Living Classroom is located in Los Altos, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Living Classroom employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Living Classroom 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 06/2024, Living Classroom generated $248.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $214.0k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.1%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIVING CLASSROOM'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT AND VALUE THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIVING CLASSROOMS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT AND VALUE OUR NATURAL WORLD THROUGH GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION. WE CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP SCHOOL-SPECIFIC GARDEN-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ENGAGING, HANDS-ON, STATE-STANDARD ALIGNED LESSONS THAT STIMULATE CURIOSITY, SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS, AND SUPPORT HEALTHY EATING BY ENGAGING STUDENTS IN GROWING THEIR OWN FOOD. LIVING CLASSROOM OFFER A FULL RANGE OF START-UP AND ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING T/K-6TH GRADE LESSON PLANS AND LESSON KITS, INSTRUCTION, GARDEN DESIGN AND INSTALLATION, AND A PLATFORM FOR SCHEDULING OVER 700 LESSONS PER SCHOOL YEAR.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Berryhill Garden Manager | 34 | $41,458 | |
Susan Harder Program Co-Director And Instructor | 22 | $27,876 | |
Kim Reynolds Program Co-Director And Instructor | 21 | $26,426 | |
Victoria Moore President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Don Arnold Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mallory Matthews Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $102,504 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $102,504 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $145,743 |
| Investment income | $157 |
| 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 | $248,404 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $95,760 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,516 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $59,145 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,253 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,859 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,140 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,487 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $962 |
| Office expenses | $298 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,128 |
| 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 | $5,712 |
| All other expenses | $3,223 |
| Total functional expenses | $213,965 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $91,595 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $375 |
| Total assets | $91,970 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$254 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | -$254 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $92,224 |
| 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 | $91,970 |