Gardopia Gardens is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Gardopia Gardens employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gardopia 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 05/2022, Gardopia Gardens generated $380.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $375.1k during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 44.4% per year over the past 3 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
GROWING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH GARDEN-BASED LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GARDEN-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM: THE GARDEN-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE THAT EMPOWERS YOUTH TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD WHILE IMPLEMENTING STREAM ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. TOPICS RANGE FROM SOIL SCIENCE, ENTOMOLOTY, COMPOSTING, SUSTAINABILITY, BOTANY, TOOL SAFETY, INTERCROPPING, AND WASTE REDUCTION. GARDEN-BASED-LEARNING PROGRAM CURRICULUM STRONGLY EMPHASIZES REDUCTING CHILDHOLD OBESITY/MALNUTRITION AND ENVIORNMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. PROGRAM IMPACT: 8050 CHILDREN EDUCATED & 31,087 INDIVIDUALS EDUCATED ON LINE. 375 CLASSES TAUGHT TO THE COMMUNITY, 56 SCHOOL GARDEN BEDS, AND 6 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WERE PROVIDED.
BUILD-A-GARDEN & OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM: THE BUILD-A-GARDEN PROGRAM PROVIDES GARDEN CONSULTATIONS, CUSTOM DESIGNS, BUILDS, AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE FOR THE SUCESSFUL GROWTH AND LONGEVITY OF AT-HOME, COMMUNITY, SCHOOL, AND BUSINESS GARDENS. PROGRAM IMPACT-2,382 INDIVIDUALS SERVED,8 FAMILIES/ORGANIZATIONS SERVED, 92 GARDENS BUILT/OPTIMIZED, 211 TREES PLANTED.
GARDEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: GARDOPIA GARDENS HOSTS MULTIPLE VOLUNTEER DAYS WEEKLY, FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WELLNESS THROUGH ORGANIC URBAN AGRICULTURE. COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ENGAGE IN AN ANNUAL SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS LED BY LOCAL EXPERTS. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO 'ADOPT-A-PLOT' AT GARDOPIA GARDENS OR BUILD GARDENS IN THEIR HOMES.
FARMERS MARKET
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephen Lucke CEO | Officer | 40 | $31,250 |
Dominic Dominguez COO | Officer | 40 | $30,000 |
Brittany Ireland Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andres Narvaez Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Angelica Gonzales Board Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Terrazas Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,390 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $11,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $186,176 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $199,766 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $168,898 |
Investment income | $36 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,246 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,834 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $380,780 |
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. | $61,250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,790 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,670 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,220 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,268 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,532 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,079 |
Travel | $4,867 |
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 | $27,549 |
Insurance | $2,431 |
All other expenses | $217,249 |
Total functional expenses | $375,062 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $124,526 |
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 | $47,335 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $171,861 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,780 |
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 | $32,900 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $52,680 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $119,181 |
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 | $171,861 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Gardopia Gardens has recieved totaling $50,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden Inc Tulsa, OK | $22,685,174 | $8,029,305 |
Texas Discovery Gardens Dallas, TX | $1,326,908 | $1,113,478 |
American Society Of Landscape Architects Inc Gainesville, TX | $897,219 | $456,512 |
Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy Non-Profit Corporation Austin, TX | $386,457 | $560,487 |
Gardopia Gardens San Antonio, TX | $171,861 | $380,780 |
The Get Growing Foundation Austin, TX | $0 | $47,137 |
Austin Area Garden Center Inc Austin, TX | $282,747 | $122,015 |
Galveston Island Tree Conservancy Galveston, TX | $125,578 | $0 |
Baton Rouge Garden Center Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $17,406 | $0 |
Community Garden Initiative Of Central Texas Austin, TX | $164,796 | $0 |
Haven & Earth Llc Fort Worth, TX | $2,673 | $0 |
Learning Fields At Chaffee Crossing Inc Fort Smith, AR | $121,176 | $0 |