Appalachian Sustainable Development is located in Bristol, VA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Appalachian Sustainable Development employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Appalachian Sustainable Development 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, Appalachian Sustainable Development generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.6% 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.
Since 2017, Appalachian Sustainable Development has awarded 52 individual grants totaling $2,346,758. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE RESIDENTS AND FARMERS OF SW VIRGINIA AND EAST TENNESSEE THE BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FARMING AND FORESTRY CONSERVATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION OF FARMERS IN ORGANIC GROWING METHODS AND FINDING MARKETS FOR THEIR CROPS
HELPING THOSE WITH FOOD NEEDS TO FIND ACCESS TO THEIR NUTRITIONAL SUPPLIES AND FOOD NUTRITION EDUCATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jim Baldwin Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Dr Theresa Burris Director | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Ben Casteel Director/cha | Trustee | $0 | |
Dr Heather Champey Director/ Ch | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
John Gifford Director/sec | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Earl Gohl Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $948,204 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,646,546 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $432 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,594,750 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $55,376 |
Investment income | $85 |
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 | $441,142 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,091,353 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $504,523 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,553,330 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,338 |
Other employee benefits | $6,409 |
Payroll taxes | $126,576 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,270 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,366 |
Office expenses | $106,820 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $69,332 |
Travel | $54,511 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,484 |
Interest | $15,955 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $77,861 |
Insurance | $68,554 |
All other expenses | $26,269 |
Total functional expenses | $2,941,093 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $394,304 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $693,103 |
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 | $787,934 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,875,341 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $454,265 |
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 | $396,525 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $850,790 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,024,551 |
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 | $1,875,341 |
Over the last fiscal year, Appalachian Sustainable Development has awarded $500,773 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFGREENE COUNTY | | | $18,021 |
APPALACHIAN CENTER FOR ECONOMICNETWORKS | | | $72,952 |
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY | | | $27,933 |
BRISTOL'S PROMISE | | | $61,765 |
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INST & STATEUNIV | | | $6,110 |
KENTUCKY CENTER FOR AGRICULTURE AND | | | $12,311 |