Fibershed
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- San Geronimo, CA
- Founding
- 04/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-3055196
Organization Overview
Fibershed is located in San Geronimo, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Fibershed employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fibershed 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, Fibershed generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.2% per year over the past 6 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 2020, Fibershed has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $201,301. 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
FIBERSHED'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION THAT BOTH GENERATES AWARENESS, AND TEACHES THE NECESSARY SKILLS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A THRIVING BIOREGIONAL TEXTILE CULTURE THAT FUNCTIONS HAND-IN-HAND WITH PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, LOCAL ECONOMIES, AND REGIONAL ORGANIC AGRICULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022 FIBERSHED ADDED 12 NEW FARMS, 6 NEW ARTISANS, AND 1 NEW MILL TO THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA PRODUCER PROGRAM. WE PROVIDED ONE PRODUCER MEETUP, THREE MARKETPLACES, TWO GRAZING WORKSHOPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE GRAZING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PRODUCER MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ADDED 7 NEW PRODUCERS INTO OUR CLIMATE BENEFICIAL PROGRAM. WE RAISED MORE THAN $62,000 IN DIRECT DONATIONS FOR OUR CARBON FARM SEED FUND TO IMPLEMENT CARBON FARMING ON PRODUCER MEMBER LANDSCAPES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Burgess Executive Director & Board President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $98,500 |
Dustin Kahn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $34,829 |
Marlie DE Swart Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kat Anderson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Tipon Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,060 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $33,948 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,763,741 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,801,749 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $52,231 |
| 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 | $4,078 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,858,058 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $172,716 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,775 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $281,658 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,596 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,739 |
| Fees for services: Management | $50,782 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $65,231 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,003 |
| Office expenses | $25,107 |
| Information technology | $35,757 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,767 |
| Travel | $12,148 |
| 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 | $109,640 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,985 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,909,721 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,202,090 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $76,920 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,500 |
| Total assets | $1,284,510 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $106,836 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $106,836 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,177,674 |
| 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 | $1,284,510 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fibershed has awarded $121,475 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO PURPOSE: Fiber systems & sustainability | $38,000 |
SEED2SHIRTABF PRECISION CONSULTANTS LLC PURPOSE: Fiber systems & sustainability | $50,000 |
ESTILL RANCHES LLC PURPOSE: Fiber systems & sustainability | $10,000 |
COMMUNITY MOVEMENT BUILDERS INC PURPOSE: Fiber systems & sustainability | $6,000 |
STEMPLE CREEK RANCH INC PURPOSE: Fiber systems & sustainability | $8,600 |
PT RANCH PURPOSE: Fiber systems & sustainability | $8,875 |