Real Organic Project Inc is located in East Thetford, VT. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Real Organic Project Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Real Organic Project Inc 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, Real Organic Project Inc generated $994.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 58.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $674.0k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
IT IS OUR GOAL TO TEACH BOTH FARMERS AND CONSUMERS THE VALUE OF HEALTHY SOIL, AND HOW SUCH SOIL IMPACTS ANIMAL, HUMAN, AND CLIMATE HEALTH. WE WILL EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT TRADITIONAL HUMUS FARMING TECHNIQUES. WE WILL PURSUE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BIOLOGICAL FARMING THROUGH SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC SPEAKING, LABELING, REVIEW OF PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADMINISTER STANDARDS, MANUAL, OPERATIONS SYSTEMS, BOARD SYSTEMS, OVERSEE AND IMPLEMENT TESTING, REVIEW, AND CERTIFICATIONS
CONFERENCES AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS, WORKSHOPS AT NOFA MA, NOFA NY, VERMONT VEGETABLE AND BERRY GROWERS, THE GREAT PLAINS CONFERENCE, SOUTHERN SAWG, NORTHERN PLAINS SUSTAINABLE AG, THE OXFORD REAL FARMING CONFERENCE, ECOFARM, MOSES, NOFA VT, PASA, NOFA NJ, AND MULTIPLE LOCAL WORKSHOPS LED BY DIRECTORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linley Dixon Co-Manager | Officer | 40 | $89,124 |
Anais Beddard Director, Treasurer, Secty | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dave Chapman Director,president, Co-Manager | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Paul Muller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Francis Thicke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Ellen Schmoller Director | Trustee | 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 | $916,752 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $916,752 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,836 |
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 | $994,588 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $250 |
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. | $286,353 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,124 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,250 |
Payroll taxes | $23,098 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,599 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $70,497 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $85,062 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $49,339 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,413 |
All other expenses | $59,422 |
Total functional expenses | $674,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $661,305 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $661,305 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,583 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,583 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $655,722 |
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 | $661,305 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Real Organic Project Inc has recieved totaling $214,708.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Gaia Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Gaia Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT | $50,000 |
Emily Landecker Foundation Hanover, NH PURPOSE: TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
Hunter Lewis Foundation Edinburg, VA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $15,000 |
Tortuga Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Duke Farms Foundation New York, NY | $65,376,216 | $13,733,117 |
Worcester County Horticultural Society Boylston, MA | $53,254,772 | $8,887,318 |
Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association Inc Brentwood, NY | $16,423,887 | $4,538,264 |
Horticultural Society Of New York Inc New York, NY | $8,122,363 | $5,400,528 |
The Garden Club Of America New York, NY | $51,161,418 | $4,627,896 |
Native Plant Trust Inc Framingham, MA | $18,138,902 | $4,129,491 |
Citysprouts Inc Cambridge, MA | $677,134 | $1,247,696 |
Real Organic Project Inc East Thetford, VT | $661,305 | $994,588 |
Torrey Botanical Society Inc Bronx, NY | $1,178,234 | $281,922 |
New York State Arborists Isa Chapter Nc Albany, NY | $386,355 | $179,015 |
New York State Horticultural Society Geneva, NY | $236,861 | $158,895 |
City Gardens Club Of New York City Incorporated New York, NY | $381,148 | $181,309 |