Fruitful Commons
- Assets
- $120.7k
- Revenue
- $248.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 85-1526897
Organization Overview
Fruitful Commons is located in Austin, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fruitful Commons 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 12/2023, Fruitful Commons generated $248.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $295.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Fruitful Commons has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $106,600. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD HAS VIBRANT SPACES THAT RECONNECT PEOPLE TO GROWING FOOD, NATURE AND EACH OTHER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FRUITFUL COMMONS PROVIDES RESEARCH, IMPLEMENTATION, MAINTENANCE, AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO THE URBAN FORESTRY AND PARKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING MINI GRANTS, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, DATA COLLECTION, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROJECTS THAT SERVE MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH LAND AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS, INSURANCE COVERAGE, DONATION PROCESSING, VENDOR PAYMENTS, BUDGETING STRUCTURES, FINANCIAL REPORTING, AND NON-PROFIT STATUS FOR COMMUNITY FOOD-GROWING PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS RAISING FUNDS AND WORKING TOWARD CREATING GREEN JOBS WHILE ADVOCATING FOR THE GENERATION OF A SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL GREEN WORKFORCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jodi Lane Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $35,630 |
Azucena Garza Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Angela Bigham Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Tatianna Cannon Director Development Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Sari Albornoz Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Andrea Routh Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $83,033 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $160,329 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,804 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $243,362 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,427 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $248,791 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $70,000 |
| 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 | $35,630 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,767 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,491 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $331 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,135 |
| All other expenses | $10,065 |
| Total functional expenses | $295,271 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $90,968 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,027 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,690 |
| 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 | $120,685 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,813 |
| 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 | $3,813 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,982 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $92,890 |
| 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 | $120,685 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fruitful Commons has awarded $61,600 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL PURPOSE: URBAN FOREST | $5,000 |
AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: URBAN FOREST | $7,600 |
CENTER FOR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL BUILDI PURPOSE: URBAN FOREST | $5,000 |
EL BUEN SAMARITANO PURPOSE: URBAN FOREST | $5,000 |
KEALING MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: URBAN FOREST | $5,000 |
PEAS COMMUNITY PURPOSE: URBAN FOREST | $5,000 |