Nonprofit · EIN 22-3218414
CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Tax-exempt · ONEONTA, NY 13820
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $446,205 | $445,030 | $1,175 | $388,356 | $170,594 | $217,762 |
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $920,526 | $962,351 | -$41,825 | $357,475 | $140,888 | $216,587 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $883,331 | $850,605 | $32,726 | $436,470 | $178,058 | $258,412 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $444,373
- of which government grants
- $299,912
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,832
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,696
- Other salaries and wages
- $213,578
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $374,401
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $464
- Accounting fees
- $23,210
- Occupancy
- $8,800
- Travel
- $2,789
- Program services (functional)
- $341,552
- Management and general (functional)
- $103,478
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $357,475
- Total assets, end of year
- $388,356
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $170,594
- Net assets, end of year
- $217,762
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $217,762
- Gross receipts
- $446,205
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHOEBE SCHREINER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $70,696 | $14,312 |
| JAVIER DIVORATO CPA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA DOPAZO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON FINN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE DAILY JD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS VALERY JR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAID KURDIEH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN JAFFEE MD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLENA K COCHI FICANO PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY PANGMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SUMMERLEE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MADALYN WARREN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY MESS | INTERIM EX. Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHOEBE SCHREINER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $106,441 | $20,674 |
| JAVIER DIVORATO CPA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA DOPAZO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON FINN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BONNIE DAILY JD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS VALERY JR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAID KURDIEH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN JAFFEE MD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLENA K COCHI FICANO PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY PANGMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SUMMERLEE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MADALYN WARREN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHOEBE SCHREINER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $105,000 | $18,365 |
| PATRICIA DOPAZO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HYLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS VALERY JR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAID KURDIEH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN JAFFEE MD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLENA K COCHI FICANO PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY PANGMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SUMMERLEE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MADALYN WARREN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 189 MAIN ST 5TH FLOOR, ONEONTA, NY 13820-3510
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KERRY MESS, 189 MAIN STREET 5TH FLOOR, ONEONTA, NY 13820
- Signed the 990
- KERRY MESS, INTERIM EX. DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (607) 433-2545
- Website
- WWW.CADEFARMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THE PEACHIN GROUP LLC
Mission
CADE'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A VIBRANT, REGENERATIVE, AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM IN WHICH LOCALLY OWNED AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES THRIVE AND COMMUNITIES ARE NOURISHED BY HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED FOOD. CADE'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER AND DIVERSITY OF VIABLE FARM ENTERPRISES AND RELATED BUSINESSES ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN IN NEW YORK THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, MENTORING, NETWORK-WEAVING, PARTNERSHIPS, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH.
Program accomplishments
- CADE'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORK HELPS FARMERS AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURS BUILD STRONG, SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISES FROM THE GROUND UP. THIS INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR BEGINNING FARMERS, CREATING SOLID BUSINESS PLANS, NAVIGATING FUNDING AND FINANCE, AND DEVELOPING NEW PRODUCTS. THROUGH COURSES, 1:1 ASSISTANCE, WORKSHOPS, AND PLANNING TOOLS, CADE HELPS CLIENTS REFINE THEIR BUSINESS STRUCTURE, UNDERSTAND FINANCIALS, AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT LEAD TO SUSTAINABLE GROWTH.Expenses $301,608
- LAND ACCESS CADE'S LAND ACCESS EFFORTS FOCUS ON CONNECTING FARMERS WITH LAND AND HELPING THEM MANAGE IT WELL. RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE ARE PROVIDED FOR FINDING FARMLAND, UNDERSTANDING LEASE AGREEMENTS, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LAND OWNERS. THIS HELPS BEGINNING AND EXPANDING FARMERS SECURE THE SPACE THEY NEED TO OPERATE, WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING LANDOWNERS WITH OPTIONS FOR PRODUCTIVE LAND USE. CADE WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST AND SEVERAL COUNTY/REGIONAL LAND TRUST ORGANIZATIONS. CURRENTLY CADE IS WORKING WITH PACE UNIVERSITY TO RESEARCH FOUR LOW-/NO-COST LAND ACCESS MODELS FOR SCALEABILITY ACROSS THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY, NYC, AND LONG ISLAND WITH ASPIRATIONS TO SCALE STATEWIDE.Expenses $33,721
- MARKETING & BUYER RELATIONS CADE'S MARKETING & BUYER RELATIONS SERVICES SUPPORT FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES IN EXPANDING SALES AND REACHING NEW MARKETS. THIS INCLUDES MARKETING STRATEGY TOOLS (BRAND BUILDING, CUSTOMER/BUYER OUTREACH), SALES READINESS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND ACCESS TO INSTITUTIONAL AND WHOLESALE MARKETS. CADE'S RESOURCES HELP PRODUCERS UNDERSTAND CONSUMER TRENDS, STRENGTHEN THEIR BRAND PRESENCE, AND CONNECT WITH BUYERS THAT FIT THEIR BUSINESS GOALS. CADE OFFERS GUIDANCE IN THE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER CHANNEL (FARMERS MARKETS, CSA, ON-FARM), WHOLESALE AND INDUSTRIAL CHANNELS. FISCAL SPONOSORSHIP CADE'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP POGRAM ALLOWS FARM AND FOOD BUSINESSES TO APPLY FOR GRANTS NORMALLY RESERVED FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. AS A FISCAL SPONOSR, CADE BEARS THE LEGAL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING THAT ANY AWARD FUNDS ARE SPENT ACCORDING TO AGREED-UPON PURPOSE. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDE FUNDING. IT IS A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WHERE CADE RECEIVES A FEE (TYPICALLY 10% OF THE PROJECT INCOME) IN EXCHANGE FOR ADMINISTERING THE AWARD. WHILE THERE IS NO MINIMUM FUNDING REQUIREMENT, WE AIM TO WORK WITH CLIENTS SEEKING AT LEAST 4,000.Expenses $6,223
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-3218414
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $388,356
- Income (IRS master file)
- $446,205
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $446,205 | $445,030 | $388,356 | XML |
| 990 | April 2025 | $920,526 | $962,351 | $357,475 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $883,331 | $850,605 | $436,470 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $759,530 | $730,388 | $352,323 | IRS |
| 990 | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-3218414).
Questions about CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP is 22-3218414.
- Is CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KERRY MESS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,696 (PHOEBE SCHREINER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $446,205, expenses of $445,030 and total assets of $388,356 at year end.
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