COMMON THREADS FARM

EIN: 205163417 501(c)(3) Education

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$799,858
Total Expenses
$701,831
Total Assets
$1,959,821
Net Assets
$1,754,920
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
MARIA MACPHERSON
Phone
3609271590
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COMMON THREADS FARM, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $800K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $702K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO JOYFULLY CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH HANDS ON SEED- TO-TABLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $489,257 Revenue: $37,372

COMMON THREADS FARM SUSTAINED GARDENING AND COOKING PROGRAMS AT A TOTAL OF TWELVE (12) SCHOOLS, IN GRADES K-5, ACROSS SIX (6) SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN WHATCOM COUNTY. COMMON THREADS FARM FACILITATED...

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COMMON THREADS FARM SUSTAINED GARDENING AND COOKING PROGRAMS AT A TOTAL OF TWELVE (12) SCHOOLS, IN GRADES K-5, ACROSS SIX (6) SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN WHATCOM COUNTY. COMMON THREADS FARM FACILITATED SCHOOL COOKING AND GARDENING PROGRAMS FOR 3,758 CHILDREN ACROSS 12 PROGRAMMING SITES, WITH A FOCUS ON SERVICES TO YOUTH IN COMMUNITIES WITH LESS RESOURCES.

Program 2
Expenses: $10,107 Revenue: $46,961

COMMON THREADS FARM'S FOOD TRUCK SERVED OVER 3,758 FREE, FRESH, NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS MEALS TO LOW-INCOME KIDS IN HARD TO REACH TIMES AND PLACES DURING ITS' THIRD YEAR OF SERVICE. THE FOOD TRUCK...

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COMMON THREADS FARM'S FOOD TRUCK SERVED OVER 3,758 FREE, FRESH, NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS MEALS TO LOW-INCOME KIDS IN HARD TO REACH TIMES AND PLACES DURING ITS' THIRD YEAR OF SERVICE. THE FOOD TRUCK VISITED AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLEXES, MIGRANT FARM WORKER HOUSING AND RURAL COMMUNITY CENTERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $641,567
Program Service Revenue $84,332
Investment Income $73,959
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $799,858

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $508,471
Fundraising Expenses $31,429
Program Expenses $499,364
Other Expenses $193,360
TOTAL EXPENSES $701,831

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $799,858 $1,204,173 -0.3%
Expenses $701,831 $1,447,814 -0.5%
Net Income $98,027 $-243,641 -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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
14
Volunteers
90

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
4
$94,776
Total Directors
7
$94,776
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHANIE PAL EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$88,686 $6,090 $94,776
MARIA MACPHERSON PRESIDENT &T 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE TEELE VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKAELA FOSTER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET ENGLEHART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESS MEYER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA SCHMOE DIRECTOR 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
2025 $799,858 $701,831 $1,959,821 $98,027
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,626,080 $1,299,672 $1,836,408 $326,408
2022 $1,163,895 $918,383 $1,198,569 $245,512
2021 $1,251,132 $955,851 $966,574 $295,281
2020 $752,330 $637,024 $602,855 $115,306
2019 $451,073 $311,781 $419,556 $139,292
2018 $269,475 $299,820 $266,140 $-30,345
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