Apple Ridge Farm Incorporated
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $637.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Roanoke, VA
- Founding
- 08/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-1409250
Organization Overview
Apple Ridge Farm Incorporated is located in Roanoke, VA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Apple Ridge Farm Incorporated employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Apple Ridge Farm Incorporated 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, Apple Ridge Farm Incorporated generated $637.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $532.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
APPLE RIDGE FARM TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY'S UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ENGAGEMENT IN UNPARALLELED EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMP IS APPLE RIDGE FARM'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, PROVIDING LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AGES 6-16 WITH A DAILY MIX OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS FOCUS ON READING, WRITING, STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH), AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, HIKING, SWIMMING, TENNIS AND CHALLENGE COURSES. PROJECT-BASED LEARNING TECHNIQUES ARE UTILIZED, AND EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON DEVELOPING EACH CHILD'S SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL SKILLS. AT FAMILY CAMP DAY, PARENTS ATTEND PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS TO ASSIST THEM IN DEVELOPING POSTSECONDARY ACADEMIC OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PLANS FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
EBASE USA-BLUE RIDGE: LESSONS IN SUSTAINABILITY IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM STRUCTURED AROUND APPLE RIDGE FARM'S UNIQUE OFF-THE-GRID LEARNING LAB HOUSED IN A FORMER 1917 RAILROAD BOXCAR THAT IS HEATED, COOLED, AND POWERED EXCLUSIVELY BY WIND AND SOLAR POWER. OUR EBASE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE. THE EBASE PROGRAM IS PART OF ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMP AND IS ALSO OFFERED AS A STAND- ALONE PROGRAM.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES SCIENCE AND NATURE FIELD TRIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, AND CONSERVATION THROUGH FIELD IDENTIFICATION OF TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC SPECIES, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT LIFE CYCLES, ADAPTATION, AND CONSERVATION OF EACH SPECIES.
THE A+ STEM ACADEMY BUILDS UPON OUR STEM AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAMMING AT ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMP THROUGH A 12 WEEK AFTER SCHOOL ORGANIC GARDENING PROGRAM AT HURT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN ROANOKE, WHERE 100% OF STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES. GET OUTSIDE IS A SINGLE DAY PROGRAM FOR ANY YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATION, CHURCH, SCHOOL, OR ANY OF OUR CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS TO BE ABLE TO COME AND EXPERIENCE APPLE RIDGE FARM FOR A HALF DAY OR FULL DAY ADVENTURE FREE OF CHARGE. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE "WHOLE CHILD EXPERIENCE- AND INCORPORATES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHYSICAL WELLNESS, MINDFULNESS, AS WELL AS ADVENTURE IN OUR HIGH AND LOW ROPES COURSES. THE PROGRAM RUNS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DURING OUR ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMP.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Josh Thoemke Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $62,500 |
Michael R Good Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Hash Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter A Lewis Development | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Christopher Lee Asst Treasur | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kianna Price Marshall Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $79,953 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $456,750 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $536,703 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $69,101 |
| Investment income | $7,133 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $24,677 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $637,614 |
| 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. | $64,375 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,875 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $175,368 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,651 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,089 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,942 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,544 |
| Office expenses | $13,227 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,899 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $74,393 |
| Insurance | $31,966 |
| All other expenses | $1,280 |
| Total functional expenses | $532,794 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $460,653 |
| 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 | $11,891 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,329,441 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $171,589 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,973,574 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,239 |
| 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 | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $167,239 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,641,135 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $165,200 |
| 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 | $1,973,574 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Apple Ridge Farm Incorporated has recieved totaling $30,032.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Roanoke, VA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $12,815 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $11,190 |
United Way Of Roanoke Valley Inc Roanoke, VA PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION PAYMENT | $6,027 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $135,000 |
| Earnings | $7,133 |
| Other Expense | $7,133 |
| Ending Balance | $135,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Assn Of State Dept Of Agriculture Arlington, VA | $11,534,503 | $27,147,679 |
Agricultural Retailers Association Arlington, VA | $7,161,238 | $3,721,691 |
National Agricultural Aviation Association Alexandria, VA | $4,837,263 | $3,074,884 |
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Pittsboro, NC | $1,471,333 | $921,560 |
Kentucky Corn Growers Association Eastwood, KY | $10,650,965 | $3,755,391 |
National Grange Of The Patrons Of Husbandry Washington, DC | $2,950,053 | $1,535,497 |
National Association Of Wheat Growers Washington, DC | $1,141,115 | $1,489,629 |
North Carolina Farmworkers Project Inc Benson, NC | $510,721 | $1,216,468 |
North Carolina State Grange Statesville, NC | $23,258,233 | $1,556,538 |
Corn Growers Association Of North Carolina Inc Elizabethtown, NC | $2,684,449 | $1,670,852 |
American Association Of Crop Insurers Washington, DC | $761,223 | $894,089 |
Knox County Farm Bureau Knoxville, TN | $1,372,068 | $906,855 |