What Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm does

Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational farm founded in 2022 and operating on a 5-acre leased property at 29089 SE Kelso Rd., Boring, Oregon (EIN 87-3751873). Its mission is to advance individual, community, and environmental health in East Multnomah County by providing healthy, locally grown produce, access to land, educational programs, and community-led events. Primary programs include free produce donations to food-insecure residents (12,000+ lbs annually), a farm-to-clinic delivery and meal-prep partnership with Wallace Medical Clinic and Milk Crate Kitchen, K-12 field trips for Reynolds and Gresham Barlow School Districts, hands-on workshops, weekly volunteer days (MWF, April through November), and sliding-scale outdoor venue rentals. Educational IP includes the Seed to Stomach Cookbook and recurring annual events such as the Mid Summer Soirée, Harvest Celebration, and Winter Celebration.

The underlying operations are regenerative and organic farming on mixed row crops, a learning garden, orchard, chicken run, and propagation house, with produce distributed through farm-to-clinic delivery, food pantry partnerships, a weekly on-site farm stand, and free community distribution. The technology surface is intentionally low-tech: horticulture, basic event infrastructure, and a Squarespace website supplemented by an Instagram channel, a Bonfire merchandise storefront, and electronic donation rails (Givebutter, Benevity, Bottle Drop, Give!Guide). There is no proprietary software platform, mobile app, API, or AI component.

Funding comes from a diversified nonprofit revenue stack: one-time donations, monthly recurring giving via the Cultivator Circle ($10/month minimum), foundation and corporate grants (Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Gray Family Foundation, EMSWCD Partners in Conservation, Unitus Community Credit Union, Joint Electrical Industry Fund, Elcor Electric, Metro), event sponsorships, sliding-scale venue rentals ($0-$3,000), merchandise sales, and employer match programs. The customer base is split across community members experiencing food insecurity, K-12 students and educators, Wallace clinic patients, local businesses sponsoring events, and community groups renting the venue. The organization employs a small core staff of four (Executive Director, Farm Operations Manager, Education Programs Manager, Grants Coordinator) plus seasonal Farm Apprentice and Education Intern positions.

Name

Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm

Legal name

Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm

Website

https://thimbleberrycollaborativefarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational farm on a 5-acre property in Boring, Oregon, serving East Multnomah County through free produce donations, K-12 field trips, farm-to-clinic meal delivery, and community events funded by donations, grants, and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Educational Farm

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices (EDAOAOAO), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Regenerative farming services
• Nonprofit educational farm
• Farm-to-clinic program
• Community supported agriculture
• Agricultural education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: One-time donations, employer match programs (Benevity), Bottle Drop recycling program, and annual Give!Guide campaigns. Thimbleberry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 87-3751873).
2. Venue Rental: Sliding scale rental fees for events at the farm venue including team meetings, retreats, parties, homeschool groups, and workshops. Amenities include parking, picnic tables, fire pit, ADA facilities, and optional equipment.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online merch store selling shirts, sweaters, onesies, hats, and tote bags through Bonfire platform.
4. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities for Mid-Summer Soirée, Harvest Celebration, and Winter Celebration events with digital and printed promotion, event tickets, and farm gifts as recognition.
5. Cultivator Circle Membership: Monthly recurring donations ($10/month minimum) with benefits including annual farm lunch, 10% merchandise discount, and special event pricing.
6. Grants: Grant funding from foundations including Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Gray Family Foundation, and EMSWCD Partners in Conservation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a 5-acre regenerative farm producing fresh fruits and vegetables for community members experiencing food insecurity in East Multnomah County. The farm delivers produce directly to medical patients through a farm-to-clinic partnership with Wallace Medical Clinic and Milk Crate Kitchen, and offers hands-on agricultural education through K-12 field trips, workshops, the Seed to Stomach Cookbook, seasonal community events, and weekly volunteer days.

