Lower Columbia School Gardens
- Assets
- $227.1k
- Revenue
- $414.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Longview, WA
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-4549009
Organization Overview
Lower Columbia School Gardens is located in Longview, WA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lower Columbia School Gardens employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lower Columbia School Gardens 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, Lower Columbia School Gardens generated $414.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $425.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.7% 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
TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT REAL FOOD IN SCHOOL GARDENS ACROSS COWLITZ COUNTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GARDEN PROGRAMS FOR KIDS IN 18 SCHOOLS IN COWLITZ COUNTY
GARDEN PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Brault President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Peyer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Danelle Trimble Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Sullivan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janell Bittner Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuck Berquist Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $48,969 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $367,229 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $416,198 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $122 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,905 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $414,415 |
| 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. | $59,880 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,970 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $181,027 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,558 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,833 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,825 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,870 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $477 |
| Office expenses | $2,855 |
| Information technology | $3,696 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,200 |
| Travel | $5,181 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $710 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,182 |
| Insurance | $5,348 |
| All other expenses | $421 |
| Total functional expenses | $425,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,431 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $146,807 |
| 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 | $19,836 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $227,074 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,875 |
| 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 | $3,875 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $223,199 |
| 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 | $227,074 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lower Columbia School Gardens has recieved totaling $3,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Evans-Kelly Family Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS | $3,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association Seattle, WA | $24,457,767 | $4,792,489 |
Friends Of Trees Portland, OR | $2,487,496 | $3,278,068 |
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance North Bend, WA | $1,858,016 | $3,076,594 |
Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council Paisley, OR | $371,645 | $1,294,360 |
Solve Portland, OR | $3,746,880 | $2,245,258 |
The Forest Park Conservancy Portland, OR | $1,680,659 | $1,213,094 |
Stewardship Partners Seattle, WA | $1,498,240 | $1,011,899 |
Trailkeepers Of Oregon Portland, OR | $120,601 | $406,152 |
Lower Columbia School Gardens Longview, WA | $227,074 | $414,415 |
Adopt One Block Portland, OR | $238,174 | $523,051 |
Alaskans For Litter Prevention And Recycling Inc Anchorage, AK | $562,934 | $409,539 |
The Parks And Recreation Foundation Of Vancouver And Clark County Camas, WA | $1,537,920 | $216,079 |