Local Environmental Agriculture Project Incorporated

Organization Overview

Local Environmental Agriculture Project Incorporated, operating under the name Leap, is located in Roanoke, VA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Leap employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leap 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, Leap generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 52.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 39.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGRICULTURAL PROJECT'S (LEAP) MISSION IS TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE FOOD AND FARMING SYSTEM WHICH PRIORITIZES HEALTH AND ABUNDANCE. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, MARKETS, FARMS, AND FARMERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LEAP SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR AND PROVIDES BACKBONE SUPPORT TO THE STATEWIDE VIRGINIA FRESH MATCH NUTRITION INCENTIVE NETWORK (VFM). VFM WORKS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD RETAILERS, FARMERS MARKETS, FARMERS, AND FARM STANDS TO OFFER NUTRITION INCENTIVES FOR PEOPLE WHO SHOP WITH SNAP-EBT AT THESE 85+ PARTICIPATING OUTLETS. NUTRITION INCENTIVES MAKE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MORE AFFORDABLE THROUGH A DISCOUNT MODEL (50% OFF) OR A MATCH MODEL ($1 IN SNAP-EBT IS MATCHED WITH $1 IN VFM INCENTIVES).


LEAP PURCHASES FOOD FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS AND FOOD HUBS. PRODUCERS DELIVER TO THE FOOD HUB, LEAP RECEIVES, AGGREGATES, STORES AND THEN DISTRIBUTES THE FOOD THROUGH OUR OUTLETS INCLUDING THE LEAP MOBILE MARKET, ONLINE MARKETPLACE, AND FARM SHARE. LEAP PROVIDES HEALTHY FOOD INCENTIVES TO PARTICIPATING CUSTOMERS FOR 50% OFF THE FARM SHARE OR ONLINE MARKET SALES.


LEAP KITCHEN: THE LEAP KITCHEN IS A SHARED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AND FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATOR. FOOD BUSINESSES ARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE OUT OF A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. KITCHEN MEMBERS USE THE LEAP KITCHEN TO OPERATE THEIR INDIVIDUAL FOOD BUSINESSES. LEAP PROVIDES THE SPACE AND EQUIPMENT, LINKS TO OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES, AND ACCESS TO LEAP OUTLETS. KITCHEN MEMBERS PAY AN HOURLY FEE FOR USE OF THE SPACE.


OTHER PROGRAM INTITIATIVES INCLUDE: FIXED SITE FARMERS MARKETS, MOBILE MARKET PROGRAM, COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND REGIONAL FOOD PLANNING


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susan Clark
President
$0
Brent Cochran
Vice President
$0
Pat Young
Secretary
$0
Christy Pugh
Treasurer
$0
Jeremy Butterfield
Board Member
$0
Sam Cannon
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,442,332
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$401,862
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,844,194
Total Program Service Revenue$358,150
Investment income $2,510
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,206,797

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Local Environmental Agriculture Project Incorporated has recieved totaling $25,095.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia

Roanoke, VA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMALS

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$95
Fair Food Network

Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: FUND DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS-STORES & MKTS

$0
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