The Green Urban Lunchbox
- Assets
- $288.2k
- Revenue
- $354.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- South Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- 02/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-4320152
Organization Overview
The Green Urban Lunchbox is located in South Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Green Urban Lunchbox employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Green Urban Lunchbox 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, Green Urban Lunchbox generated $354.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $317.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.0% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GREEN URBAN LUNCH BOX'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO CONNECT TO THEIR FOOD AND COMMUNITY BY REVITALIZING URBAN SPACES AND BUILDING A RESILIENT FOOD CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR BACK-FARMS PROGRAM GREW AND DISTRIBUTED 20,892 POUNDS OF FRESH VEGETABLES IN THE BACKYARDS OF 54 SENIOR CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE SALT LAKE VALLEY. THIS PRODUCE WAS DISTRIBUTED TO 1,896 SENIOR CITIZENS WHO VISITED OUR FREE FARM STANDS AND SALT LAKE COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS. IN THESE GARDENS WE TEACH GARDEN APPRENTICES HOW TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD WHILE BEAUTIFYING NEIGHBORHOODS, BUILDING CROSS GENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, AND BUILDING A POSITIVE FOOD CULTURE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
THE SMALL FARM INITIATIVE GREW 7,788 POUNDS OF FRESH VEGETABELS ON OUR URBAN COMMUNITY FARM AND DISTRIBUTED THE FOOD THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) PROGRAM. WE BEGAN A SLIDING SCALE CSA IN 2021, WHERE FOLKS COULD PAY WHAT THEY COULD AFFORD. WE ALSO BEGAN TO ACCPET SNAP AND DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCK BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO THE VEGETABLES GROWN, WE TRAINED 14 FARM APPRENTICES/STEWARDS IN URBAN AGRICULTURE SKILLS AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.
OUR FRUITSHARE PROGRAM HARVESTED 33,457 POUNDS OF FRUIT FROM FRUIT TREES LOCATED IN COMMUNITY MEMBERS BACKYARDS. THIS FRUIT WAS RESCUED FROM THE LANDFILL, AND INSTEAD WAS DISTRIBUTED TO FEED FOOD INSECURE FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE HOSTED 74 VOLUNTEERS AT OUR FRUIT HARVESTS WHO VOLUNTEERED 774 HOURS OF THEIR TIME. IN EXCHANGE, THEY LEARN BASIC FRUIT TREE CARE, ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FRESH NUTRITIOUS FOOD, AND FORGE A DEEP CONNECTION TO THEIR COMMUNITY.
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katie Nelson Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $60,910 |
Brian Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Clifford Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Wheeler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marquelle Drummond Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matt Mulligan Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $52,343 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $214,883 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,226 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $83,326 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $354,403 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $45,000 |
| 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. | $60,910 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,966 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $115,116 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,571 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,451 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,570 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,463 |
| Office expenses | $1,220 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,304 |
| Travel | $5,387 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,740 |
| All other expenses | $2,764 |
| Total functional expenses | $317,601 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $288,161 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $288,161 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,699 |
| 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 | $1,699 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $286,462 |
| 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 | $288,161 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Green Urban Lunchbox has recieved totaling $33,155.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Environment | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,155 |
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|---|---|---|
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Social Bridge Glenwood Springs, CO | $60,380 | $380,078 |
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Carlsbad Horticultural Society Carlsbad, NM | $154,577 | $0 |
Western States Hereford Association Inc Reno, NV | $68,292 | $0 |
Full Circle Education Incorporated Victor, ID | $28,681 | $0 |
Green Valley Gardeners Green Valley, AZ | $101,315 | $0 |