Center For Urban Agriculture At Fairview Gardens

Organization Overview

Center For Urban Agriculture At Fairview Gardens is located in Goleta, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (K25) the organization is classified as: Farmland Preservation, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Urban Agriculture At Fairview Gardens employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Urban Agriculture At Fairview Gardens 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 12/2021, Center For Urban Agriculture At Fairview Gardens generated $741.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $696.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRESERVE THE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE 100-YEAR OLD FAIRVIEWFARM; PROVIDE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH FRESH ORGANICALLY GROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES;DEMONSTRATE THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL METHODS FOR SMALL FARM OPERATIONS; RESEARCH AND INTERPRET THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FOOD, LAND STEWARDSHIP, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING; AND NURTURE THE HUMAN SPIRIT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC ACTIVITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE AT FAIRVIEWGARDENS IS AN ORGANIC FARM THAT SERVES AS A LIVING LABORATORY AND PROVIDES COMMUNITY AND YOUTH EDUCATION. THESE PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: -THE SPROUTS PROGRAM ALLOWS INFANTS AND TODDLERS, ALONGSIDE THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS, TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF THE FARM THROUGH PLAY, STORYTELLING, ART, AND MUSIC. CHILDREN AND ADULTS DEVELOP LASTING CONNECTIONS TO THE NATURAL WORLD BY EXPLORING THE GARDEN USING ALL OF THEIR SENSES, ENJOYING A FARM FRESH SNACK, AND SPENDING TIME WITH THE FARM ANIMALS. -THE CARROT TOP ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTENSTUDENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE UNSTRUCTURED EXPLORATION IN THE GARDENAND OPEN-ENDED PLAY IN A FARM ENVIRONMENT WHILE MAKING FRIENDS AND BUILDINGCOMMUNITY. -FARM SCHOOL IS AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR 1ST - 4TH GRADERS. STUDENTS ENGAGE WITH THE SEASONAL AND DAILY CYCLES OF THE FARM ENVIRONMENT AND DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND WONDERS OF THE NATURAL WORLD. THROUGH HANDS-ONLEARNING, EDUCATIONAL GAMES, NATURE INSPIRED ART PROJECTS, STORIES, AND SONGS,STUDENTS BUILD CONNECTIONS TO THE FARM, THE NATURAL WORLD, AND THE COMMUNITY. -LOCAL SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS FOR GRADES K-12 ENABLE US TO EXPAND OUR COMMITMENT TO TEACHING OUR YOUTH ABOUT THE NEXUS OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMUNITY. -THE HOMESCHOOL ON THE FARM PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER WHILE PARTICIPATING IN FARM AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. -THE TEEN AGRICULTURAL INTERNSHIP CONNECTS TEENS TO THE PROCESS OF GROWING FOOD FROM SEED TO HARVEST. -SUMMER CAMPS RUN FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST IN IMMERSIVE WEEK-LONG SESSIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jonathan Aimonetti
Executive Director
$74,888
Matt Buckmaster
President
$0
Barry Tanowitz
Secretary
$0
Heidi Jones
Director
$0
Jasper Eiler
Treasurer
$0
Perrin Pellegrin
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$3,400
Related organizations$0
Government grants $120,481
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$326,970
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $57,481
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$450,851
Total Program Service Revenue$284,499
Investment income $114
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,164
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $741,628

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Center For Urban Agriculture At Fairview Gardens has recieved totaling $150,108.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Mericos Foundation

South Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$90,000
Santa Barbara Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE, FOOD, NUTRITION

$25,000
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: AFTER-SCHOOL, NATURE-BASED CURRICULUM THAT HELPS YOUTH AGES 4-17 UNDERSTAND FOOD SYSTEMS AND FARMING WHILE GAINING CULINARY EXPERIENCES.

$10,000
The Kirby-Jones Foundation

Thousand Oaks, CA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$10,000
W W W Foundation

South Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
Patricia And Paul Bragg Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
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