Learning 4 Life Farm is located in Johnstown, OH. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Learning 4 Life Farm 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, Learning 4 Life Farm generated $251.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $128.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.3% 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
PROVIDE QUALITY TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM TO PREPARE FOR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM EXPANDED AND MAINTAINED THE LEARNING 4 LIFE FARM STUDENT GARDEN AS PART OF THEIR SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP CURRICULUM. GARDENS INCLUDE A RAIN GARDEN, TWO RAISED BED FLOWER, HERB, AND VEGETABLE GARDENS, AND AN UNHEATED HOOP HOUSE FOR SEASON EXTENSION. 48 STUDENTS, 17 STAFF, AND 18 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS BUILT A NEW RAISED BED GARDEN; PLANTED, TENDED, AND HARVESTED VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, AND HERBS; AND SOLD PRODUCE, HERBS, AND FLOWERS AT OUR STUDENT FARMSTAND. AN 18X24 FOOT HEATED GREENHOUSE WAS INSTALLED FOR SPRING PLANT PROPAGATION IN 2023 AND BEYOND
BARNRAISER CAMPAIGN: INSTALLED ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND LINES, SEPTIC SYSTEM, WELL AND WELL PUMP, PLUMBING ROUGH-IN AND LINES, CONCRETE FLOOR, WORKSHOP INTERIOR FRAMING, ACCESS DRIVE AND DRYLOT FOR OUR 40X80 FOOT ALPACA BARN AND STUDENT WORKSHOP AND RETAIL SHOP. COMMUNITY SUPPORT FROM FOUNDATIONS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED FUNDING. LOCAL CONTRACTORS DONATED A PORTION OF LABOR AND MATERIALS, INCLUDING A FOUR-DAY WORKSHOP WITH 30 STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM TO INSTALL INTERIOR FRAMING.
BEEKEEPING PROGRAM: WE INSTALLED THREE BEEHIVES IN OUR NEW APIARY LOCATION, OVERSEEN BY OUR VOLUNTEER BEEKEEPER, BOB HOOKER, WHO THE KIDS CALL "BEEKEEPER BOB." 48 MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND 17 STAFF OBSERVED AND ASSISTED WITH BEEKEEPING TASKS WHEN BEEKEEPER BOB WORKED THE HIVES, LEARNED ABOUT BEE BIOLOGY, AND HARVESTED 45 POUNDS OF HONEY TO SELL AT OUR STUDENT FARM STAND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matt Mcenery President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Trakalo Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amalie Lipstreu Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Mosure Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Lou Gambill Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ralph Davis Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $226,157 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $21,546 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $95,061 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $247,703 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $3,284 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $251,647 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,925 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $61,457 |
Advertising and promotion | $359 |
Office expenses | $2,437 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $380 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $120 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,857 |
All other expenses | $6,732 |
Total functional expenses | $128,288 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,188 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,902 |
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 | $231,367 |
Total assets | $333,457 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,464 |
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 | $24,464 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $308,993 |
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 | $333,457 |