Center for Rural Culture General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Center for Rural Culture Address P.O. Box 639 Goochland, VA 23063 Phone 804 878-2166 Fax 804 549-4278 Web Site www.centerforruralculture.org Facebook facebook.com/ Twitter @ At A Glance Year of Incorporation 2004 Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Supported Charity 1
Statements & Search Criteria Mission To preserve rural culture in the Central Virginia Piedmont. The CRC seeks to support local economies and agriculture, to protect rural landscapes and traditions, and conserve natural and historic resources. Background The Center for Rural Culture is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in January, 2004 by a conservationist, a couple who own a grass-fed organic beef farm, and a Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent. The group was concerned about the fast rate of shrinking farmland and was interested in finding a way to share the history, stories, art and culture of their rural community with future generations. At the same time, though, they were deeply concerned about preserving the pastoral farmland of Goochland County and the surrounding Piedmont region and keeping it in agricultural use. Since 2004, we have been working hard to provide the members of our community with quality programs that serve to sustain our rural culture. As founders of the popular Goochland Farmers' Market and as a licensee for our online Local Roots Food Co-op (through Lulu's Local Foods), we have helped to keep valuable agricultural land in use by providing a means for farmers to sell fresh, local, seasonal food and other land-based products. We serve as a conduit for handing down the history, stories, music and lifestyles related to a rich, rural culture and have helped to cultivate our local roots. We also offer classes and workshops. Impact Sharing knowledge is the key to preserving the rural fabric of our communities. The CRC sponsors local markets and presents programs, seminars, speakers, workshops and events that highlight the value and traditions of rural Virginia. Needs Our top 5 most pressing needs are:secure the CRC's future through fundraisingidentify a new home office locationexpand reach of Local RootsFood Co-opRaise awareness of need to support local food production Board Chair Statement We are a group of very committed individuals for whom the promotion of local producers and healthy food choices are important. We are continually trying to determine effective means and projects which further our mission. We have been gratified that in increasing our fundraising efforts the past two years we have identified other like-minded groups/individuals who have the same concerns. Areas Of Service Areas Served Areas Metro Richmond Ashland Chesterfield County Goochland County Hanover County Henrico County Powhatan County Charles City County Southside Virginia Although we are centered in Goochland County, VA, we serve a wide area surrounding Richmond and Central Virginia. Our educational programs are regional in focus. However, we have drawn from as far away as Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Maryland. 2
Service Categories Agricultural Programs Single Organization Support Rural Economic Development 3
Programs Programs Local Roots Food Co-op Description The Center for Rural Culture's is offering its Local Roots Food Co-op, a farm-to-family program designed to connect family-owned and operated farms and businesses with customers in search of local food year 'round. The program works on a weekly buying cycle with orders opening Friday evening and closing Monday evening. Pick up is always on Thursday afternoons at your preferred location, with one pick-up site in Eastern Goochland and one in Ashland. With one order, one payment and one pick-up you can order food from over 35 different Virginia family-owned and operated farms and small businesses from the comfort of your home. Budget $5,000.00 Description Homestead Series of Workshops These workshops are held approximately every month with a different topic. Most recently we have held sessions regarding deer processsing, mushroom growing, gravel road repair, flower arranging self-sustainability. Budget $0.00 Description Farm Tour We have co-sponsored tours of farms in Goochland and Powhatan counties. Budget $0.00 4
Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Catherine Fleischman Company Affiliation none Term Jan 2017 to Dec 2019 Email stelladog1@aol.com Board Members Name Affiliation Status James P. Baber Community Volunteer Voting Judy Caspari Community Volunteer Voting Sandy Fisher Farmer Exofficio Rossie Fisher Farmer Exofficio Aynsley Fisher Community Volunteer Voting Catherine Fleischman Teacher Voting Steffi Gordinier Community Volunteer Exofficio Tammy Herlinger Accountant Voting Kelley Kemp Community Volunteer Voting Jo Pendergraph Manakintowne Specialty Growers Voting Nan Thurston Community Volunteer Exofficio Sam Turner RiverFront Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 10 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 3 Female 7 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 2 5
Board Meeting Attendance % 0 Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Under Development Yes Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 92 Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 8 Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 7 Standing Committees Nominating Program / Program Planning 6
Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director No CEO Term Start Jan 2014 Email yellowgate@comcast.net Senior Staff Name Ms. Becky Lillywhite Title Local Roots Food Co-op Manager Staff Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 2 Volunteers 20 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 0 Plans Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Years Strategic Plan Considers Management Succession Plan? Organization Policy and Procedures Nondiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Under Development Under Development N/A Under Development Under Development Yes No Yes Yes Affiliations Affiliation Year ConnectRichmond 2008 Awards Awards 7
Award/Recognition Organization Year Top 20/America's Favorite Farmers Markets Love Your Farmers Market National Contest - #31 out of 1000 American Farmland Trust 2009 Care2 2009 8
Financials Fiscal Year Jan Fiscal Year 2017 Projected Revenue $175,000.00 Projected Expenses $172,000.00 Endowment Value 0 Spending Policy Income Only Percentage (if selected) 0% s -EZ Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $138,258 $144,359 $167,877 Total Expenses $140,567 $142,043 $170,299 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation -- -- -- Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal -- -- -- State -- -- -- Local -- -- -- Unspecified -- -- -- Individual Contributions $331 $9,880 $9,806 Indirect Public Support -- -- -- Earned Revenue $126,972 $129,972 $154,033 Investment Income, Net of Losses $36 $32 $31 Membership Dues -- -- -- Special Events $9,381 $4,465 $3,272 Revenue In-Kind -- -- -- Other $1,538 $10 $735 9
Expense Allocation Program Expense $137,433 $132,299 $163,598 Administration Expense $3,134 $9,419 $3,981 Fundraising Expense $0 $325 $2,720 Payments to Affiliates -- -- -- Total Revenue/Total Expenses 0.98 1.02 0.99 Program Expense/Total Expenses 98% 93% 96% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 2% 21% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $18,753 $20,891 $19,013 Current Assets $18,753 $20,891 $19,013 Long-Term Liabilities $0 -- -- Current Liabilities $909 $736 $1,176 Total Net Assets $17,844 $20,155 $17,837 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities 20.63 28.38 16.17 Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar -- -- -- Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal 0 State Charitable Solicitaions Permit Permit? Yes May 2016 Registration Yes May 2016 Created 09.13.2018. Copyright 2018 The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia 10