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Cultivating Community grows sustainable communities through education, land and food access programs. Founded in 2001, our place-based programs prioritize people most likely to experience hunger and be excluded from access to fresh food and land.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$1.4M
Program Spending
79%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$1.1M
Total Expenses
▼$1.3M
Total Assets
$418.4K
Total Liabilities
▼$337.5K
Net Assets
$80.9K
Officer Compensation
→$96.7K
Other Salaries
$371.9K
Investment Income
$2,184
Fundraising
▼$0
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$4.9M
Awards Found
20
Department of Agriculture
$750K
GROWING TOGETHER: BUILDING THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF LOW-RESOURCE BEGINNING FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN MAINE
Department of Agriculture
$600K
CULTIVATING NEW AMERICAN FARMERS AND YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS IN MAINE AND NH
Department of Agriculture
$595.2K
INCREASING, INCUBATING, AND SCALING-UP BUSINESSES OF NEW AMERICAN AND VETERAN FARMERS IN MAINE
Department of Agriculture
$537.6K
INCREASING OUTREACH, USDA PROGRAM ACCESS, AND PRODUCTION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES IN EMPOWERING MAINE?S LARGEST POPULATION OF SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS TO MAINTAIN SUCCESSFUL FARM BUSINESSES
Department of Agriculture
$375K
GROWING DIVERSITY: EXPANDING THE NETWORK OF LOCAL FOODS PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS TO BUILD FOOD INDEPENDENCE AND LASTING FOOD SECURITY IN MAIN
Department of Health and Human Services
$300K
BUILDING REFUGEE AGRICULTURE IN MAINE
Department of Agriculture
$300K
GROWING ACCESS AND COMMUNITIES: LEVERAGING COMMUNITY ASSETS AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME PRODUCERS, FEED LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS
Department of Agriculture
$243.4K
TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT OF THE GARDENS’ DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS. THIS INCLUDES MANAGING NEW AND RETURNING GARDENER REGISTR ATION (WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO SELF-IDENTIFYING LOW-INCOME/FOOD-INSECURE GARDENERS), MAINTAINING THE COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT WAITLIST, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, HOSTING VOLUNTEER EVENTS AND MUCH MORE.
Department of Health and Human Services
$150K
CULTIVATING REFUGEE AGRICULTURE IN MAINE
Department of Agriculture
$130.4K
GROWING TOGETHER: BUILDING THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED BEGINNING FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN MAINE
Department of Agriculture
$100K
PRODUCTION, MARKETING, AND RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR REFUGEE FARMERS IN CT, NH, AND ME
Department of Agriculture
$99.6K
LEVERAGING A FOOD HUB AND LAUNCHING A MO
Department of Agriculture
$99.6K
LEVERAGING A FOOD HUB AND LAUNCHING A MO
Department of Agriculture
$96.2K
GROWING ACCESS, GROWING COMMUNITIES: CONNECTING FEDERAL NUTRITION BENEFITS RECIPIENTS TO LOW-RESOURCE REFUGEE FARMERS AT NEW AND EXISTING EBT/WIC-AC
Department of Agriculture
$79.3K
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEW AMERICAN FARMERS IN MAINE
Department of Agriculture
-$7,000
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEW AMERICAN FARMERS IN MAINE
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $1.4M | $1.1M | $1.3M | $418.4K | $80.9K |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $961.5K | $1.1M | $118.8K | -$23.5K |
| 2022 | $1M | $970.2K | $1.1M | $319K | $75.7K |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $1.1M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Silvan Shawe | Executive Director | 40 | $90.7K | $0 | $0 | $90.7K |
| Roberto Rodriquez | Vice President | 2.5 | $5,959 | $0 | $0 | $5,959 |
| Gillian Cridler | Secretary | 2.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcques Houston | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Debaisi | Treasurer | 3.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Silvan Shawe
Executive Director
$90.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$90.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roberto Rodriquez
Vice President
$5,959
Hrs/Wk
2.5
Compensation
$5,959
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gillian Cridler
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marcques Houston
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Debaisi
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
3.8
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Scarpone | Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeannie Verrando | Director | 3.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Khadija Ahmed | Director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yusuf Escobedo | Director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Amanda Scarpone
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeannie Verrando
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
3.8
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Khadija Ahmed
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $1.1M |
| $267.8K |
| $167.2K |
| 2020 | $1.2M | $784.9K | $1.2M | $184.6K | $41.4K |
| 2019 | $1.2M | $749.3K | $1.4M | $170.6K | -$1,663 |
| 2018 | $1.1M | $629.6K | $1.4M | $238.5K | $102.7K |
| 2017 | $1.2M | $440.5K | $1.2M | $451.8K | $366.6K |
| 2016 | $959.2K | $390.4K | $1M | $372.5K | $333.5K |
| 2015 | $872.2K | $439.2K | $944.6K | $434.7K | $391.9K |
| 2014 | $1M | $520.8K | $824.2K | $496.4K | $464.4K |
| 2013 | $790.3K | $309.2K | $682.2K | $299.6K | $279.5K |
| 2012 | $609.3K | $206.6K | $567K | $209.7K | $171.3K |
| 2011 | $814.7K | $285.7K | $752.5K | $162.2K | $129K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2008 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
Yusuf Escobedo
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
2.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0