Nonprofit · EIN 85-1526897
FRUITFUL COMMONS
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78715
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $329,111 | $268,024 | $61,087 | $199,335 | $21,376 | $177,959 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $248,791 | $295,271 | -$46,480 | $120,685 | $3,813 | $116,872 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $328,899
- of which government grants
- $211,803
- Membership dues
- $9,300
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $210
- Other revenue
- $210
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $3,800
- Legal fees
- $6,060
- Accounting fees
- $13,327
- Program services (functional)
- $201,681
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,996
- Fundraising (functional)
- $29,347
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $120,685
- Total assets, end of year
- $199,335
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,376
- Net assets, end of year
- $177,959
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $84,115
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $93,844
- Gross receipts
- $329,111
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 900
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Lane | Executive Director Officer, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $33,046 |
| Jonathan Barona | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Diane Miller | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sari Albornoz | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Andrea Routh | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Angela Bigham | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Azucena Garza | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tatianna Cannon | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Francoise Van Keuren | Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Lane | Executive Director Officer | 20 | $35,630 |
| Azucena Garza | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Angela Bigham | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tatianna Cannon | Director Development Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sari Albornoz | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Andrea Routh | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jonathan Barona | Vice President Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Diane Miller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 151801, AUSTIN, TX 78715-1801
- In care of
- % ALYSSA THARP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jodi Lane, 1217 Alegria Road, Austin, TX 78757
- Signed the 990
- JODI LANE, Executive Director
- Phone
- (512) 422-0655
- 990-N for 2020 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Jodi Lane, 1217 Alegria Rd, Austin TX 78757. Mailing address: 1217 Alegria Rd, Austin TX 78757. Website: http://fruitfulcommons.org/
- Return prepared by
- Kwan & Co CPA Inc
Mission
Every neighborhood has vibrant spaces that reconnect people to growing food, nature and each other.
Program accomplishments
- Fruitful Commons provides research, implementation, maintenance, and programmatic support to the Urban Forestry and Parks Department of the City of Austin. This includes providing mini grants, educational events, data collection, and networking opportunities for projects that serve marginalized communities. The organization offers assistance with land agreement negotiations, insurance coverage, donation processing, vendor payments, budgeting structures, financial reporting, and non-profit status for community food-growing projects. The organization is raising funds and working towards creating green jobs while advocating for the generation of a sustainable agricultural green workforce.Expenses $201,681
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
- 85-1526897
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $199,335
- Income (IRS master file)
- $329,111
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $329,111 | $268,024 | $199,335 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $248,791 | $295,271 | $120,685 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $302,328 | $168,995 | $164,370 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jodi Lane Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-1526897).
Questions about FRUITFUL COMMONS
- What is the EIN of FRUITFUL COMMONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRUITFUL COMMONS is 85-1526897.
- Is FRUITFUL COMMONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to FRUITFUL COMMONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRUITFUL COMMONS 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 FRUITFUL COMMONS 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 FRUITFUL COMMONS 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 FRUITFUL COMMONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jodi Lane.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRUITFUL COMMONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,046 (Jodi Lane, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FRUITFUL COMMONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $329,111, expenses of $268,024 and total assets of $199,335 at year end.
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