Almitas Foundation is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Almitas Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Almitas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE BELIEVE CONNECTING WITH NATURE NOURISHES THE CHILDS MIND, BODY AND SOUL. ALMITAS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS FOUR-FOLD. FIRST, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO HAVE ACCESS TO NATURE- BASED, ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY LEARNING THROUGH WONDERBLOOM NATURE PLAYSCHOOL. NEXT, PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT SO OTHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS COMPETENTLY INCORPORATE AND IMPLEMENT NATURE-BASED EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES IN THEIR OWN PROGRAMS. FURTHERMORE, ENRICH AND EXPAND THE EMPIRICAL BASIS FOR NATURE-BASED LEARNING. FINALLY, LEND CREDIBILITY AND SUPPORT FOR LICENSING BODIES AND REGULATORS TO INCORPORATE NATURE-BASED LEARNING APPROACHES INTO THEIR DECISION-MAKING. WE HAVE TWO GUIDING VALUES: FOCUS ON HIGH-RISK OR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS - INCLUDING CHILDREN THAT ARE LOW-INCOME, BIPOC, AND HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS. IN ADDITION, INCORPORATE ECO- FRIENDLY PRACTICES AND MATERIALS AND SUPPORT COMPANIES/ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE ECO-FRIENDLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE WERE ABLE TO REMAIN OPEN WITH COVID PROTOCOLS IN PLACE. WE DID NOT ALLOW PARENT VOLUNTEERING IN CLASS, BUT WE WERE ABLE TO HIRE AN INTERN, ANOTHER TEACHER, AND A START-UP CONSULTANT. WE SERVED 25% MORE CHILDREN THIS YEAR THAN IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. WE RECEIVED GRANTS FROM CLEVER OCTOPUS AND THE GREAT SALT LAKE AUDUBON FOR LEARNING SUPPLIES. OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EARNED THREE CREDENTIAL IN NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FROM UTAH NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION. OUR ORGANIZATION WAS FEATURED ON A LOCAL TV STATION. OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS SELECTED TO PRESENT AT THE NATURE AND PLACE BASED EDUCATOR SUMMER INSTITUTE. THE EMERGENT CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY WAS SELECTED AS OUR FOUNDATIONAL CURRICULUM AND WE HOLD SEVERAL IN-HOUSE TRAININGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah Stone Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $43,923 |
Rebecca Simmons Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tiana Hood Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Stone Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nerissa Spampanato Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Damian Fink Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $15,735 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,232 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,967 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $303,288 |
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 | $329,255 |
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. | $48,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $149,949 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,977 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $588 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,562 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,963 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,696 |
Office expenses | $5,468 |
Information technology | $1,434 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,320 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $12 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $322 |
Insurance | $9,509 |
All other expenses | $2,468 |
Total functional expenses | $282,433 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $119,823 |
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 | $1,397 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $121,220 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,409 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $27,625 |
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 | $42,100 |
Total liabilities | $72,134 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $49,086 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $121,220 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Almitas Foundation has recieved totaling $15,075.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United Way Worldwide Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75 |
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