COMMON GROUND COLLECTIVE

EIN: 821739501 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

HAIKU, HI

Total Revenue
$2,309,605
Total Expenses
$1,747,851
Total Assets
$679,540
Net Assets
$634,401
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
JENNIFER KARACA
Phone
8088560906
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMON GROUND COLLECTIVE, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 1092% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $562K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

IT IS OUR MISSION AT COMMON GROUND COLLECTIVE TO TRANSFORM MAUI INTO A BOUNTIFUL AND PRODUCTIVE ISLAND THAT BENEFITS BOTH THE REAL-LIFE SETTINGS, AND HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE; WE WILL HELP TO ELEVATE DISTRESSED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY THAT ARE NOT OTHERWISE ABLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE OR OBTAIN EDUCATION IN THESE AREAS. BY SPREADING AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE, WE WILL WORK TO INCREASE FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES HERE IN OUR BEAUTIFUL ISLAND COMMUNITY AND SET-UP THE FRAMEWORK TO BRING THIS MODEL TO OTHER MUCH DESERVING AREAS IN HAWAII AND ABROAD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $99,567 Revenue: $67,084

THE FOSTER FARMING HARVESTING PROJECT: LAUNCHED IN 2019, THE FOSTER FARMING HARVEST PROJECT ADDRESSES FOOD WASTE AND EMPOWERS LANDOWNERS TO TRANSFORM THEIR PROPERTIES INTO PRODUCTIVE LAND, FOSTERING...

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THE FOSTER FARMING HARVESTING PROJECT: LAUNCHED IN 2019, THE FOSTER FARMING HARVEST PROJECT ADDRESSES FOOD WASTE AND EMPOWERS LANDOWNERS TO TRANSFORM THEIR PROPERTIES INTO PRODUCTIVE LAND, FOSTERING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. CGC PROVIDES ON-SITE EDUCATION, CROP HARVESTING, DATA COLLECTION, DISTRIBUTION TO NONPROFITS AND SCHOOLS, MARKETING TO LOCAL OUTLETS, AND ONGOING CONSULTATION. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, CGC SUPPORTS LANDOWNERS IN DONATING OR SELLING SURPLUS PRODUCE. IN 2023, THE FOSTER FARM PROGRAM CONDUCTED 338 HARVESTS ACROSS 187 PROPERTIES IN MAUI, YIELDING OVER 50,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE. OF THIS, APPROXIMATELY 32,750 POUNDS WERE DONATED TO NONPROFITS FEEDING FOOD- INSECURE RESIDENTS, WHILE 17,300 POUNDS WERE SOLD TO LOCAL BUSINESSES, REDUCING RELIANCE ON IMPORTED GOODS AND STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY AND HELPING TO SUPPORT OUR ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND MISSION. THE PROGRAM ALSO ONBOARDED 47 NEW HARVEST CLIENTS, HELPED 40 FARMS FIND NEW MARKETS, AND DIVERTED OVER 5,100 POUNDS OF INEDIBLE PRODUCE TO LOCAL COMPOSTERS TO KEEP IT OUT OF THE LANDFILL.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,755

LOCAL FOOD PROMOTION PROJECT: THIS PROJECT STRENGTHENS MAUI'S FOOD SYSTEM BY CONNECTING LOCAL PRODUCERS TO MARKETS AND REDUCING FOOD WASTE. IN THE FIRST YEAR, CGC HAS FACILITATED 45 NEW PARTNERSHIPS...

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LOCAL FOOD PROMOTION PROJECT: THIS PROJECT STRENGTHENS MAUI'S FOOD SYSTEM BY CONNECTING LOCAL PRODUCERS TO MARKETS AND REDUCING FOOD WASTE. IN THE FIRST YEAR, CGC HAS FACILITATED 45 NEW PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN PRODUCERS AND SUPPLY NETWORKS,PROVIDED VALUABLE MARKET KNOWLEDGE TO 69 PRODUCERS, AND EFFECTIVELY REDUCED ON-FARM FOOD WASTE FOR 24 LOCAL AG LANDOWNERS. MOREOVER, 15 NEW PRODUCERS VENTURED INTO LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION ON MAUI, WITH 14 BEING BEGINNING FARMERS OR RANCHERS AND ALL 15 REPRESENTING FAMILY FARMS OR RANCHES. THESE OUTCOMES UNDERSCORE CGC'S PIVOTAL ROLE IN EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING LOCAL RESIDENTS WHILE FOSTERING MARKET CONNECTIONS THROUGH THE LOCAL FOOD PROMOTION PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $112,440

THIS GARDEN PROJECT IS POSSIBLE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HAIKU HOUSE OF MAUI AND SPECIFICALLY GROWS FOOD TO DONATE TO HELP FEED RESIDENTS IN NEED. IN ADDITION TO INCREASING THE LOCAL FOOD...

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THIS GARDEN PROJECT IS POSSIBLE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HAIKU HOUSE OF MAUI AND SPECIFICALLY GROWS FOOD TO DONATE TO HELP FEED RESIDENTS IN NEED. IN ADDITION TO INCREASING THE LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY FOR MAUI'S FOOD- INSECURE RESIDENTS, CGC HOSTS WEEKLY WORK DAYS PROVIDING A WAY FOR RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS ALIKE TO GET THEIR HANDS DIRTY, CLEAR THEIR MINDS AND HELP FEED THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. THE GARDEN PRODUCES NUTRITIOUS CROPS AND ALLOWS US TO DISTRIBUTE EVEN MORE FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, SUCH AS FEED MY SHEEP AND MAUI FOOD BANK. IN 2023, THE GARDEN YIELDED THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF FOOD, ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR HEALTHY FOOD IN EMERGENCY DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,337,262
Program Service Revenue $8,767
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-36,424
TOTAL REVENUE $2,309,605

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $293,895
Fundraising Expenses $6,103
Program Expenses $1,635,086
Other Expenses $1,453,956
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,747,851

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,309,605 $193,682 +10.9%
Expenses $1,747,851 $186,588 +8.4%
Net Income $561,754 $7,094 +78.2%
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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
4
Volunteers
2702

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
6
$131,014
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER KARACA EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$124,000 $7,014 $131,014
DR JOIE TAYLOR INTERIM PRES 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA NIGHT PAST PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLAS TIMPONE VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERRY RESPICIO-URIAS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE GARO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRINETTE FURTADO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BAILEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY HENRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY PAHIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARINA RIKER 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,309,605 $1,747,851 $679,540 $561,754
2023 No data No data No data No data
2022 $193,682 $186,588 $184,346 $7,094
2021 $176,533 $139,850 $42,925 $36,683
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