CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LENA BANKS

Phone

4234939155

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CRABTREE FARMS OF CHATTANOOGA INC, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $537K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

CRABTREE FARMS IS A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED FARM & AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE THAT: GROWS HEALTHY FOOD FOR THE CHATTANOOGA, TN AREA; EDUCATES CHILDREN & FAMILIES ON THE BENEFITS OF FARMS & LOCAL FOOD; GROWS THE MARKET FOR FRESH FOOD, SUPPORTING THE SUCCESS OF LOCAL FARMS; AND CONNECTS DIVERSE PEOPLE, NATURE, AND PLACE IN A BEAUTIFUL FARM SETTING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $312,834 Revenue: $193,535

PRODUCING FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES, HERBS, FLOWERS, & BERRIES FOR MARKETS IN THE CHATTANOOGA AREA: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SALES AT THE MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET, THE CRABTREE FARM'S...

PRODUCING FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES, HERBS, FLOWERS, & BERRIES FOR MARKETS IN THE CHATTANOOGA AREA: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SALES AT THE MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET, THE CRABTREE FARM'S FARM STAND, & 5 WHOLESALE ACCOUNTS INCLUDING 7 LOCAL RESTAURANTS. THE FARM CONTINUED TO GROW THE REACH OF ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS & THE SIZE & SCOPE OF GARDENS INCLUDING COMMUNITY-GARDENING ACCESS.

Program 2

Expenses: $11,510 Revenue: $42,754

EDUCATING CHILDREN & FAMILIES FROM A VARIETY OF SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS ON THE PRACTICE OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING & THE BENEFITS OF LOCAL, HEALTHY FOOD. EACH YEAR, CRABTREE FARMS LEADS OR FACILITATES OVER TWO DOZEN WORKSHOPS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES. WE REACHED 878 STUDENTS IN 2024 THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS. WE ENGAGE THE HANDS & HEARTS OF OVER 1,400 VOLUNTEERS DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION, MARKETING, & EDUCATION OF LOCAL FOODS.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $266,740

Program Service Revenue $229,620

Investment Income $80

Other Revenue $40,359

TOTAL REVENUE $536,799

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $367,601

Fundraising Expenses $49,993

Program Expenses $324,344

Other Expenses $164,344

TOTAL EXPENSES $531,945

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$536,799	$437,693	+0.2%
Expenses	$531,945	$507,729	+0.0%
Net Income	$4,854	$-70,036	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

1400

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

$93,001

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JILL ALLEN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENYATTA ASHFORD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD BEELAND	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BO BENTLEY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DELAINA ELMZ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTY GRAVES	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HETZLER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL HOUSER	VICE-CHAIRMAN	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAZMINE LEBLANC	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAPAE LITCHFIELD	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VIRIDIANA MARIN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LILY SANCHEZ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA STOFAN	CHAIRMAN	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SWEET	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLE WEBSTER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELONIE SHERMAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ENDED DEC. 2024)	40.00	Officer	$55,945	$0	$55,945
LENA BANKS	INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR.(START DEC. 2024)	40.00	Officer	$37,056	$0	$37,056

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	$536,799	$531,945	$638,290	$4,854
2023	$437,693	$507,729	$632,168	$-70,036
2022	$447,486	$445,376	$701,665	$2,110
2021	$383,143	$366,437	$750,899	$16,706
2020	$417,690	$401,578	$699,522	$16,112
2019	$387,975	$410,632	$702,896	$-22,657