANS, 4,000 TWITTER FOLLOWERS AND 2,000 PINTEREST FOLLOWERS. THE YOUNG AND GREEN BLOGGERS FROM THE GROWNYC YOUTHMARKET ADDED LIVELY COMMENTARY ON THE SITE IN 2016.
(Code:
) (Expenses $
211,256
including grants of $
60,250
) (Revenue $
0
)
GROWING THE GOOD FOOD MOVEMENT - IN 2016, FARM AID AND ITS PARTNERS CONTINUED TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES THAT BOLSTER THE GOOD FOOD MOVEMENT-THE GROWING NUMBER OF AMERICANS DEMANDING FAMILY FARM-IDENTIFIED, LOCAL, ORGANIC OR HUMANELY RAISED FOOD. FARM AID AWARDED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT BUILD CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FARMERS AND CONSUMERS AND CREATE NEW MARKETS FOR FAMILY FARM FOOD.IN OCTOBER, WE RELEASED FARM TO SCHOOL ROCKS!, AN ONLINE TOOLKIT FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES OUR FIRST EVER INFOGRAPHIC, THE STORIES OF FARM TO SCHOOL ROCKSTARS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES TO DIG INTO WHETHER YOU ARE A FARMER, PARENT, TEACHER, STUDENT, ACTIVIST OR SCHOOL FOOD ADMINISTRATOR. FARM AID PARTNERED WITH THE NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL NETWORK TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH AND PROMOTE FARM TO SCHOOL ROCKS! FARM AID ALSO ADVOCATED FOR THE CHILD NUTRITION REAUTHORIZATION (CNR), TO EXPAND FUNDING FOR FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE. WE UTILIZED OUR ONLINE ACTION CENTER TO MOBILIZE SUPPORTERS, AND AT FARM AID 2016 CONCERTGOERS DECORATED PAPER PLATES WITH MESSAGES TO SUPPORT A ROBUST FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN THE CNR; THE PLATES WERE DELIVERED TO LAWMAKERS ON CAPITOL HILL IN OCTOBER.
4d
Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $
211,256
including grants of $
60,250
) (Revenue $
0
)
4e
Total program service expenses
1,573,693
Form
990
(2016)
Page 3
Form 990 (2016)
Page
3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule A
.....................
1
Yes
2
Is the organization required to complete
Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors
(see instructions)?
...
2
Yes
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I
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3
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II
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4
Yes
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
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5
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I
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6
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II
...
7
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III
.............
8
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV
..............
9
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V
......
10
Yes
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.
...................
11a
Yes
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII
.......
11b
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII
.......
11c
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX
............
11d
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11f
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
.................
12a
Yes
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?
.....
14a
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more?
If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV
.........
14b
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
.....
15
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV
...
16
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I
(see instructions)
....
17
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II
............
18
Yes
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III
...................
19
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
(continued)
Yes
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities?
If "Yes," complete Schedule H
....
20a
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II
.....
21
Yes
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III
........
22
Yes
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees?
If "Yes," complete Schedule J
.......................
23
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002?
If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a
...............
24a
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?
...
24b
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?
...............
24c
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?
...
24d
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations.
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
............
25a
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
...................
25b
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II
................
26
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III
.........
27
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV
........................
28a
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV
.....................
28b
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV
...
28c
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions?
If "Yes," complete Schedule M
..
29
Yes
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions?
If "Yes," complete Schedule M
.............
30
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?
If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
.
31
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?
If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II
...........
32
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I
........
33
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1
.........................
34
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2
...
35b
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2
.............
36
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19?
Note.
All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O.
............
38
Yes
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V
...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable
..
1a
37
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a.
Enter -0-
if not applicable
.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners?
..................
1c
Yes
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return
..................
2a
17
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note.
If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?
...
3a
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year?
If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O
...
3b
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
..
4a
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?
..
5a
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T?
............
5c
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?
...
6a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?
......................
6b
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?
....................
7a
Yes
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?
.....
7b
Yes
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?
.........................
7c
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year
....
7d
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?
..
7f
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?
......................
7g
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?
..........................
7h
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?
.........................
8
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?
...
9a
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?
...
9b
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations.
Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12
...
10a
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations.
Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders
.........
11a
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.)
..........
11b
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts.
Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note.
See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans
....
13b
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand
............
13c
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?
.....
14a
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments?
If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
..
14b
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure
For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines
8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI
..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
11
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
11
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
.................
2
Yes
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?
.
3
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
...........................
4
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets?
.
5
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders?
................
6
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body?
....................
7a
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body?
...................
7b
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body?
