Earthroots Field School Inc
- Assets
- $209.1k
- Revenue
- $339.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Trabuco Canyon, CA
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-2379948
Organization Overview
Earthroots Field School Inc is located in Trabuco Canyon, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earthroots Field School 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 12/2021, Earthroots Field School Inc generated $339.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $293.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EARTHROOTS INSPIRES LIFE-LONG DEDICATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH DEEP NATUREAND COMMUNITY CONNECTION MENTORING. EARTHROOTS CREATE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW ALL OF LIFE IS CONNECTED. THEY LEARN HOW OUR ACTIONS INFLUENCE THE WORLD AROUND US.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EARTHROOTS ECOLITERACY IS A K-5 EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT BRINGS STUDENTS OUTDOORS AND UTLIZES THEIR CAMPUS AS THE FIELD TRIP DESTINATION TO LEARN ABOUT ORGANIC GARDENING, NATIVE HABITIT RESTORATION, RAINWATER HARVESTING, COMPOSTING AND RECYCLING. STUDENTS DEVELOP MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS TO THE EARTH THROUGH HANDS-ON, OUTDOOR LESSONS IN LIFE CYCLES OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS, NATURAL BUILDING, REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, WILDERNESS AWARENESS, ETHNOBOTANY, WATER CONSERVATION, AND REDUCING WASTE. AS A RESULT OF INTERATING WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, MANY STUDENTS DEVELOP IMPROVED COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING, INCLUDING, INCREASED CONCENTRATION, GREATER ATTENTION CAPACITIES, REDUCED STRESS LEVELS, AND IMRPOVED SOCIAL SKILLS. THE PROGRAM MEETS SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY, AND SERVES 300 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, WITH EACH STUDENT PARTICIPATING AN AVERAGE OF 8 HOURS OF PROGRAM TIME.
EARTHROOTS ONE-DAY PROGRAMS INCLUDE ONE-DAY SUMMER CAMPS SUCH AS ASTRONOMY NIGHTS, COOKING WITH ACORNS, FAMILY BIRD LANGUAGE, NATURALIST WALK, COMPOST WORKSHOPS, PLANT HARVEST AND WREATH MAKING, AND A NATIVE PLANT WALK AT THE HOT SPRINGS. THESE MULTI-HOUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP CONNECTIONS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD WHILE BEING GUIDED BY EARTHROOTS' HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF.
EARTHROOTS HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM IS AN ALL OUTDOOR PORGRAM THAT MEETS DURING THE FALL, WINTER, AND SPRING FOR STUDENTS AGES 6-14. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN WEEKLY HANDS-ON, ALL OUTDOOR LESSONS THAT EXPLORE OUR PERSONAL CONNECTIONS WITH THE NATRUAL WORLD AND DEVELOP AWARENESS OF HOW OUR ACTIONS AFFECT THE EARTH, EACH OTHER, AND OURSELVES. CLASS THEMES INCLUDE WILDRENESS AWARENESS, ECOLOGICAL GARDENING, NATURAL BUILDING, NATURAL CRAFTS, AND COOKING. PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP PHYSICAL STRENGH, LISTENING SKILLS, COMFORT IN NATURE, ECOLOGICAL LITERACY, INTELLIGENCE, WILDLIFE AWARENESS, GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING STRATEGIES. EACH CLASS HAS A 5 HOURS DURATION TIME, WITH EACH STUDENT PARTICIPATING AN AVERAGE OF 160 HOURS OF PROGRAM TIME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jodi Levine-Wright Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $91,450 |
Joel Levine Secretary | Officer | 1 | $3,600 |
Jim Barden Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Kimball President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Spieker Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Deanna Moore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $2,020 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $205,756 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,643 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $207,776 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $91,734 |
| Investment income | $16 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $11,793 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $90 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $339,162 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,120 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,450 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,290 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,583 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,948 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $116,131 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,319 |
| Office expenses | $18,822 |
| Information technology | $8,842 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,125 |
| Travel | $308 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,975 |
| Interest | $956 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,292 |
| Insurance | $6,461 |
| All other expenses | $6,299 |
| Total functional expenses | $293,631 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $84,297 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $119,577 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,203 |
| Total assets | $209,077 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,872 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $26,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $35,982 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,463 |
| Total liabilities | $72,317 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $136,760 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $209,077 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Earthroots Field School Inc has recieved totaling $12,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,750 |
Bytelaunch Foundation Mission Viejo, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $2,500 |
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