irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $23KFARM TO GROW FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VEGANIC, REGENERATIVE/CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Farm
Grows beyond-organic, plant-based food using veganic and regenerative practices; distributes produce, plant starts, and flowers through a free farm stand and satellite locations.
Community Pet Care
Offers financial and material support to local pet owners and feral colony caregivers, including spay/neuter/vaccination assistance and a free pet pantry.
Free Farm Stand
Provides free, fresh produce, plant starts, seeds, and flowers to the local community with no questions asked, addressing food insecurity in a rural food desert.
Sanctuary Program
Provides lifelong, individualized care for over 100 rescued farmed and companion animals, including cows, sheep, alpacas, chickens, and dogs, in a safe and nurturing environment.
Volunteer Program
Engages community members through weekly shifts and monthly open volunteer days on the farm and sanctuary, with training provided.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Grow and distribute beyond-organic produce to a food desert communityOperates a one-acre community farm and 50-tree fruit orchard using veganic, regenerative, and conservation agriculture practices to grow and distribute thousands of pounds of produce annually through a Free Farm Stand and two satellite locations, supporting food access and food sovereignty in a rural food desert.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Host volunteer programs on the community farm and sanctuaryOffers weekly and monthly volunteer shifts, including open volunteer days twice per month, to engage the community in the operations of the sanctuary and community farm.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Improve digital accessibility for people with disabilitiesImplements and maintains the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget and an accessibility menu on each webpage to improve compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards and enhance website accessibility for users with disabilities, with ongoing efforts to improve access for all.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Operate a Community Pet Care Program for companion animals and caregiversProvides financial assistance for spay/neuter procedures and vaccinations, distributes pet food through a Free Pet Pantry, and supports feral colony caregivers to address financial, educational, and resource challenges for local pet owners.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Operate a sanctuary for rescued farmed and companion animalsProvides lifelong care and long-term shelter for over 100 rescued farmed and companion animals, including cows, sheep, alpacas, chickens, and dogs, with veterinary care, nutritious food, warm bedding, spacious pastures, and emotional rehabilitation to help formerly frightened animals learn to trust humans.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$524K
Contributions & grants$522K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7910%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$327K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$63K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$884K
Cash$297K
Investments$0
Liabilities$333K
Net assets$551K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +45.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN LEAVENS | PRESIDENT | 80 | $17K |
| OLIVER GAWLIK | VP | 80 | $17K |
board members · 4
- CALLIE ATTANASIO — TREASURER
- CLAIRE PASSEY — TREASURER
- JULIE FRYCKMAN — SECRETARY
- KELLY RAMSEY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- LGBTQ community Partner — LGBTQ-founded and -led organization that centers inclusivity and safety for marginalized groups.
- UserWay Partner — Partners with UserWay to provide the Website Accessibility Widget on its site.
- Waverly Library Partner — Partner organization co-hosting monthly classes on growing food.
strategies · 4
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.
- Experiential Animal Connection for Social Change 119 orgsmethodology: experiential_animal_connectionBy facilitating direct on-farm experiences with rescued animals, the organization shifts public perception of farmed animals from commodities to individuals, because personal, emotional connections produce lasting attitudinal and behavioral change more effectively than informational campaigns alone.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Inclusive Sanctuary Model 72 orgsmethodology: inclusive_sanctuary_modelBy operating as an LGBTQ-led sanctuary with intentional values of equity and belonging, the organization fosters deeper community engagement and trust, because marginalized leadership creates safer spaces for other underserved individuals to participate and connect.shared approach: Community-Led Affirmation →
- Community-Based Food Sovereignty through Direct Distribution 54 orgsmethodology: community_based_food_distributionBy growing beyond-organic, plant-based food using regenerative methods and distributing it via no-questions-asked farm stands, the organization increases food access and builds community autonomy, because removing stigma and logistical barriers ensures equitable participation and strengthens local food resilience.shared approach: Community-Led Food Systems →
- Integrated Rescue and Sustainability Model 54 orgsmethodology: integrated_rescue_and_sustainabilityBy combining animal rescue with veganic, regenerative agriculture, the organization addresses food insecurity and environmental degradation simultaneously, because linking ecological restoration with direct community benefit creates compounding social and environmental impact.shared approach: Community-Led Food Systems →