Nonprofit · EIN 27-2588129
FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,138,534 | $1,049,672 | $88,862 | $637,297 | $50,462 | $586,835 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,002,691 | $993,640 | $9,051 | $601,988 | $101,720 | $500,268 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $976,303
- of which government grants
- $800,475
- Program service revenue
- $65,106
- Investment income
- $12,469
- Net income from fundraising events
- $73,602
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $8,759
- Other revenue
- $84,656
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $199,533
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,575
- Other salaries and wages
- $484,334
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $574,909
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $19,027
- Travel
- $24,041
- Program services (functional)
- $935,255
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,294
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,123
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $601,988
- Total assets, end of year
- $637,297
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,462
- Net assets, end of year
- $586,835
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $444,767
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $142,068
- Gross receipts
- $1,272,199
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 40
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARE STONER FEHSENFELD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $90,575 |
| ROBYN CALVEY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK KLEMME | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT LAESER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER MIDDLETON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN JACKLE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LEONG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAY SCHWICHTENBERG | Director Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ GROSS | Director Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LARSON | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL RIDDERBUSCH | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARE STONER FEHSENFELD | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN COSTELLO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK KLEMME | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT LAESER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER MIDDLETON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN JACKLE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LEONG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAY SCHWICHTENBERG | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ GROSS | President & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LARSON | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL RIDDERBUSCH | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 211 S PATERSON ST STE 280, MADISON, WI 53703-4535
- In care of
- % CARRIE SEDLAK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RACHAEL MAYSELS
- Signed the 990
- RACHAEL MAYSELS, Executive Dir.
- Return prepared by
- Sorge CPA & Business Advisors SC
Mission
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) IN WISCONSIN AND STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO LOCALLY PRODUCED, ORGANIC FOOD AND HAVE STRONG CONNECTIONS TO THEIR FARMS, FOOD, AND COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- FARMER DEVELOPMENT - FAIRSHARE WORKS CLOSELY WITH OUR COMMUNITY OF GROWERS TO DEVELOP AND SHARE RESOURCES, BUILD SKILLS AND FARM EFFICIENCIES AND TO MAINTAIN A SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION AND CAMARADERIE. FAIRSHARE ENDORSES NEW FARMS EACH YEAR THROUGH AN APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FAIRSHARE COORDINATES A NUMBER OF FARMER-TO-FARMER PROGRAMS, AVAILABLE TO FAIRSHARE-ENDORSED FARMS AND OTHER DIRECT MARKET PRODUCERS, WITH TOPICS RANGING FROM TECHNICAL GROWING SKILLS TO MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO MARKETING. OTHER RESOURCES PROVIDED BY FAIRSHARE INCLUDE THE ANNUAL ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION CONFERENCE, ON-FARM RESEARCH TRIALS FOCUSED ON COVER CROP AND NO-TILL PRODUCTION METHODS, AND AN ORGANIC VEGETABLE FARM MANAGER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A PATHWAY FOR FARMERS TO TRAIN AND RETAIN EMPLOYEES PERENNIALLY.Expenses $401,881
- OUTREACH - EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FRESH, LOCAL FOODS, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) THROUGH PUBLIC EVENTS, NEWSLETTERS, COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PUBLISHED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND AN EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE. EVENTS INCLUDED THE ANNUAL FIND YOUR FARM EVENT AND ROUTES TO ROOTS.Expenses $336,263
- ENSURING ALL FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO LOCALLY PRODUCED, ORGANIC FOODS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING FRESH FOOD FROM COMMUNITY SUPPORTED FARMS. THIS PROGRAAM SERVES OVER 180 LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY.Expenses $182,765
- NUTRITION BOOK SALESExpenses $14,346
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2588129
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $637,297
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,272,199
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,138,534 | $1,049,672 | $637,297 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,002,691 | $993,640 | $601,988 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $821,098 | $748,985 | $605,267 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2588129).
Questions about FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC
- What is the EIN of FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC is 27-2588129.
- Is FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RACHAEL MAYSELS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,575 (CLARE STONER FEHSENFELD, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FAIRSHARE CSA COALITION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,138,534, expenses of $1,049,672 and total assets of $637,297 at year end.
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