The Utopian Seed Project Inc
- Assets
- $209.4k
- Revenue
- $281.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 83-3696014
Organization Overview
The Utopian Seed Project Inc is located in Asheville, NC. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Utopian Seed Project Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Utopian Seed 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN FOOD AND FARMING THROUGH CROP AND VARIETY TRIALS IN THE SOUTHEAST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CROP TRIALS: CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION OF LARGE TWO-BAY GUTTER CONNECT GREENHOUSE. HOSTED FARM TOURS. CROP HIGHLIGHTS: 10 VARIETY YARD LONG BEAN TRIAL FOR SESE, FIRST PLANTING OF C. MAXIMA AND C. MOSCHATA DIVERSE LANDRACES FOR ULTRACROSS, LARGE PLANTING OF FIRST GENERATION OKRA ULTRACROSS AND DISCOVERY OF A. TETRAPHYLLUS INTERSPECIES CROSS, 3 VARIETIES OF CASSAVA, OKRA SEED OIL BREEDING PROJECT - 10 F1 GROW OUTS, EDIBLE DAHLIA GROW OUT, SSARE ON-FARM RESEARCH GRANT FOR TARO. SEED CONTRACTS WITH TWO SEEDS IN A POD AND SOW TRUE SEED, GROWING SEED FOR UJAMAA COOPERATIVE FARMING ALLIANCE, EXPERIMENTAL FARM NETWORK, AND SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SEED EXCHANGE .
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS
HEIRLOOM COLLARD PROJECT: GROWING AND DEVELOPING THE COLLARD ULTRACROSS, SUPPORTING SEED STEWARDS FOR HEIRLOOM COLLARD PROJECT VARIETIES, DEVELOP MEDIA AND OUTREACH VIA HEIRLOOMCOLLARDS.ORG, COLLARD CORNER EVENT AT THE ANNUAL CFSA SUSTAINABLE AG CONFERENCE
SOUTHERN SARE VIDEO PROGRAM: A PROJECT TO CREATE A SOUTHEAST SEED VIDEO SERIES. THE PROJECT TRAVELED ACROSS 12 STATES AND INTERVIEWED OVER 50 FARMERS, COMMUNITY GARDENERS, SEED SAVERS, SEED GROWERS AND SEED ADVOCATES. THE FOOTAGE WAS WEAVED TOGETHER TO TELL THE STORY AND SEED SAVING OF SIX SOUTHERN CROPS: CORN, OKRA, SOUTHERN PEAS, COLLARDS, SWEET POTATOES AND SQUASH. THE SERIES HAS BEEN SHOWN AT FARMING CONFERENCES ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST AND VIEWED ONLINE AT HTTP://SESEED.ORG/SE-SEED-VIDEO-SERIES/
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Smith Executive Director | 40 | $63,200 | |
Yanna Fishman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jamie Swofford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3.75 | $0 |
Jacob Rutz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Asheligh Shanti Board Member | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Tamarya Simms Board Member | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $103 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $252,481 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $252,584 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,323 |
| Investment income | $87 |
| 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 | $12,584 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $281,578 |
| 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. | $63,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,320 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,365 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,133 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,315 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,108 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $650 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,747 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,932 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,858 |
| Insurance | $4,494 |
| All other expenses | $76,083 |
| Total functional expenses | $174,885 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,520 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $115,085 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $71,056 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,001 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,754 |
| 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 | $209,416 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $106 |
| 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 | $106 |
| 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 | $209,310 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $209,416 |
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