Life Lab Science Program
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Founding
- 01/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-2778848
Organization Overview
Life Lab Science Program is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Life Lab Science Program employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life Lab Science Program 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, Life Lab Science Program generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.1% 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
LIFE LAB CULTIVATES CHILDRENS LOVE OF LEARNING, HEALTHY FOOD, AND NATURE THROUGH GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION. DRAWING ON OVER FORTY YEARS OF WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN GARDENS, LIFE LAB, IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN THE GARDEN-BASED LEARNING MOVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOCAL SCHOOL SITE PROGRAMS: LIFE LAB PROVIDES GARDEN CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, DESIGN, GARDEN CARE, CURRICULUM, TEACHER TRAINING, AND PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND ADVISORY SUPPORT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THEIR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, PARTICULARLY IN THE PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP. LIFE LAB IS ALSO SUPPORTING GARDEN-BASED LEARNING IN LIVE OAK SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SANTA CRUZ CITY SCHOOLS, WITH A LONG-TERM VISION OF CLOSER PARTNERSHIP WITH ALL 10 LOCAL DISTRICTS AND THEIR 40 TOTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
NATIONAL PROGRAMS: LIFE LAB OFFERS HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS ON GARDEN-BASED SCIENCE, NUTRITION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR EDUCATORS FROM ACROSS THE NATION AT ITS GARDEN CLASSROOM IN SANTA CRUZ, CA, AND ON DEMAND AROUND THE U.S. IT ALSO OFFERS A 16-WEEK INTENSIVE CERTIFIED SCHOOL GARDEN EDUCATOR COURSE OF VIRTUAL TRAININGS, COACHING, AND PEER SHARING FOR PARTICIPANTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. LIFE LAB ALSO HOSTS AN ANNUAL NATIONAL SCHOOL GARDEN SUPPORT ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WHOLE KIDS FOUNDATION TO HELP TEAMS FROM PEER ORGANIZATIONS SHARE AND ADVANCE BEST PRACTICES FOR THE FIELD. LIFE LAB DEVELOPS AND DISTRIBUTES CURRICULA, ACTIVITY GUIDES AND OTHER LEARNING MATERIALS NATIONALLY TO SUPPORT PREK-6 TEACHERS IN SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTING HANDS-ON GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
REGIONAL SCHOOL SITE PROGRAMS: LIFE LAB SERVES AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR GROWING HEALTHY KIDS, AN UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION PROVIDING UNIQUE OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO OVER 10,000 STUDENTS AT 16 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE MT DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN BAY POINT, CLAYTON, CONCORD, PLEASANT HILL AND WALNUT CREEK, CA. GROWING HEALTHY KIDS SHARES LIFE LABS MISSION OF CULTIVATING CHILDRENS LOVE OF LEARNING, HEALTHY FOOD AND NATURE THROUGH GARDEN EDUCATION, AND A COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION SO THAT ALL CULTURES AND IDENTITIES ARE RESPECTED AND CELEBRATED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Don Burgett Co-Exec Dir | Officer | 30 | $71,336 |
Judit Camacho Co-Exec Dir | Officer | 30 | $82,367 |
Olga DE Santa Anna Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michelle Stott Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Brissenden Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Katy Stonebloom President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,163 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,252,563 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,277,726 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,663,500 |
| Investment income | $20 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $335 |
| 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 | $5,668 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,947,249 |
| 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. | $153,703 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,242 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,546,917 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $284,626 |
| Payroll taxes | $132,363 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $257 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,562 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $220,919 |
| Advertising and promotion | $776 |
| Office expenses | $11,659 |
| Information technology | $27,377 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,635 |
| Travel | $60,705 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,534 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,040 |
| Insurance | $24,965 |
| All other expenses | $2,751 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,742,810 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $138,941 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $937 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $958,579 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,677 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,341 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $86,889 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $135,347 |
| Total assets | $1,332,711 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,489 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $674,788 |
| 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 | $60,000 |
| Other liabilities | $288,793 |
| Total liabilities | $1,086,070 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$64,202 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $310,843 |
| 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 | $1,332,711 |