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| Name | Title | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caroline McCormick | Operations Director | $154,738 |
| 2 | Jennifer Fahy | Communications Director | $147,876 |
| 3 | Glenda Yoder | Assistant Treasurer | $142,480 |
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1 Name: Caroline McCormick Title: Operations Director Compensation: $154,738 |
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2 Name: Jennifer Fahy Title: Communications Director Compensation: $147,876 |
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3 Name: Glenda Yoder Title: Assistant Treasurer Compensation: $142,480 |
Analysts' Notes
According to the Farm Aid audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 10, In-Kind Services and Donated Materials): Farm Aid received in-kind services and donated materials during the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2023, on which it placed a total value of $153,412. [Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.] |
According to the Farm Aid audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 9, Paycheck Protection Program Loan): "On March 26, 2021, the Organization received a Paycheck Protection Program ('PPP') second draw loan of $229,344 granted by the Small Business Administration (the 'SBA') under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. All or a portion of the loan and accrued interest of 1% was forgivable based on the amount of qualifying expenses incurred and certain other criteria. On April 6, 2022, the Organization received full forgiveness of the PPP second draw loan and an immaterial amount of interest by the SBA, and therefore, recognized the entire loan amount of $229,244 as a gain on forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loan on the statement of activities and changes in net assets for the year ended December 31, 2022." |
According to the Farm Aid audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 14, Concentrations): "...Contributions from one donor comprised 25% of total revenue and support of the Organization for the year ended December 31, 2023..." |
According to the Farm Aid audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 15, Subsequent Event - New Cooperative Award Agreement): "On September 26, 2024, the Organization entered into a cooperative award agreement with USDA in the budgeted amount of $4,236,302 to develop a distressed borrowers assistance network for farmers. The grant's availability period dated back to February 1, 2024 which includes pre-award activities and costs, and lasts through September 30, 2027." |
According to the Farm Aid 2023 tax filing, Farm Aid reports re: the existence of a family or business relationship among officers, directors, trustees, or key employees that Willie Nelson, Lana Nelson, and Annie Nelson have a "family relationship," and Willie Nelson and Mark Rothbaum have a "business relationship" (IRS Form 990, Schedule O re: Form 990 Part VI, Section A, line 2). Willie Nelson is reported as "Chairman/Director," Lana Nelson is reported as "Secretary/Director," Annie Nelson is reported as "Director," and Mark Rothbaum is reported as "Director." Farm Aid reports having 8 voting members on its board at year-end 2023 (IRS Form 990, Part VII, Section A & Part VI, Section A). |