Butte Agriculture Foundation
- Assets
- $645.9k
- Revenue
- $401.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Durham, CA
- Founding
- 01/2013
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 27-5326108
Organization Overview
Butte Agriculture Foundation is located in Durham, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Butte Agriculture Foundation 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 10/2021, Butte Agriculture Foundation generated $401.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $410.4k during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, Butte Agriculture Foundation has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $642,587. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BUTTE AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH OF THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY IN BUTTE COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE BUTTE AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION LOOKS FORWARD TO SUPPORTING LOCALLY ORGANIZED AGRICULTURE GROUPS AND EFFORTS TO PROVIDE THE RESOURCES AND SERVICES NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE EFFORTS TO INFORM AND PROMOTE THE VALUE OF OUR AGRARIAN COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE HONEYBEE DISCOVERY CENTER TEACHES THE IMPORTANCE OF POLLINATORS, ESPECIALLY HONEYBEES, PLAY IN THE ENVIRONMENT. ONE OUT OF EVERY THREE BITES WE EAT IS THANKS TO A BEE.
SIERRA ORA FARM TRAIL - OCTOBER WEEKEND THAT ALLOWS 30 FARMS TO OPEN THEIR GATES AND BARN DOORS FOR 2,000 CONSUMERS TO TOUR THEIR FACILITIES AND LEARN FIRST-HAND HOW THEY PRODUCE THEIR AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS.
THE BIG HARVEST IS A COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING DRIVE BENEFITING THE AREA FOR CONTINUED AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT.
THE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE:FARM CITY CELEBRATION - THREE EVENTS IN NOVEMBER THAT ALLOW URBAN RESIDENTS TO BE UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH LOCAL AGRICULTURE. 230 GUESTS ON A BUS TOUR OF FIVE UNMQUIE FARMING ENTERPRISES, FESTIVAL FOR 3000 PEOPLE IN THE CITY CENTER THE BRINGS AG ACTIVITES TO THE URBAN RESIDENTS AND AN AG DAY FOR 500 ELEMENTRAY SCHOOL CHILDREN. COMMONTHREADS NORTH - ANNUALLY RECOGNIZES WOMEN IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR THEIR CONTIBUITIONS TO EDUCATIONG AND PROMOTING THE IMPORTANCE AND VALUE OF AGRICULTURE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. SILVER DOLLAR FAIR FOUNDATION ACCEPTS AG COMMUNITY DONATIONS TO SUPPORT RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT THE SILVER DOLLAR FAIR GROUNDS. FRIENDS OF AGRICULTURE WAS ORIGINALLY FORMED TO SUPPORT THE CHICO HIGH SCHOOL FFA PROGRAM FROM POTENTIAL BUDGET CUTS. THEY HAVE NOW GROWN TO SUPPORT AG EDUCATION IN ALL OF BUTTE COUNTY. THE GROUP RAISES FUNDS THROUGH AN ANNUAL DINNER. GLENN COUNTY FAIR HERITAGE FUND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Doug Bentz Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Colleen Cecil Corporate Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Toni Scott Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Price Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carrie Vanella Dircetor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Bertagna Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,000 |
| Fundraising events | $2,784 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,442 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80,226 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $319,277 |
| 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 | -$620 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $401,596 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $28,305 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
| 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 | $105 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,296 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $136,834 |
| Advertising and promotion | $55,215 |
| Office expenses | $13,077 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,359 |
| 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 | $1,694 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $410,362 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $643,410 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $645,910 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,500 |
| Total liabilities | $1,500 |
| 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 | $644,410 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $645,910 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Butte Agriculture Foundation has awarded $28,305 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF CHICO PURPOSE: PD DRONE PROJECT | $26,000 |
BUTTE COUNTY 4-H PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,305 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Butte Agriculture Foundation has recieved totaling $5.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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|---|---|---|
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Panda Cares Foundation Inc Las Vegas, NV | $37,372,072 | $45,451,718 |
Xq Institute Oakland, CA | $14,589,368 | $51,717,404 |
Room To Read San Francisco, CA | $51,354,748 | $61,954,261 |
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Inc Hawthorne, CA | $7,623,488 | $36,083,167 |
Compass Charter Schools Thousand Oaks, CA | $14,467,036 | $29,961,787 |
New Teacher Center Santa Cruz, CA | $27,814,525 | $27,076,985 |
Alpha Public Schools Inc San Jose, CA | $20,794,542 | $26,321,038 |
Give To Learn To Grow Foundation Culver City, CA | $40,470 | $188,892 |
Live Oak A Learning Center For Children San Francisco, CA | $40,489,721 | $19,594,406 |
Biocomx Dana Point, CA | $308,692 | $15,969,949 |
Open Up Resources Menlo Park, CA | $29,661,554 | $16,279,319 |