Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (O52) the organization is classified as: Youth Development - Agricultural, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 07/2022, Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc 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 07/2022, Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 07/2022. 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
WORK WITH YOUTH LEADERS TO GROW FRESH FOOD & BUILD A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO FOOD EQUITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
URBAN ROOTS WORKS TO CREATE A JUST FOOD SYSTEM BY CULTIVATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH LEADERS AND NUTRITIOUS, CULTURALLY RELEVANT FOOD CAN THRIVE. ON OUR FARMS, YOUTH LEADERS GROW FOOD IN SERVICE TO OTHERS, DISTRIBUTING THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF NUTRIENT-DENSE PRODUCE TO THOSE IN AUSTIN WHO EXPERIENCE FOOD INSECURITY OR HUNGER. WE THINK OF IT AS CREATING A JUST FOOD SYSTEM ONE YOUTH LEADER AT A TIME. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD COMMUNITY AROUND THE LAND AND THE NOURISHMENT IT PROVIDES, AND TO SUPPORT YOUTH PARTICIPANTS IN GROWING AS LEADERS WHO CAN ADVOCATE FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR FOOD SYSTEM. EACH YEAR WE PROVIDE PAID INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR UP TO 88 YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 14-23. THEY WORK TOGETHER WITH 1,000+ COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO HARVEST FROM 25,000 TO 35,000 POUNDS OF FRESH FOOD ANNUALLY. WE PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE THE FOOD THROUGH HOME DELIVERY, MOBILE MARKETS, POP-UP MARKETS IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING COMPLEXES, NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PANTRIES, AND PREPARED MEALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Carol Gormin Director / Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Sobotik Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Freeman Director / Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Mannie III Director / Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Fohn Director / Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Victoria Villarreal Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $37,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $86,642 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $793,317 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $917,459 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,774 |
Investment income | $1,759 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $504 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $79,162 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,012,658 |
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. | $97,512 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,552 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $648,519 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $83,542 |
Payroll taxes | $58,925 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,848 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $58,807 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,385 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,576 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,988 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,175 |
Insurance | $22,062 |
All other expenses | $51,002 |
Total functional expenses | $1,192,637 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $405,047 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $641,849 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $119,117 |
Accounts receivable, net | $93,466 |
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 | $2,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $565,168 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $300 |
Total assets | $1,826,947 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,318 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,139 |
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 | $171,931 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $197,388 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,392,233 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $237,326 |
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 | $1,826,947 |