GARDENSHARE INC

EIN: 161607595 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

CANTON, NY

Total Revenue
$273,425
Total Expenses
$249,841
Total Assets
$199,553
Net Assets
$164,735
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JENNIFER MCAVOY
Phone
3152618054
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GARDENSHARE INC, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $273K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $250K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT ENSURES FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY RESIDENTS BY CONNECTING CONSUMERS AND PRODUCERS, SUPPORTING EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD RESOURCES, REMOVING BARRIERS TO ACCESS, INCLUDING STAKEHOLDERS IN DECISION MAKING, PROVIDING FOOD JUSTICE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, AND ENGAGING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $203,126

LOCAL FOOD GUIDE - GARDENSHARE'S ANNUAL LOCAL FOOD GUIDE AND FARMERS MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAMS HELP ENSURE THAT THE COUNTY HAS A VIBRANT, LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM WHERE OUR FOOD CHOICES ARE HEALTHY FOR US...

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LOCAL FOOD GUIDE - GARDENSHARE'S ANNUAL LOCAL FOOD GUIDE AND FARMERS MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAMS HELP ENSURE THAT THE COUNTY HAS A VIBRANT, LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM WHERE OUR FOOD CHOICES ARE HEALTHY FOR US, FOR OUR COMMUNITIES, AND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. SNAP AT THE FARMERS MARKETS - GARDENSHARE MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE TO USE SNAP (FOOD STAMPS) AT AREA FARMERS MARKETS, HELPING SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS AND HELPING TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE IN THE COUNTY HAS ACCESS TO ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS AND AFFORDABLE FOOD TO SUSTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. BONUS BUCKS - GARDENSHARE PROVIDES SUBSIDIES TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BUY CSA SHARES OR MAKE PURCHASES AT FARMERS MARKETS. THIS WAY OF SECURING HEALTHY, FRESH, LOCAL FOOD COULD OTHERWISE BE OUT OF REACH FOR MANY WORKING AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THE SUBSIDY IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE FARMER, THUS HELPING THE FARMER MAKE A LIVING TO SUPPORT HIS FAMILY ALSO.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $247,309
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,210
Other Revenue $23,906
TOTAL REVENUE $273,425

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $40,675
Salaries & Benefits $149,304
Fundraising Expenses $9,185
Program Expenses $203,126
Other Expenses $59,862
TOTAL EXPENSES $249,841

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $273,425 $270,002 +0.0%
Expenses $249,841 $209,893 +0.2%
Net Income $23,584 $60,109 -0.6%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
160

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
$61,466
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER MCAVOY PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRINA MANIERRE VICE-PRESIDE 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY MORRISON TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSONDRA CASWELL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN DESPAW MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA HOGLE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA PICKARD PALMER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANFORD SANDY STAUFFER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE KEPES VAN DE WATER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLENE L DOANE EXECUTIVE DI N/A
Officer
$60,858 $608 $61,466
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
2025 $273,425 $249,841 $199,553 $23,584
2024 $270,002 $209,893 $170,794 $60,109
2023 $183,064 $194,845 $163,493 $-11,781
2022 $170,997 $199,645 $135,589 $-28,648
2021 $177,995 $173,679 $151,091 $4,316
2020 $185,296 $157,705 $181,674 $27,591
2019 $145,270 $156,235 $127,846 $-10,965
2018 $145,282 $124,985 $300,759 $20,297
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