Youth Garden Project is located in Moab, UT. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Youth Garden Project employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Youth Garden Project 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, Youth Garden Project generated $463.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CULTIVATING HEALTHY CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH FOOD FROM SEED TO TABLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH PROGRAMS 922 CHILDREN AND YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN IN- AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL GARDEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. YGP'S "HARVEST OF THE MONTH" PROGRAM VISITED EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCHROOM IN GRAND COUNTY 6 TIMES, BRINGING VEGGIES SUCH AS SPINACH, TOMATOES, AND CARROTS FOR TASTE TESTING. EIGHT FAMILIES RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM, WHICH SERVED A TOTAL OF 64 CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE NINE WEEKS OF CAMP.
FOOD & GARDEN PROGRAMS 5,424 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE WERE GROWN AND DISTRIBUTED TO HOUSEHOLDS IN MOAB. THAT'S ENOUGH TO FEED 71 FAMILIES. 41% OF FOOD GROWN WAS GIVEN TO FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS. 3,600+ FLOWER, VEGETABLE, AND HERB STARTS WERE SOLD TO LOCAL GARDENERS AT YGP'S SPRING PLANT SALE. YGP HOSTED 2 FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT CELEBRATED FOOD, COMMUNITY, AND THE CARE IT TAKES TO GROW AND NOURISH BOTH. 373 YOUTH AND ADULTS VOLUNTEERED TO HELP IN THE GARDEN. YGP'S PICK-YOUR-OWN NIBBLE GARDEN WAS REDESIGNED IN 2023 AND EXPERIENCED A LARGE INCREASE IN USAGE AMONGST COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WHO WERE ABLE TO HARVEST FREE, FRESH, LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD THROUGHOUT THE GROWING SEASON.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Desiree Westfall Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Anne Clare Erickson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Laura Harris Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellie Keyser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tim Graham Board | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joyce Marienfeld Board | 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 | $46,283 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $292,562 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $338,845 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $79,702 |
Investment income | $8,620 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $35,156 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $463,339 |
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 | $288,577 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,476 |
Other employee benefits | $18,982 |
Payroll taxes | $22,289 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,095 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,819 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,531 |
Office expenses | $4,153 |
Information technology | $2,313 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,662 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $946 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,623 |
Insurance | $9,767 |
All other expenses | $4,950 |
Total functional expenses | $437,017 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,935 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $304,207 |
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 | $56,013 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $386,155 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,873 |
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 | $6,873 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $379,282 |
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 | $386,155 |