irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $55KFARMLAND ACCESS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST AND THE SCHOHARIE LAND TRUST, CADE IS WORKING TO CONSERVE FARMLAND AND TRANSITION IT TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMLAND OWNERS AND OPERATORS IN SCHOHARIE AND DELAWARE COUNTIES. PROGRAM FUNDING SOURCES: AFT, SLT, USDA BFRDP
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
CADE Business Planning Course
Free, self-paced course offering tools and curriculum to develop a comprehensive business plan, including modules on operations, financial planning, and marketing.
Farm and Food Business Accelerator (FFBA)
Offers product incubation and comprehensive business development services to established agribusinesses ready to grow or transition into value-added production.
Farm and Food Business Incubator (FFBI)
Provides technical assistance, workshops, and one-on-one consultations to agribusiness entrepreneurs, with priority for beginning farmers, in areas including business development, access to capital, and legal structuring.
Fiscal Sponsorship Program
Enables farm and food businesses to apply for grants reserved for nonprofits by providing 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship with a 10% administrative fee.
Land Access Program
Connects aspiring farmers with landowners and supports transition planning in Delaware, Schoharie, and Otsego counties through partnership with Farmland for a New Generation NY.
Vision 2050
Research and stakeholder engagement initiative to develop a long-term, integrated food system vision for New York State focused on sustainability, equity, and economic development by 2050.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Smallholder Agricultural Development 2 activities
- Delivering product incubation services for value-added agricultureProvides incubation support to agribusiness entrepreneurs preparing to grow or transition into value-added production, in partnership with SUNY Cobleskill.
- Providing technical assistance and business support to farms and food businessesOffers up to 15 hours of no-cost, one-on-one technical assistance to farms and food businesses in New York, including guidance on marketing, financial planning, operations, and grant applications. Connects clients with trusted experts when needs exceed direct capacity.
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Local Food Systems Development 2 activities
- Expanding market access for local farm goodsBuilds capacity among local institutions, farmers, and distributors in Central NY to expand market access and increase sales of locally produced farm goods.
- Supporting land access and farm transition planningOperates a Land Access Program that connects aspiring farmers with landowners and supports farm transition planning in Delaware, Schoharie, and Otsego counties, in collaboration with American Farmland Trust and local land trusts.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Administering fiscal sponsorship for farm and food businessesOperates a fiscal sponsorship program that enables farm and food businesses to access grant funding restricted to nonprofit organizations, thereby expanding their funding opportunities.
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Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
- Conducting research and strategic visioning for NY food systemsConducted a three-year research project to develop a comprehensive food system vision for New York State and convenes stakeholders to advance Vision 2050, a long-term plan for a regenerative, sustainable, and equitable agricultural future.
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Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
- Delivering educational programming for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneursProduces webinars led by professionals on topics such as business structures, farm labor, and marketing; maintains a public library of recorded webinars; and partners with SUNY Cobleskill to deliver online instructional videos and workshops for beginning farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Offering business development training and resourcesProvides free self-paced and course-based training for aspiring farm and food business owners, including a Business Planning course covering operations, financial planning, branding, and legal entities, along with a Product Development Workbook to guide entrepreneurs in bringing new food products to market.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$921K
Contributions & grants$886K96%
Program service revenue$33K4%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$150
expenses
Total expenses$962K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$554K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$357K
Cash$221K
Investments$0
Liabilities$141K
Net assets$217K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PHOEBE SCHREINER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $127K |
board members · 11
- BONNIE DAILY JD — MEMBER
- CARLENA K COCHI FICANO PHD — TREASURER
- CARLOS VALERY JR — VICE CHAIR
- ERIN SUMMERLEE — CHAIR
- JAVIER DIVORATO CPA — MEMBER
- JUDY PANGMAN — MEMBER
- KEN JAFFEE MD — MEMBER
- MADALYN WARREN — MEMBER
- PATRICIA DOPAZO — SECRETARY
- SHANNON FINN — MEMBER
- ZAID KURDIEH — MEMBER
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- American Farmland Trust Partner — Collaborates on farmland conservation and sustainable agriculture efforts.
