Kingdom Causes Bellflower, operating under the name Good Soil Industries, is located in Bellflower, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Good Soil Industries employed 65 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Good Soil Industries 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 12/2023, Good Soil Industries generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO MOBILIZE THE GREATER BELLFLOWER COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE SERVICES SO THAT ALL NEIGHBORS HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND BELONG.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KINGDOM CAUSES BELLFLOWER'S (KCB) HOMELESS CARE & HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS ON THEIR JOURNEY OFF THE STREETS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMELESS OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS (I.E. HOUSING, MEDICAL, DMV), AND REFERRALS TO PARTNER AGENCIES. KCB PROVIDES HOUSING SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS NEIGHBORS IN ARTESIA, BELLFLOWER, CERRITOS, COMPTON, DOWNEY, LYNWOOD, NORWALK, AND PARAMOUNT. IN 2023, 36 PEOPLE WHO WERE HOMELESS WERE PERMANENTLY HOUSED AND 75 PEOPLE PREVENTED FROM BECOMING.
GOOD SOIL INDUSTRIES (GSI) IS A LANDSCAPE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM OF KINGDOM CAUSES BELLFLOWER (KCB) WITH A MISSION TO HELP HARD-TO-HIRE NEIGHBORS WORK THEIR WAY OUT OF POVERTY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL JOBS FOR MEN AND WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR HOUSING INSTABILITY, JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS. TODAY, THE PROGRAM SERVICES OVER 125 COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. IN 2023, GSI PROVIDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, MENTORING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE DIGNITY OF EARNING A PAYCHECK FOR 21 LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORS IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, GSI HAS PROVIDED ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR OVER 250 LOCAL RESIDENTS. IN 2023, 30 JOBS CREATED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH WORK BARRIERS.
IN 2023, 588 HOMELESS NEIGHBORS RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THESE INDIVIDUALS COME INTO OUR COMMUNITY CENTER WHICH IS OPEN EVERY DAY TO RECEIVE SUPPORT IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. SOME OF THE SERVICES THAT WE OFFER ARE AS FOLLOWS: ID VOUCHERS, TAP CARDS, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HYGIENE KITS, COMMUNITY RESOURCE LISTS, PHONE & COMP USE, FOOD & DRINKS, RECEIVE MAIL, GROUP BIBLE STUDIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, LIFE SKILL CLASSES & COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Keith Zondervan Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Preston Nesper President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Garrison Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kimberly Garcia Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amanda Reid Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Viron Vargas Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $558,427 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,043,940 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,602,367 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $178,070 |
Investment income | $37 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$52,732 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $38,371 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,779,785 |
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. | $132,938 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,123 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,683 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $829,120 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $118,855 |
Payroll taxes | $78,791 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $87,290 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $33,211 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $50,059 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $10,206 |
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 | $32,550 |
Insurance | $43,638 |
All other expenses | $9,154 |
Total functional expenses | $1,605,578 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $692,076 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $73,050 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $203,164 |
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 | $548 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $882,572 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,851,410 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,878 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $128,803 |
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 | $594,259 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $823,940 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $295,272 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $732,198 |
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 | $1,851,410 |