Lower Columbia School Gardens is located in Longview, WA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lower Columbia School Gardens employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lower Columbia School Gardens 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 12/2023, Lower Columbia School Gardens generated $562.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $556.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT REAL FOOD IN SCHOOL GARDENS ACROSS COWLITZ COUNTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GARDEN PROGRAMS FOR KIDS IN 18 SCHOOLS IN COWLITZ COUNTY
GARDEN PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Patricia Reistroffer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Miram Swartout Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Danelle Trimble Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Fellows Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuck Berquist Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Po-Shen Chang Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $86,231 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $177,945 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $302,186 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $566,362 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $475 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,880 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $561,957 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $378,696 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,576 |
Other employee benefits | $34,839 |
Payroll taxes | $37,437 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,363 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,157 |
Advertising and promotion | $124 |
Office expenses | $2,810 |
Information technology | $3,499 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,509 |
Travel | $8,078 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $510 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,327 |
Insurance | $7,785 |
All other expenses | $88 |
Total functional expenses | $556,434 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $66,616 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $97,867 |
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 | $25,706 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $190,189 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,326 |
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 | $3,053 |
Total liabilities | $6,379 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $183,814 |
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 | $190,189 |