2025-10-06T15:38:39-05:00 2024-12-31 061244958 CARTER HAYES ASSOCIATES PC 1970 WHITNEY AVENUE BLDG 2 HAMDEN CT 06517 990 2024-01-01 264310293 MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM INC MASS 2037368618 41 FORD ROAD WOODBRIDGE CT 06525 STEVE MUNNO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FARM DIRECTOR 2037368618 2025-10-06 1 1 DAVID A SCARAMOZZA P00157253 2032873990 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STEVE MUNNO 41 FORD ROAD WOODBRIDGE CT 06525 799405 0 X WWW.MASSAROFARM.ORG X 2008 CT OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE FOOD TO LOW INCOME PERSONS, PROVIDE EDUCATION IN NUTRITION AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, AND PRESERVE A WORKING FARM AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. 12 12 36 724 0 0 370866 428190 339729 355976 85 1043 17567 1165 728247 786374 0 0 0 0 372697 416624 30000 0 51933 297024 305741 699721 722365 28526 64009 225488 327174 25463 63140 200025 264034 X OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FREE FOOD TO LOW INCOME PERSONS, PROVIDE EDUCATION IN NUTRITION AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, AND PRESERVE A WORKING FARM AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. 0 0 289099 284728 COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURECOMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA), IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FARMERS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WHEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS PURCHASE A CSA SUBSCRIPTION, THEY CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE FARM BY PAYING IN ADVANCE FOR PRODUCE THEY WILL RECEIVE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. THIS ADVANCE PAYMENT HELPS TO COVER OPERATING EXPENSES AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF THE FARM EACH YEAR, ALLOWING THE FARM TO FOCUS ON ITS OPERATION AND PLAN FOR THE SEASON. IN 2024, 453 CSA SUBSCRIPTIONS WERE FULFILLED AND THE TOTAL HARVEST WAS 69,000 POUNDS, OF WHICH 10,600 POUNDS WERE DONATED TO HUNGER RELIEF. 98714 PRESERVATION AND RESTORATIONTHROUGH AN OPERATING LEASE WITH THE TOWN OF WOODBRIDGE, MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM LEASES APPROXIMATELY A 58 ACRE CENTURY OLD FARM AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM WORKS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE BUILDINGS, IMPROVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE LAND TO ENABLE THE PROPERTY TO OPERATE AS A WORKING FARM. FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING FROM INCEPTION IN 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024, MASSARO COMMUNITY FARM HAS EXPENDED MORE THAN $642,000 FOR LAND CLEARING; IRRIGATION AND WELL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION; BARN, FARM HOUSE AND GREENHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS AND RESTORATION. 151363 71248 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSMASSARO COMMUNITY FARM RUNS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION. IN 2024, THE FARM CONTINUED ITS MULTITUDE OF OFFERINGS FOR ALL AGES, INCLUDING A FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP, AND HOSTING A NUMBER OF ADULT GROUPS FOR DAYS OF SERVICE. IN ADDITION, THE FARM PARTNERED WITH EMMETT O'BRIEN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF A PAVILION IN OUR LEARNING GARDEN, WHICH WILL SERVE AS THE CENTER POINT OF OUR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. IN TOTAL, WE OFFERED 178 ON-FARM PROGRAMS AND APPROXIMATELY 2,500 YOUTH AND ADULTS VISITED THE FARM FOR A PROGRAM AT THE FARM OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. 41905 HUNGER RELIEF/FREE FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTIONMASSARO COMMUNITY FARM DONATES FRESH ORGANICALLY GROWN FOOD TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS THROUGH FOOD BANKS, HOMELESS SHELTERS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN THE LOWER NAUGATUCK VALLEY AND GREATER NEW HAVEN. WE CONTINUED TO DONATE AT LEAST 10% OF OUR HARVEST TO HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICE AND HUNGER RELIEF AGENCIES, OFFERED SLIDING SCALE PRICING TIERS FOR OUR CSA SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND ACCEPT EBT AS PAYMENT FOR PRODUCE AND OTHER FARM GOODS. 