Nonprofit · EIN 46-3516486
ALMA BACKYARD FARM
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90063
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,770,072 | $1,453,445 | $316,627 | $4,688,045 | $124,268 | $4,563,777 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,634,975
- of which government grants
- $100,000
- Program service revenue
- $18,208
- Investment income
- $34,698
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $82,191
- Other revenue
- $82,191
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $85,740
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $286,481
- Other salaries and wages
- $453,144
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $800,294
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $77,246
- Occupancy
- $65,820
- Travel
- $15,091
- Depreciation
- $29,470
- Program services (functional)
- $916,556
- Management and general (functional)
- $228,133
- Fundraising (functional)
- $308,756
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,876,207
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,688,045
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $124,268
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,563,777
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,135,291
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,857,777
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $706,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,912,985
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIKA L CUELLAR | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $129,411 | $16,335 |
| RICHARD D GARCIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $128,077 | $12,658 |
| JOSH KUN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BORDY | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NORA GILBERT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE LEOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN VIVIANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIEP TRAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE RESNICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNA VILLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK CUTSUMPAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 453 N ALMA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90063-4103
- In care of
- % SHANNON SMITH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RICHARD D GARCIA, 453 NORTH ALMA AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90063
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD D GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (323) 537-6807
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
AIMS ON PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING HEALTHY FOOD, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SERVING AT-RISK CHILDREN, FORMERLY INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN, AND FOOD INSECURE COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- ESTABLISHES URBAN FARM PLOTS TO GROW LOCAL AND ORGANIC FOOD FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. FOOD DISTRIBUTION TAKES PLACE VIA THE FARM STAND.Expenses $446,093 · revenue $82,191
- PROVIDES A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM TO PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND AT-RISK YOUTH. THE TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES INTRODUCTORY LESSONS IN URBAN AGRICULTURE, LANDSCAPING, PLUMBING AND CARPENTRY. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED TO GROW AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.Expenses $325,641 · grants $85,740
- CONNECTS CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 3-18 TO THEIR LAND AND FOOD THROUGH THE YOUTH PROGRAM. CHILDREN LEARN TO MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES THROUGH HANDS-ON WEEKLY EDUCATION IN GARDENING AND CULINARY ARTS.Expenses $144,822 · revenue $18,208
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3516486
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,688,045
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,912,985
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,181,833 | $1,018,438 | $3,876,207 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,097,189 | $857,174 | $3,548,969 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about ALMA BACKYARD FARM
- What is the EIN of ALMA BACKYARD FARM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALMA BACKYARD FARM is 46-3516486.
- Is ALMA BACKYARD FARM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to ALMA BACKYARD FARM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALMA BACKYARD FARM 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 ALMA BACKYARD FARM 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 ALMA BACKYARD FARM 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 ALMA BACKYARD FARM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICHARD D GARCIA.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALMA BACKYARD FARM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,411 (ERIKA L CUELLAR, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ALMA BACKYARD FARM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,770,072, expenses of $1,453,445 and total assets of $4,688,045 at year end.
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