- American Farmland Trust Partner — Collaborates on farmland conservation and transition initiatives in Schoharie and Delaware Counties.
- American Farmland Trust Partner — Collaborates with American Farmland Trust through the Farmland for a New Generation NY program to connect beginning farmers with landowners.
- Appalachian Regional Commission Government — Funds regional agricultural and economic development programs.
- Columbia University Partner — Faculty from Columbia University participated in the Vision 2050 research project
- Cornell Small Farms Partner — Collaborates by referencing and utilizing their guides on direct marketing livestock and poultry and becoming a small-scale food processor.
- Cornell University Partner — Research partner in the Vision 2050 project
- Empire State Development Government — Supports economic development initiatives for farms and food businesses in New York.
- Farm Aid Partner — References Farm Aid as an organization offering grant opportunities for farm and food businesses.
- Farm Credit East Partner — Collaborates with or refers farm and food businesses to Farm Credit East for agricultural lending programs.
- Groundswell Center Farm Incubator Partner — Partner organization providing farm incubator services and business development support.
- Hartwick College Partner — Research partner in the Vision 2050 project
- Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation Partner — Partner organization offering business development services for agribusinesses.
- Kajabi Partner — Hosts CADE’s recorded video content on its education platform.
- Kerry Partner — Program administrator for the Fiscal Sponsorship Program at CADE
- Madison County Livestock Farm Partner — Farm business that received support from CADE, enabling its continued operation.
- NY Council of Non Profits Partner — Collaborates on nonprofit capacity and network development in New York.
- NYFVI Partner — Lists NYFVI as an organization offering grant opportunities for farm and food businesses.
- NYS Department of Agriculture Government — Lists the NYS Department of Agriculture as a provider of grant opportunities for farms and food businesses.
- Produce Safety Alliance Partner — Partners with the Produce Safety Alliance to help users understand food safety regulations including FSMA.
- SARE Partner — Identifies SARE as a source of grant funding for farm and food businesses in the Northeast.
- SUNY Cobleskill Partner — Implements the Farm and Food Business Incubator and Accelerator programs jointly with CADE.
- SUNY-Cobleskill Partner — Research partner in the Vision 2050 project
- Schokarie Land Trust Partner — Partners on farmland conservation and transition efforts in Schoharie and Delaware Counties.
- Small Business Administration Partner — Partner organization offering business development resources and support.
- The Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill Partner — Partner organization offering business development services for agricultural entrepreneurs.
- The Scriven Foundation Funder — Funds the Farm and Food Business Incubator and Accelerator programs.
- USDA Government — References USDA farm loan programs and grants as key funding resources for farm businesses.
- USDA Government — Relies on USDA's directory and map of FSIS-inspected meat, egg, and poultry facilities for food processing resources.
- USDA BFRDP Funder — Provides funding for multiple CADE programs including farmland access and business incubation.
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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.
- Blended Capacity-Building Educationmethodology: blended_capacity_buildingBy combining workshops, expert-led webinars, self-paced modules, and business planning education, the organization builds entrepreneurial capacity across stages of development because diverse learning formats meet varied learner needs and time constraints.
- Client-Centered, Needs-Based Support Modelmethodology: client_centered_supportBy tailoring assistance to the specific needs of farms and food businesses—through direct support, referrals, and individualized consulting—the organization increases engagement and effectiveness because solutions are grounded in real-world operational contexts and challenges.
- Fiscal Sponsorship for Access to Capitalmethodology: fiscal_sponsorshipBy providing fiscal sponsorship, the organization enables for-profit farm and food businesses to access nonprofit-restricted grants, thereby expanding capital access because legal and financial oversight is temporarily bridged through a nonprofit intermediary.
- Stakeholder-Engaged Systems Changemethodology: stakeholder_engaged_policy_planningBy engaging stakeholders across New York State in co-developing a shared food system vision, the organization influences policy and planning because inclusive collaboration generates broader buy-in and more implementable, equitable outcomes.
- Triple Bottom Line Frameworkmethodology: triple_bottom_lineBy integrating economic, environmental, and social sustainability into agricultural development, the organization drives more resilient and community-anchored farm businesses because long-term success depends on balancing all three dimensions.