Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

EIN: 061642769 501(c)(3) Environment

Asheville, NC

Total Revenue
$2,836,419
Total Expenses
$2,255,746
Total Assets
$4,147,464
Net Assets
$2,626,674
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
William S Durr
Phone
8282361282
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $581K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

To help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,675,568
Program Service Revenue $135,179
Investment Income $17,133
Other Revenue $8,539
TOTAL REVENUE $2,836,419

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $232,840
Salaries & Benefits $1,081,756
Fundraising Expenses $121,689
Program Expenses $1,935,575
Other Expenses $921,150
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,255,746

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,836,419 $2,109,109 +0.3%
Expenses $2,255,746 $1,870,697 +0.2%
Net Income $580,673 $238,412 +1.4%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
22
Volunteers
58

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
$98,067
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Molly Nicholie Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$95,217 $2,850 $98,067
Carrie Keller President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendy Brugh Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Francisco Castelblanco Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nilofer Culture Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Payne Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Walsh Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Bill Durr Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Mauney Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $2,836,419 $2,255,746 $4,147,464 $580,673
2023 $2,109,109 $1,870,697 $2,149,766 $238,412
2022 $1,910,061 $1,856,903 $1,961,289 $53,158
2021 $2,454,806 $1,704,560 $1,716,618 $750,246
2020 $1,749,718 $1,278,388 $939,866 $471,330
2019 $1,081,580 $954,895 $449,131 $126,685
2018 $1,257,704 $1,441,358 $304,109 $-183,654
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