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EIN 47-4089099

Carolina Farm Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
City
Cornelius
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
Description
The Carolina Farm Trust works to strengthen local food systems in the Carolinas by bringing fresh, bountiful, locally-grown food to your plate through a comprehensive and collaborative approach. They support small, community farmers by helping them purchase equipment, lease or purchase land, and reach customers.
Total revenues
$5,509,667
2023
Total expenses
$1,651,450
2023
Total assets
$8,134,639
2023
Num. employees
22
2023

Program areas at Carolina Farm Trust

Carolina Farm Trust helps farmers overcome their challenges to bring bountiful, beautiful food to our plates. Carolina Farm Trust supports small, community farmers in a direct manner by helping them purchase equipment, lease or purchase land, and reach customers through creative marketing campaigns.

Who funds Carolina Farm Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Cannon FoundationLocal Foods Production & Distribution Center$100,000
Equitable FoundationGeneral Contribution$41,096
Truist FoundationGeneral Operating$25,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Carolina Farm Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Zack WyattPresident and Chief Executive Officer$125,000
Allyssa ReitzChief of Staff
Naomi KnoxChief Culinary Officer
Michael BowlingGeneral Manager$0
Jordan WeberDirector of Marketing
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Carolina Farm Trust

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,436,224
Program services$186,677
Investment income and dividends$708
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-113,942
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,509,667

Form 990s for Carolina Farm Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-18990View PDF
2022-122023-08-14990View PDF
2021-122022-04-06990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122020-10-02990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

Organizations like Carolina Farm Trust

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Blue Ridge Women in AgricultureBoone, NC$1,437,909
International AgricenterTulare, CA$8,399,179
Carolina Farm Stewardship AssociationPittsboro, NC$5,053,121
North Coast Growers AssociationArcata, CA$1,465,227
The Montgomery County Agricultural SocietyDayton, OH$1,480,904
Agriculture and Land Based Training AssociationSalinas, CA$2,731,024
Community Farm AllianceBerea, KY$1,669,460
Northeast Organic Farming AssocvtRichmond, VT$6,989,703
Berkshire Agricultural VenturesGreat Barrington, MA$1,499,229
Farm FoundationOak Brook, IL$4,697,806
Data update history
November 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,250 from Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation
August 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Cannon Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsAgricultural programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesAgricultureBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9627 Willow Leaf LN
Cornelius, NC 28031
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
County
Mecklenburg County, NC
Website URL
carolinafarmtrust.org/ 
Phone
(704) 264-6088
IRS details
EIN
47-4089099
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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