Columbia Center For Urban Agriculture is located in Columbia, MO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Columbia Center For Urban Agriculture employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbia Center For Urban Agriculture 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 12/2021, Columbia Center For Urban Agriculture generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CCUA WORKS TO ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO AGRICULTURE AND THE LAND THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FROM SEED TO PLATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OTHER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO AGRICULTURE AND THE LAND THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FROM SEED TO PLATE
THE PLANTS PROGRAM IN 2021 PROVIDED 439 LESSONS TO GROUPS OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. STUDENTS GOT INVOLVED IN FOOD-FOCUSED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THESE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE NUTRITIOUS DIETS WITH FUN COOKING AND GARDENING LESSONS.
THE VETERANS URBAN FARM SERVED OVER 200 VETERANS IN 2021 WITH JOB TRAINING AND FOOD ASSISTANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Polansky Executive Director | 40 | $42,762 | |
Caroline Kobe President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Schermer President - Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Lehmen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Molly Froidl Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Meyer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $621,867 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $611,238 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,233,105 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $111,958 |
Investment income | $9,268 |
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 | $1,354,331 |
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. | $51,362 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,704 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $462,378 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $59,206 |
Payroll taxes | $36,676 |
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 | $11,243 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,456 |
Office expenses | $4,801 |
Information technology | $9,392 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,852 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $17,890 |
Insurance | $9,420 |
All other expenses | $6,421 |
Total functional expenses | $1,047,153 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $699,789 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $94,307 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $14,920 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,274 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,517 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $109,386 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $976,193 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,969 |
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 | $17,623 |
Total liabilities | $101,592 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $763,277 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $111,324 |
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 | $976,193 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Columbia Center For Urban Agriculture has recieved totaling $62,737.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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J R Albert Foundation Inc Naperville, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,218 |
Beacon Of Hope Foundation Columbia, MO PURPOSE: PROVIDED FUNDS FOR PERMANENT STRUCTURE FOR FARMERS MARKET/FOOD BANK | $12,519 |
Beg. Balance | $100,882 |
Earnings | $9,560 |
Admin Expense | $1,056 |
Ending Balance | $109,386 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden Inc Tulsa, OK | $22,685,174 | $8,029,305 |
Waterfront Botanical Gardens Inc Louisville, KY | $21,310,510 | $5,233,701 |
Kansas City Community Gardens Inc Kansas City, MO | $1,282,467 | $1,346,523 |
Columbia Center For Urban Agriculture Columbia, MO | $976,193 | $1,354,331 |
Chicagoland Grows Glencoe, IL | $266,544 | $167,386 |
Nebraska Nursery & Landscape Association Milford, NE | $141,950 | $0 |
Friends Of The Green Bay Trail Glencoe, IL | $1,000,822 | $166,192 |
Tennessee Chapter Of The American Society Of Landscape Architects In Morristown, TN | $158,445 | $0 |
American Society Of Landscape Architects Iowa Chapter Indianola, IA | $123,252 | $0 |
Learning Fields At Chaffee Crossing Inc Fort Smith, AR | $121,176 | $0 |
Nashville Lawn And Garden Foundation Nashville, TN | $190,868 | $45 |