Gardens Edge is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Gardens Edge employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gardens Edge 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, Gardens Edge generated $175.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $225.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.2% 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
THE GARDENS EDGE SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, MICRO-ENTERPRISE, AND EDUCATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO REVITALIZE CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND IMPROVE ECONOMICWELL-BEING BY TEACHING HOME GARDENING, SOIL CONSERVATION, SEED SAVING, SMALL-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT , AND WORKING WITH SCHOOLS TO HELP START GARDENS AND TEACH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. FOR OUR NUTRITION PROJECT WE WE TEACH MOMS ABOUT PROPER NUTRITION, ACCESS CHILDREN WITH MALNUTRITION AND TEACH HEALTHY RECIPES, AND GARDENING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
QACHUU ALOOM WORKS WITH 500 MAYAN FAMILIES IN GUATEMALA. OUR GRANT GOES TO SUPPORT GARDENING, SEED SAVING, NUTRITION, AND MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES AND WORKSHOPS, INCLUDING HOME VISITS TO THESE FAMILIES. THE 500 FAMILIES LIVE IN 24 DIFFERENT VILLAGES, AND EACH FAMILY RECEIVES WORKSHOPS AND HOME VISITS FROM QACHUU ALOOMS FIELD TEAM, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO OTHER SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND HELP MARKETING THEIR CROP AND SEED SURPLUS. MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN OUR MATERNAL HEALTH PROJECT RECEIVE MONTHLY HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FROM A NUTRITIONIST, VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS, HYGIENE COOKING AND GARDENING CLASSES. SERVING 500 FAMILIES.
SAND DAM: THIS PROJECT IS BUILDING TWO SAND DAMS TO THEIR SECOND STAGE, TO BRING WATER TO 525 MAYAN FAMILIES IN GUATEMALA. WE ARE ALSO DOING CONTINUED REFORESTATION ON HILLSIDES AROUND THE DAM. SERVES 525 HOUSEHOLDS.
SEED TRAVELS PROJECT: THE PROJECT IS AN EXCHANGE BETWEEN INDIGENOUS FARMERS FROM GUATEMALA, NM, ARIZONA AND CALIFORNIA, AND NEW YORK STATE. WE PLANT AMARANTH SEEDS WITH PARTNER GARDENS AND HOST EVENTS AT THE GARDENS THROUGHOUT THE GROWING SEASON. THIS YEAR WE HAD 7 GARDENS WITH AN AVERAGE OF 30 PEOPLE AT EACH EVENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sara Montgomery Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $14,400 |
Jesse Daves President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
John Acklen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $163,887 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $163,887 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,049 |
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 | $174,995 |
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 | $138,609 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,400 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,260 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,149 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,994 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $54 |
Information technology | $1,826 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $453 |
Travel | $19,112 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,590 |
Total functional expenses | $225,366 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,858 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $882 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $475,606 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $535,346 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198 |
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 | $198 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $535,148 |
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 | $535,346 |