Civic Intelligence

Sowing Seeds for Life

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 20-3162713

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Oct 24, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.SOWINGSEEDSFORLIFE.ORG
1350 Arrow HighwayLA Verne, CA 91750

(909) 293-7735

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

43rd percentile

1.0%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

40th percentile

0.3%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Up

$366,382

Up $1,060 (+0.3%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$332,068

Up $7,124 (+2.2%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$34,314

Down $6,064 (-15%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue25th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,809,923

Up $156,631 (+5.9%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$2,782,949

Up $210,429 (+8.2%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$26,974

Down $53,798 (-67%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth40th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $274,222Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $274,2222011Assets 2012: $326,638Liabilities 2012: $56,400Net Assets 2012: $270,2382012Assets 2013: $284,213Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $284,2132013Assets 2014: $331,188Liabilities 2014: $16,411Net Assets 2014: $314,7772014Assets 2015: $270,113Liabilities 2015: $81,411Net Assets 2015: $188,7022015Assets 2016: $236,502Liabilities 2016: $27,450Net Assets 2016: $209,0522016Assets 2017: $321,891Liabilities 2017: $77,719Net Assets 2017: $244,1722017Assets 2018: $365,322Liabilities 2018: $40,378Net Assets 2018: $324,9442018Assets 2019: $366,382Liabilities 2019: $34,314Net Assets 2019: $332,0682019Assets 2020: $950,806Liabilities 2020: $14,461Net Assets 2020: $936,3452020Assets 2021: $1,160,862Liabilities 2021: $67,909Net Assets 2021: $1,092,9532021Assets 2022: $1,114,889Liabilities 2022: $12,385Net Assets 2022: $1,102,5042022Assets 2023: $1,211,484Liabilities 2023: $108,454Net Assets 2023: $1,103,0302023Assets 2024: $1,016,223Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,016,2232024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$366,382
Liabilities$34,314
Net Assets$332,068
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,180,2242011Expenses 2012: $1,192,1712012Revenue 2013: $1,296,710Expenses 2013: $1,306,735Net Income 2013: -$10,0252013Revenue 2014: $1,319,555Expenses 2014: $1,288,991Net Income 2014: $30,5642014Revenue 2015: $1,828,181Expenses 2015: $1,954,256Net Income 2015: -$126,0752015Revenue 2016: $1,915,548Expenses 2016: $1,895,198Net Income 2016: $20,3502016Revenue 2017: $2,347,242Expenses 2017: $2,312,122Net Income 2017: $35,1202017Revenue 2018: $2,653,292Expenses 2018: $2,572,520Net Income 2018: $80,7722018Revenue 2019: $2,809,923Expenses 2019: $2,782,949Net Income 2019: $26,9742019Revenue 2020: $3,939,755Expenses 2020: $3,335,985Net Income 2020: $603,7702020Revenue 2021: $3,524,975Expenses 2021: $3,368,367Net Income 2021: $156,6082021Revenue 2022: $4,096,657Expenses 2022: $4,090,971Net Income 2022: $5,6862022Revenue 2023: $4,400,654Expenses 2023: $4,395,978Net Income 2023: $4,6762023Revenue 2024: $5,784,799Expenses 2024: $5,871,606Net Income 2024: -$86,8072024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$2,809,923
Expenses$2,782,949
Net Income$26,974
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 24, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,809,923
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide food for the hungry, respond to emergencies for those in need, eliminate hunger in the inland valley and to serve the community with dignity and respect.

Our mission is to provide food for the hungry and to eliminate hunger in the communities we serve.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$60,074$172,400▲ $112,326
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$195,892$106,060▼ $89,832
Inventories for Sale or Use$98,851$87,922▼ $10,929
Total Assets$365,322$366,382▲ $1,060
Other Assets Total$10,505$0▼ $10,505
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$37,028$22,217▼ $14,811
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,350$12,097▲ $8,747
Total Liabilities$40,378$34,314▼ $6,064
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$230,494$332,068▲ $101,574
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$94,450$0▼ $94,450
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$324,944$332,068▲ $7,124
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$365,322$366,382▲ $1,060

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$172,400$165,789$338,189
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay36th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Vickie BrownCEO and President
Chrystal LibbyBoard Member
Dr Fred MendozaBoard Member
Selena LindseyBoard Member
Greg DesmetSecretary and Vice Pres.
Al SnowTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,809,923
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,790,023
Change in Net Assets
$26,974

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Food Inventory$2,357,128Fair Market Value (FMV)
Clothing and Household Goods$282,078Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions$2,639,206-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,809,923
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$48,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,857,923
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,809,923
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,653,361
Other Expenses$65,820
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$63,768
Total Fundraising Expense$58,772
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,653,361--$2,653,361
Other Salaries and Wages$4,996-$58,772$63,768
Depreciation Depletion-$27,683-$27,683
Fees for Services Other$3,870$11,300-$15,170
Travel$7,621--$7,621
Insurance$500$6,174-$6,674
Other Expenses-$3,995-$3,995
Conferences and Meetings$2,453--$2,453
Occupancy$1,791--$1,791
Office Expenses$97$336-$433
Total Functional Expenses$2,674,689$49,488$58,772$2,782,949

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,830,949
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,782,949
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,782,949
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$48,000
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“The ceo and the secretary are mother/son.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The informational return is distributed to each board member who will review, question and approve the return prior to submission to the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Upon written request, the organization will provide governing documents, policies and or financial statements.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sowing Seeds for Life
EIN
20-3162713
Phone
9092937735
Address
1350 ARROW HIGHWAY, LA VERNE, CA 91750

Signing Officer

Name
Vicki Brown
Title
CEO
Phone
9093925777
Signed
2020-10-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Vicki Brown
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
287

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
2210 EAST ROUTE 66, GLENDORA, CA 91740
Preparer
Tina Henton
Phone
6268577300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has evaluated its tax positions and the certainty as to whether those positions will be sustained in the event of any audit by taxing authorities at the federal and state levels. The primary tax positions evaluated relate to the organization's continued qualification as a tax-exempt organization and whether there are unrelated business income activities that would be taxable. Management has determined that all income tax positions will more likely than not be sustained upon potential audit or examination; therefore, no disclosures of uncertain income tax positions are required.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$366,382
Liabilities
$34,314
Net assets
$332,068
Revenue
$2,809,923
Expenses
$2,782,949
Net income
$26,974
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.00$1.02$5.78$5.87$0.09
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.21$0.11$1.10$4.40$4.40$0.00
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.11$0.01$1.10$4.10$4.09$0.01
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.16$0.07$1.09$3.52$3.37$0.16
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.95$0.01$0.94$3.94$3.34$0.60
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.03$0.33$2.81$2.78$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.37$0.04$0.32$2.65$2.57$0.08
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.08$0.24$2.35$2.31$0.04
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.03$0.21$1.92$1.90$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.08$0.19$1.83$1.95$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.02$0.31$1.32$1.29$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$1.30$1.31$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.06$0.27$1.19
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.00$0.27$1.18