Frogtown Gardens, operating under the name Frogtown Farm, is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Frogtown Farm employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Frogtown Farm 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, Frogtown Farm generated $110.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $196.0k 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:
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FROGTOWN FARM IS AN URBAN DEMONSTRATION FARM - A DESTINATION FOR THOSE WHO SEEK LEARNING, INNOVATION, REFLECTION, CELEBRATION, AND AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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2021 WAS FROGTOWN FARM'S 7TH YEAR OF FARM PRODUCTION ON 5.5 ACRES OF ST. PAUL CITY PARK LAND. THE FARM PRODUCED 3.4 TONS OF FRESH PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTED THE PRODUCE THROUGH LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS SERVING FROGTOWN'S LOWEST INCOME RESIDENTS (MORE THAN 2000 PEOPLE SERVED). THE ORGANIZATION MADE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SUCH CONSTRUCTING RAISED BEDS AND FENCING AROUND THE HOOP HOUSE THANKS TO XCEL ENERGY'S GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE HEART OF AMERICA FOUNDATION.
OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDED FARM TOURS, WEEKLY VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS ENGAGING MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED VOLUNTEERS OVER THE SEASON, COLLABORATION WITH SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS' OFFICE OF EARLY LEARNING'S STARTING TRANSITIONS EARLY TO PROMOTE SUCCESS (STEPS) FALL PROGRAM HELD ONSITE AT THE FARM, FIVE THEATER PRODUCTIONS ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 300 AREA RESIDENTS, COLLABORATION WITH CHELLE'S KITCHEN/LACHELLE CUNNINGHAM TO CONDUCT THREE ON-SITE COOKING CLASSES, AND A COOKING CLASS AT NEARBY ST. STEPHANUS LUTHERAN CHURCH THAT WAS FILMED AND AVAILABLE FREE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE FROGTOWN FARM YOUTUBE CHANNEL (HARVEST OF THE SOUL), COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. CATHERINE ON TWO CLASSES WITH WEEKLY SESSIONS HELD AT THE FARM. WHILE MAINTAINING MASKING AND SOCIAL DISTANCING, FROGTOWN FARM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE A ROBUST SEASON OF FARMING AND PROGRAMMING TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nancy Kafka Operations Manager | Officer | 20 | $23,010 |
Soyini Guyton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sabrina Garbutt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Seitu Jones Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
G E Patterson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Mwasyeba 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,181 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,373 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $108,181 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,253 |
Investment income | $38 |
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 | $110,472 |
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. | $23,010 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,505 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $46,260 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,471 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,009 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,350 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $50,490 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,249 |
Office expenses | $2,249 |
Information technology | $801 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,617 |
Travel | $282 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $36 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,606 |
Insurance | $4,739 |
All other expenses | $7,802 |
Total functional expenses | $195,971 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,123 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $255,318 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,000 |
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 | $10,858 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $209,237 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $350 |
Total assets | $546,886 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,722 |
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 | $1,479 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,201 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $423,328 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $120,357 |
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 | $546,886 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Frogtown Gardens has recieved totaling $14,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, ENVIRONMENT | $14,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
North Dakota Association Of Soil Conservation Districts Bismarck, ND | $5,596,145 | $1,984,362 |
South Dakota Corn Growers Association Sioux Falls, SD | $5,004,610 | $1,656,691 |
Minnesota State Horticultural Society Roseville, MN | $811,875 | $400,499 |
Foundation For Agricultural & Rural Resources Mngmnt & Sustainability Tuttle, ND | $419,459 | $258,881 |
National Plant Board Madison, WI | $314,560 | $332,601 |
Frogtown Gardens Saint Paul, MN | $546,886 | $110,472 |
American Conifer Society Maple Grove, MN | $673,740 | $168,431 |
Wisconsin Arborists Association Incorporated Eagle, WI | $907,988 | $279,185 |
Friends Of The Mead-Mcmillian Association Inc Mosinee, WI | $54,920 | $0 |
American Hosta Society New Brighton, MN | $394,727 | $96,627 |
St Paul Garden Club Inc St Paul, MN | $116,853 | $0 |
Volunteers For A Beautiful Hartford Corporation Hartford, WI | $61,079 | $0 |