Garden School Foundation Inc is located in Pasadena, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Garden School Foundation Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Garden School Foundation Inc 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 07/2023, Garden School Foundation Inc generated $805.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $693.3k during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.8% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS PRIMARY SEED TO TABLE PROGRAM OF GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION SERVED 2,075 STUDENTS WITH 571 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION AT SEVEN TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON STANDARDS-ALIGNED LESSONS IN GARDENING, ECOLOGY, SCIENCE, NUTRITION, AND COOKING. AS PART OF ITS POST-COVID RESPONSE, GSF ALSO HELD EIGHTEEN FREE SCHOOL-BASED FARMERS MARKETS, SERVING 1,958 INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PURSUED ITS CAFETERIA TO COMPOST PROGRAM, AND HOSTED VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATIONS PRIMARY SEED TO TABLE PROGRAM OF GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION SERVED 2,075 STUDENTS WITH 571 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION AT SEVEN TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON STANDARDS-ALIGNED LESSONS IN GARDENING, ECOLOGY, SCIENCE, NUTRITION, AND COOKING. AS PART OF ITS POST-COVID RESPONSE, GSF ALSO HELD EIGHTEEN FREE SCHOOL-BASED FARMERS MARKETS, SERVING 1,958 INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PURSUED ITS CAFETERIA TO COMPOST PROGRAM, AND HOSTED VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachel Black Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $68,498 |
Elizabeth Hall Outreach & Development | 40 | $48,490 | |
Anh Dang Compost Manager | 40 | $48,317 | |
Sarah Portnoy Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Micheal Soto Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lydia Olivier Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $529,591 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $529,591 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $257,600 |
| Investment income | $30 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,276 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $805,497 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,498 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,520 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $433,296 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3,316 |
| Total functional expenses | $693,309 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,288 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,828 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $101,061 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,841 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,752 |
| Total assets | $389,770 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,568 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $23,500 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $15,613 |
| Total liabilities | $60,681 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $272,556 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $56,533 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $389,770 |