Huneebee Project Inc is located in New Haven, CT. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Huneebee Project Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Huneebee Project Inc 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 12/2022, Huneebee Project Inc generated $169.0k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 259.8% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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HUNEEBEE PROJECTPROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND TRANSFERABLE JOB SKILLS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL YOUTH THROUGH BEEKEEPING. YOUTH BUILD PAINT INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HONEY BEE HIVES IN COMMUNITY SPACE IN DISINVESTED NEIGHBORHOODS WHILE ALSO ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN POLLINATOR FRIENDLY PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING: 7 YOUTH AGES 16-20 WERE EMPLOYED PART-TIME. YOUTH WORKED 3-28 HOURS WEEK AND WERE COMPENSATED $13-$16 HOUR. YOUTH SERVICES INCLUDED: BEEKEEPING INSTRUCTION GENERAL SUPERVISION GUIDANCE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY AND BUDGETING PROBLEM SOLVING AROUND OBSTACLES TO EMPLOYMENT AND TIMELINESS AND SHORT-TERM COUNSELING TO ADDRESS INTERSECTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND EMPLOYMENT.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BEE HIVES IN COMMUNITY GARDENS IN DISINVESTED NEIGHBORHOODS. 20 PLUS BEE HIVES AND APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION HONEY BEES WERE MAINTAINED FROM JANUARY - DECEMBER 2022. MAINTENANCE INCLUDED: REGULAR HIVE CHECKS HONEY HARVESTING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FEEDING OF SUGAR WATER INSULATION TO PROTECT AGAINST CLIMATE AND INSTALLATION OF MOUSE GUARDS.
HOSTING OF FREE COMMUNITY-BASED WORKSHOPS: WEEKLY WORKSHOPS WERE HELD IN 3 OF THE HUNEEBEE OPERATED GARDENS FROM JULY - SEPTEMBER. WORKSHOPS WERE ATTENDED BY GROUPS RANGING FROM 2-20 PEOPLE AND RANGING FROM AGE 2 TO AGE 80. APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 INDIVIDUAL ATTENDED ONE OR MORE WORKSHOPS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDED TALKS ON HONEY BEE BIOLOGY GARDEN TOURS HIVE CHECK DEMONSTRATIONS EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ON NATIVE BEES AND BUILDING OF BEE HOMES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah Taylor Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $47,115 |
Erin Husted Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
James Horne Treasurer | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Amy Myers Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Pradip Malde Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dennis Lange Vice Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $22,662 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $27,750 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $115,166 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,200 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $165,578 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $750 |
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 | $2,699 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $169,027 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $52,684 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,271 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $37,220 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $545 |
Payroll taxes | $7,463 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,723 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,509 |
Office expenses | $2,981 |
Information technology | $2,041 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,750 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $618 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,982 |
All other expenses | $1,906 |
Total functional expenses | $145,582 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,141 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $3,144 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,832 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,356 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $725 |
Total assets | $85,198 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58 |
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 | $58 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $85,140 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $85,198 |