Grayson Land Care

Organization Overview

Grayson Land Care is located in Independence, VA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grayson Land Care is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Grayson Land Care generated $293.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $255.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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GRAYSON LAND CARE IS A MEMBER-DRIVEN NON-PROFIT, ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE IN A RURAL, AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY. LAND CARE PROMOTES ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, PRESERVES LOCAL TRADITIONS, AND HELPS LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE OUR NATURAL HERITAGE BY STARTING CONVERSATIONS, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND APPRECIATING THE VALUE OF THE PLACE WE CALL HOME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE HIGHLIGHT FOR THE FARMERS MARKET WAS THE CONSTRUCTION TIMBER FRAME PAVILION IN TOWN PARK BY 60 MEMBERS OF TIMBER FRAMERS GUILD WHICH REQUIRED CHEF JEN CAVEY AND AN ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS TO FEED THEM 3 AWESOME MEALS A DAY FOR 10 DAYS. THE ONLINE MARKET THRIVED AND PROVIDED TOUCHLESS, CURBSIDE PICKUP DURING THE PANDEMIC AND CONTINUED TO SET SALES RECORDS AND THE MARKET OPENED ON SCHEDULE THE 2ND FRIDAY IN MAY WITH 9 NEW REGULAR VENDORS.


FOOD INDEPENDENCE PROVIDED AN AVERAGE OF 189 BOXES TO 171 HOUSEHOLDS TOTALING 373 PEOPLE PER MONTH WITH AN INCREASE EXPECTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS. THEY ARE NOW SOURCING FOOD FROM FEEDING SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA, LOCAL SUPERMARKETS AND MEAT SUPPLIERS AND LOCAL/REGIONAL PRODUCE SOURCES. 50+ VOLUNTEERS DELIVER/PICKUP, STORE, PACK AND DISTRIBUTE EACH MONTH. SENATOR TIM KAINE VISITED THE PANTRY IN APRIL, AND THEY WERE ALSO AWARDED A STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR 135,000 THROUGH THE TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.


THE FREE MARKET OPERATED SAFELY WHEN POSSIBLE, SHUT DOWN THREE TIMES WHEN LOCAL CASES SURGED. AS A RESULT, THEY FOCUSED ON TARGETED SERVICES TO AGENCY CLIENTS NEEDING HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND LOANED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT BY APPOINTMENT AND OPENED TWO HOURS A WEEK TO RECEIVE AND PROCESS DONATIONS. THEY RECEIVED A COVID GRANT FROM THE COUNTY, PURCHASED AN AIR SCRUBBER AND IMPROVED AIR QUALITY AND VENTILATION. THE GIFT SHOP WAS HELD DECEMBER 4TH AND THE FREE MARKET WILL RE-OPEN FOR REGULAR HOURS BEGINNING DECEMBER 2ND. INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GARDEN BECAME A REALITY WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF 5 RAISED BEDS, DEER FENCING, A DECORATIVE PICKET FENCE AND SCREEN DOOR. BEDS WERE PLANTED IN SPRING 2020 WITH 4TH GRADERS AND KIDS HARVESTED ABOUT 20 POUNDS OF POTATOES AND 8 PUMPKINS, ALSO LETTUCE, TOMATOES AND FLOWERS THIS FALL. THE PROGRAM RECEIVED A 500 GROMOREGOOD GARDEN GRANT TO SUPPLEMENT GLC FUNDING AND A TWIN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT TO PURCHASE A TOWER GARDEN FOR INDOOR GROWING.


EQUIPMENT PURCHASED TO SUPPORT FOOD INDEPENDENCE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$6,000
Membership dues$2,520
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $10,553
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$126,745
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$145,818
Total Program Service Revenue$144,877
Investment income $34
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,422
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $293,151

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Grayson Land Care has recieved totaling $6,636.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Winston-Salem Foundation

Winstonsalem, NC

PURPOSE: 1 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES

$6,000
Gradian Health Systems Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING DONATION

$525
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$111
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