Live Earth Farm Discovery Program is located in Freedom, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Live Earth Farm Discovery Program employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Live Earth Farm Discovery Program 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 12/2023, Live Earth Farm Discovery Program generated $632.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $461.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.6% per year over the past 9 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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LIVE EARTH FARM DISCOVERY PROGRAM EMPOWERS YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY FOOD, FARMING, SOCIAL AND NATURAL SYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN PERSON FIELD TRIPS & FARM TOURS - FIELD TRIP ACTIVITIES VARY ACCORDING TO SEASON AND ARE TAILORED TO STUDENTS' AGE GROUP INCORPORATING COMMON CORE AND NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS. EVERY FIELD TRIP TEACHES NUTRITION, ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND FARMING SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON, PROJECT BASED LESSONS ON THE WORKING FARM.
PRODUCE PARTNERSHIPS - WORKING WITH LOCAL FOOD PANTRYS AND MEAL PROGRAMS TO GLEAN, GROW AND DISTRIBUTE FARM FRESH ORGANIC PRODUCE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS MOST IN NEED.
FARM CAMP - IN THE GARDEN, FIELDS AND ANIMAL PENS OF LIVE EARTH FARM LEADERS IN TRAINING AND CAMPERS FROM MANY BACKGROUNDS AND ACROSS DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES WORK TOGETHER. THROUGH SUSTAINABLE FARMING, NUTRITIOUS FOOD PREPARATION ACTIVITIES, AND NATURE BASED ART PROJECTS, YOUTH LEARN HOW CARING FOR THEMSELVES CAN ALSO SUPPORT HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, ECONOMIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jessica Ridgeway Executive Dir. | Officer | 20 | $92,412 |
Terry Sebastian President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Greenfield Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vinod Galani Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Broz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Luz Falcon-Toledo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $90,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $328,006 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $418,006 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $198,392 |
Investment income | $3,670 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $409 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $632,915 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $565 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,400 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,412 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,572 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $270,028 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $30,491 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,838 |
Advertising and promotion | $282 |
Office expenses | $152 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,355 |
Travel | $10 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $493 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,715 |
Insurance | $16,665 |
All other expenses | $2,641 |
Total functional expenses | $461,526 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $686,067 |
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 | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,968 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $56,202 |
Total assets | $746,254 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,305 |
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 | $125,611 |
Total liabilities | $128,916 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $617,338 |
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 | $746,254 |