irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3KFarm Stand
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
16-week seasonal program offering full and half-shares of fresh, organic produce; includes solidarity-based donations to provide equal shares to food-insecure families
Educational Programming
Annual programs for students from preschool through college, teaching organic farming, life skills, and providing therapeutic environments, especially for youth with special needs
Farm Stand
Direct sales of locally grown organic produce; reported $138,342 in revenue in 2024
Produce Donation Program
Distributes over 34,000 pounds of fresh produce annually to food pantries, soup kitchens, churches, and schools
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 2 activities
- Operating a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programProvides 16 weeks of fresh vegetables and fruits to CSA members starting in late June, distributing weekly CSA boxes containing at least 10 pounds and 10 varieties of produce for full shares, and offers half-shares with at least 7 varieties.
- Operating regenerative farms and gardens for local food productionTends over 6 acres of land across 5 garden and farm sites in the New York Tri-state area using regenerative agricultural practices to grow produce, including peas and organic apples used in food products.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distributing donated produce to local organizations and communitiesDonated over 250,000 pounds of produce in 2024, including over 34,000 pounds distributed to 8 local organizations—a 46% year-over-year increase—reaching more than 100,000 people across over 18,000 families.
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Local Food Systems Development 1 activity
- Operating a farm stand and farmers’ marketOperates the A Chance to Grow Farmers' Market and a farm stand program that generated $138,342 in revenue during tax year 2024, providing fresh produce and community engagement opportunities.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Providing educational programming in regenerative farming and life skillsHosts 5 to 7 educational programs annually focused on organic and regenerative farming, gardening practices, and life skills, with a therapeutic focus for students including those with special needs, totaling over 5,000 hours of programming over 16 years.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Providing fiscal sponsorship servicesProvided fiscal sponsorship services, generating $16,450 in program revenue during tax year 2022.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$351K
Contributions & grants$141K40%
Program service revenue$210K60%
Investment income$1720%
Other revenue$405
expenses
Total expenses$337K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$202K
Cash$128K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$194K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Benerofe | President | 20 | $40K |
board members · 6
- Amanda Sackey — Secrectary
- Dan Alpert — Treasurer
- Danielle Kaidanow — Board Chair
- Edlin Choi — Board Member
- Geoff Munroe — Board Member
- Lauren Thomas — Board Member
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Corporate Volunteer Groups Partner — Partner group providing corporate volunteer support.
- Distribution Organizations Partner — Partner organization involved in food or resource distribution.
- Educational programs Partner — Partner organization involved in educational initiatives.
- Youth volunteer Groups Partner — Partner group engaging youth in volunteer activities.
- churches Partner — Partner organization receiving produce donations
- food pantries Partner — Partner organization receiving produce donations
- free markets Partner — Partner organization receiving produce donations
- schools Partner — Partner organization receiving produce donations
- soup kitchens Partner — Partner organization receiving produce donations
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Food Accessmethodology: community-driven food systemBy involving the community in shaping food production and distribution systems, we increase equitable access and community health outcomes because local ownership ensures relevance, trust, and sustained engagement.
- Community-Engaged Distributionmethodology: community-engaged food accessBy using farmers’ markets as a distribution model, we increase access to fresh produce because the format fosters community interaction, builds trust, and situates food access within local social networks.
- Regenerative Agroecologymethodology: agroecologyBy using sustainable, ecologically aligned farming practices such as agroecology and organic methods, we produce healthier food and strengthen environmental resilience because soil health and biodiversity directly support long-term food system sustainability.
- Solidarity-Based CSA Modelmethodology: solidarity-based CSABy integrating donor-sponsored shares into a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, we expand access to fresh produce for low-income individuals because it removes financial barriers while maintaining dignity and inclusion.
- Therapeutic and Educational Gardeningmethodology: therapeutic-education-through-gardeningBy using garden-based programming, we teach life and farming skills while supporting mental well-being, especially for students with special needs, because hands-on engagement with nature provides both educational and therapeutic benefits.