COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING AGRICULTURE INC: Form 990, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING AGRICULTURE INC (EIN 04-3416862)
- Tax period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Filed
- 2025-10-24
- IRS object ID
- 202522979349301012
- Schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule C
- Schedule D
- Schedule L
- Schedule O
- Schedule R
- Averaging Attachment
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2025-10-24T09:54:17-04:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 042929980 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BURKHART PIZZANELLI PC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 201 PARK AVE SUITE 2 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WEST SPRINGFIELD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 010891597 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 043416862 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | COMMUNITY INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Business Name Line2 | AGRICULTURE INC | BusinessNameLine2Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | COMM | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 4136657100 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE SUGARLOAF STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SOUTH DEERFIELD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 01373 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | JENNIFER CORE | PersonNm |
| Person Title | CURRENT EXEC. DIR. | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 4136657100 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2025-09-23 | SignatureDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (true) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | JULIE QUINK | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01068729 | PTIN |
| Phone | 4137349040 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2025-09-23 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | JENNIFER CORE | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE SUGARLOAF STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SOUTH DEERFIELD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 01373 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $2,224,781 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.BUYLOCALFOOD.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1998 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | MA | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | CISA STRENGTHENS FARMS AND ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 15 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 15 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 23 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 25 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $2,948,962 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $2,061,463 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $71,520 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $74,911 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $38,963 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $71,570 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $7,518 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $16,438 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $3,066,963 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $2,224,382 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,271,879 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,499,302 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $176,605 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $956,340 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $939,595 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $2,228,219 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $2,438,897 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $838,744 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$214,515 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $3,979,859 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $3,827,716 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $204,221 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $227,107 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $3,775,638 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $3,600,609 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | WE BELIEVE THAT LOCAL, PROSPEROUS, AND DIVERSE FARMS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THE REGION; THAT AN INFORMED AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR LOCAL FARMS; AND THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN FARMS AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. OUR PROGRAMS WORK TO BRING THAT MISSION TO REALITY. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $546,531 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $66,014 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THE LOCAL HERO PROGRAM MARKETS LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, CISA'S WEBSITE, AND PRESS OUTLETS. IN 2024, MEMBERS IN CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM INCLUDED 278 FARMS AND 119 RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND SPECIALTY PRODUCERS. IN 2024, CISA'S HIGHLIGHTS OF LOCAL FARMS WERE FEATURED IN ARTICLES, RADIO, AND TV NEWS STORIES; IN OVER 400 RADIO, TV, AND PRINT ADS AND PSA'S; AND OVER 2 MILLION IMPRESSIONS VIA ONLINE ADVERTISING. OVER 20,000 PEOPLE RECEIVE MONTHLY EMAIL OR SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES. CISA'S WEBSITE PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN CONNECTING PEOPLE TO LOCAL FARMS AND HAD 72,000 USERS AND 173,000 PAGE VIEWS. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $1,036,403 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $3,508 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | CISA PROVIDES FARMERS WITH ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON NEARLY ALL ASPECTS OF RUNNING THEIR BUSINESSES. IN 2024, CISA HAD SPECIFIC FUNDING TO SUPPORT BEGINNING FARMERS, FARMERS WHO SELL DIRECT TO CONSUMERS, AND FARMERS MARKETS. WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE ON ADAPTING TO CLIMATE AS WELL AS BUSINESS, FINANICAL, AND MARKET PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING. A TOTAL OF 469 FARMS, BUSINESSES, FARMERS' MARKETS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ATTENDED 301 WORKSHOPS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONSULTATIONS. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $444,310 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $5,389 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | CISA EXPANDS ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD FOR CONSUMERS WITH LIMITED SPENDING POWER. CISA PROVIDED 800 LOW-INCOME SENIORS WITH A SUMMER FARM SHARE AND EDUCATED THEM AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FRESH, LOCAL FOOD. WE SUPPORT MOBILE MARKETS IN ACCEPTING EBT/SNAP AND HIP (A STATE-RUN INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR LOCAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES) AND IN OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS. CISA ALSO RESEARCHES FOOD SYSTEM GAPS AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. IN 2024, WE BEGAN LOOKING AT FARM TRANSITION TRENDS. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $2,027,244 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (true) | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (true) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | Yes (true) | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | false | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (true) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | false | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | Yes (true) | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | Yes (true) | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | Yes (true) | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 31 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 23 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | false | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Form8899 Filedind | false | Form8899Filedind |
| Form1098 C Filed | false | Form1098CFiledInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 15 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 15 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | Yes (true) | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (true) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (true) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (true) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Other Website | Yes (X) | OtherWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | JOHN EICHHOLZ | PersonNm |
| Phone | 4136657100 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE SUGARLOAF ST | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SOUTH DEERFIELD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 01373 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| No Listed Persons Compensated | Yes (X) | NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (16 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY LADD | |||||||
