Project Biome Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 83-3364077
Organization Overview
Project Biome Inc, operating under the name Farmer's Footprint, is located in Charlottesville, VA. According to its NTEE Classification (K2B) the organization is classified as: Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Farmer's Footprint employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farmer's Footprint 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 12/2022, Farmer's Footprint generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 42.5% per year over the past 4 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
PROJECT BIOME EXISTS TO UNITE, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER THE MOVEMENT TOWARDS REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS AS A MEANS TO RESTORE HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FARMER'S FOOTPRINT REPRESENTS A BROAD INQUIRY INTO THE METHODOLOGIES THAT SEEK TO SCALE ADOPTION OF REGENERATIVE LAND MANAGEMENT GLOBALLY ACROSS THE CATEGORIES OF AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND FINANCE. WE CULTIVATE METAPHORS THAT SEEK TO UNITE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS AND THEN INITIATE ACTION THROUGH COMMUNITY NETWORK BUILDING, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, AND VENTURE INCUBATION. OUR PROJECTS PROMOTE AND EXPAND EXISTING RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE THAT FACILITATES GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND INNOVATION TOWARD REGENERATIVE TRANSITION. THROUGH THE STORYTELLING WORK, THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO EXPAND AWARENESS FOR REGENERATIVE LIVING AND LAND STEWARDSHIP AS WELL AS ENROLL DIVERSE EXPERTISE FROM OUTSIDE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOLUTIONING. MULTI-CHANNEL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, FILMS AND MATERIALS SHOWCASE STAKEHOLDERS FROM ACROSS THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE VALUE CHAIN IN ORDER TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEXITIES, INNOVATIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS (BOTH CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC ) EMERGING FROM REGENERATIVE MOVEMENTS.
RENOURISH STUDIO IS A DEVELOPMENTAL COMMUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN THE BUSINESS OF FOOD TO WORK TOGETHER TO EVOLVE FOOD BUSINESS MODELS. WE WILL EVOLVE THE BUSINESS OF FOOD BEYOND A MOSTLY FINANCIALLY FOCUSED SYSTEM TO ONE THAT DELIVERS MORE VALUE AND ENABLES WELL-BEING FOR WHOLE COMMUNITIES.
EMPOWERED STORYTELLING - IN ADDITION TO IN-HOUSE MEDIA PRODUCTION, CURATION, AND DISSEMINATION, THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO BUILD OUT MARKETING AND STORYTELLING SKILLSET AND CAPACITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PEER MENTORSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THAT UNLOCK EXPERTISE AND PARTICIPATION BY A BROAD GROUP STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING FARMERS, COMPANIES, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM OVERSEES STRATEGY, PRODUCTION, AND EXECUTION OF CREATIVE ASSETS AND MARKETING CAMPAIGNS FOR FOOD SYSTEM ENTERPRISES TO BETTER SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND CUSTOMERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Leon Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $140,000 |
Zach Bush Board Chairm | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Scott Carlin Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Dawson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kirk Schroder Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynne Twist Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Seraphic Group Inc Marketing | 12/30/22 | $255,000 |
Beyond The Farm Consultant | 12/30/22 | $151,838 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,863,150 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,863,150 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $572 |
| 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 | $1,863,722 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,720 |
| 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. | $140,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $188,507 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,131 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,726 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,566 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,661 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $573,456 |
| Advertising and promotion | $331,987 |
| Office expenses | $1,832 |
| Information technology | $1,724 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $12,346 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,950 |
| Interest | $10,546 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $514 |
| All other expenses | $6,255 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,443,611 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $535,236 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $545,747 |
| 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 | $32,767 |
| 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 | $1,113,750 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $84,334 |
| 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 | $159,805 |
| Total liabilities | $244,139 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $869,611 |
| 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 | $1,113,750 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Project Biome Inc has awarded $23,683 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MULTICULTURAL REFUGEE COALITION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,370 |
INDIGENOUS REGENERATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,313 |