AACORN FARM INC

EIN: 452576096 501(c)(3) Human Services

KALAMAZOO, MI

Total Revenue
$570,375
Total Expenses
$398,183
Total Assets
$808,322
Net Assets
$756,911
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
LIZ FARNER
Phone
2693480985
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AACORN FARM INC, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $570K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $172K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF AACORN IS TO PROVIDE LIFE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A SUPPORTIVE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. AACORN ENVISIONS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EMBRACED AS VALUED MEMBERS OF A DIVERSELY-ABLED COMMUNITY WHILE EXPERIENCING SUCCESS THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO LEARNING AND LIVING.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $451,125
Program Service Revenue $92,834
Investment Income $1,728
Other Revenue $24,688
TOTAL REVENUE $570,375

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $70,743
Salaries & Benefits $211,626
Fundraising Expenses $233
Program Expenses $344,604
Other Expenses $115,814
TOTAL EXPENSES $398,183

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $570,375 $407,510 +0.4%
Expenses $398,183 $393,002 +0.0%
Net Income $172,192 $14,508 +10.9%
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
13
Volunteers
N/A

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
$48,268
Total Directors
8
$16,392
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CINDY SEMARK VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ FARNER PRESIDENT/INTERIM ED 2.00
Officer Director
$16,392 $0 $16,392
JOHN BEST DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HILARY DOLBEE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE BOSCH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCIS CIRVENCIC DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE TROMPETER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY ROBINS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC BIRKO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YR) 40.00
Officer
$31,876 $0 $31,876
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 $570,375 $398,183 $808,322 $172,192
2022 $407,510 $393,002 $744,108 $14,508
2021 $413,436 $382,603 $729,219 $30,833
2020 $465,256 $216,519 $699,500 $248,737
2019 $258,303 $237,625 $454,254 $20,678
2018 $371,738 $216,980 $434,201 $154,758
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