Alma Backyard Farm
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-3516486
Organization Overview
Alma Backyard Farm is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Alma Backyard Farm employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alma Backyard Farm 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, Alma Backyard Farm generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $504.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 32.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AIMS ON PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING HEALTHY FOOD, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SERVING AT-RISK CHILDREN, FORMERLY INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN, AND FOOD INSECURE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ESTABLISHES URBAN FARM PLOTS TO GROW LOCAL AND ORGANIC FOOD FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS RESTAURANTS. THE URBAN FARM PLOTS ARE SETUP BY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. THE URBAN FARMS ARE ALSO GROUNDS FOR TRAINING, EDUCATION AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION.
PROVIDES A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM TO PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND AT-RISK YOUTH. THE TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES INTRODUCTORY LESSONS IN URBAN AGRICULTURE, LANDSCAPING, PLUMBING AND CARPENTRY. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED TO GROW AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
CONNECTS LOCAL FARMERS TO FOOD RECOVERY AND RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS, IN ORDER TO GIVE PEOPLE IN NEED ACCESS TO PRODUCE THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO TO WASTE. FARM2PEOPLE WORKS TO REPAIR THE BROKEN LINKS IN OUR FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN AND RECONNECT SUPPLY TO DEMAND, ADDRESSING THE URGENTISSUES OF FOOD INSECURITY AND FOOD WASTE.
CONNECTS CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 3-18 TO THEIR LAND AND FOOD THROUGH THE YOUTH PROGRAM. CHILDREN LEARN TO MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES THROUGH HANDS-ON WEEKLY EDUCATION IN GARDENING AND CULINARY ARTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard D Garcia Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,202 |
Erika L Cuellar Operations Director | Officer | 40 | $66,759 |
Josh Kun PHD Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Diep Tran Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Viviano PHD Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Candance Leos Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $1,247,748 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,247,748 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12 |
| Investment income | $729 |
| 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 | $36,973 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,285,462 |
| 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. | $170,416 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,604 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $105,546 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,147 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,099 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,612 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,751 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,954 |
| Office expenses | $753 |
| Information technology | $2,622 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,047 |
| Travel | $12,425 |
| 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 | $1,861 |
| Insurance | $26,648 |
| All other expenses | $11,186 |
| Total functional expenses | $504,175 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,938 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,144,714 |
| 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 | $7,954 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,301,606 |
| 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 | $26,547 |
| Other liabilities | $442 |
| Total liabilities | $26,989 |
| 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 | $2,274,617 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,301,606 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Alma Backyard Farm has recieved totaling $618,431.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tarsadia Foundation Newport Beach, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Rosenthal Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Rosenthal Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Butterfly Equity Foundation Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Rosalinde And Arthur Gilbert Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FOOD INSECURITY | $50,000 |
Food Forward Inc North Hollywood, CA PURPOSE: FRESH PRODUCE DONATION | $27,231 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hollywood Food Coalition Los Angeles, CA | $2,007,696 | $4,889,589 |
Vegan Outreach Inc Sacramento, CA | $1,835,632 | $3,857,302 |
Extrafood Org Kentfield, CA | $1,043,116 | $3,726,496 |
Western Association Of Food Chains Inc Lakewood, CA | $16,191,809 | $2,488,760 |
Kitchens For Good San Diego, CA | $2,990,533 | $3,877,346 |
Rusted Gate Farm Central Point, OR | $26,968,465 | $736,907 |
Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods Sebastopol, CA | $1,648,475 | $1,990,232 |
Napa Valley Grapegrowers Foundation Napa, CA | $6,857,190 | $2,606,656 |
American Vineyard Foundation Napa, CA | $3,293,830 | $1,528,947 |
Sustainable Agriculture And Food Systems Funders Santa Barbara, CA | $2,132,633 | $1,752,971 |
Marys Kitchen Orange, CA | $2,740,511 | $1,686,151 |
Oregon Beer & Wine Distributors Association Portland, OR | $170,887 | $448,533 |