| CHAIR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BENJAMIN BLAND | |||||||
| VICE CHAIR | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MYRA MARCELLIN | |||||||
| TREASURER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TESSA WHITE-DIEMAND | |||||||
| CLERK | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| GERMAN ALVARADO | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HAMEED BELLO | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| GLENROY BUCHANAN | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| KATHRYN CHANG LAZNICKA | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| JULIA COFFEY | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| GREG GARRISON | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SAM NEWELL | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CAROLINE PAM | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SHAWN ROBINSON | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CATHERINE SANDS | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| JEREMY WERTHER | |||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| KELLY COLEMAN | |||||||
| INTERIM EXEC | 40.00 | $100,248 | $0 | $21,974 | Yes (X) | ||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $100,248 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $21,974 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 1 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp
Contractor Name ContractorName
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ALL FARMERS | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Contractor Address ContractorAddress
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 3338 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SPRINGFIELD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 01101 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Services | SUBAWARD | ServicesDesc |
| Compensation | $174,197 | CompensationAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 1 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Government Grants | $966,371 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $1,095,092 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $2,061,463 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERSHIP FEES | 541900 | $66,487 | $66,487 |
| WORKSHOP/CONSULTING | 541900 | $8,424 | $8,424 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $74,911 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $63,138 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $63,138 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $8,432 | SecuritiesAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $8,432 | SecuritiesAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $8,432 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $8,432 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $4,028 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $399 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $3,629 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER INCOME | 900099 | $10,809 | $10,809 |
| CHANGE IN CREDIT LOSS ALLOW. | 900099 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $12,809 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $2,224,382 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $159,290 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,193,817 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $964,025 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $123,348 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $106,444 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $211,912 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $171,122 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $21,895 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $18,895 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $93,573 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $75,562 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $9,668 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $8,343 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $23,250 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $21,141 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,609 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $500 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,544 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $5,544 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $472,928 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $430,282 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $32,744 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $9,902 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $59,049 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $57,259 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $19 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,771 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $72,555 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $56,935 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7,680 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $7,940 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $24,124 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $18,672 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,391 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,061 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $22,457 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $19,251 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $997 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,209 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $24,988 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $24,988 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,821 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,506 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $818 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $497 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR FARM SHARES | $105,960 | $105,960 | ||
| GRANT AWARDS | $57,500 | $57,500 | ||
| PRINTED MATERIALS | $33,120 | $21,581 | $752 | $10,787 |
| CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES | $19,681 | $13,615 | $139 | $5,927 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,618 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $9,833 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,456 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,329 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,438,897 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,027,244 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $235,048 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $176,605 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $472,929 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $574,103 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,554,083 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,403,364 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,112,185 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $989,282 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $13,550 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $26,729 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $25,715 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $4,171 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $556,008 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $357,097 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $223,899 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $198,911 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $439,234 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $493,243 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $138,264 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $137,913 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,979,859 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,827,716 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $204,221 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $227,107 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $204,221 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $227,107 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,431,154 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,619,874 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,344,484 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $980,735 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,775,638 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,600,609 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,979,859 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,827,716 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$214,515 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | $39,486 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (true) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,301,598 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,749,953 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,576,761 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $2,948,962 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,061,463 