Ron Finley Project is located in Beverly Hills, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ron Finley 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 12/2021, Ron Finley Project generated $150.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $166.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.2% 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
UNITE COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMMON GARDENING TO TRANSFORM UNUSED PUBLIC SPACE INTO COMMUNITY GARDENS TO REGENERATE THEIR LANDS INTO CREATIVE BUSINESS MODELS AND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON NUTRITION AND SELF-SUSTAINABILITY AND PROVIDE A CONSTRUCTIVE OUTLET FOR YOUTHS IN THE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DETERMINED TO CHANGE SOUTH LOS ANGELES FROM FOOD DESERT TO FOOD FOREST, HE WANTS HIS ACTIONS TO BE EDUCATIONAL, INSPIRING, AND NUTRITIOUS. HE WANTS KIDS TO GROW UP WITH THE OPTION OF HEALTHY FOOD, INSTEAD OF FRIED, FATTENING STAPLES. HE WANTS TO SWEEP UP AND TRANSFORM HIS STREET, HIS HOOD, THE CITY OF LA AND COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE.IN 2014, CONVERTED AN UNUSED STRIP OF LAND INTO COMMUNITY GARDEN.IN 2017, PURCHASED HEADQUARTERS TO ACT AS A FACILITY TO TEACH THE VIRTUES OF GARDENING AND SELF-SUSTAINABILITY.IN 2018 AND 2019, SPONSORED A COMMUNITY FUNCTION TO BRING A WIDE RANGE OF LA COMMUNITIES TOGETHER AROUND A LIFESTYLE THAT IS BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY AND FULL OF LIFE-GIVING CULTURE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ron Finley Director, President,& Secr | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Azzedine Finley Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $124,377 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $124,377 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $150,715 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $57,323 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $164 |
Payroll taxes | $4,155 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,200 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,603 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,285 |
Office expenses | $3,873 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $13,470 |
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 | $14,359 |
Insurance | $8,543 |
All other expenses | $16,466 |
Total functional expenses | $166,155 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $399,728 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,301 |
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 | $500,682 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $906,711 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,131 |
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 | $78,700 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $85,831 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $100 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $820,780 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $906,711 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ron Finley Project has recieved totaling $50,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Food Security | $25,000 |
Broad Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CIVIC AND COMMUNITY - INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, CIVIC OR COMMUNITY-BASED CHARITABLE INITIATIVES | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Foodcorps Inc Portland, OR | $12,763,408 | $17,638,909 |
St Vincent Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Inc Los Angeles, CA | $40,415,031 | $11,098,361 |
Child Nutrition Program Of Southern California Inc La Mesa, CA | $1,219,764 | $5,741,090 |
Northwest Nutrition Service Portland, OR | $584,631 | $4,695,519 |
Pinnacle Prevention Corp Chandler, AZ | $169,925 | $4,037,332 |
Evergreen Child Care Inc Los Angeles, CA | $626,022 | $3,738,468 |
B J Enterprises Scottsdale, AZ | -$10,591 | $3,083,014 |
Institute For Natural Resources Concord, CA | $9,735,820 | $4,547,683 |
Mendocino Food And Nutrition Program Fort Bragg, CA | $2,084,140 | $2,174,625 |
Fresh Approach Concord, CA | $1,540,287 | $2,423,475 |
Shasta Senior Nutrition Program Redding, CA | $0 | $2,011,555 |
Better Food Foundation Portland, OR | $411,047 | $1,625,517 |