Organic Growers School
- Assets
- $238.1k
- Revenue
- $442.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Founding
- 07/2006
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 75-3166329
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.
Form
990
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cameron Farlow Current Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $44,339 |
Eileen Lee Warren Prior Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $39,669 |
Rodney Bowling Dir. Of Administration | Officer | 40 | $30,050 |
Mary Bulan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Cathy Cleary Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Ta'rin'ii Shanaii Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $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 |
| 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. | $74,304 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,146 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $129,495 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,727 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,328 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,885 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $93,548 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,037 |
| Office expenses | $10,919 |
| Information technology | $16,281 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,600 |
| Travel | $2,114 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,450 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,521 |
| All other expenses | $3,004 |
| Total functional expenses | $391,404 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $202,181 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,939 |
| 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 | $8,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $238,120 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,898 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $42,920 |
| 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 | $50,100 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $119,918 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $118,202 |
| 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 | $238,120 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Organic Growers School has recieved totaling $247,821.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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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