Green Our Planet

Organization Overview

Green Our Planet is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Green Our Planet employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Green Our Planet 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, Green Our Planet generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.4% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

GREEN OUR PLANET'S MISSION IS TO HELP CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, WHICH INCLUDES BUILDING GARDENS IN SCHOOLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GREEN OUR PLANET, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, LAUNCHED ITS OUTDOOR GARDEN CLASSROOM PROGRAM IN MARCH 2013. GREEN OUR PLANET'S MISSION IS TO HELP CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, WHICH INCLUDES BUILDING OUTDOOR AND INDOOR GARDENS IN SCHOOLS SO THAT STUDENTS IN PREK-12TH GRADE SCHOOLS CAN LEARN ABOUT, THROUGH HANDS-ON PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH), NUTRITION AND CONSERVATION. THE OUTDOOR GARDEN CLASSROOM PROGRAM INCLUDES AN 800-PAGE, PREK-5TH GRADE STEAM CURRICULUM, FARMERS MARKETS, CHEF DEMOS, AND TEACHER TRAININGS. CURRENTLY, THE PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES, OPERATING IN MORE THAN 170 SCHOOLS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEVADA AND IMPACTING MORE THAN 130,000 STUDENTS. MORE THAN 3,500 TEACHERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO TEACH IN THE GARDENS, USING THE CURRICULUM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES STUDENT-RUN FARMERS MARKETS, WHICH ARE THE LARGEST IN THE STATE AND A FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM THAT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BANK OF NEVADA, TRAINS STUDENTS TO RUN BUSINESSES IN 5TH GRADE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED NEVADA'S FIRST SCHOOL GARDEN CONFERENCE, WHICH HAS BECOME VERY POPULAR WITH EDUCATORS AND IS NOW IN ITS 8TH YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPED CREATE NEVADA'S FIRST SPECIAL NEEDS GARDEN VOCATIONAL CURRICULUM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION IS MAINLY SUPPORTED THROUGH GRANT INCOME, PROGRAM FEES, AND CONTRIBUTIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ciara Byrne
Sec./treas,
$107,414
Kim Macquarrie
Chair/ Co-Ce
$106,923
Brian Kunec
Director
$0
Emily Ellis
Director
$0
James Bristow
Director
$0
Nicole Brassington
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $562,469
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$946,992
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,509,461
Total Program Service Revenue$380,515
Investment income $640
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 $2,125,021

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Green Our Planet has recieved totaling $411,299.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Andre Agassi Foundation For Education

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: DONATION TO LOCAL CHARITY TO BRING STEM COURSES ONLINE IN SOUTHERN NEVADA.

$250,000
United Way Of Southern Nevada Inc

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$50,000
Cashman Family Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS.

$37,111
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$20,000
$10,000
Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Inc

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,328
Admin Expense$9,496
Net Contributions$6,111
Ending Balance$4,943

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