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DUTCH KILLS CSA INC
Long Island City, NY · EIN 834161786 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE K99 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Micro (<$100K) · dutchkillscsa.com
revenue
$-5K
expenses
$17K
net assets
$25K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH PRODUCE TO THE COMMUNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

Dutch Kills CSA is a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program based in Long Island City, NY, that distributes fresh, locally grown produce to members through weekly and biweekly shares. The organization partners with Hepworth Farms in upstate New York to provide vegetable and fruit shares, while also operating an equity program to make shares accessible to low-income residents. It operates as a volunteer-run nonprofit with a focus on food access, local agriculture, and community engagement.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Donated Shares Initiative
Partners with nonprofits and donates surplus or unpicked shares to Astoria Food Pantry; contributed $15,000 in produce annually.
Equity Shares Program
Subsidizes half the cost of vegetable shares for low-income individuals; funded by donations and member contributions to increase access to fresh produce.
Fruit Share Program
Offers a 16-week seasonal fruit share with a variety of organic and IPM-grown fruits including berries, stone fruits, melons, apples, and pears; available to members with or without a vegetable share.
Vegetable Share Program
Provides weekly or biweekly boxes of organic vegetables from Hepworth Farms to members; available in Weekly, Biweekly, and Family share sizes running for 24 weeks from June to November.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 4 activities
    • Facilitating add-on and specialty food shares
      Offers members add-on shares for fruit, mushrooms, tortillas, and nachos, as well as occasional oyster sales before Christmas. Also provides access to empanadas via Minerva’s Empanadas and baked goods through Crescent Bakes via direct ordering arrangements.
    • Operating a 16-week fruit share program
      Provides weekly distributions of 2 to 4 types of fruit, with most shares weighing approximately 5 pounds, through a 16-week seasonal program. Members are required to pay a membership fee and complete two volunteer shifts.
    • Operating a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program for organic vegetables
      Distributes 100% organic vegetable shares through a 24-week seasonal program running from June to November, offering Weekly (24 boxes), Biweekly (12 boxes), and Family (24 larger boxes) membership options. The program has maintained over 150 members annually for the past six years.
    • Providing subsidized Equity Vegetable Shares for low-income members
      Offers reduced-cost Weekly and Biweekly Equity Vegetable Shares, subsidizing half the cost and enabling 20 subsidized shares annually. The program, launched in 2020, requires a $10 annual membership fee and two volunteer shifts per member.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Donating unclaimed CSA shares and produce to food pantries
      Donates unclaimed CSA shares to Astoria Food Pantry and has contributed nearly $10,000 worth of fresh produce annually to low-income neighbors and local food pantries over the past six years, including a $15,000 donation of fruit and vegetable shares.
    • Partnering with mutual aid groups to distribute free produce
      Partnered with Queens Mutual Aid in summer 2020 to deliver free vegetable shares to 20 families, expanding access to fresh produce during periods of heightened need.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 2 activities
    • Operating a shared-risk model to support farm sustainability
      Engages members in a shared-risk model where they absorb a portion of agricultural losses due to weather or crop failure, thereby supporting long-term farm sustainability.
    • Supporting local farms with upfront working capital and direct payment
      Provides upfront working capital to local farms at the start of the growing season for seeds, equipment, and labor, and ensures 100% of the purchase price paid by members is transferred directly to the farm, eliminating middlemen.
  • Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
    • Conducting seasonal flash sales of specialty produce
      Hosts seasonal flash sales for strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, fresh and dried cranberries, and pecans, with cranberry and pecan sales occurring annually in late October and early November.
  • Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
    • Requiring member volunteer participation in food distribution
      Requires all members to complete two volunteer shifts per membership to support weekly food distribution activities, including setup, member check-in, share distribution, and site cleanup.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$-5K
Contributions & grants$2K—
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -162.2%
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Astoria Food Pantry Partner — Receives donations of unclaimed CSA shares from Dutch Kills CSA.
  • Astoria Food Pantry Partner — Recipient of $15,000 in donated fruit and vegetable shares from Dutch Kills CSA.
  • Big Apple Fungi Partner — Supplies mushrooms for the Mushroom Share.
  • Crescent Bakes Partner — Collaborates to offer home-baked breads, focaccia, and sweet treats via subscription or occasional order.
  • Fresh Meadows Farm Partner — Supplies fresh and dried cranberries from Massachusetts.
  • Grindstone Farm Partner — Supplies blueberries for flash sales.
  • Heaton Pecans Partner — Supplies pecans from Mississippi.
  • Hepworth Farms Partner — Supplies 100% organic vegetables to Dutch Kills CSA from its farm in Milton, NY.
  • Hepworth Farms Partner — Supplies fruit for the Dutch Kills CSA fruit share program.
  • Hepworth Farms Partner — Supplies fruit, strawberries, and tomatoes for Dutch Kills CSA shares and flash sales.
  • Hepworth Farms Partner — Supplies organic vegetables for the CSA shares.
  • Kaufman Astoria Studios Partner — Provides space for weekly distributions under the portico of the original film studio.
  • Maris Stella Partner — Alternative supplier for oysters during holiday sales.
  • Minerva’s Empanadas Partner — Provides empanadas through a direct-order share program.
  • Queens Mutual Aid Partner — Partnered with Dutch Kills CSA to deliver free CSA shares to 20 families during the pandemic.
  • Sac’s Place Partner — Shares patio space with Dutch Kills CSA for distributions.
  • Saunderskill Farm Partner — Supplies sweet corn when available.
  • Tortillería Nixtamal Partner — Supplies tortillas and nachos for the Tortilla and Nacho Share.
  • Widow’s Hole Partner — Supplies oysters for occasional holiday sales.
  • local farms Partner — Partners with local farms to supply members with fresh, in-season produce through a shared-risk, direct-purchase model.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Model with Shared Risk and Reward
    methodology: community_supported_agriculture
    By engaging members in upfront investment in local farms through a CSA structure, the organization increases access to fresh, seasonal produce while fostering resilient local food systems, because shared financial commitment creates direct accountability and mutual responsibility between farmers and consumers.
  • Member Labor Participation for Operational Sustainability
    methodology: member_labor_model
    By requiring member labor contributions, the organization reduces operational overhead and sustains affordable access to fresh produce, because shared work fosters community ownership and lowers costs without relying on paid staff.
  • Nutrition Education to Support Dietary Change
    methodology: nutrition_education
    By integrating educational programming on preparing fresh foods, the organization supports long-term shifts away from processed diets, because knowledge of preparation methods increases utilization of fresh produce and improves community health outcomes.
  • Sliding-Scale and Equity-Based Access Model
    methodology: equity_access_model
    By offering reduced-cost or subsidized vegetable shares through sliding-scale pricing and donor-funded equity programs, the organization increases low-income access to nutritious food, because financial barriers are directly addressed through targeted cost reduction and cross-subsidization.