Urban Adamah is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban Adamah employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Adamah 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, Urban Adamah generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
URBAN ADAMAH IS AN EDUCATIONAL FARM AND COMMUNITY CENTER IN BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, THAT INTEGRATES THE PRACTICES OF JEWISH TRADITION, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, MINDFULNESS AND SOCIAL ACTION TO BUILD LOVING, JUST AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FARM: AS A JEWISH URBAN FARM, THE ORGANIZATION IS A TRANSDENOMINATONAL JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER FOR THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY, REACHING JEWS OF EVERY AGE AND DENOMINATION THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS AND VISION OF CREATING A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD. THE URBAN ADAMAH HOUSE FOR FELLOWS SERVES AS A HUB AND A NETWORK TO CONNECT LOCAL YOUNG JEWS, AND OFFERS COMMUNITY SHABBAT GATHERINGS AND EDUCATION EVENTS ON CURRENT JEWISH ECO-SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS.
THE FELLOWSHIP. THE URBAN ADAMAH FELLOWSHIP IS A THREE-MONTH RESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP-TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS THAT INTEGRATES URBAN ORGANIC FARMING, DIRECT SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK AND PROGRESSIVE JEWISH LIVING AND LEARNING. THE FELLOWSHIP CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO EQUIP FELLOWS WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME AGENTS OF POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
THE EDUCATION CENTER. JEWISH FARMING SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES AN INNOVATIVE DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 FOR SEVEN WEEKS INCLUDING AN INTERFAITH CAMP WEEK AND A SPRING BREAK/PRE-PASSOVER CAMP WEEK. HEBREW SCHOOL ON THE FARM: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KEHILLAH COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE IN PIEDMONT AND CONGREGATION BETH EL IN BERKELEY, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AN AFTERSCHOOL HEBREW SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT INTEGRATES HANDS-ON FARM ACTIVITIES, FOOD GROWING AND PREPARATION AND ARTS AND MUSIC WITH JEWISH TRADITION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Weisberg Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $177,776 |
Allison Krieger Associate Director | 40 | $148,925 | |
Adam Berman President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $41,000 |
Jennifer Spitzer Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gale Mondry Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adrienne Paige Leder-Schriner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ncm Concrete Concrete | 12/30/18 | $164,172 |
Norcal Plumbing Plumbing | 12/30/18 | $103,585 |
Jnm Consulting Construction Project | 12/30/18 | $178,717 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $497,655 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,907,150 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,404,805 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $583,394 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $4,077,562 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $218,777 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,168 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,196,842 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $151,976 |
Payroll taxes | $63,249 |
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 | $292,640 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $46,459 |
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 | $480,132 |
Insurance | $34,202 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,649,674 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,113,474 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $513,252 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,246,888 |
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 | $21,736 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,062,576 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $17,957,926 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $239,057 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $28,331 |
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 | $3,650 |
Total liabilities | $271,038 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,881,454 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,805,434 |
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 | $17,957,926 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Urban Adamah has recieved totaling $1,321,377.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Koret Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: BAY AREA YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING | $300,000 |
Koum Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY | $200,000 |
Koret Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: DEVELOP A NEW REVENUE GENERATING RETREAT INITIATIVE | $200,000 |
Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Rodan Family Foundation Orinda, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $150,000 |
Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND VISITING EDUCATOR | $40,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Cool Effect Inc Greenbrae, CA | $6,719,079 | $19,212,039 |
Guided Discoveries Inc San Clemente, CA | $20,044,630 | $15,426,303 |
Dream Corps Oakland, CA | $62,121,827 | $57,812,679 |
Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | $25,938,444 | $15,719,134 |
Nextgen Climate America Inc Sacramento, CA | $3,802,758 | $11,549,053 |
Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks Santa Cruz, CA | $7,340,496 | $7,296,539 |
Naturebridge Sausalito, CA | $43,943,887 | $7,780,069 |
Eco Center Inc San Juan Capistrano, CA | $2,693,282 | $4,532,264 |
Redford Center Inc San Francisco, CA | $7,412,081 | $4,156,268 |
The Kohala Center Inc Kamuela, HI | $7,587,760 | $3,707,725 |
The Trust For Hidden Villa Los Altos Hills, CA | $19,208,239 | $4,301,635 |