2024-10-31T12:51:24-05:00 2023-12-31 202349670 DGN LLC PO BOX 947 TRAVERSE CITY MI 496850947 990 2023-01-01 452119498 MICHIGAN FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION MICH 5174323381 480 WILSON RD 172 EAST LANSING MI 48824 AMANDA SHREVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5174323381 2024-10-31 1 0 AARON J MANSFIELD CPA P01230273 2319461722 2024-10-31 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z MIFMA AMANDA SHREVE 480 WILSON RD 172 EAST LANSING MI 48824 857850 0 X WWW.MIFMA.ORG X 2014 MI WE PLACE EQUITY AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUPPORTING THE VIABILITY OF COMMUNITY DRIVEN MARKETPLACES. 10 10 12 0 0 0 327959 341828 368887 504372 2544 11650 0 0 699390 857850 0 0 0 0 386930 523994 0 0 5560 275476 336372 662406 860366 36984 -2516 728482 687127 240206 177319 488276 509808 X MIFMA PLACES EQUITY AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUPPORTING THE VIABILITY OF COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MARKETPLACES SO THAT THEY CAN CONNECT ALL CONSUMERS TO LOCAL FARMS AND BUSINESSES. 0 0 185917 0 44802 MIFMA'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF THE MARKET MANAGER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (MMCP), AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THE FARMERS MARKETS AT THE CAPITOL, AND OTHER WEBINARS, RESOURCES, AND EVENTS. 23 MARKET MANAGERS RECEIVED THEIR MMCP CERTIFICATION WHICH ENCOURAGES THEM TO PURSUE LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO MANAGING A MARKET. IN 2023 100 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED A TWO-DAY HYBRID CONFERENCE HELD BY MIFMA TO LEARN ABOUT FARMERS MARKET MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS. AN AVERAGE OF 3190 PEOPLE ATTENDED EACH FARMERS MARKET AT THE CAPITOL WITH AN AVERAGE OF 44 MICHIGAN VENDORS IN ATTENDANCE. 163668 0 114064 MIFMA WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CONSUMERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD AND FARM PRODUCTS THAT ARE SOLD AT COMMUNITY DRIVEN MARKETPLACES IN MICHIGAN. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, WE SUPPORT FARMERS AND MARKETS IN ACCEPTING BENEFITS FROM THE SNAP, WIC, AND FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION FEDERAL FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM CALLED DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS. IN 2023, MORE THAN 160 FARMERS MARKETS ACCEPTED SNAP AND MORE THAN 200 LOCATIONS IN MICHIGAN PARTICIPATED IN DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS. 130795 0 158168 MIFMA PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM OPERATORS IN MICHIGAN AND OVERSEES A STATEWIDE LEARNING NETWORK, PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION STEERING COMMITTEE, AND PARTICIPANT ADVISORY COUNCIL WITH INTENTION TO ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE STATEWIDE FUNDING PATHWAYS FOR THESE PROGRAMS IN MICHIGAN. 165256 0 187878 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING AND EDUCATION - TOTAL EXPENSES OF $66,728HUB - TOTAL EXPENSES OF $ 32,417FMPP - TOTAL EXPENSES OF $66,109OTHER PROGRAMMING - TOTAL EXPENSES OF $22,539 165256 0 187878 645636 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MI X THE ORGANIZATION 5174323381 480 WILSON RD 172 EAST LANSING MI 48824 LINDA BADER PRESIDENT 1.50 X X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER STEWARD VICE PRESIDENT 1.50 X X 0 0 0 CONNIE WATSON DIRECTOR 1.50 X X 0 0 0 ANNA ALMANZA SECRETARY 1.50 X 0 0 0 AMY FISHER TREASURER 1.50 X X 0 0 0 CAROL MOODY DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 DENISE PIKE DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 PHIL WARSAW DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 LAUREN AMELLAL DIRECTOR 1.50 X 0 0 0 AMANDA SHREVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 75459 0 2264 75459 0 2264 0 0 0 0 0 29145 290549 22134 3334 341828 CONTRACT SERVICES 900099 449580 449580 EVENT REGISTRATIONS 900099 30895 30895 FOOD ACCESS 900099 23897 23897 504372 11110 11110 540 0 540 540 540 857850 504912 0 11110 X 75459 52369 23090 327096 277323 46500 3273 87375 71560 15105 710 34064 27898 5889 277 26547 26547 120033 112618 7415 1190 1190 8315 7172 1143 15838 15838 24048 24048 26765 20606 6159 2448 2448 PROGRAM EXPENSES 59921 59921 0 0 SUPPLIES 23023 14244 8779 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 15832 625 15207 BANK AND SERVICE CHARGE 7377 1088 6289 5035 212 3523 1300 860366 645636 209170 5560 6980 39847 545824 476139 173524 171141 2154 0 728482 687127 20761 12685 219445 164634 240206 177319 X 0 0 0 0 488276 509808 488276 509808 728482 687127 -2516 24048 0 X 0 0 0 X 131060 143519 179011 327959 338494 1120043 131060 143519 179011 327959 338494 1120043 1120043 3270 2150 688 2529 11110 19747 15 540 555 1140345 1747958 0.98220 0.88140 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 490 0 0 490 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS - MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE OPEN TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS WHO SUPPORT THE MIFMA MISSION AND VISION AND WHO PAY DUES. THE CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE (1) FARMERS MARKETS, (2) FARMERS OR VENDORS WHO SELL AT FARMERS MARKETS, (3) FRIENDS OF MIFMA, AND (4) LIFETIME MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS - THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON MATTERS THAT COME BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP SHALL CONSIST OF MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING WITHIN THE CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP. VOTING OPPORTUNITIES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ELECTION OF THE MIFMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FRIENDS OF MIFMA ARE A NON-VOTING CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 - THE 990 IS RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO REVIEWS THE RETURN FOR ACCURACY. UPON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL, THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO ARE GIVEN ONE WEEK TO REVIEW THE RETURN. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ARE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. AFTER ANY ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIGNS AND FILES THE RETURN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES, THE EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER IS RESPONSIBLE TO DISCLOSE THE SITUATION. IN ADDITION, IF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OR SUPERVISOR IS MADE AWARE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO REPORT IT APPROPRIATELY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL - THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNUALLY. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MAKES COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH IS DECIDED UPON BY THE BOARD DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. A RECORD OF THE MEETING AND DECISION IS RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS - THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS THE SOLE DISCRETION TO DETERMINE THE RATE OF PAY FOR ALL PERSONNEL. RATES OF PAY ARE DEPENDENT ON THE JOB CLASSIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND OTHER DETERMINING FACTORS. RATES OF PAY FOR DIFFERENT JOB CLASSIFICATIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED UNDER THE SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW SALARIES ANNUALLY. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY ANNUALLY. SALARY INCREASES ARE GENERALLY GIVEN ONCE A YEAR AND MAY BE CALCULATED BASED ON PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS, THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF MIFMA, AND SALARY STUDIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION - ALL INFORMAITON IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 112,618. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,260. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 117,878. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,155. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,155.