Liabilities / Assets
73rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.05x
Liabilities / Revenue
71st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
37th percentile
Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
96th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 15.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
48th percentile
Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
47th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$264,342
Up $10,199 (+4.0%) from 2020
Net Assets
Up$250,835
Up $894 (+0.4%) from 2020
Liabilities
Up$13,507
Up $9,305 (+221%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$438,509
Up $1,838 (+0.4%) from 2020
Expenses
Up$437,615
Up $68,945 (+19%) from 2020
Net Income
Down$894
Down $67,107 (-99%) from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
- Signed
- Nov 4, 2022
- Return Version
- 2021v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $438,509
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
When farmers and attorneys share knowledge, the entire local food system moves forward. Farm commons fosters the discussions and connections that build a strong legal backbone for our community.
Farm Commons' mission is to provide the legal resources sustainable farmers need to be the stable, resilient foundation of a community-based food system. Farm Commons empowers agricultural communities to resolve their own legal vulnerabilities, within an ecosystem of support.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds | $249,941 | $249,941 | → $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $106,372 | $126,765 | ▲ $20,393 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $92,933 | $61,973 | ▼ $30,960 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $34,088 | $2,288 | ▼ $31,800 |
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $0 | $894 | ▲ $894 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | $-9,683 | ▼ $9,683 |
| Total Assets | $254,143 | $264,342 | ▲ $10,199 |
| Other Assets Total | $20,750 | $82,999 | ▲ $62,249 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $239 | $11,827 | ▲ $11,588 |
| Other Liabilities | $3,963 | $1,680 | ▼ $2,283 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,202 | $13,507 | ▲ $9,305 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $249,941 | $250,835 | ▲ $894 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $254,143 | $264,342 | ▲ $10,199 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Land Buildings | $-9,683 | $9,683 | $0 |
| Land | $0 | - | $0 |
| Equipment | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Assets Org | $82,999 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel | Armstrong | FT | $69,040 | $69,040 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jason Fischbach | Director |
| Rebecca Claypool | Director |
| Tom Buller | Director |
| Beth | Dooley |
| Andrew | Larson |
| Aaron | Sandvig |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $409,165
- Program Service Revenue
- $29,290
- Investment Income
- $54
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $31,168
- Change in Net Assets
- $894
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $235,156 |
| Other Expenses | $202,459 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $41,108 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $188,591 | $5,433 | $7,089 | $201,113 |
| Advertising | $21,642 | $248 | $22,638 | $44,528 |
| Information Technology | $7,699 | $28,916 | $7,343 | $43,958 |
| Fees for Services Other | $34,163 | - | - | $34,163 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $14,392 | $1,810 | $951 | $17,153 |
| Payroll Taxes | $16,277 | $613 | $0 | $16,890 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $0 | $14,417 | $0 | $14,417 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $0 | $9,683 | $0 | $9,683 |
| Office Expenses | - | $2,932 | $681 | $3,613 |
| Travel | - | $-58 | $2,028 | $1,970 |
| Occupancy | $133 | $1,455 | $80 | $1,668 |
| Insurance | $0 | $131 | $0 | $131 |
| Other Expenses | $52 | $0 | $0 | $52 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $0 | $20 | $0 | $20 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $327,852 | $68,655 | $41,108 | $437,615 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Gaming Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Gaming Gross Income | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| payroll liabilities | $1,680 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- No
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“The Form 990 and all Schedules are prepared by the Executive Director and a copy is provided to all members of the governing body for review at least one week before being filed with the IRS.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Farm Commons' Conflict of Interest policy covers all directors and employees. Any director or employee is considered an interested person. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, the interested person must disclose all material facts to the governing body. The interested person cannot be present at the meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. If a conflict that may affect the daily or long-term operations of the organization is identified, either the conflict is removed or the person does not participate in the decision making regarding the area of conflict. To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not jeopardize its tax-exempt status, each director and employee must annually affirm that the individual has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy and has agreed to comply with the policy.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“The performance of the Executive Director is reviewed by the members of the governing board on an annual basis. As a part of the performance review, the governing board sets the compensation for the Executive Director. The governing board reviews wage comparability data on a regular basis as part of the review and compensation process. The performance review also includes an assessment of the Executive Director's success in meeting stated goals and priority objectives for the organization. The evaluation is conducted by the Compensation Committee and the content of the review and resulting recommendations of the committee are documented. The full board approves the final salary and compensation for the Executive Director, annually.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Farm Commons
- EIN
- 45-5445890
- Phone
- 2183024030
- Address
- 302 W Austin St, Duluth, MN 55803
Signing Officer
- Name
- Rachel Armstrong
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 2183024030
- Signed
- 2022-11-04
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Rachel Armstrong
- Formed
- 2012
- Legal Domicile
- Wi
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 7
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 32
Supplemental Narrative
Financial Statement Notes
Schedule D, Part I, Line 1
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Farmer Education: In 2021, we achieved several strategic goals for our Farmer Education program. First, we took our flagship online workshop Discovering Resilience, which empowers producers nationwide to understand and take action towards the 10 best practices of legal resilience and made it available nationwide to any farmer or rancher, anywhere. Our new online workshop networks producers from around the country as they create action plans that reduce their most significant vulnerabilities. We saw widespread positive reception for the workshop and we experienced even stronger outcomes than our in-person workshop! We also launched a new library at our website with a new, more logical search mechanism to help farmers determine which of our 100+ resources answer their particular questions. In 2021, we designed and launched our Farmer Fellows program which is part of a long-term strategic initiative to integrate the stories and leadership of farmers themselves into our legal education curriculum. We also made strong headway in producing our 50-state index of farm employment laws, which will be the first such resource developed in the country on this complex area of law. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | Non-Farmer Education: In 2021, Farm Commons expanded its service to Extension Educators, nonprofit employees, and farm support persons nationwide to help farmers recognize and address legal vulnerabilities before a problem occurs. We launched our comprehensive online workshop, Guiding Resilience, available to non-farmers nationwide, no matter their geography. We also launched our online question-and-answer platform where we receive and answer hundreds of questions about farm law, largely from agricultural professionals in local communities. Our data estimate that for every one non-farming agriculture professional we reach, that person provides our information to 22 more farmers in their local community, significantly magnifying our ability to achieve our mission. Our resources and materials helped these service providers get essential information directly to farmers nationwide, quickly. We also launched our formal program to license our material to agricultural service providers, allowing them to distribute all our print materials in their communities. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | Research: Farm Commons provides essential services in doing complex legal research and in studying the impact and ramifications of legal realities on diverse farm communities. In 2021, we developed our research into food safety liability and the insurance policies that control for food safety risks. We also worked extensively on research into farmer awareness of, acceptance of, and interest in collaborative solutions to labor shortage challenges. As part of this, we worked with law academics and legal clinics around the country to develop a more robust awareness of the complex issues affecting farm businesses nationwide and to foster more academic research into these problems and potential solutions. |
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $264,342
- Liabilities
- $13,507
- Net assets
- $250,835
- Revenue
- $438,509
- Expenses
- $437,615
- Net income
- $894