41905 581081 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 36 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 CT X X THE ORGANIZATION 2037368618 41 FORD ROAD WOODBRIDGE CT 06525 THERESA THOMASON BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 BOB TUCKER VICE PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0 0 0 JOYCE ARNOLD BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE BOUCHER PRESIDENT 20.00 X X 0 0 0 DOUG COFFIN BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 SUZANNE WERTH BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 JASON MORRILL SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 TOM HANDLER BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 DYLAN VITALE BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 MARY GORHAM BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 REBEKAH FRASER BOARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA STEIN TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVE MUNNO FARM DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 75000 0 0 75000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30540 100920 296730 428190 AGRICULTURAL SALES 111000 284728 284728 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 611710 71248 71248 355976 2117 2117 1074 -1074 -1074 -1074 13122 30540 11957 1165 1165 786374 355976 0 2208 75000 37500 15000 22500 308181 259531 26480 22170 33443 25924 3620 3899 21363 21363 495 495 1229 821 408 31651 12578 18628 445 8063 6251 873 939 19942 18014 861 1067 34086 33662 424 16743 14957 1281 505 FARM AND AGRICULTURAL S 77332 77332 FARM INFRASTRUCTURE 72663 72663 EDUCATIONAL AND PROGRAM 16010 16010 FARM EQUIPMENT AND VEHI 6164 6164 722365 581081 89351 51933 78196 73684 449067 205577 137292 243490 10000 10000 225488 327174 22164 25463 40976 25463 63140 X 200025 264034 200025 264034 225488 327174 64009 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 280557 322535 309589 370866 397650 1681197 280557 322535 309589 370866 397650 1681197 283740 1397457 85 2117 2202 3587 3587 1686986 1493155 0.82840 0.84530 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 449067 205577 243490 243490 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 13695 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 27281 40976 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT MANAGEMENT BELIEVES WOULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL TAX LIABILITIES UPON EXAMINATION OF THE TAX RETURNS BY A TAX JURISDICTION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO OPEN TAX YEARS PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2021. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. DINNER ON THE FARM 40175 30540 9635 3417 2778 350 3228 40175 30540 9635 3417 2778 350 3228 9773 -138 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 INDIVIDUALS PAY A NOMINAL MEMBERSHIP FEE WHICH ENTITLES THEM ONE VOTE IN VARIOUS MATTERS SUCH AS ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AMENDMENTS TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND THE BY-LAWS, REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS, THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AND ANY OTHER MATTER WHICH MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE UNDER THE CONNECTICUT NONSTOCK COPORATION LAW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A INDIVIDUALS PAY A NOMINAL MEMBERSHIP FEE WHICH ENTITLES THEM ONE VOTE IN VARIOUS MATTERS SUCH AS ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AMENDMENTS TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND THE BY-LAWS, REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS, THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AND ANY OTHER MATTER WHICH MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE UNDER THE CONNECTICUT NONSTOCK COPORATION LAW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B INDIVIDUALS PAY A NOMINAL MEMBERSHIP FEE WHICH ENTITLES THEM ONE VOTE IN VARIOUS MATTERS SUCH AS ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AMENDMENTS TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND THE BY-LAWS, REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS, THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AND ANY OTHER MATTER WHICH MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE UNDER THE CONNECTICUT NONSTOCK COPORATION LAW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE 990, PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE CPA FIRM, IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE DRAFT, ASKS QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS CHANGES BE MADE TO THE DRAFT WHERE NECESSARY BASED UPON CONSULTATION WITH BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS. A COPY OF THE FINALIZED 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THEIR NEXT MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISCUSSED AT BOARD MEETINGS AND IN WRITTEN MATERIALS. ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS ARE THEN DISCUSSED TO DETERMINE IF IT VILOLATES THE POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FARM DIRECTOR BASED ON COMPENSATION FOR ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 NON-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.