Form990EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-1150
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2018 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018, and ending 12-31-2018
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
LEXINGTON LOCAL FOOD COLLABORATIVE INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)70 EAST STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code LEXINGTON, MA024201945
D Employer identification number

81-4652584
E Telephone number

(781) 860-0991
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.LEXINGTONFARMERSMARKET.ORGJ Tax-exempt status (check only one) - ( 4) bullet (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 34,246
Part Ⅰ
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 14,244
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............... 2 19,998
3 Membership dues and assessments ........................... 3  
4 Investment income ........................... 4 4
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ..... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ....... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .......... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 34,246
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............ 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members ................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 15,122
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping .............. 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .............. 16 12,584
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .............. Bullet 17 27,706
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 6,540
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............ 19 16,027
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ....... 21 22,567
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Part ⅡBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
16,868
22
23,811
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
16,868
25
23,811
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
841
26
1,244
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
16,027
27
22,567
Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE LEXINGTON FARMERS' MARKET CONNECTS RESIDENTS WITH LOCAL FARMERS AND VENDORS, PROVIDING GREATER ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCALLY-GROWN AND -PRODUCED FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL INCOME LEVELS. THE LFM EDUCATES PEOPLE ABOUT HEALTHY EATING, NUTRITION AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, AND PROVIDES A SOCIAL EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS COMMUNITY.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 SNAP PROGRAM - "THE COLLABORATIVE" ACCEPTS SNAP/EBT (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) AT THEFARMERS' MARKET, ALLOWING SNAP RECIPIENTS TO USE THEIR FEDERAL BENEFITS TO PURCHASE LOCALLY-GROWN AND -PRODUCED FOOD. OUR PREDECESSOR ORGANIZATION, THE LEXINGTON FARMERS' MARKET, WAS THE FIRST FARMERS' MARKET IN METROWEST BOSTON TO ACCEPT SNAP BENEFITS, ENABLING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO SHOP AT THE FARMERS' MARKET. IT WAS ALSO ONE OF THE FIRST MARKETS TO ALLOW SNAP SHOPPERS TO USE MATCHING FUNDS, SUBSIDIZED BY THE MARKET, TO SHOP FOR SNAP-ELIGIBLE FOODS, AND ALSO INSTITUTED AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AN EXTRA $10 AT THE END OF EACH MONTH TO "CLOSE THE GAP" FOR SNAP CUSTOMERS WHEN FUNDS WERE RUNNING LOW. "THE COLLABORATIVE" IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUING THESE IMPORTANT PROGRAMS.IN 2017, "THE COLLABORATIVE" MATCHED UP TO $15 WEEKLY IN SNAP BENEFITS AND HAS SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED THE REACH OF BOTH THE SNAP MATCH AND CLOSE THE GAP, WORKING TO BUILD AN EVEN STRONGER AND MORE ROBUST PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE FOOD INSECURE. INCREASED OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS, ALONG WITH PARTICIPATION IN STATE PROGRAMS TO INCENTIVIZE SHOPPING AT FARMERS' MARKETS, HAS RESULTED IN A 150% INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SNAP/EBT CUSTOMERSPARTICIPATING IN THE MARKET'S MATCHING PROGRAM (AS COMPARED TO OUR PREDECESSOR ORGANIZATION'S 2016 OPERATING YEAR). "THE COLLABORATIVE" IS ONE OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN A THREE-YEAR GRANT THROUGH THE USDA FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICE AND THE FARMERS' MARKET COALITION THAT COVERS THE COST OF EBT EQUIPMENT AND AT SERVICES TO PROCESS SNAP TRANSACTIONS AT FARMERS' MARKETS AND FARMSTANDS.THE EXPANSION OF "THE COLLABORATIVE'S" SNAP PROGRAM OUTREACH LED TO AN INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS COMING FROM DIFFERENT ETHNIC COMMUNITIES, IDENTIFYING A NEED FOR ULTILINGUAL FLYERS AND RESOURCES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE VISITORS WITH RELEVANT INFORMATION REGARDLESS OF THEIR FIRST LANGUAGE. IN RESPONSE, THE MARKET WORKED WITH MULTILINGUAL VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE TRANSLATED SIGNAGE AND DOCUMENTS TO NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS. BASED ON FINANCIAL MODELS, IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS WITH SNAP BENEFITS AND DEMAND FOR MATCHING FUNDS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE IN ALL 2018 MARKETS HELD BY "THECOLLABORATIVE". THE SNAP PROGRAM WILL BE EXPANDED TO THE 2018 SMALL YET MIGHTY WINTER MARKET, FURTHER INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF LOCALLY-GROWN AND - PRODUCED FOODS TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.BIKE TO MARKET PROGRAM - "THE COLLABORATIVE" PARTNERS MONTHLY WITH FRIENDS OF LEXINGTON BIKEWAYS, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT "PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS BIKING AND THE SHARED USE OF BICYCLE ROUTES IN AND AROUND LEXINGTON". ON BIKE TO MARKET DAY, "THE COLLABORATIVE" PROVIDES TENT SPACE AND A BIKE CORRAL TO FRIENDS OF LEXINGTON BIKEWAYS TO OFFER CONVENIENT BIKE PARKING FOR CYCLISTS AT THE MARKET AND SHARE INFORMATION ON CYCLING SAFETY AND BIKE ROUTES. BICYCLISTS WHO USE THE VALET ARE GIVEN A $2 MARKET GIFT CERTIFICATE TO USE TOWARDS MARKET PURCHASES; FUNDS FOR MARKET GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE SPLIT 50/50 BETWEEN "THE COLLABORATIVE AND FRIENDS OF LEXINGTON BIKEWAYS. THIS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP BRINGS AN AVERAGE OF THIRTY CYCLISTS TO THE MARKET EACH BIKE TO MARKET DAY, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CARS ON LOCAL ROADS AND EASING CONGESTION AROUND THE MARKET SITE.KIDS COOKING GREEN/FRIENDS OF CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROGRAM - KIDS COOKING GREEN, A LOCAL ORGANIZATION TEACHING PRE-K THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN ABOUT NUTRITION AND HANDS-ON COOKING, LEADS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AT THE MARKET DURING THE REGULAR SEASON. TWICE A YEAR, KIDS COOKING GREEN PARTNERS WITH CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY TO BRING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO THE MARKET FREE OF CHARGE TO PARTICIPANTS. FAMILIES IN ATTENDANCE ARE GIVEN $2 MARKET GIFT CERTIFICATES FUNDED BY "THE COLLABORATIVE" TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO SHOP AT THE MARKET FOR NEW FOODS AND PRACTICE WHAT THEY LEARNED DURING THE WORKSHOPS.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 22,628
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(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 22,628
Part Ⅳ
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
LESLIE WILCOTT-HENRIE  
 
