Ground Education
- Assets
- $279.6k
- Revenue
- $710.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
- Founding
- 03/2018
- Data as of
- 07/2023
- EIN
- 82-2375504
Organization Overview
Ground Education is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Ground Education employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ground Education 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 07/2023, Ground Education generated $710.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $633.1k during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 35.9% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTS OF PROVIDING A GARDEN CURRICULUM OF GRADE-LEVEL APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR GARDEN, SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM TO K-5 STUDENTS. THE CURRICULUM SUPPORTS AND ENHANCES CALIFORNIA CONTENT STANDARDS IN LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCE, HISTORY, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND VISUAL ARTS. THE ACTIVITY CONSISTS OF CURRICULUM PREPARATION, ORGANIZING REQUIRED SUPPLIES, ON-SITE INSTRUCTION, AND POST-INSTRUCTION EVALUATIONS. THE ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED BY GROUND EDUCATION'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEER INTERNS. THE ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED DURING SCHOOL HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND IS ALSO OFFERED AS A SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMER PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OCCURS AT THE CAMPUS LOCATIONS OF THE CLIENT SCHOOLS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, PRIMARILY IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH. THE ACTIVITY FURTHERS THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ADVANCING EDUCATION BY PROVIDING K-5 CHILDREN WITH HANDS-ON OUTDOOR GARDEN CURRICULUM THAT ENHANCES THE STUDENTS' IN-CLASS EXPERIENCES. IT ALSO FURTHERS THE EXEMPT PURP
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT GROUND EDUCATION, OUR MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND GARDEN, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY STUDENT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. WE VALUE DIRECTLY ENGAGING YOUTH IN ORDER TO GROW THE CAPACITY FOR WONDER, CULTIVATE THE SPACE TO THINK, EXPLORE AND CONNECT, AND NURTURE ROBUST DECISION-MAKING ALL IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NATURAL WORLD.WE TEACH OUR MONTHLY LESSONS IN THE SAFE AND NURTURING GREEN SPACES THAT WE MAINTAIN AT EACH PARTNER SCHOOL SITE. THIS YEAR WE TAUGHT 2,700 CLASSES TO MORE THAN 9,500 STUDENTS AND MAINTAINED 19 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS. OVER 76,000 TOTAL STUDENT HOURS WERE SPENT EXPLORING GARDENS AS PART OF OUR GROUND EDUCATION PROGRAM. 99% OF TEACHERS REPORTED THAT STUDENTS MADE LARGE GAINS IN THEIR EXCITEMENT FOR SCHOOL/LEARNING AS A DIRECT RESULT OF PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAM. WHILE WE BELIEVE EVERY STUDENT SHOULD SPEND TIME LEARNING OUTDOORS, THE FOCUS OF OUR EXPANSION HAS BEEN SCHOOLS THAT SERVE LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN UNDERSERVED LONG BEACH NEIGHBORHOODS. LEARN MORE AT WWW.GROUNDEDUCATION.ORG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Genevieve Macias President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Lynell Chun Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Procopio Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Janet Watt Member At-Large | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Wingeleth Member At-Large | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Dalia Gonzalez Member At Large | Officer | 1 | $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 | $293,528 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $293,528 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $416,433 |
| Investment income | $125 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $710,086 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $402,140 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,346 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,964 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,436 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $9,695 |
| Insurance | $1,125 |
| All other expenses | $39,725 |
| Total functional expenses | $633,059 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $186,109 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,779 |
| 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 | $41,697 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $279,585 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,196 |
| 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 | $5,196 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $274,389 |
| 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 | $279,585 |