COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS

EIN: 942914745 501(c)(3)

DAVIS, CA

Total Revenue
$4,373,044
Total Expenses
$5,296,188
Total Assets
$2,037,495
Net Assets
$1,235,404
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PAUL TOWERS
Phone
5307568518
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

CAFF's mission is to build sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs that create more resilient family farms, communities, and ecosystems. CAFF works with farmers, buyers and food advocates across the State of California.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,531,250

CAFF CONTINUED TO SUPPOT FARMERS IMPACTED BY CLIMATE RELATED DISASTERS THROUGH OUR CALIFORNIA FAMILY FARMER EMERGENCY FUND. IN RESPONSE TO FARMER NEEDS, WE EXPANDED OUR WORK ON SUSTAINABLE...

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CAFF CONTINUED TO SUPPOT FARMERS IMPACTED BY CLIMATE RELATED DISASTERS THROUGH OUR CALIFORNIA FAMILY FARMER EMERGENCY FUND. IN RESPONSE TO FARMER NEEDS, WE EXPANDED OUR WORK ON SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT. WE CONDUCTED OUR ANNUAL FARMER LISTENING SESSION IN THE FALL OF 2023. THIS OUTREACH AND LISTENING TO FARMERS FORMED THE FOUNDATION OF OUR 2024 POLICY PRIORITIES, WHICH INCLUDE DROUGHT AND WATER, SMALL FARMER INFRASTRUCTURE, AND LAND ACCESS. WE DEVELOP OUR BIOLOGICALLY INTEGRATED ORCHARD SYSTEMS PROJECT AND SUPPORTED FARMERS WITH HEALTH SOILS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. WE SHIFTED NEARLY $1M IN LOCAL PURCHASING TO SUPPORT SMALL SCALE AND HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED FARMERS THROUGH OUR FARM TO MARKET PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HUNDREDS OF FARMERS THROUGH OUR FOOD SAFETY AND SMALL FARM TECH HUB WORK AND HAVE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ORGANIC TRANSITION ASSISTANCE.

Program 2

Farmer ServicesIn 2022, we provided direct technical support to hundreds of farmers across California with services: through launching our new Tech Hub (which supports small family farms and food...

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Farmer ServicesIn 2022, we provided direct technical support to hundreds of farmers across California with services: through launching our new Tech Hub (which supports small family farms and food enterprises in adopting technology-based solutions for their direct marketing challenges) and out ongoing work in our food safety program that helps growers provide healthy and safe produce to their markets through workshops, webinars, online resources and more. Our 2020 webinars covered Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) inspection updates and FAQs and on-farm food safety during COVID-19, with everything from employees to post-harvest to equipment. Partners included Full Belly Farm, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).

Program 3

Ecological Farming (formerly Cliimate Smart)We work with farmers, policy makers, researchers, and local technical assistance providers to promote, improve, and better understand the adooption of...

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Ecological Farming (formerly Cliimate Smart)We work with farmers, policy makers, researchers, and local technical assistance providers to promote, improve, and better understand the adooption of ecological farming throughout California. CAFF's California Agricultural Water Stewardship Program (CA WSI) teaches growers how to use water more sustainably, while other programs emphasize integrated pest management, on-farm diversity, and building hedgerows. In 2020, we partnered with 20 farms to conduct on-farm trials and demonstrations, hosted six workshops, and helped farms implement ecological farming practices on over 350 acres. CAFF also shared two new resources for growers: our "Cover Crop Decision Guide for Perennial Systems and "Cover Crop Decision Guide for Annual Systems created in collaboration with the Freshwater Trust. These practical guides are designed to walk farmers through the process of selecting the right cover crop mix for your farm, from addressing issues such as soil compaction and pests, to providing benefits like adding nitrogen and attracting pollinators.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,879,702
Program Service Revenue $2,475,045
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $18,297
TOTAL REVENUE $4,373,044

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,393,009
Salaries & Benefits $2,610,852
Fundraising Expenses $35,575
Program Expenses $4,531,250
Other Expenses $1,292,327
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,296,188

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,373,044 $3,292,181 +0.3%
Expenses $5,296,188 $3,578,180 +0.5%
Net Income $-923,144 $-285,999 +2.2%
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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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
38
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
4
$129,080
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAWNIE ANDRAK BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE REYNOLDS SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOMMY IRVINE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AL COURCHESNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GOWAN BATIST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BAILEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEIRDRE HOLBROOK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BERNDT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGELIO PONCE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID VISHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOMINIC BRUNO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICKEY DURAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN HARTMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA NAKAMURA KNIGHT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL O'GORMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH KEISER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARITY MAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL TOWERS PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$111,541 $17,539 $129,080
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 $4,373,044 $5,296,188 $2,037,495 $-923,144
2022 $3,292,181 $3,578,180 $518,494 $-285,999
2021 $3,052,443 $2,886,926 $1,157,338 $165,517
2020 $2,840,982 $2,150,793 $1,467,121 $690,189
2019 $1,655,621 $1,407,369 $643,193 $248,252
2018 $1,305,021 $1,366,184 $314,091 $-61,163
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