Mountain Roots Food Project
- Assets
- $829.3k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 50
- Location
- Gunnison, CO
- Founding
- 04/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-3815587
Organization Overview
Mountain Roots Food Project is located in Gunnison, CO. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Mountain Roots Food Project employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain Roots Food Project 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, Mountain Roots Food Project generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 36.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CULTIVATE A RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM IN THE GUNNISON VALLEY BY ENHANCING HEALTHY CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FOOD, EARTH, AND COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING KNOWLEDGE, TEACHING SKILLS, AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTHY FUTURES AMERICORPS - AS A RURAL INTERMEDIARY, WE PLACE 24-30 YOUNG ADULTS IN SERVICE WITHIN 8 RURAL FOOD SYSTEMS ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS A 6- COUNTY REGION TO GAIN CAREER SKILLS IN EDUCATION, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD SECURITY, AND HELP EXPAND THE SCALE AND REACH OF PROGRAMS ACROSS RURAL COLORADO.
FARM TO SCHOOL - PROVIDES YEAR ROUND ENVIRONMENTAL AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO 2,500 RURAL MOUNTAIN YOUTH AGES 4-18 THROUGH HANDS-ON LESSONS DURING IN-SCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.
HEALTHY FUTURES AMERICORPS - AS A RURAL INTERMEDIARY, WE PLACE 24-30 YOUNG ADULTS IN SERVICE WITHIN 8 RURAL FOOD SYSTEMS ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS A 6- COUNTY REGION TO GAIN CAREER SKILLS IN EDUCATION, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD SECURITY, AND HELP EXPAND THE SCALE AND REACH OF PROGRAMS ACROSS RURAL COLORADO.
FARM TO SCHOOL - PROVIDES YEAR ROUND ENVIRONMENTAL AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO 2,500 RURAL MOUNTAIN YOUTH AGES 4-18 THROUGH HANDS-ON LESSONS DURING IN-SCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE - MODELS AND TEACHES REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE TECHNIQUES ON TWO COMMUNITY FARMS (1.5 ACRES) TO GROW 15,000 POUNDS OF FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF BEGINNING FARMERS.
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE - MODELS AND TEACHES REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE TECHNIQUES ON TWO COMMUNITY FARMS (1.5 ACRES) TO GROW 15,000 POUNDS OF FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY AND TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF BEGINNING FARMERS.
FOOD SECURITY - ADDRESSING HUNGER AND NUTRITION ISSUES AMONG MARGINALIZED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS THROUGH COOKING EDUCATION, FIVE YOUTH/SENIOR/COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND A FOOD RELIEF BOX PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES 65,000+ POUNDS OF FOOD ANNUALLY TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
FOOD SECURITY - ADDRESSING HUNGER AND NUTRITION ISSUES AMONG MARGINALIZED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS THROUGH COOKING EDUCATION, FIVE YOUTH/SENIOR/COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND A FOOD RELIEF BOX PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES 65,000+ POUNDS OF FOOD ANNUALLY TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Holly Conn Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $74,413 |
Kim Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Trilby Carriker Finance Comm | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Frotscher Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Meyer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cassie Pence Events Co-Ch | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $224,132 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $590,501 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $371,256 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,263 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,185,889 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $297,156 |
| Investment income | $392 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $26,633 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,546 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,491,310 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,005 |
| 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. | $74,828 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,731 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $633,477 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $62,889 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,267 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,013 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,353 |
| Advertising and promotion | $48,196 |
| Office expenses | $11,780 |
| Information technology | $6,844 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,131 |
| Travel | $28,992 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,266 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,699 |
| Insurance | $12,696 |
| All other expenses | $6,315 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,243,864 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $487,010 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $107,645 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $3,300 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $227,772 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,611 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $829,338 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,439 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $11,300 |
| 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 | $28,733 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $52,700 |
| Total liabilities | $138,172 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $660,262 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,904 |
| 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 | $829,338 |