Program areas at Live Earth Farm Discovery Program
Farm camp - in the garden, fields and animal pens of Live Earth Farm leaders in training and campers from many backgrounds and across developmental stages work together. Through sustainable farming, nutritious food preparation activities, and nature based art projects, youth learn how caring for themselves can also support healthy ecosystems, economies, and communities.
Produce partnerships - working with local food pantrys and meal programs to glean, grow and distribute Farm fresh organic produce to community members most in need.
In person field trips & Farm tours - field trip activities vary according to season and are tailored to students' age group incorporating common core and next generation science standards. Every field trip teaches nutrition, environmental literacy and farming skills through hands-on, project based lessons on the working Farm.
Who funds Live Earth Farm Discovery Program
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Live Earth Farm Discovery Program
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jessica Ridgeway | Executive Director | $95,381 | 2023-06-19 |
| Stephanie Sprossassistant | Education Director | | 2022-11-23 |
| Steve van Zandt | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Angelina McClellan | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Terry Sebastian | President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Live Earth Farm Discovery Program
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $305,241 | $336,435 | -9.3% |
| Program services | $176,014 | $147,180 | 19.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $461 | $331 | 39.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $1,305 | $11,579 | -88.7% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $11,344 | $9,884 | 14.8% |
| Total revenues | $494,365 | $505,409 | -2.2% |
Organizations like Live Earth Farm Discovery Program
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Farm Collaborative | 501(c)(3) | Aspen, CO | $997,362 |
| Rhode Island Institute for Labor Studies and Research | 501(c)(3) | Cranston, RI | $1,376,085 |
| Literacy Council of Fort Bend County | 501(c)(3) | Sugar Land, TX | $443,607 |
| Intercambio Uniting Communities | 501(c)(3) | Boulder, CO | $1,800,205 |
| The Literacy Council of Southwest LA | 501(c)(3) | Lake Charles, LA | $697,857 |
| Sa2020 | 501(c)(3) | San Antonio, TX | $527,312 |
| Forge | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $484,976 |
| Dominican Center for Women | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $761,887 |
| Upstate Fatherhood Coalition | 501(c)(3) | Greenville, SC | $1,561,597 |
| Higher Ed Works | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $654,268 |
Data update history
April 11, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsAdult education providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 3490
- Freedom, CA 95019
- Metro area
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
- County
- Santa Cruz County, CA
- Website URL
- farmdiscovery.org/Â
- Phone
- (831) 728-2032
IRS details
- EIN
- 26-3728160
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2008
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B60: Adult, Continuing Education
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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