FRIENDS OF THE FARMS

EIN: 912116900 501(c)(3) Environment

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA

Total Revenue
$218,213
Total Expenses
$231,997
Total Assets
$663,909
Net Assets
$523,500
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
HEATHER BURGER
Phone
2068425537
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE FARMS, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $218K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $524K represent 29 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF THE FARMS IS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF LOCAL FARMING AND BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY THROUGH A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD ECOSYSTEM.THROUGH OUR PROGRAMMING, SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WE SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS, ADVOCATE FOR LOCAL FOOD AND CULTIVATE COMMUNITY.WE FOCUS ON: CREATING INTEREST, INVESTMENT, AND PRIDE IN LOCAL AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES AND OUR RURAL LANDSCAPES SO THAT THEY ARE PART OF THE EVERYDAY FIBER OF OUR COMMUNITIES. FOSTERING YEAR-ROUND, DYNAMIC CONNECTIONS AMONG OUR FARMERS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES. BRINGING AWARENESS OF AND RESPECT FOR SMALL-SCALE LOCAL AGRICULTURE TO ENSURE A THRIVING FUTURE, WHERE FARMERS ARE VALUED AND FARMLAND IS CONSERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. ENSURING THAT FARMERS, FARM WORKERS, AND INTERNS HAVE THE ABILITY TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $35,653 Revenue: $66,893

SHARE THE HARVEST IS A NEW INITATIVE FOR 2025. IN SPRING 2025, SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS IN FEDERAL FOOD FUNDING AFFECTED LOCAL FOOD BANKS AND FARMERS. HELPLINE HOUSE LOST 40% OF ITS COMMODITY FOOD...

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SHARE THE HARVEST IS A NEW INITATIVE FOR 2025. IN SPRING 2025, SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS IN FEDERAL FOOD FUNDING AFFECTED LOCAL FOOD BANKS AND FARMERS. HELPLINE HOUSE LOST 40% OF ITS COMMODITY FOOD FUNDING, AND BY 2026, $100,000 ANNUALLY FOR LOCALLY GROWN FOOD WILL BE ELIMINATED. DEMAND HAS DOUBLED TO OVER 400 HOUSEHOLDS WEEKLY. IN RESPONSE, THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED SHARE THE HARVEST ON JULY 3, PURCHASING AND DONATING 9,500 POUNDS OF LOCALLY GROWN FOOD IN 14 WEEKS WHILE SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,036 Revenue: $1,145

THE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND NATIVE FOOD FOREST IS AN EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT ON A FORMER CHRISTMAS TREE FARM. THE PROJECT RESTORES NATIVE, PRIMARILY EDIBLE PLANTS, CONTROLS INVASIVE...

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THE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND NATIVE FOOD FOREST IS AN EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT ON A FORMER CHRISTMAS TREE FARM. THE PROJECT RESTORES NATIVE, PRIMARILY EDIBLE PLANTS, CONTROLS INVASIVE SPECIES, AND DEMONSTRATES SUSTAINABLE AGROECOLOGICAL PRACTICES THAT PROTECT PUGET SOUND. THE SITE SERVES AS A FREE PUBLIC PARK, LIVING CLASSROOM, AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE. IN 2025, THE FOOD FOREST WAS DESIGNATED A USDA PEOPLE'S GARDEN AND FEATURED IN PACIFIC NW HORTICULTURE.

Program 3
Expenses: $114,497 Revenue: $168,410

UNDER A LICENSE AGREEMENT WE SCHEDULE AND COORDINATE ALL PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS ON THE PUBLICLY OWNED FARMLAND. WE ALSO MANAGE 14 P-PATCH PLOTS SO THAT FAMILIES CAN GROW THEIR OWN FOOD AND LEARN FROM...

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UNDER A LICENSE AGREEMENT WE SCHEDULE AND COORDINATE ALL PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS ON THE PUBLICLY OWNED FARMLAND. WE ALSO MANAGE 14 P-PATCH PLOTS SO THAT FAMILIES CAN GROW THEIR OWN FOOD AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. OUR ANNUAL FARM-TO-TABLE EVENT SHOWCASING LOCAL FARMS AND DINNER SOURCED FROM LOCAL FARMERS. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH THE BI FRUIT CLUB FOR MAINTENANCE AND PROGRAMMING IN THE HISTORIC JOHNSON FARM AND COORDINATE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ORCHARD.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $36,697
Program Service Revenue $117,304
Investment Income $8
Other Revenue $64,204
TOTAL REVENUE $218,213

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $142,047
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $152,186
Other Expenses $89,950
TOTAL EXPENSES $231,997

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $218,213 $152,061 +0.4%
Expenses $231,997 $208,829 +0.1%
Net Income $-13,784 $-56,768 -0.8%
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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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
2
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
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSIE BAVO DIRECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN DOMINGUS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN ALLSTON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECCA HANSON CHAIR 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
TABITHA BAKER SECRETARY 7.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE YENNE TREASURER 3.00
Officer
$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 $218,213 $231,997 $663,909 $-13,784
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $228,441 $238,989 $759,647 $-10,548
2022 $592,990 $211,785 $700,976 $381,205
2021 $288,668 $156,026 $223,557 $132,642
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