Guidestone is located in Salida, CO. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Guidestone employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guidestone 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, Guidestone generated $320.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $354.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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
GROWING A VIBRANT AGRICULTURAL FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONTHE FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM HOSTED 112 CLASS LESSONS/FIELD TRIPS FOR 1562 CONTACT HOURS, AND REACHED 1093 STUDENTSFARMHANDS EDUCATION HOSTED 28 SUMMER GARDEN, FARM AND RANCH PROGRAMS: 344 CONTACT HOURS AND 364 YOUTH CONTACTSOFFERED TWO ADULT GARDEN CLASS SERIES THROUGH CMCPROVIDED $2300 IN PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPSEDUCATED 250+ PEOPLE ABOUT COLORADO LAND LINK THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND TRAININGSLAUNCHED NEW SECURING LAND COURSE PROVIDING 15 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION TIME TO BEGINNING PRODUCERS ACROSS COLORADOFOOD PRODUCTIONGREW OVER 5000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE FOR THE SALIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND HEART OF THE ROCKIES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (HRRMC), A FARM STAND AND YOUTH FARMERS MARKET.DISTRIBUTED OVER 2000 PLANTS AT OUR SPRING PLANT SALE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN GROWING THEIR OWN FOOD.PRODUCER OUTREACHACQUIRED SMITH MEADOW - AN 8-ACRE HAY MEADOW IN CANON CITY FOR FUTURE USE AS A LAND LINK DEMONSTRATION SITEPROVIDED OVER $6000 IN DIRECT FUNDING TO BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERSREDESIGNED THE ONLINE LAND ACCESS DATABASE, WHILE INCREASING LAND LISTINGS 112% IN THE PAST YEARSUPPORTED 100+ CURRENT AND ASPIRING PRODUCERS IN FIVE REGIONS OF CO THROUGH INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS, LAND ACCESS DATABASE SUPPORT, AND LAND ACCESS/TRANSFER WORKSHOPSCOMMUNITY EVENTS & OUTREACHHOSTED THE 6TH ANNUAL AGRISUMMIT CONFERENCE, WITH 75 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE1800+ PEOPLE ATTENDED THE 16TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH & HARVEST FESTIVAL150 PEOPLE ATTENDED GUIDESTONE'S ANNUAL FARM TO TABLE DINNER FUND RAISER.183 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 1447 HOURS OF TIME!LAUNCHED THE MUSIC @ THE MILL SERIESCREATED NEW LAND ACCESS AWARENESS EVENT, ACREAGE AND ACCESS, HIGHLIGHTING STORIES OF RETIRING AND NEXTGEN PRODUCERSFOOD SYSTEM OUTREACHMANAGED SONIA'S GARDEN AND CRESTONE MESA COMMUNITY GARDEN FOR OVER 30 GARDENERS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CITY OF SALIDAPROVIDED FOOD DONATIONS TO LOCAL FOOD BANKSCURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN A FOOD SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY PROJECT WITH 6 PARTNERS ACROSS SOUTHWEST COLORADO
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Little President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Becky Cassel Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Alexander Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve O'neill Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bri Allen Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Katy Grether Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,238 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $107,674 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,846 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,499 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $208,758 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $50,016 |
Investment income | $11 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,592 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $59,471 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $319,951 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $198,208 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,656 |
Payroll taxes | $16,229 |
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 | $3,142 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,401 |
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 | $19,353 |
Insurance | $4,863 |
All other expenses | $21,036 |
Total functional expenses | $354,646 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,145 |
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 | $406 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $132,933 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,282 |
Total assets | $203,766 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $21,309 |
Total liabilities | $21,309 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $178,522 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,935 |
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 | $203,766 |