Product overview

Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational farm that operates a diverse set of programs and services focused on advancing individual, community, and environmental health in East Multnomah County. The organization offers venue rental services at their 5-acre farm property; educational programs including field trips for students and community workshops; seasonal community events (Mid Summer Soirée, Harvest Celebration, Winter Celebration); a Seed to Stomach Cookbook resource; an online merch store; a monthly giving Cultivator Circle membership program; produce donations to families experiencing food insecurity; and a farm-to-clinic program in partnership with Wallace and Milk Crate Kitchen. The farm also hosts weekly volunteer days for community engagement. These programs work together to fulfill the mission of co-creating a more sustainable, equitable, efficient, and healthy food system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venue Rental Outdoor venue rental at the farm for team meetings, retreats, parties, homeschool groups, and workshops. Includes parking for ~40 people, picnic tables, fire pit, Mt. Hood view, ADA porta potty, outdoor outlets, and free WiFi. Sliding scale pricing from $0-3,000 based on group size.
• Farm Field Trips Educational field trips for K-12 students in East Multnomah and Clackamas Counties featuring hands-on experiences focused on growing, harvesting, and cooking with healthy seasonal food. Hosted in partnership with Reynolds School District and Gresham Barlow School District.
• Seed to Stomach Cookbook A free cookbook resource empowering community members to start their own gardens, use fresh seasonal produce, and gain confidence cooking with seasonal recipes and gardening tips.
• Merch Store Online merchandise store featuring shirts, sweaters, Thimblebaby onesies, hats, and tote bags in multiple styles, designs, and colors, hosted on the Bonfire platform.
• Cultivator Circle Membership Monthly giving program with a $10/month minimum recurring donation. Members receive an annual lunch at the farm, 10% discount on merchandise, and special ticket pricing to fundraising events.
• Community Events Annual community events including Mid Summer Soirée (farm-to-table dinner with Top Chef Cook-Off and live music), Harvest Celebration (family festival with live music, food trucks, bounce house), and Winter Celebration (holiday fundraiser).
• Farm-to-Clinic Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ lbs of fresh produce annually for food-insecure community members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wallace Medical CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Farm-to-clinic delivery program where Thimbleberry provides fresh produce to Wallace clinic patients. Milk Crate Kitchen transforms the produce into meals delivered to patients. Weekly farm stand also set up at the clinic during growing season.
• Milk Crate KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Healthcare meal preparation partner that transforms Thimbleberry produce into nutritious meals for Wallace medical clinic patients.
• Reynolds School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting student field trips at the farm. Students receive hands-on experiences learning about growing, harvesting, and cooking with seasonal produce.
• Gresham Barlow School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for the '25-'26 academic year hosting student field trips at the farm for hands-on agricultural education.
• Sosta HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Mid-Summer Soiree farm-to-table dinner events, where Chef Mia prepares meals using Thimbleberry produce.
• EcoTrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for Winter Celebration events at Billy Frank Jr. Conference Room in downtown Portland.
• Heirloom CeramicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner host for Berry Bowl Making Workshop events. Led by ceramic artist Bryan Quintanilla of Boundary Layer Ceramics.
• Whitaker PondsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature preserve partner for community birdwatching events as part of late spring/early summer event series around Portland metro area.
• Village Building ConvergenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaborative building event where volunteers help construct farm infrastructure like the cob oven.
• PambicheminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner for dine-out fundraiser events, donating 10% of day's proceeds to Thimbleberry.
• Rock Haven Climbing GymminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for Scaling for Sustenance climbing fundraiser events, with discounted day passes and 50% of sales donated.
• Oakshire Beer HallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for beer hall fundraiser events, donating $1 per Oakshire Core Pint and 10% of Brewfare food sales.
• Migration BrewingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner donating 10% of proceeds during Seed and Starts Swap event hours.
• Dustin Dale Gaspard (The Bayou Bard from The Voice)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLive music performer at Mid Summer Soirée 2026 Top Chef Cook-Off event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Larger, well-capitalized nonprofit farm and education center running school programs, restaurant partnerships, and regenerative agriculture; broader portfolio but same category as Thimbleberry.
• Farm to Table / FoodCorps: National nonprofit that places educators in schools to deliver food and farm education; comparable K-12 farm-education mission and grant-funded operating model at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Pie Ranch: California regenerative farm nonprofit with farm-to-table dinners, school field trips, and food-access programming; mirrors Thimbleberry's mix of regenerative ag, education, and community events.
• The Intervale Center: Vermont nonprofit hub of multiple small farms with food-access, education, and farm-incubator programs — comparable scale, mission, and multi-program structure to Thimbleberry.
• Sauvie Island Center: Portland-area nonprofit farm focused on K-12 field trips and farm-based education on Sauvie Island; directly comparable education program, geographic market, and nonprofit funding model.
• Groundwork Somerville: Massachusetts-based urban farm and food-access nonprofit running youth education, farm stands, and produce donations; strong analog for Thimbleberry's integrated education-plus-food-access structure.
• Zenger Farm: Portland-based 501(c)(3) educational urban farm running school field trips, CSA, and food-access programs on a similar acreage scale; closest direct comparator for Thimbleberry's mission and operating model in the same metro.
• Growing Gardens: Portland/Boulder-area nonprofit that runs home gardens, youth education, and a food-access farm — very similar mix of community gardens, school programming, and produce donation to Thimbleberry's portfolio.

Emerging players

• HEAL Farm (Hartford) / Big Green: National nonprofit building learning gardens in schools with food-access programming; comparable school-based farm and food-education model, though operating in different geographies.

Regional players

• Oregon Food Bank: Oregon's largest regional food-access nonprofit distributing produce via partner pantries; comparable food-insecurity mission and donor base in the same geography but operates at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thimbleberrycollaborativefarm
• Facebookfacebook.com/ThimbleberryCollaborative
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thimbleberry-collaborative-farm

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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