2023-05-11T12:00:30-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 364716128 MAINE FEDERATION OF FARMERS MARKETS MAIN 2073701524 48 HUNTER RD FREEPORT ME 04032 James DeBiasi Director 2073701524 2023-05-15 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z James DeBiasi 48 Hunter Rd Freeport ME 04032 814555 0 X WWW.MAINEFARMERSMARKETS.ORG X 2012 ME MFFM'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A VIBRANT SUSTAINABLE FARMERS' MARKET COMMUNITY, AS A VITAL PART OF MAINE'S LOCAL FOOD NETWORK. THE FEDERATION WORKS WITH FARMERS, CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES TO MAKE WHOLESOME, LOCALLY-GROWN FOODS AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS, TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT FOOD RESOURCES AND TO SUPPORT FARM VIABILITY. 11 11 11 25 0 0 553987 814555 0 0 0 0 0 0 553987 814555 0 0 0 0 85158 126365 0 0 0 459881 675176 545039 801541 8948 13014 153574 187965 97968 119345 55606 68620 MFFM'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE FARMERS' MARKET COMMUNITY AS A VITAL PART OF MAINE'S LOCAL FOOD NETWORK. THE FEDERATION WORKS WITH FARMERS, CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES TO MAKE WHOLESOME, LOCALLY-GROWN FOODS AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS, TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT FOOD RESOURCES AND TO SUPPORT FARM VIABILITY. 0 0 688243 730323 CHARITABLE - MFFM'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON REDUCING THE BARRIERS TO LOCAL FOOD FOR LOW-INCOME MAINERS, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES WITH FARMERS' MARKETS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING, AND ADDRESSING FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROBLEMS BY WORKING TO INCREASE FARMERS' MARKET PRODUCE CAPACITY IN RURAL AREAS. 72391 50445 EDUCATIONAL - MFFM EDUCATES THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE BENEFITS OF EATING HEALTHY FOOD, WHERE TO FIND IT, HOW TO ACCESS IT AFFORDABLY, AND HOW TO PREPARE IT, AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE TO MAINE'S FOOD SYSTEM AND ECOLOGY. IT ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION TO MAINE FARMERS AND FARMERS' MARKET MANAGERS REGARDING MAKING THEIR PRODUCTS ACCESSIBLE TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS, SELECTING AND PARTICIPATING IN FARMERS' MARKETS, FOOD SAFETY, EFFECTIVE MARKETING AND MARKET RESEARCH, AND HOW TO BUILD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. 0 0 ENVIRONMENTAL - MFFM PARTNERS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN MAINE TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE CAMPAIGNS THAT PROTECT MAINE'S UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT. 0 0 0 760634 1 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 0 0 1 3 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X X X JAMES DEBIASI 2073701524 48 HUNTER RD FREEPORT ME 04032 JAMES DEBIASI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 X 55000 0 3814 KELSEY KOBIK DIRECTOR 1 X 0 0 0 SHERIE BLUMENTAHL DIRECTOR 1 X 0 0 0 CAROLYN SNELL DIRECTOR 1 X 0 0 0 JENNA NELSON DIRECTOR 1 X 0 0 0 DEENA PARKS DIRECTOR 1 X 0 0 0 HILLARY CROWELL DIRECTOR 1 X 0 0 0 LOGAN HIGGER DIRECTOR 1 X 0 0 0 CARL COSTANZI TREASURER 1 X 0 0 0 MARK GUZZI CHAIR 1 X 0 0 0 GLENN STEVENS SHOURDS VICE CHAIR 1 X 0 0 0 BRENNA MAE THOMAS-GOOGINS SECRETARY 1 X 0 0 0 55000 0 3814 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 449648 364907 0 814555 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 814555 0 0 0 58814 55000 3814 53266 47940 5326 4603 4167 436 9682 8714 968 1086 1086 7557 7557 7900 7900 972 972 400 400 2335 2335 Subcontractors 608226 592473 15753 Program Expenses 45741 43068 2673 Miscellaneous 783 0 783 Bank Fees 176 0 176 801541 760634 40907 0 146024 156476 0 0 7550 31489 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 153574 187965 28824 26256 0 59962 93089 0 0 0 0 0 9182 97968 119345 X 55606 54100 0 14520 55606 68620 153574 187965 13014 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 227887 328973 388800 553987 814554 2314201 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 227887 328973 388800 553987 814554 2314201 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2314201 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 227887 328973 388800 553987 814554 2314201 1 1 0 0 X Schedule A, Part I, Line 12 OTHER INCOME IS ZERO. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 ANY MAINE FARMERS' MARKET THAT WISHES TO BE A MEMBER IS COUNTED AS SUCH. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a MFFM'S ANNUAL MEETING IS TYPICALLY HELD IN JANUARY. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE MEETING VOTE TO SELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE COMING YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The form is emailed to all Board members. Feedback is requested. Board members are given 5 business days to review the documents. If questions, concerns, or objections arise, a meeting is held to discuss and come to resolution. Notes are taken from that meeting to document the process and resolution. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Every year, Board members are required to review our Conflict of Interest Policy and complete a disclosure form. The forms are then reviewed by our Executive Committee to ensure there are no conflicts. If a conflict is apparent, then discussion among Executive Committee members would ensue to determine the course of action, including the possibility of removing the Board member from their service. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED AT MFFM'S ANNUAL MEETING.