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $10,638,737 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,301,598 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,749,953 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,576,761 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $2,948,962 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,061,463 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $10,638,737 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $10,638,737 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $15,829 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $8,961 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $9,289 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $32,947 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $63,138 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $130,164 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $140,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $7,518 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $12,809 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $160,327 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $10,929,228 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $704,651 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.97340 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.97750 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II, LINE 10 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 20,327 PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM 140,000 | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $2,793 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $2,793 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $2,436,104 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $2,438,897 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $271,945 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $67,986 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $213,806 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $248,529 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year | $271,945 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $734,280 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying Ceiling | $1,101,420 | LobbyingCeilingAmt |
Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $963 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $2,385 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year | $2,793 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $6,141 | TotalAmt |
Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $53,452 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $62,132 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year | $67,986 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $183,570 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Ceiling | $275,355 | GrassrootsCeilingAmt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE C, PART II-A | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THERE WERE NO LOBBYING EXPENSES IN 2023. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Land LandGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $73,990 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Book Value | $73,990 | BookValueAmt |
Buildings BuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $434,740 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $309,819 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $124,921 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $198,911 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASS | Desc |
| Book Value | $493,243 | BookValueAmt |
| Method Valuation | F | MethodValuationCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Securities | $493,243 | TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | CISA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 180. THE ORGANIZATION IS CLASSIFIED AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS SUCH, CISA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES AND VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE EXCISE AND SALES TAXES. IN ADDITION, CISA QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A) (1). THE LLC IS A SINGLE-MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY WITH CISA AS ITS SOLE MEMBER. THE LLC IS A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES AND IS INCLUDED ON THE ANNUAL RETURN OF CISA. THE ORGANIZATION WOULD RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE, RESPECTIVELY, IF APPLICABLE. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT RECORDED ANY AMOUNTS RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED INCOME TAX BENEFITS OR ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES. CISA'S INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR ALL YEARS ENDING ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2021. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL
Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp
Name Of Interested NameOfInterested
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | FERTILE GROUND | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship Description | BOARD MEMBER | RelationshipDescriptionTxt |
| Transaction | $16,514 | TransactionAmt |
| Transaction | SUB-AWARDEE SERVICE | TransactionDesc |
| Sharing Of Revenues | false | SharingOfRevenuesInd |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | WE BELIEVE THAT LOCAL, PROSPEROUS, AND DIVERSE FARMS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THE REGION; THAT AN INFORMED AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR LOCAL FARMS; AND THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN FARMS AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. OUR PROGRAMS WORK TO BRING THAT MISSION TO REALITY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE. THE LOCAL HERO PROGRAM MARKETS LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, CISA'S WEBSITE, AND PRESS OUTLETS. IN 2024, MEMBERS IN CISA'S LOCAL HERO PROGRAM INCLUDED 278 FARMS AND 119 RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND SPECIALTY PRODUCERS. IN 2024, CISA'S HIGHLIGHTS OF LOCAL FARMS WERE FEATURED IN ARTICLES, RADIO, AND TV NEWS STORIES; IN OVER 400 RADIO, TV, AND PRINT ADS AND PSA'S; AND OVER 2 MILLION IMPRESSIONS VIA ONLINE ADVERTISING. OVER 20,000 PEOPLE RECEIVE MONTHLY EMAIL OR SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES. CISA'S WEBSITE PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN CONNECTING PEOPLE TO LOCAL FARMS AND HAD 72,000 USERS AND 173,000 PAGE VIEWS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | MEMBERS, INCLUDING ANYONE WHO DONATES TO CISA AND COMES TO THE ANNUAL MEETING, CAN VOTE ON A SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD EACH YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE 990 FORM IS FORWARDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE SENT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO RESPONDS AND WORKS WITH OUR AUDITOR TO MAKE ANY NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS. UPON A SATISFACTORY REVIEW FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS OF ALL BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS ANNUALLY AND TRACKS STATUS CHANGES TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED AT HIRE WITH AN OFFER LETTER AGREED TO BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. RAISES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD AFTER AN ANNUAL REVIEW. CISA PERFORMS SEMI-ANNUAL COMPARISON STUDIES TO ENSURE ITS COMPENSATION IS IN-LINE WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AFTER AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW. CISA PERFORMS SEMI-ANNUAL COMPARISON STUDIES TO ENSURE ITS COMPENSATION IS IN-LINE WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PROGRAM CONSULTANTS 63,036 4,797 1,491 DESIGN/PHOTO CONSULTANTS 32,500 2,473 769 ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANTS 76,447 5,818 1,533 SUBAWARD CONSULTANTS 234,998 17,883 5,558 SERVICE MEMBERS 23,301 1,773 551 TOTAL 430,282 32,744 9,902 |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 399 CHANGE IN CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCE -2,000 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE -399 CHANGE IN CREDIT LOSS ALLOWANCE 2,000 |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Id Disregarded Entities IdDisregardedEntitiesGrp
Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CISA EMERGENCY FARM FUND LLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE SUGARLOAF STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SOUTH DEERFIELD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 01373 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 453565173 | EIN |
| Primary Activities | LOANS | PrimaryActivitiesTxt |
| Legal Domicile State | MA | LegalDomicileStateCd |
Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | COMMUNITY | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Business Name Line2 | INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING AGRICULTURE | BusinessNameLine2Txt |
Averaging Attachment AveragingAttachment
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Explanation | THERE WERE NO LOBBYING EXPENSES IN 2023. | ExplanationTxt |