PRESIDENT 		1.00 0 0 0
LINDA LEE  
 
TREASURER 		1.00 0 0 0
ADRIAN LEONE  
 
SECRETARY 		1.00 0 0 0
LINDA ARNOW  
 
BOARD MEMBER 		1.00 0 0 0
GEOFF KEITH  
 
BOARD MEMBER 		1.00 0 0 0
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Part Ⅴ
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMA
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletLINDA LEE TREASURER
 Telephone no.bullet (781) 860-0991
Located at bullet70 EAST STREETLEXINGTON,MA ZIP + 4bullet024201945
Yes
No
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions).........................
45b
 
 
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part Ⅵ
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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SCHEDULE O
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
LEXINGTON LOCAL FOOD COLLABORATIVE INC
 
Employer identification number

81-4652584
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 - OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 4.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION: MARKET OUTREACH. AMOUNT: 679. DESCRIPTION: SNAP FEES. AMOUNT: 7,283. DESCRIPTION: OFFSITE VOLUNTEER EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 126. DESCRIPTION: UNDERWRITING. AMOUNT: 150. DESCRIPTION: COMPUTER/INTERNET. AMOUNT: 107. DESCRIPTION: MARKET PROGRAM AND EVENTS. AMOUNT: 345. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 808. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 154. DESCRIPTION: MARKET EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 1,025. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND MEETINGS. AMOUNT: 589. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 42. DESCRIPTION: FUNDRAISING EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 1,087. DESCRIPTION: FILING FEES. AMOUNT: 189. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 12,584.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 841. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 1,244.
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TY 2018 TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl
Name:
LEXINGTON LOCAL FOOD COLLABORATIVE INC
EIN:
81-4652584
Declaration:
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.