Calypso Farm And Ecology Center
- Assets
- $544.4k
- Revenue
- $780.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Ester, AK
- Founding
- 02/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 92-0169368
Organization Overview
Calypso Farm And Ecology Center is located in Ester, AK. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Calypso Farm And Ecology Center employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Calypso Farm And Ecology Center 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, Calypso Farm And Ecology Center generated $780.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $776.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 8 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
TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS THROUGH HANDS-ON EDUCATION IN NATURAL AND FARM ECOSYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOCAL FOOD ACCESS, COMMUNITY FOOD RELIEF, COMMUNITY SHARED AGRICULTURE AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS - WORKS TO INCREASE THE VOLUME OF AND ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH FOOD PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND OUTREACH. SERVES APPROXIMATELY 3,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.
FIELD TRIPS AND DAY CAMPS - PROVIDING HANDS-ON, FARM AND GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION FOR YOUTH OF ALL AGES. SERVING APPROXIMATELY 3,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.
SCHOOLYARD GARDEN INITIATIVE - PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL GARDENS THAT ARE LEARNING SPACES FOR SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND FOOD PRODUCTION GARDENS DURING THE SUMMER (THE COMMUNITY ROOTS GARDENING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS INVOLVES APPROXIMATELY 10 PEOPLE ANNUALLY). OVERALL - THE PROGRAM SERVES OVER 1000 STUDENTS AT 3 SCHOOLS.
FARM & GARDEN TRAINING PROGRAMS - HANDS-ON EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO START OR MAINTAIN THEIR OWN FARM OR GARDEN. THIS INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, FARM APPRENTICESHIPS, SHORT TERM INTENSIVES, INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURE TRAININGS. SERVES 1,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christie Shell Director | Trustee | 40 | $52,500 |
Susan Wilsrud Director | Trustee | 40 | $52,500 |
Thomas Zimmer Director | Trustee | 40 | $50,000 |
Charley Basham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Basham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Arthur Hussey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,134 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $383,136 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $140,163 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $531,433 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $230,958 |
| Investment income | $196 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,181 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $780,768 |
| 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. | $155,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $206,025 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,375 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,633 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,349 |
| 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 | $59,850 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,337 |
| Office expenses | $19,702 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,810 |
| Travel | $24,722 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,638 |
| Insurance | $13,780 |
| All other expenses | $24,270 |
| Total functional expenses | $776,464 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,327 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $387,146 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $240 |
| 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 | $83,724 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $544,437 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,849 |
| 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 | $12,849 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $531,588 |
| 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 | $544,437 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Calypso Farm And Ecology Center has recieved totaling $77,214.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alaska Community Foundation Anchorage, AK | | $30,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $28,700 |
Rasmuson Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS IN ESTER | $18,000 |
Usibelli Foundation Fairbanks, AK PURPOSE: FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Spokane, WA | $0 | $609,927 |
Washington State Farm Bureau Federation Lacey, WA | $17,445,683 | $6,263,578 |
Northwest Cooperation Fund Seattle, WA | $3,264,175 | $3,049,985 |
Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute Prosser, WA | $3,977,612 | $4,369,575 |
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation Lynden, WA | $344,800 | $1,193,999 |
Sammamish Uniserv Council Bellevue, WA | $1,371,592 | $1,258,093 |
Pilchuck Uniserv Council Everett, WA | $2,389,521 | $1,559,954 |
Northwest Agriculture Business Center Mount Vernon, WA | $506,105 | $1,455,483 |
Cascade Uniserv Council Bothell, WA | $1,797,062 | $1,425,716 |
Organic Seed Alliance Port Townsend, WA | $1,131,665 | $1,088,464 |
Calypso Farm And Ecology Center Ester, AK | $544,437 | $780,768 |
Northwest Fruit Exporters Yakima, WA | $468,495 | $530,589 |