EIN 54-1409250

Apple Ridge Farm

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Apple Ridge Farm provides educational, cultural, and outdoor experiences for underserved children and their families through programs like summer camp and aspire mindsets.
Also known as...
Jeffererson Center
Total revenues
$560,582
2023
Total expenses
$573,058
2023
Total assets
$1,912,958
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at Apple Ridge Farm

Academic summer camp is Apple Ridge Farm's flagship program, providing low-income children ages 6-16 with a daily mix of academic instruction and outdoor activities. Instructional areas focus on reading, writing, steam (science, technology, engineering, art and math), and environmental education. Outdoor activities include organic agriculture, hiking, swimming, tennis and challenge courses. Project-based learning techniques are utilized, and emphasis is placed on developing each child's social- emotional skills. At family camp day, parents attend presentations and workshops to assist them in developing postsecondary academic or vocational education plans for their children.
The environmental education program provides science and nature field trips and educational programs to elementary and middle school students. Students learn about biology, ecology, and conservation through field identification of terrestrial and aquatic species, and hands-on learning about life cycles, adaptation, and conservation of each species.
Ebase usa-blue Ridge: lessons in sustainability is an educational program structured around Apple Ridge Farm's unique off-the-grid learning lab housed in a former 1917 railroad boxcar that is heated, cooled, and powered exclusively by wind and solar power. Our ebase curriculum is designed to teach young people about sustainability and climate change. The ebase program is part of academic summer camp and is also offered as a stand- alone program.
The aspire mindsets program is an in-school and after school pilot program designed to combat behavioral issues in young men. This pilot program is taking place at fairview elementary school and consists of 5th grade boys who are experiencing extreme behavioral issues in the classroom. With a combination of character building exercises and mentorship this program seeks to decrease the frequency and severity of behavioral issues in our youth and increase their potential for future success. Get outside is a single day program for any youth serving organization, church, school, or any of our current partnerships to be able to come and experience Apple Ridge Farm for a half day or full day adventure free of charge. This program focuses on the "whole child experience- and incorporates environmental education, physical wellness, mindfulness, as well as adventure in our high and low ropes courses. The program runs throughout the year with the exception of during our academic summer camp.

Who funds Apple Ridge Farm

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Roanoke Womens Foundation$30,000
Community Foundation Serving Western VirginiaDesignated for Summer Camp and for General Purposes$18,465
Thurman Foundation for Children-Tes TrustGeneral Operating$15,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Apple Ridge Farm

NameTitleCompensation
Josh ThoemkeExecutive Director$66,635
India HoustonDirector of Administration and Development
Inge TerrillDirector of Facilities
Peter A LewisDevelopment$0
John HashVice Chair and A$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Apple Ridge Farm

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$411,790
Program services$33,364
Investment income and dividends$6,713
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$26,967
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$81,748
Total revenues$560,582

Form 990s for Apple Ridge Farm

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-23990View PDF
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-06-30990View PDF
2020-122021-06-23990View PDF
2019-122020-10-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $18,465 from Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
April 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsCampsAgricultural programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesAgriculture
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 13463
Roanoke, VA 24034
Metro area
Roanoke, VA
County
Roanoke city, VA
Website URL
appleridge.org/ 
Phone
(540) 982-1322
IRS details
EIN
54-1409250
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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