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EIN 47-1904814

Lexicon of Sustainability

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Petaluma
State
California
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
Description
Lexicon of Sustainability empowers individuals to promote resilient agrifood systems through evidence-based storytelling, inspiring action for equitable and sustainable food practices.
Total revenues
$1,000,102
2023
Total expenses
$819,135
2023
Total assets
$329,802
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Lexicon of Sustainability

Our work to empower local food economies and regenerative systems included working closely with food systems ngos, production companies, and corporations to accelerate food systems change. Through our relationships with these influential actors in the food space, the Lexicon continues to educate people about where their responsibility lies in making the shift necessary to produce and distribute food in a more environmentally just, equitable, and sustainable way.

Who funds Lexicon of Sustainability

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Arts & Culture$210,000
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Ocean Stewardship and Research$100,000
Reid Burns FoundationEbf Effort Fund$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Lexicon of Sustainability

NameTitleCompensation
Laura Howard-GayetonExecutive Director$100,000
Pier Giorgio ProvenzanoHead of Digital
Eve SaltmanSecretary$0
Lynn HirschfieldTreasurer$0
Mary TeschPast Treasurer$848

Financials for Lexicon of Sustainability

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,000,102
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,000,102

Form 990s for Lexicon of Sustainability

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-03990View PDF
2022-122023-10-19990View PDF
2021-122022-05-12990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 14, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Reid Burns Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $210,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3190 Eastman LN
Petaluma, CA 94952
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
thelexicon.org/ 
Phone
(707) 782-3638
IRS details
EIN
47-1904814
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent - Late Fees Due
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0258660
FTB Entity ID
3872071
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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