Food For Thought Ojai is located in Ojai, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., 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. Food For Thought Ojai 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, Food For Thought Ojai generated $74.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $91.5k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
FOOD FOR THOUGHT OJAI OPERATES AND MAINTAINS SCHOOL GARDENS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN OJAI, CA. FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATING CHILDREN ABOUT GOOD NUTRITION, GARDEN-BASED FOODS, AND HEALTHY EATING CHOICES. FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR, WE WERE ACTIVE ON 3 OJAI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUSES, TOPA TOPA, MIRA MONTE, AND MEINERS OAKS. OUR EMPLOYEE DUTIES INCLUDE SETTING UP ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE GARDEN ON A WEEKLY BASIS, REGULAR GARDEN MAINTENANCE, AND INTERACTING WITH STAFF AND COMMUNITY.OUR TOOLS ARE STANDARD GARDEN TOOLS SUCH AS SMALL SHOVELS AND RAKES, WHEELBARROWS, WATERING CANS, ETC. TWICE A YEAR, OUR STAFF PROVIDES NUTRITION LESSONS IN THE CLASSROOM FOR GRADES K-6, IN ADDITION TO THE WEEKLY GARDEN LESSONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Helen Petroff Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Theresa Bulla-Richards President | 0 | $0 | |
Mary Jo Mcleod Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Nate Yeager Executive Dir. | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $74,272 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $7 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $74,279 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $73,950 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $6,186 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $197 |
| Other expenses | $11,152 |
| Total expenses | $91,485 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $70,990 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $70,990 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $70,990 |