.......................
8a
Yes
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?
............
8b
No
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address?
If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O
.......
9
No
Section B. Policies
(
This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.
)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?
............
10a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
............................
11a
Yes
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
.....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy?
If "No," go to line 13
.......
12a
Yes
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts?
..........................
12b
Yes
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy?
If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done
...................
12c
Yes
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy?
...............
13
Yes
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?
.........
14
Yes
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official
...........
15a
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization
................
15b
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year?
......................
16a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements?
............
16b
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
AZ
,
CA
,
CT
,
FL
,
GA
,
HI
,
IL
,
IN
,
KS
,
KY
,
ME
,
MD
,
MA
,
MI
,
MN
,
MS
,
NH
,
NJ
,
NM
,
NY
,
NC
,
ND
,
OK
,
OR
,
PA
,
RI
,
SC
,
UT
,
WV
,
WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
Own website
Another's website
Upon request
Other (explain in Schedule O)
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
GLENDA YODER
501 CAMBRIDGE STREET 3RD FLOOR
CAMBRIDGE
,
MA
02141
(617) 354-2922
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII
..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a
Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
List all of the organization’s
current
officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
List all of the organization’s
current
key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
List the organization’s five
current
highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.
List all of the organization’s
former
officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List all of the organization’s
former directors or trustees
that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(1)
WILLIE NELSON
......................................................................
PRESIDENT
1.00
.................
X
X
0
0
0
(2)
PAUL ENGLISH - TREASURER
......................................................................
(RESIGNED 9/27/16)/DIRECTOR(ALL YEAR)
1.00
.................
X
X
0
0
0
(3)
LANA NELSON
......................................................................
SECRETARY
1.00
.................
X
X
0
0
0
(4)
DAVID ANDERSON
......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
X
0
0
0
(5)
RICHARD FIELDS
......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
X
0
0
0
(6)
JOEL KATZ
......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
X
0
0
0
(7)
DAVID MATTHEWS
......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
X
0
0
0
(8)
JOHN MELLENCAMP
......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
X
0
0
0
(9)
MARK ROTHBAUM
......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
X
0
0
0
(10)
EVELYN SHRIVER - TREASURER
......................................................................
(APPOINTED 12/20/16)/DIRECTOR(ALL YEAR)
1.00
.................
X
X
0
0
0
(11)
NEIL YOUNG
......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.................
X
0
0
0
(12)
CAROLYN MUGAR
......................................................................
EXE. DIRECTOR & VICE PRESI
20.00
.................
X
43,453
0
0
(13)
GLENDA YODER
......................................................................
ASSOC. DIRECTOR & ASSIST.
40.00
.................
X
78,530
0
8,018
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
(continued)
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
1b
Sub-Total
................
c
Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A
....
d
Total (add lines 1b and 1c)
...........
121,983
0
8,018
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization
0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any
former
officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual
..............
3
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000?
If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization?
If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person
........
5
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
VANGUARD COMMUNICATIONS
2121 K STREET NW SUITE 300
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20037
COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATION AND MEDI
171,422
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization
1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII
.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
1a
Federated campaigns
..
1a
21,659
b
Membership dues
..
1b
c
Fundraising events
..
1c
358,230
d
Related organizations
1d
e
Government grants (contributions)
1e
f
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above
1f
989,465
g
Noncash contributions included
in lines 1a-1f:$
48,648
h Total.
Add lines 1a-1f
.......
1,369,354
Business Code
2a
HOMEGROWN CONCESSIONS LICENSE FEE
110000
8,629
8,629
b
HOEMGROWN YOUTHMARKET SALES
110000
3,863
3,863
c
MISCELLANEOUS
110000
66
66
d
e
f
All other program service revenue .
g
Total.
Add lines 2a–2f
....
12,558
3
Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other
similar amounts)
......
21,450
21,450
4
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5
Royalties
...........
254
254
(ii) Personal
(i) Real
6a
Gross rents
b
Less: rental expenses
c
Rental income or (loss)
d
Net rental income or (loss)
......
(ii) Other
(i) Securities
7a
Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
461,352
b
Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
469,552
c
Gain or (loss)
-8,200
d
Net gain or (loss)
.....
-8,200
-8,200
8a
Gross income from fundraising events (not including $
358,230
of contributions reported on line 1c).
See Part IV, line 18
....
a
2,151,885
b
Less: direct expenses
...
b
1,721,371
c
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events
..
430,514
430,514
9a
Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19
...
a
b
Less: direct expenses
...
b
c
Net income or (loss) from gaming activities
..
