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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1460809

CORNUCOPIA PROJECT

Tax-exempt · PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458

Financials

$370K$364K2023$547K$405K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CORNUCOPIA PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$547,235$404,681$142,554$479,101$31,863$447,238
December 31, 2023990$369,577$364,021$5,556$346,133$40,244$305,889
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$397,919
Program service revenue
$93,130
Investment income
$11,320
Net gain from sales of assets
$4,369
Net income from fundraising events
$44,866
Other revenue
$44,866

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$79,351
Other salaries and wages
$179,569
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$290,761
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,166
Occupancy
$18,754
Depreciation
$13,189
Program services (functional)
$278,152
Management and general (functional)
$88,202
Fundraising (functional)
$38,327

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$346,133
Total assets, end of year
$479,101
Total liabilities, end of year
$31,863
Net assets, end of year
$447,238
Land, buildings and equipment
$77,738
Publicly traded securities
$337,226
Net assets without donor restrictions
$447,238
Gross receipts
$664,610
Employees
22
Volunteers
103
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
NH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAUREN JUDDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$79,351
SUE MARTINCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MIKE JUSTASONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HANNAH BISSEXSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAM BATORMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTH CLARKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATIE FEATHERSTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROLYN HOUGHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE LOMBARDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BETTY MARCONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL TULLERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ESTHER VAN EEDENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAUREN JUDDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$70,975
MIKE JUSTASONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NINA MCINTYRETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RUTH CLARKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HANNAH BISSEXSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CAROLYN HOUGHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE LOMBARDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE MARTINCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETTY MARCONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL TULLERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATIE FEATHERSTONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
166 HANCOCK RD, PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458-2106
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAUREN JUDD, 166 HANCOCK ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458
Signed the 990
LAUREN JUDD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(603) 784-5069
Return prepared by
OSTER & WHEELER PC

Mission

THE CORNUCOPIA PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY THROUGH HANDS-ON EDUCATION IN SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND NUTRITION, WITH PROGRAMS THAT TEACH YOUTH AND ADULTS TO GROW, PREPARE, AND SHARE HEALTHY, LOCAL FOOD.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOOL GARDENS: THE CORNUCOPIA PROJECT'S SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH FIFTH GRADE IN HANDS-ON GARDEN LEARNING, TEACHING THEM HOW TO GROW FOOD WHILE INTEGRATING LESSONS ACROSS VARIOUS SUBJECTS. THE PROGRAM OPERATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS ACROSS NEW HAMPSHIRE, PROVIDING BOTH IN-GARDEN EXPERIENCES AND CLASSROOM GARDEN KITS TO MAKE GARDEN EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDER RANGE OF SCHOOLS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS DEVELOP A DEEPER CONNECTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR FOOD, WHILE SCHOOLS RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT TO SUSTAIN THESE OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS.
    Expenses $69,538 · revenue $41,909
  • HEALTHY COOKING (KITCHEN PROGRAM): THE CORNUCOPIA PROJECT'S KITCHEN PROGRAM BRINGS LOCAL INGREDIENTS INTO THE CLASSROOM AND HOME KITCHENS, OFFERING COOKING LESSONS THAT HIGHLIGHT NUTRITIOUS, PLANT-BASED MEALS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE YOUNG CHEFS AND PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING HABITS. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM CLASSROOM SNACK-MAKING AND AFTER-SCHOOL COOKING CLUBS TO FARM-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCES, WHERE STUDENTS HARVEST PRODUCE FROM THE FARM AND PREPARE MEALS ON-SITE. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TAKE-HOME COOKING KITS THAT INVOLVE FAMILIES IN CREATING WHOLESOME MEALS.
    Expenses $69,538 · revenue $46,565
  • EDUCATIONAL FARM: THE CORNUCOPIA PROJECT'S EDUCATIONAL FARM SERVES AS A HUB FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION. STUDENT FARMERS, INCLUDING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, LEARN REGENERATIVE FARMING TECHNIQUES WHILE CULTIVATING CROPS FOR LOCAL RESTAURANTS, SCHOOL CAFETERIAS, AND FOOD PANTRIES. THE FARM OFFERS PAID WORK-STUDY POSITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS, JOB EXPERIENCE, AND ACADEMIC CREDIT. THE FARM ALSO HOSTS FIELD TRIPS, WORKSHOPS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT ENGAGE THE BROADER PUBLIC IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
    Expenses $139,076 · revenue $4,656

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1460809
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$479,101
Income (IRS master file)
$664,610

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$547,235$404,681$479,101IRS
990December 2023$369,577$364,021$346,133XML
990December 2022$280,430$309,056$345,192IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1460809).

Questions about CORNUCOPIA PROJECT

What is the EIN of CORNUCOPIA PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CORNUCOPIA PROJECT is 26-1460809.
Is CORNUCOPIA PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to CORNUCOPIA PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CORNUCOPIA PROJECT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CORNUCOPIA PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CORNUCOPIA PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CORNUCOPIA PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LAUREN JUDD.
Who are the officers and directors of CORNUCOPIA PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,351 (LAUREN JUDD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CORNUCOPIA PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $547,235, expenses of $404,681 and total assets of $479,101 at year end.

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