Ventura County Farm To School is located in Camarillo, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ventura County Farm To School 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
WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND NUTRITION EDUCATION. WE SUPPORT SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAMS AND CONNECTING LOCAL FARMS TO VENTURA COUTNY SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VENTURA COUNTY FARM TO SCHOOL PROVIDES NUTRITION AND GARDEN EDUCATION TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS IN THE AREAS OF GARDEN AND NUTRITION EDUCATION. WE WRITE GRANTS FOR FARMS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS. OUR EFFORTS BROUGHT IN $1.5M IN GRANT FUNDING FOR FOUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THREE FARMS, AND OUR OWN NON PROFIT. OVER 100 TEACHERS PARTICIPATED IN OUR GARDEN EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, TEN EDUCATORS WERE ABLE TO ATTEND A NATIONAL SCHOOL GARDEN CONFERENCE IN APRIL 2022 IN DENVER, CO. OVER 30 SCHOOL GARDENS RECEIVED SUPPORT IN TERMS OF CONSULTING, LABOR, EDUCATION, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS. WE COORDINATE DONATIONS OF SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR SCHOOL GARDENS. THROUGH THIS WORK OVER 20K STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS. OUR ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PURCHASE CROPS FROM LOCAL FARMS AS WELL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anna Jackson Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $51,224 |
Suzanne Lugotoff Board Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Anna Litz Board Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Allison England Board Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Ruben Alarcon Board Member | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Alec Martinez Board Member | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $38,974 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $324,586 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $363,560 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $363,560 |
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. | $51,224 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,075 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $74 |
Payroll taxes | $2,213 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $2,927 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,562 |
Office expenses | $305 |
Information technology | $2,287 |
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 | $4,371 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,128 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $73,657 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $289,945 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $289,945 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $42 |
Total liabilities | $42 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $289,903 |
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 | $289,945 |