10a
Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances
..
a
76,169
b
Less: cost of goods sold
..
b
11,421
c
Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory
..
64,748
64,748
Business Code
Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
LICENSING FEES
110000
32,144
32,144
b
OTHER FEES
110000
1,533
1,533
c
d
All other revenue
....
e
Total.
Add lines 11a–11d
......
33,677
12
Total revenue.
See Instructions.
.....
1,924,355
46,235
0
508,766
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service
expenses
(C)
Management and
general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
574,572
574,572
2
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22
15,940
15,940
3
Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.
4
Benefits paid to or for members
5
Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees
....
95,325
68,305
17,164
9,856
6
Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)
....
7
Other salaries and wages
502,771
359,027
91,892
51,852
8
Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)
....
14,853
10,179
2,740
1,934
9
Other employee benefits
.......
76,371
54,495
13,984
7,892
10
Payroll taxes
...........
51,350
36,841
9,362
5,147
11
Fees for services (non-employees):
a
Management
......
b
Legal
.........
20,886
20,886
c
Accounting
...........
82,786
72,816
9,970
d
Lobbying
...........
e
Professional fundraising services.
See Part IV, line 17
f
Investment management fees
......
g
Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
185,842
160,099
8,723
17,020
12
Advertising and promotion
....
1,172
676
460
36
13
Office expenses
.......
36,222
25,027
2,447
8,748
14
Information technology
......
37,610
24,900
5,010
7,700
15
Royalties
..
16
Occupancy
...........
120,694
86,024
22,403
12,267
17
Travel
............
25,122
15,796
1,697
7,629
18
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials
.
19
Conferences, conventions, and meetings
....
27,132
23,187
407
3,538
20
Interest
...........
21
Payments to affiliates
.......
22
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
..
27,964
19,904
5,140
2,920
23
Insurance
...
11,739
8,382
2,287
1,070
24
Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a
VIDEO PRODUCTION AND RE
46,711
44,900
0
1,811
b
PRINTING AND REPRODUCTI
24,493
8,154
184
16,155
c
OTHER BUSINESS EXPENSES
23,141
19,572
2,141
1,428
d
BANK AND OTHER FEES
19,523
10,162
900
8,461
e
All other expenses
8,263
7,551
247
465
25
Total functional expenses.
Add lines 1 through 24e
2,030,482
1,573,693
280,890
175,899
26
Joint costs.
Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation.
Check here
if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
1
Cash–non-interest-bearing
........
1,309,000
1
1,192,521
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
.........
444,886
2
532,039
3
Pledges and grants receivable, net
......
67,765
3
65,760
4
Accounts receivable, net
.............
21,097
4
10,968
5
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
.............
5
6
Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
..............
6
7
Notes and loans receivable, net
....
7
8
Inventories for sale or use
........
10,294
8
23,847
9
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
......
32,489
9
22,548
10a
Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D
10a
71,060
b
Less: accumulated depreciation
10b
65,598
15,200
10c
5,462
11
Investments—publicly traded securities
.
431,484
11
423,220
12
Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11
.....
12
13
Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11
..
13
14
Intangible assets
...............
52,990
14
35,104
15
Other assets. See Part IV, line 11
...........
7,500
15
7,500
16
Total assets.
Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)
...
2,392,705
16
2,318,969
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
.....
125,240
17
151,858
18
Grants payable
...
22,965
18
21,378
19
Deferred revenue
.........
19
20
Tax-exempt bond liabilities
.........
20
21
Escrow or custodial account liability.
Complete Part IV of Schedule D
21
22
Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons.
Complete Part II of Schedule L
..
22
23
Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties
..
23
24
Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties
..
24
25
Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24).
Complete Part X of Schedule D
25
26
Total liabilities.
Add lines 17 through 25
..
148,205
26
173,236
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958),
check here
and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27
Unrestricted net assets
1,808,356
27
1,631,477
28
Temporarily restricted net assets
...........
436,144
28
514,256
29
Permanently restricted net assets
29
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958),
check here
and complete lines 30 through 34.
30
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds
.....
30
31
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund
...
31
32
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds
32
33
Total net assets or fund balances
...........
2,244,500
33
2,145,733
34
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
........
2,392,705
34
2,318,969
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI
..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
............
1
1,924,355
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
............
2
2,030,482
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1
..............
3
-106,127
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A))
..
4
2,244,500
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
...............
5
7,360
6
Donated services and use of facilities
.................
6
7
Investment expenses
.....................
7
8
Prior period adjustments
.....................
8
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O)
........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
2,145,733
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII
.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:
Cash
Accrual
Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
Both consolidated and separate basis
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
Both consolidated and separate basis
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
No
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits?
If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
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