Bountiful Cities Project
- Assets
- $820.7k
- Revenue
- $589.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Founding
- 10/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 05-0587434
Organization Overview
Bountiful Cities Project is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Bountiful Cities Project employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bountiful Cities Project 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, Bountiful Cities Project generated $589.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $659.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.4% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
BOUNTIFUL CITIES IS THE URBAN AGRICULTURE RESOURCE IN ASHEVILLE. WE SHARE AGRICULTURE RESOURCES AND SKILLS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY. WE ENVISION ABUNDANT AND FOOD SOVEREIGN COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FEAST IS AN ONGOING PROGRAM OF BOUNTIFUL CITIES REACHING OVER 1,200 STUDENTS IN ASHEVILLE/ BUNCOMBE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. THE MISSION OF THE FEAST IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO GROW, PREPARE AND ENJOY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THROUGH HANDS-ON COOKING AND GARDEN EDUCATION. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER STANDARDS-ALIGNED LESSONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL GARDENS IN ASHEVILLE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. FEAST IS OFFERED AT 14 LOCATIONS DELIVERING IN-SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CURRICULUM. THE SCHOOL GARDENS THAT WE MANAGE SERVE AS COMMUNITY FOOD HUBS, AND THEIR CONTINUED IMPROVED FUNCTIONING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT COUNTLESS RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS OF EACH GARDEN. THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR LESSONS AND MEET WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION TO CHECK IN ABOUT PROGRAMMATIC NEEDS AND UPDATES. AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE EVALUATE THE PROGRAM AS A WHOLE AND GATHER FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.
COMMUNITY GARDEN NETWORK: THIS PROGRAM OF BOUNTIFUL CITIES SUPPORTS AROUND 38 COMMUNITY GARDENS IN ASHEVILLE/BUNCOMBE COUNTY. BOUNTIFUL CITIES FACILITATES INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SHARING, GARDENING EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS, AND MONTHLY MEETUPS AND NEWSLETTER. THE CGN ALSO HOUSES A SEED AND TOOL LIBRARY, PARTICIPATES IN SHARED FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENTS, WHILE CONNECTING AREA GARDENERS WITH SUPPORT SYSTEMS. THE MONTHLY WORKSHOPS AND NEWSLETTER HAVE BEEN RELEVANT TO CONTINUE TO CONNECT NEIGHBORHOODS TO THE LARGER COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION.
BOUNTIFUL CITIES ALSO WORKS ON MANY COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF LOCAL HEALTHY COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS. OUR ORGANIZATION HAS SERVED AS LEAD AGENCY FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS AND CONTINUES TO BE A RELEVANT PARTNER WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS AS THEY BECOME SUFFICIENT. IN 2022 BOUNTIFUL CITIES STAFF SERVED IN LEADERSHIP ROLES WITH THE FLEDGING WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOOD JUSTICE PLANNING INITIATIVE (WNCFJPI). IN THESE LEADERSHIP ROLES THE WNCFJIP RECEIVED SEVERAL GRANTS THAT ALLOWED THE 6 STRATEGY AREAS TO HIRE SUPPORT STAFF TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY. THE WNCFJIP INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA WITH OVER 22 AGENCIES, NON-PROFITS, FUNDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PURPOSE IS TO HAVE THRIVING REGENERATIVE, RESILIENT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS CENTERING FOOD JUSTICE FOR ALL IN WNC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Darcel Eddins Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $34,000 |
Ameena Batada Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katie Cos Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brandee Bogg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lauren Rayburn Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jessie Dean Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $8,258 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $82,447 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $418,918 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $509,623 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $74,224 |
| Investment income | $127 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,936 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $500 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $589,294 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $29,679 |
| 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. | $34,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,400 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $259,352 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,367 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,695 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,408 |
| Office expenses | $2,117 |
| Information technology | $3,355 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,533 |
| Travel | $686 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $122 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,575 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $659,179 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,760 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,121 |
| 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 | $612,800 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $820,681 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,246 |
| 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 | $8,246 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $788,603 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,832 |
| 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 | $820,681 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bountiful Cities Project has awarded $29,679 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EAGLE MARKET STREET PURPOSE: Support food reparations | $15,000 |
ASHEVILLE WRITERS IN SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Grassroos Support | $14,679 |