Mearth is located in Carmel, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Mearth employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mearth 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 06/2023, Mearth generated $754.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $644.8k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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K-12 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MONTEREY COUNTY YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CUSD | IN OUR CUSD PROGRAM, STAFF SUPPORTS CARMEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHERS TO BRING TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM LEARNING TO LIFE AT THE HILTON BILEK HABITAT. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF EIGHT DISTINT HABITAT LABORATORIS , AS WELL AS THE LEED CERTIFIED GREEN BUILDING, STAFF COLLABORATE WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO CREATE SCIENCE AND CULINARY-BASED CIRRICULA THAT COMPLOMENT SCIENCE, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES, 6TH GRADE CORE, AND WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSES.
COMMUNITY |HEALTHY, CONNECTED, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES ARE THE FOUNDATION TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. OUR COMMUNITYCONNECT PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW WE CAN BETTER CARE FOR OURSELVES,OUR COMMUNITIES, AND OUR ENVIRONMENT. WE OFFERCULINARY AND GARDEN WORKSHOPS, SPEAKER SERIES, SUSTAINABLE CHEF DINNER SERIES, COMMUNITY RESTORATION EVENTS, ECO-VOLUNTEERISM, AND SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
FACILITIES STEWARDSHIP - IN EXCHANGE FOR USE OF THE 10-ACRE HILTON BIALEK HABITAT FACILITY, MEARTH PROVIDES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP SERVICES TO CARMEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. "FACILITY STEWARDSHIP" REVENUE IS THE AMOUNT PAID TO MEARTH BY CUSD ON A MONTHLY BASIS THAT IS CONSIDERED THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VALUE OF THE USE OF THE LAND AND THE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE DISTRICT. DETAILS OF THIS 10 YEAR ARRANGEMENT ARE OUTLINED IN THE FACILITY USE AGREEMENT, APPROVED BY THE CUSD BOARD AND MEARTH ON DECEMBER 16, 2020. ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT, FOR 10 YEARS FROM THE SIGNATURE DATE OF THE CONTRACT, "CUSD WILL PAY $34,000 PER YEAR ANNUALLY IN 12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS ADJUSTED ANNUALLY FOR INFLATION PER THE CALIFORNIA CPI FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OR 1.5% WHICHEVER IS LESS."
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karin Stratton Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $41,705 |
Benjamin Eichorn Executive Dir. | 40 | $23,257 | |
Andrea Lewis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cameron Leonard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Saulnier Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brett Malone Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $7,684 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $93,207 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $449,018 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $549,909 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $150,510 |
Investment income | $11,748 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $38,414 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,914 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $754,495 |
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. | $97,550 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,866 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $346,262 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $33,548 |
Payroll taxes | $39,140 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,708 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $38,956 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,862 |
Office expenses | $6,985 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,451 |
Travel | $4,295 |
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 | $519 |
Insurance | $13,046 |
All other expenses | $4,027 |
Total functional expenses | $644,838 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $124 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $368,551 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $100 |
Accounts receivable, net | $55,013 |
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 | $12,189 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $435,977 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,014 |
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 | $16,014 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $375,963 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $44,000 |
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 | $435,977 |