Bio Bamboo Inc
- Assets
- $102.4k
- Revenue
- $200.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Haiku, HI
- Founding
- 05/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-3984497
Organization Overview
Bio Bamboo Inc, operating under the name Food Security Hawaii, is located in Haiku, HI. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, 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. Food Security Hawaii is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IT IS OUR MISSION TO SUPPORT AND ENGENDER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INTO THE MOST SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES TO FEED OUR ISLAND'S ISOLATED POPULATION WHILE SEQUESTERING CARBON TO HELP REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING AND CREATE SOILS AND FARMING PRACTICES THAT WILL SUPPORT FOOD PRODUCTION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME BOTH ON AGRICULTURAL LAND AND IN FAMILY GARDENS AND ORCHARDS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OHANA GARDENS IS A COUNTY-WIDE BACKYARD GARDEN INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE MATERIALS, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS GROW AN INCREASING AMOUNT OF FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLDS AND NEIGHBORS, AS A KEY STRATEGY FOR LONG-TERM FOOD SECURITY, SAVING MONEY, AND LEARNING NEW SKILLS. IN THE YEAR 2021 WE SET UP AROUND 40 GARDENS AND SEVERAL CLASSES WHICH WERE ATTENDED BY UP TO 200 PEOPLE. WE ALSO PRINTED A BOOKLET ABOUT FOOD GROWTH ON THE ISLANDS.
NUI LANI FARM KILAUEA DISASTER RECOVERY IS A PROJECT THAT WILL HELP TO RESTORE A THRIVING FARM (NUI LANI FARM) WITH GRADING, FENCING, GREENHOUSE RESTORATION, ROAD ACCESS, AND CROP RESTORATION. THE SPONSORING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS FOOD SECURITY HAWAII. THE GRANTOR (COUNTY OF HAWAII) REIMBURSES THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATION FOR EXPENSES INCURRED UP TO THE ALLOCATED GRANT OF $350K.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenny Pell Director/project Manager | Trustee | 40 | $45,666 |
Charlotte O'brien Executive Director | Trustee | 2 | $650 |
Beth Savitt President | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Tara Grace Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Niyaso Carter Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $162,588 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $38,012 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,600 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $200,600 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $105,643 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| 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 | $4,062 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $228 |
| Office expenses | $172 |
| 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 | $6,569 |
| Insurance | $1,119 |
| All other expenses | $110,438 |
| Total functional expenses | $228,231 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,296 |
| 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 | $16,111 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $102,407 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $102,407 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $102,407 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $102,407 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bio Bamboo Inc has recieved totaling $32,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Atherton Family Foundation Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: MAUI FAMILY FARMER TRAINING NETWORK: EQUIPPING MAUI'S NEW FARMERS: A TOOL LENDING LIBRARY | $25,000 |
Savitt Family Foundation Haiku, HI PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE FARMING EDUCATION | $7,000 |
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