2024-11-15T13:03:04-08:00 2023-12-31 521639708 ACCOUNTING WITH DEBITS & CREDITS IN 2130 PRIEST BRIDGE DR STE 10 CROFTON MD 21114 990 2023-01-01 521907350 Fair Trade Federation FAIR 3026555203 342 North Queen Street Rear Lancaster PA 17603 Chris Solt Executive Director 3026555203 2024-11-15 true true Theresa Hutchinson P00176056 4107213946 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Chris Solt 342 N Queen St Rear Lancaster PA 17603 339705 false X www.fairtradefederation.org X 1994 PA The FTF is a trade association of fair trade enterprises fully committed to equitable and sustainable trading partnerships. We strengthen and support our members in order to grow the global movement of trade that values the health of the planet and the labor, dignity and equality of all people. 11 11 4 0 0 0 0 255042 335126 59 390 6651 4189 261752 339705 0 0 213621 212509 0 19397 76869 149840 290490 362349 -28738 -22644 190590 182511 65060 79625 125530 102886 X The FTF is a trade association of fair trade enterprises fully committed to equitable and sustainable trading partnerships. We strengthen and support our members in order to grow the global movement of trade that values the health of the planet and the labor, dignity and equality of all people. false false 133075 0 100800 The Fair Trade Federation Annual Conference and Expo is an annual gathering of around 250 employees, owners, and advocates from over 150 fair trade wholesalers, retailers, and organizations from the US, Canada, Europe, and more. The event not only connected fair trade enterprises to create authentic business relationships, but helped drive sales and build capacity to be successful in an increasingly challenging and competitive marketplace. Highlights included keynote speeches from leaders in fair trade, breakout sessions regarding business tools and fair trade topics, as well as a fair trade expo, which is a wholesale showcase of beautiful products from around 50 verified fair trade enterprises. 13307 0 0 FTF Member Hub The FTF Member Hub serves as a forum for all FTF members to connect, exchange ideas, and communicate/develop the impact of their work. The Member Hub also facilitates the exchange of practical advice to help develop and grow their fair trade enterprises. In 2023, the Federation switched platforms for the FTF Member Hib from Slack to Circle, allowing for more functionality including courses, streaming, and document access. 106461 0 0 Membership Verification The backbone of the Fair Trade Federations work is the verification of fair trade practices of both new members and all current members, which provides a mark of trust for their products in the marketplace. Using the FTFs code of practice as a guide, applicants are screened against all 9 fair trade principles. Existing members are reverified annually, assuring their practices are meeting the standards set in the code of practice, and continued improvement over time. 13307 Online Guides and Activities educating about and promoting fair trade enterprises: In 2023 the Federation worked to educate consumers and retailers on the value of verified fair trade brands (especially in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic) by creating a Holiday Gift Guide. 13307 266150 false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 4 true false false false false true true false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false X The Organization 3026555203 342 N Queen St Rear Lancaster PA 17603 X Joy McBrien Board Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Lindsay Woodruff Vice Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Shelly Tennyson Treasurer 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Jessica McIntyre Secretary 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Hala Scandar Board of Directors 3.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Harrison Board of Directors 3.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Clines Board of Directors 3.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Bain Board of Directors 3.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Culler Board of Directors 3.00 X 0 0 0 Zelipah Githui Board of Directors 3.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Ray Board of Directors 3.00 X 0 0 0 false false false Membership Dues 900099 222653 0 0 Screening Fees 900099 425 0 0 Conference Revenue 900099 100800 0 0 Advertising Income 900099 11248 0 0 335126 390 0 390 Miscellaneous Revenue 900099 4189 4189 0 0 4189 339705 339315 0 390 80000 44000 36000 0 104134 77529 19240 7365 4904 3237 1471 196 10400 6864 3120 416 13071 8627 3921 523 1458 0 1458 0 3241 0 3241 0 1796 1185 539 72 10498 8829 1473 196 5290 3491 1587 212 5580 4604 861 115 103326 101847 1305 174 2260 705 1512 43 Credit card payments 10042 0 0 10042 Membership 4510 4510 0 0 Payroll Processing 1080 713 324 43 Shipping 9 9 0 0 750 0 750 0 362349 266150 76802 19397 68907 60145 100004 100394 21679 21972 190590 182511 27717 20953 37343 58672 0 65060 79625 X 125530 102886 125530 102886 190590 182511 -22644 X false false false true true false Pt VI, Line 11b 990 is prepared by outside accountant and then reviewed by the Executive Director. Pt VI, Line 19 They are available upon request. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Online Guides and Activities educating about and promoting fair 13307.