COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING AGRICULTURE INC

EIN: 043416862 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA

Total Revenue
$3,066,963
Total Expenses
$2,228,219
Total Assets
$3,979,859
Net Assets
$3,775,638
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
PHILIP KORMAN
Phone
4136657100
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING AGRICULTURE INC, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $839K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

WE BELIEVE THAT LOCAL, PROSPEROUS, AND DIVERSE FARMS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THE REGION; THAT AN INFORMED AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR LOCAL FARMS; AND THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN FARMS AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. OUR PROGRAMS WORK TO BRING THAT MISSION TO REALITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $442,126 Revenue: $63,100

CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THE LOCAL HERO PROGRAM MARKETS LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, CISA'S WEBSITE, AND PRESS...

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CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THE LOCAL HERO PROGRAM MARKETS LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, CISA'S WEBSITE, AND PRESS OUTLETS. IN 2023, MEMBERS IN CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM INCLUDED 285 FARMS AND 116 RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND SPECIALTY PRODUCERS. IN 2023, CISA'S HIGHLIGHTS OF LOCAL FARMS WERE FEATURED IN ARTICLES, RADIO, AND TV NEWS STORIES; IN OVER 400 RADIO, TV, AND PRINT ADS AND PSA'S; AND OVER 1 MILLION IMPRESSIONS VIA ONLINE ADVERTISING. NEARLY 20,000 PEOPLE RECEIVE MONTHLY EMAIL OR SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES. CISA'S WEBSITE PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN CONNECTING PEOPLE TO LOCAL FARMS AND HAD 80,000 USERS AND 301,000 PAGE VIEWS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,064,052 Revenue: $3,886

CISA PROVIDES FARMERS WITH ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON NEARLY ALL ASPECTS OF RUNNING THEIR BUSINESSES. IN 2023, CISA HAD SPECIFIC FUNDING TO SUPPORT BEGINNING FARMERS, FARMERS WHO...

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CISA PROVIDES FARMERS WITH ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON NEARLY ALL ASPECTS OF RUNNING THEIR BUSINESSES. IN 2023, CISA HAD SPECIFIC FUNDING TO SUPPORT BEGINNING FARMERS, FARMERS WHO SELL DIRECT TO CONSUMERS, AND FARMERS MARKETS. WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AS WELL AS BUSINESS, FINANICAL, AND MARKET PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING. A TOTAL OF 402 FARMS, BUSINESSES, FARMERS' MARKETS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ATTENDED 322 WORKSHOPS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONSULTATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $280,955 Revenue: $4,534

THROUGH OUR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM, CISA EXPANDS ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD FOR CONSUMERS WITH LIMITED SPENDING POWER. CISA PROVIDED 700 LOW-INCOME SENIORS WITH A SUMMER FARM SHARE AND EDUCATED THEM AND...

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THROUGH OUR FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM, CISA EXPANDS ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD FOR CONSUMERS WITH LIMITED SPENDING POWER. CISA PROVIDED 700 LOW-INCOME SENIORS WITH A SUMMER FARM SHARE AND EDUCATED THEM AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FRESH, LOCAL FOOD. WE SUPPORT MOBILE MARKETS IN ACCEPTING EBT/SNAP AND HIP (A STATE-RUN INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR LOCAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES) AND IN OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,948,962
Program Service Revenue $71,520
Investment Income $38,963
Other Revenue $7,518
TOTAL REVENUE $3,066,963

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,271,879
Fundraising Expenses $226,850
Program Expenses $1,863,035
Other Expenses $956,340
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,228,219

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,066,963 $2,663,824 +0.2%
Expenses $2,228,219 $1,970,573 +0.1%
Net Income $838,744 $693,251 +0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
22
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$120,061
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHAWN ROBINSON CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY LADD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AL GRIGGS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRA MARCELLIN CLERK 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAMEED BELLO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN BLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENROY BUCHANAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN CHANG LAZNICKA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA COFFEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALLY CZAJKOWSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM NEWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE PAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE SANDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY WERTHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESSA WHITE-DIEMAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP KORMAN EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$106,318 $13,743 $120,061
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,066,963 $2,228,219 $3,979,859 $838,744
2022 $2,663,824 $1,970,573 $3,146,065 $693,251
2021 $1,830,925 $1,553,847 $2,639,195 $277,078
2020 $1,571,343 $1,326,353 $2,208,702 $244,990
2019 $1,366,053 $1,374,285 $1,767,137 $-8,232
2018 $1,501,006 $1,393,146 $1,787,538 $107,860
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