Connolly Ranch Education Center
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Napa, CA
- Founding
- 03/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 80-0493340
Organization Overview
Connolly Ranch Education Center is located in Napa, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Connolly Ranch Education Center employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connolly Ranch Education Center 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, Connolly Ranch Education Center generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $968.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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
CREC INSTILLS CHILDREN OF ALL AGES WITH A DEEP RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT; A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF FARMING AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE; AND A LOVE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEASONAL PROGRAMS (AGES 3 TO 12): CREC CAMPS ARE DESIGNED TO EMBRACE NEW EXPERIENCES AS THEY ARISE WITHIN THE MAGICAL OUTDOOR SETTING. OUR ESTABLISHED INQUIRY-BASED CURRICULUM PROVIDES SPONTANEOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN FROM WHAT "JUST HAPPENED; ALLOWING CHILDREN TO DEEPEN THEIR CONNECTION WITH NATURE, THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER. PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED: SUMMER CAMP ANDHOLIDAY CAMPS.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (AGES 0 TO 6): YEAR-ROUND, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOLLOW OUR UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PEDAGOGY, CURRICULUM, AND HOURGLASS MODEL OF LEARNING & RELATIONS . CONNOLLY RANCH EDUCATION CENTER'S UNIQUE DISCOVERYBASED PEDAGOGY IS CENTERED AROUND CULTIVATING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ECOLOGICALINTELLIGENCE AS CHILDREN OF ALL AGES EXPLORE AND INTERACT WITH OUR ANIMALS, GARDEN AND WILD SPACES. OUR NATURAL AND EVER-CHANGING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES SPONTANEOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND LEARN FROM "WHAT JUST HAPPENED." WE LEAD WITH INQUIRY TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO BECOME DYNAMIC LEARNERS, MINDFUL LEADERS, AND DIVERGENT THINKERS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED:PARENT-CHILD CLASS (AGES 0-2), EARTHLINGS PLAYSCHOOL (AGES 3-4), EXPLORER PLAYSCHOOL (AGES 5-6),OUTDOOR AFTERSCHOOL (GRADES 1-5).
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (ALL AGES): CREC IS COMMITTED TO BEING AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY PARTNER AND PROVIDES A NUMBER OF LOW COST WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS AND SEASONAL FESTIVALS. THESE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & FESTIVALS PROVIDE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AN UNDERSTANDING OF FARMING AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE ANDA LOVE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. ADDITIONALLY, CREC PARTNERS WITH OVER 6 SCHOOL BAY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE ENGAGING, HANDS-ON, FARM-BASED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO MEET CALIFORNIA STATE STANDARDS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED: SATURDAY FARM OPEN HOUSE, K-12 FIELD TRIPS & MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE RETREATS, HARVEST FESTIVAL, EARTH NIGHT FESTIVAL, AND GREEN FRIDAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heidi Soldinger Co Executive Director | Officer | 2 | $100,385 |
Katie Hackett Co Executive Director | Officer | 2 | $81,923 |
Per Casey President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Katharine Falace Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Craig Finster Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Chelsea Kohler Member At Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $149,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $113,933 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $263,533 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $974,573 |
| Investment income | $412 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,373 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,233,145 |
| 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 | $644,262 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,165 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,895 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,654 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,372 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,026 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5,559 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,458 |
| Insurance | $12,315 |
| All other expenses | $9,315 |
| Total functional expenses | $968,865 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $155,878 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $869,254 |
| 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 | $204,868 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,230,000 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,057 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $110,810 |
| 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 | $355,782 |
| Other liabilities | $387 |
| Total liabilities | $482,036 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $719,191 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $28,773 |
| 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 | $1,230,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Connolly Ranch Education Center has recieved totaling $40,192.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of The Napa Valley Napa, CA PURPOSE: TO HELP SUBSIDIZE SUMMER CAMP FEES FOR CHILDREN | $10,820 |
William And Inez Mabie Family Foundation Napa, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $7,750 |
Community Foundation Of The Napa Valley Napa, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Community Foundation Of The Napa Valley Napa, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Community Foundation Of The Napa Valley Napa, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ccof Certification Services Llc Santa Cruz, CA | $9,868,964 | $17,739,253 |
California Farm Bureau Federation Sacramento, CA | $82,452,698 | $14,735,456 |
Pear Bureau Northwest Milwaukie, OR | $2,202,999 | $9,582,470 |
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Oakland, CA | $5,882,681 | $9,630,681 |
Farmers Conservation Alliance Hood River, OR | $3,544,797 | $8,335,346 |
Marin Agricultural Land Trust Point Reyes Station, CA | $30,963,655 | $5,132,038 |
Napa Valley Vintners Inc St Helena, CA | $13,602,077 | $6,762,093 |
Pacific Coast Farmers Market Assoc Concord, CA | $1,899,470 | $5,082,429 |
International Agri-Center Tulare, CA | $20,144,996 | $2,449,817 |
East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition Modesto, CA | $1,529,247 | $4,154,312 |
Tacoma Joint Port Labor Relations Committee San Francisco, CA | $4,523 | $3,449,318 |
California Rangeland Trust Sacramento, CA | $51,818,901 | $14,211,005 |