Organic Growers School

Organization Overview

Organic Growers School is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Organic Growers School employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organic Growers School 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 09/2021, Organic Growers School generated $442.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $391.4k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 6 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

ORGANIC GROWERS SCHOOL INSPIRES, EDUCATES, AND SUPPORTS PEOPLE TO FARM, GARDEN AND LIVE ORGANICALLY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OGS HOSTED THE 28TH ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE LIVING SPRING CONFERENCE, WHICH IS THE LARGEST GRASSROOTS GATHERING OF THIS KIND IN THE SOUTHEASTERN US, ATTRACTING OVER 1900 ATTENDEES FROM 28 STATES IN 2021. OGS CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS, MAINTAINS A BLOG, EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE, AND MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR HOME GARDENERS AND CONSUMERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PROMOTING HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING.


OGS OFFERS A ONE-DAY EXPLORATORY WORKSHOP ENTITLED "FARM DREAMS? EXPLORE YOUR VISION,X AND HELD THE EVENT TWICE IN 2021 TO HELP ASPIRING NEW FARMERS ON THEIR WAY TO SUCCESSFUL FARM BUSINESSES. OGS OFFERS TRAINING TO COMMERCIAL FARMERS AND ASPIRING FARMERS THROUGH A FARMER- MENTORING PROGRAM CALLED CRAFT (COLLABORATIVE REGIONAL ALLIANCE FOR FARMER TRAINING). OVER HALF OF CRAFT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE CATEGORIZED BY THE USDA AS MINORITY OR LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS, AND 100% OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS REPORT A CHANGE IN KNOWLEDGE OR CAPABILITY AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS ESTABLISHED FARMERS TO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOOD PRODUCERS, AND CREATES A SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS.


OGS OFFERS FARM BEGINNINGS PROGRAM FOR THE 5TH TIME. MANY SKILLS ARE REQUIRED TO START AND EXPAND A SUCCESSFUL FARM BUSINESS: PASSION, CLEAR GOALS, PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE, FINANCIAL AND MARKETING KNOW-HOW AND MORE. FARM BEGINNINGS HELPS BUILD THESE SKILLS DURING A ONE YEAR FARMER-LED TRAINING, MENTORING AND NETWORKING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cameron Farlow
Current Executive Director
$44,339
Eileen Lee Warren
Prior Executive Director
$39,669
Rodney Bowling
Dir. Of Administration
$30,050
Ta'rin'ii Shanaii
Co-Chair
$0
Macon Costlow
Secretary
$0
Cathy Cleary
Co-Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,980
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $95,065
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$256,606
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$353,651
Total Program Service Revenue$84,635
Investment income $0
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 $1,030
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $442,497

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Organic Growers School has recieved totaling $247,821.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Wnc Bridge Foundation

Asheville, NC

PURPOSE: NOW GRANT

$185,000
The Community Foundation Of Western North Carolina Inc

Asheville, NC

PURPOSE: ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT

$46,500
Walnut Cove Members Association Inc

Skyland, NC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION & WELFARE

$10,000
Clif Bar Family Foundation

Saint Helena, CA

PURPOSE: EXPANDING ORGANIC FOOD AND FARMING

$3,000
Frances And William H Beattie Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$3,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$321
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