Ajo Center For Sustainable Agriculture is located in Ajo, AZ. The organization was established in 2013. 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 12/2021, Ajo Center For Sustainable Agriculture employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ajo Center For Sustainable 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, Ajo Center For Sustainable Agriculture generated $740.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $726.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 29.5% 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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OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE AND JUST LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM IN AJO, ARIZONA AND THE TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION LONGER. WE ARE A NATIVE AMERICAN GOVERNED 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, REDUCES BARRIERS TO HEALTHY AND CULTURALLY- APPROPRIATE FOODS, PRESERVES AND REVITALIZES AGRICULTURAL TRADITIONS, FOSTERS LOCAL, FOOD-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHES VALUABLE PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AJO CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IS A NATIVE AMERICAN GOVERNED 501 (C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE AND JUST LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM IN AJO, ARIZONA AND THE TOHONO OODHAM NATION. WE DO THAT BY PROVIDING AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, REDUCING BARRIERS TO HEALTHY AND CULTURALLY-APPROPRIATE FOODS, PRESERVING AND REVITALIZING AGRICULTURAL TRADITIONS, FOSTERING LOCAL, FOOD-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING VALUABLE PARTNERSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katarina Sajovec Altshul Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $108,511 |
Mara Branson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jesse Garcia Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jose Castillo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Victor Garcia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Terrol Johnson Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $473,362 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $217,730 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $691,092 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $48,241 |
Investment income | $1,047 |
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 | $740,380 |
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. | $108,511 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,851 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $260,597 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,253 |
Payroll taxes | $36,315 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,462 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $71,021 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,420 |
Office expenses | $7,320 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,141 |
Travel | $23,302 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,376 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $15,970 |
All other expenses | $14,616 |
Total functional expenses | $726,507 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,629 |
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 | $48 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $34,958 |
Total assets | $36,635 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $15,070 |
Other liabilities | $48,993 |
Total liabilities | $64,063 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$27,428 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $36,635 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Ajo Center For Sustainable Agriculture has recieved totaling $30,048.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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First Nations Development Institute Longmont, CO PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
First Nations Development Institute Longmont, CO PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
Arizona Food Bank Network Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: LOCAL FRESH PRODUCE | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $48 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Policylink Oakland, CA | $113,528,942 | $83,393,172 |
Brawley Community Foundation Brawley, CA | $92,585,443 | $40,693,477 |
Faith In Action Network Oakland, CA | $57,402,769 | $31,612,901 |
Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District Corporation Los Angeles, CA | $15,743,609 | $14,651,626 |
Contract Services Administration Training Trust Fund Burbank, CA | $47,747,066 | $22,467,369 |
Community Coalition For Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Los Angeles, CA | $21,333,754 | $12,023,124 |
Crosspurpose Denver, CO | $7,657,712 | $7,299,106 |
Tempe Community Action Agency Inc Tempe, AZ | $2,621,216 | $4,725,859 |
Colorado Rural Electric Association Inc Denver, CO | $2,399,350 | $4,202,272 |
South Yuba River Citizens League Nevada City, CA | $2,701,919 | $4,085,213 |
Hyde Street Community Services Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,265,583 | $3,555,973 |
Civic Center Community Benefit District Inc San Francisco, CA | $6,725,973 | $3,947,040 |