Urban Tilth

Organization Overview

Urban Tilth is located in Richmond, CA. The organization was established in 2007. 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, Urban Tilth employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Tilth 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, Urban Tilth generated $12.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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URBAN TILTH IS A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO EDUCATE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES ABOUT ORGANIC GARDENING AND TO SUPPORT A NETWORK OF GARDENS DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABLE, LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION. URBAN TILTH INSIPIRES, HIRES, AND TRAINS LOCAL RESIDENTS TO CULTIVATE AGRICULTURE, FEED OUR COMMUNITY, AND RESTORE RELATIONSHIPS TO LAND TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM, WITHIN A JUST AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP RELATES TO COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE FORMAL 501C3 STATUS AND WHICH HAVE ARRANGED TO OPERATE UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF URBAN TILTH. SEVERAL OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE COOPERATION RICHMOND, IT TAKES A VILLAGE, RICH CITY RIDES, MOVING FORWARD, RICHMOND GROWS SEED LIBRARY, AND FCYPHER HEALING HERBS PODCAST PROJECT.


FISCAL SPONSORSHIP RELATES TO COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE FORMAL 501C3 STATUS AND WHICH HAVE ARRANGED TO OPERATE UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF URBAN TILTH. SEVERAL OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE COOPERATION RICHMOND, IT TAKES A VILLAGE, RICH CITY RIDES, MOVING FORWARD, RICHMOND GROWS SEED LIBRARY, AND FCYPHER HEALING HERBS PODCAST PROJECT.


COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IS A PROJECT OPEN-TO-ALL COMMUNITY FARMS, GARDENS, AND EDIBLE STREETSCAPES LOCATED AT SITES THROUGH RICHMOND. THIS IS CENTERED ON NEARLY TWO ACRES OF THE RICHMOND GREENWAY, A FORMER RAILWAY LINE, WHERE WE HAVE PLANTED AND MANAGE A BERRYLAND, AN EDIBLE FOREST. ALSO INCLUDES A 42 RAISED BED COMMUNITY GARDEN ALSO ON THE RICHMOND GREENWAY. WE ALSO OPERATE A GARDEN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TEAM WHICH EMPLOYS AND TRAINS LOCAL YOUTH TO HELP OTHER SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND CHURCHES BUILD AND MAINTAIN THEIR OWN GARDENS.


COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IS A PROJECT OPEN-TO-ALL COMMUNITY FARMS, GARDENS, AND EDIBLE STREETSCAPES LOCATED AT SITES THROUGH RICHMOND. THIS IS CENTERED ON NEARLY TWO ACRES OF THE RICHMOND GREENWAY, A FORMER RAILWAY LINE, WHERE WE HAVE PLANTED AND MANAGE A BERRYLAND, AN EDIBLE FOREST. ALSO INCLUDES A 42 RAISED BED COMMUNITY GARDEN ALSO ON THE RICHMOND GREENWAY. WE ALSO OPERATE A GARDEN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TEAM WHICH EMPLOYS AND TRAINS LOCAL YOUTH TO HELP OTHER SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND CHURCHES BUILD AND MAINTAIN THEIR OWN GARDENS.


EDUCATION PROGRAMS IS A FARM, CLASSROOM, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM AT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL. THE INSTITUTE CONSTITUTES AN IN-CLASS ACCREDITED CLASS CALLED "URBAN ECOLOGY AND AMERICAN FOOD SYSTEMS": AN ON-SITE 8000 SQUARE FOOT FARM AND A CSA PROGRAM SERVING THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION THE EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS CALLED; THE HEALING MOVEMENT, THE URBAN NATURALISTS, URBAN WATERSHED, AND NATURALISTS CLUB. THE EDUCATION AND URBAN AGRICULTURE ALSO INCLUDES OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT VERDE ELEMENTARY AND LINCOLN ELEMENTARY. AT THESE TWO SITES WE MANAGE LARGE GARDENS, IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL GARDENING, NUTRITION AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS. IT ALSO INCLUDES A 40,000 SQUARE FOOT URBAN FARM AT ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AN ABANDONED MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WEST CONTA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. LASTLY, THE BASINS OF RELATIONS WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM INCLUDES TRAINING IN WATERSHED TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY TRAIL.


EDUCATION PROGRAMS IS A FARM, CLASSROOM, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM AT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL. THE INSTITUTE CONSTITUTES AN IN-CLASS ACCREDITED CLASS CALLED "URBAN ECOLOGY AND AMERICAN FOOD SYSTEMS": AN ON-SITE 8000 SQUARE FOOT FARM AND A CSA PROGRAM SERVING THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION THE EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS CALLED; THE HEALING MOVEMENT, THE URBAN NATURALISTS, URBAN WATERSHED, AND NATURALISTS CLUB. THE EDUCATION AND URBAN AGRICULTURE ALSO INCLUDES OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT VERDE ELEMENTARY AND LINCOLN ELEMENTARY. AT THESE TWO SITES WE MANAGE LARGE GARDENS, IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL GARDENING, NUTRITION AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS. IT ALSO INCLUDES A 40,000 SQUARE FOOT URBAN FARM AT ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL, AN ABANDONED MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WEST CONTA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. LASTLY, THE BASINS OF RELATIONS WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM INCLUDES TRAINING IN WATERSHED TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY TRAIL.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $606,975
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,431,433
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,038,408
Total Program Service Revenue$218,848
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,257,256

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