Augusta Locally Grown

Organization Overview

Augusta Locally Grown is located in Augusta, GA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Augusta Locally Grown employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Augusta Locally Grown 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, Augusta Locally Grown generated $838.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $779.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 54.2% per year over the past 4 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN PROMOTES A MORE ROBUST LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER REGION. OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE CREATING AND MANAGING FARMERS MARKETS, COOKING EDUCATION, GARDENING EDUCATION, NEW FARMER WORKSHOPS, HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS. ALL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AS FOUNDATIONAL TO A MORE HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FARM SUPPORT PROGRAM: AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN MANAGED TWO FARMERS MARKETS: (1) THE ALG ON-LINE FARMERS MARKET, A DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER FARMERS MARKET IN THE AUGUSTA AREA, WITH PICK-UP LOCATIONS IN TWO COUNTIES. THIS MARKET IS A SERVICE TO LOCAL FARMERS IN THAT IT SIGNIFICANTLY STREAMLINES THE MARKET PROCESS FOR MORE EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME AND RESOURCES FOR FARMERS. THIS MARKET RUNS YEAR-ROUND. (2) THE VEGGIE PARK FARMERS MARKET, A TRADITIONAL, DIRECT FARM-TO-CONSUMER MARKET IN A LOW-INCOME/LOW-ACCESS NEIGHBORHOOD. IT IS THE ONLY MARKET IN AUGUSTA THAT ACCEPTS AND DOUBLES SNAP. THIS FARMERS MARKET HAS A SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT LED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS. IT RUNS APRIL-OCTOBER.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN CONDUCTED A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS TARGETED AT A WIDE AUDIENCE, WITH EXTENSIVE EFFORTS MADE TO MAKE LOCAL PRODUCE MORE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL INCOME LEVELS. THIS INCLUDED: (1) VEGETABLE GARDENING EDUCATION, (2) SEASONAL FOODS COOKING CLASSES, (3) YOUTH GARDENING AND COOKING EDUCATION, (4) FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM, (5) FARM TOURS AND WORKSHOPS, (6) LOCAL FOOD WORKSHOPS, (7)FOODWAYS EVENTS, (8) FOOD ACCESS OUTCOMES STUDIES.COMMUNITY PROGRAM: VOLUNTARISM AND EDUCATION CONTINUED TO BE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND EFFORTS AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN. THIS INCLUDED (1) HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERNSHIPS AT FARMERS MARKETS, (2) UNDERGRAD AND GRADUATE STUDENT INTERNSHIPS IN SEASONAL FOOD PUBLIC EDUCATION, (3) MEDICAL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS IN FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS, AND (4) COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN COMMUNITY GARDEN AND FARM-BASED EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dr Karen Phelps
President
$0
Dr Sharica Brookins
Treasurer
$0
Amy Graci
Trustee
$0
Jordan Bell
Secretary
$0
Dean Seehusen
Vice President
$0
Michell Davis
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $387,665
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$26,474
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$414,139
Total Program Service Revenue$422,983
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 -$3,943
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $838,577

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