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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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AI Summary

Farms for Food Equity is a nonprofit organization focused on alleviating hunger in Maine by ensuring that all residents have access to nutritious and safe food, particularly fresh produce and proteins. With an operating budget of $259.7K and total revenue of $288.4K for the 2024 filing year, the organization supports local farms by purchasing surplus products and enhancing food distribution processes with dignity and respect. It does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, allowing for a diverse funding base to sustain its mission. For more information, visit www.farmsforfoodequity.org.

Mission Statement

Farms for Food Equity strives for a Maine free from hunger in which all Mainers are able to access and choose nutritious desirable and safe food especially farm fresh fruits vegetables and proteins. We seek to create greater profitability and stability for Maine farms. We serve farm businesses that seek to maximize their harvest by providing off grade off runs and first quality products to organizations that are working to solve hunger. We achieve our mission by acquiring funding for three purposes: first to purchase raw products from Maine farms and then distribute quality fresh pack or lightly processed foods through existing channels to sites for people to access food; second to support improving food distribution with dignity honor and respect for Mainers without access to quality fresh food; and finally to develop efficient processes for food harvesting processing and handling and provide training to develop skilled farming.
Revenues
$288.4K
Expenses
$259.7K
Net Income:
+$28.7K
Assets
$67.2K
Liabilities
$0
Net Assets:
+$67.2K
Operating Budget
$259.7K
Operating Budget by Year

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Listed as tax-exempt
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median grant size
$11.1K
Largest grant received
$35K
P
Penelope Jordan
Board Member
J
John Naylor
Board Member
A
Anne Carney
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY’s budget?
In 2024, FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY reported an annual operating budget of around $260 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY support?
FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY supports work in Food aid.
Where does FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY operate?
FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY is headquartered in Cape Elizabeth, ME.
Who funded FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY recently?
In 2024, FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY received grants from Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, Maine Community Foundation Inc, and QUIMBY FAMILY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY received in 2024?
The largest grant to FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY in 2024 exceeds $35 thousand.
What is FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY’s reliance on government grants?
FARMS FOR FOOD EQUITY relied on government grants for more than 55% of their total revenue in 2024.