Tilth Alliance
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $4.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 55
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-3261971
Organization Overview
Tilth Alliance, operating under the name Ttilth Alliance Association, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ttilth Alliance Association employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ttilth Alliance Association 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, Ttilth Alliance Association generated $4.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2019, Ttilth Alliance Association has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $762,776. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TILTH ALLIANCE WORKS IN COMMUNITY WITH WASHINGTON FARMERS, GARDENERS, AND EATERS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY, AND EQUITABLE FOOD FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: PROVIDES ADULT CLASSES AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN ORGANIC GARDENING, FOOD PRESERVATION, COMPOSTING, WASTE MANAGEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. MANAGE AND MAINTAIN TWO LEARNING GARDENS WHERE PROGRAMMATIC, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE.
YOUTH AND FAMILIES: OFFER OUTDOOR EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INCLUDING A SUMMER FARM CAMP, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND STEM BASED SCHOOL FIELDTRIPS TO RBUFW AND THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN AT GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER. NATURAL YARD CARE: OPERATES THE GARDEN HOTLINE THE THE MASTER COMPOSTER AND SUSTAINABILITY STEWARD PROGRAMS. RAINIER BEACH URBAN FARM AND WETLANDS: 10 ACRE SITE, INCLUDING AN URBAN FARM, A COMMUNITY KITCHEN, A CLASSROOM AND OFFICES WHERE MANY PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE. OPERATED AS A COST CENTER. PROGRAM EVENTS: COMMUNITY FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.
FARM AND AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS: SUPPORTS SMALL TO MIDSIZE FARMERS AND DIVERSIFIED CROP AGRICULTURE THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON WITH A FOCUS ON PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, FARM WALKS AND A FARMER PODCAST, AND EAT LOCAL FIRST, A PROGRAM TO CONNECT CONSUMERS DIRECTLY TO LOCAL FARMS AND GROW DEMAND FOR LOCAL FOOD.
MARKET PROGRAMS: PROVIDES ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLY LOCALLY GROWN FOOD TO LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. OPERATES THE FARM STAND AT RBUFW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Spear Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $114,647 |
Nancy Tosta Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jim Baird Chair (end) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Brooke Lucy Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Day Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Keeler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,355 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,177,291 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,011,765 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,191,411 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $294,252 |
| Investment income | $283 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,668 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $243,555 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,729,876 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $163,363 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $101,510 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,012 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,408 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,727,820 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,051 |
| Other employee benefits | $183,897 |
| Payroll taxes | $192,608 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,491 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $4,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $393,576 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,291 |
| Office expenses | $27,016 |
| Information technology | $32,053 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $132,828 |
| Travel | $24,896 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,380 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $45,007 |
| Insurance | $19,074 |
| All other expenses | $26,885 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,938,217 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $147,442 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $734,719 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $889,662 |
| 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 | $46,023 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $165,967 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $456,095 |
| Total assets | $2,439,908 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $286,789 |
| 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 | $457,806 |
| Total liabilities | $744,595 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,556,473 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $138,840 |
| 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 | $2,439,908 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Tilth Alliance has awarded $151,919 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GUSTAVSEN & CO LLC PURPOSE: FARM ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
BLUE HERON FARM AND NURSERY PURPOSE: FARM ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
BLUE GEM FARMS PURPOSE: FARM ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
DE LA MESA FARMS PURPOSE: FARM ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
CANFIELD FARMS PURPOSE: FARM ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
HELSING JUNCTION FARM PURPOSE: FARM ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tilth Alliance Seattle, WA | $2,439,908 | $4,729,876 |
Northwest Horticultural Council Yakima, WA | $1,324,986 | $2,075,529 |
Garden Raised Bounty Olympia, WA | $1,219,557 | $1,285,222 |
Worthy Garden Club Bend, OR | $1,169,087 | $1,185,694 |
Rogue Farm Corps Portland, OR | $231,483 | $630,031 |
Kubota Garden Foundation Seattle, WA | $371,317 | $206,596 |
Northwest Perennial Alliance Bellevue, WA | $378,372 | $0 |
The Puget Sound Mycological Society Ctr For Urban Hort Univ Of Wash Seattle, WA | $551,290 | $163,588 |
Oregon Chapter Of The American Society Of Landscape Architects Portland, OR | $80,257 | $0 |
Cascade Mycological Society Eugene, OR | $16,398 | $0 |
Master Gardener Foundation Of Benton-Franklin County Kennewick, WA | $152,101 | $0 |
Streissguth Gardens Conservancy Seattle, WA | $387,477 | $385,793 |