Liabilities / Assets
34th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.
Real School Gardens
990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 20-5946552
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.03x
Liabilities / Revenue
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
93rd percentile
Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
83rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
97th percentile
Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
95th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$3,607,114
Up $2,273,791 (+171%) from 2015
Net Assets
Up$3,501,426
Up $2,246,949 (+179%) from 2015
Liabilities
Up$105,688
Up $26,842 (+34%) from 2015
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$4,296,021
Up $2,451,388 (+133%) from 2015
Expenses
Up$2,050,864
Up $592,824 (+41%) from 2015
Net Income
Up$2,245,157
Up $1,858,564 (+481%) from 2015
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
- Signed
- Nov 15, 2016
- Return Version
- 2015v2.1
- Gross Receipts
- $4,296,021
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
We create learning gardens that grow successful students. Real school gardens partners with low-income elementary schools to build outdoor classrooms that are used for experiential instruction. The organization also trains teachers how to use outdoor classrooms and gardens to improve academic achievement and health. School partners report increases in student engagement, teacher effectiveness, and teacher job satisfaction, critical measures of long term success in low-income schools. Real school gardens has more than 126 partner schools in texas, maryland, virginia, and washington d.c., and has recently launched a new region in the carolinas. The nonprofit is in the first phase of a national growth plan to expand to a total of six regions and 15 cities by 2020. The nonprofit will reach 225,000 students and 15,000 teachers every day, giving students access to the educational opportunities they need to succeed in school and in life.
We build outdoor classrooms/learning gardens in low-income elementary schools and train teachers to use them as tools to improve experiential instruction.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $412,014 | $2,185,594 | ▲ $1,773,580 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $1,051,706 | ▲ $1,051,706 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $237,199 | $162,320 | ▼ $74,879 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $577,196 | $123,790 | ▼ $453,406 |
| Accounts Receivable | $72,754 | $37,182 | ▼ $35,572 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $22,015 | $28,649 | ▲ $6,634 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $12,145 | $17,873 | ▲ $5,728 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $1,333,323 | $3,607,114 | ▲ $2,273,791 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $78,846 | $105,688 | ▲ $26,842 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Deferred Revenue | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $78,846 | $105,688 | ▲ $26,842 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $755,635 | $2,088,501 | ▲ $1,332,866 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $498,842 | $1,412,925 | ▲ $914,083 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,254,477 | $3,501,426 | ▲ $2,246,949 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,333,323 | $3,607,114 | ▲ $2,273,791 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $28,649 | $286,458 | $315,107 |
| Other Securities | $1,051,706 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Mccarty | CEO/board Secretary | FT | $140,950 | $5,457 | $146,407 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Julie Neimat | Board Co-chair |
| Robert Menzi | Board Co-chair/treasurer |
| Carolyn Walsh | Vice Chair |
| Armando De Castro | Director |
| Dr Ernie J Smith | Director |
| Fred Thompson | Director |
| Hank Harris | Director |
| Karen Dielman | Director |
| Kelly Garrett | Director |
| Shally Stanley | Director |
| Namrata Maguire | Director Finance/OP |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $4,160,755
- Program Service Revenue
- $133,400
- Investment Income
- $1,594
- Other Revenue
- $272
- All Other Contributions
- $3,925,051
- Change in Net Assets
- $2,245,157
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $4,296,021
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $35,692
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $4,331,713
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $4,296,021
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,253,746 |
| Other Expenses | $797,118 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $373,567 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $719,183 | $32,467 | $145,792 | $897,442 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $62,338 | $46,753 | $46,753 | $155,844 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $78,691 | $7,824 | $19,268 | $105,783 |
| Fees for Services Other | $72,086 | $7,167 | $17,651 | $96,904 |
| Payroll Taxes | $69,211 | $6,881 | $16,947 | $93,039 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $63,137 | $5,857 | $15,134 | $84,128 |
| Other Expenses | $52,678 | $5,237 | $12,899 | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,810 | $4,356 | $10,727 | $58,893 |
| Office Expenses | $38,615 | $3,839 | $9,455 | $51,909 |
| Travel | $26,660 | $2,651 | $6,528 | $35,839 |
| Information Technology | $21,248 | $2,113 | $5,203 | $28,564 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $18,782 | $767 | $3,744 | $23,293 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $12,154 | $1,208 | $2,976 | $16,338 |
| Advertising | $9,771 | $971 | $2,393 | $13,135 |
| All Other Expenses | $9,534 | $949 | $2,338 | $12,821 |
| Insurance | $3,696 | $367 | $905 | $4,968 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $3,339 | $332 | $817 | $4,488 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $1,387 | $138 | $340 | $1,865 |
| Interest | $10 | $1 | $2 | $13 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,525,618 | $151,679 | $373,567 | $2,050,864 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,084,764 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,050,864 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,050,864 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $33,900 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- Yes
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3
“Delegation of control over management duties: THE DAILY MANAGEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCES OF REAL SCHOOL GARDENS IS PERFORMED BY THE STAFF OF NEW LEAF CHANGE MANAGEMENT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF NAMRATA MAGUIRE. PER IRS GUIDANCE, NO COMPENSATION IS SHOWN ON THE FORM 990, PART VII FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR FOR THIS INDIVIDUAL: NAMRATA MAGUIRE $ 37,750”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B
“AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF GOVERNING BODY: For the 2016 fiscal year, THERE WERE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Review of form 990: the form 990 is initially reviewed by the director of finance and the chief executive officer. The document is refined then distributed to the full board of directors for review and comment. The form 990 is then finalized and submitted to the internal revenue service.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Conflict of interest: all new employees are briefed about the conflict of interest policy as part of an orientation about standards of professional conduct for the organization. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with all employees and the board of directors each october. At this time, each director, officer, and employee is asked to acknowledge in writing their understanding of the policy. In addition, each director, officer and employee is asked to complete a disclosure form that identifies any relationships, positions, or circumstances that might represent a conflict of interest. The director of finance serves as the compliance officer for the organization, investigating any reported violations to the conflict of interest policy. Findings are presented to the board of directors, including the chief executive officer, and appropriate corrective actions are determined.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A & 15B
“COMPENSATION REVIEW: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LED BY THE BOARD CO-CHAIRS, ESTABLISHES COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AT REAL SCHOOL GARDENS. A COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY IS USED DURING THIS PROCESS (I.E., PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE'S COMPENSATION REPORT) TO DETERMINE A MARKET RANGE, AS IN BENCHMARKING WITH SELECT EDUCATION NON-PROFITS. COMPENSATION IS FINALIZED WITHIN THE MARKET RATE RANGE BASED ON EXPERIENCE, EARNINGS HISTORY, AND RESULTS THE SELECTED CANDIDATE DEMONSTRATED IN RECENT ROLES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE ESTABLISHES COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IN THE ORGANIZATION, BASED ON MARKET RATE RANGE, EXPERIENCE, EARNINGS HISTORY, AND RESULTS DEMONSTRATED BY THE CANDIDATE. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PRESENTS EMPLOYEE PROMOTION AND COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR INPUT. A review was conducted in 2016 by the board co-chair, Julie Neimat, and documented in the board's meeting minutes.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Availability of documents: the organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. These documents are provided either electronically or via us mail, based on the preference of the requestor.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Real School Gardens
- EIN
- 20-5946552
- In Care Of
- % NAMRATA MAGUIRE
- Phone
- 2026212375
- Address
- 5520 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 20, Washington, DC 20015
Signing Officer
- Name
- Jeanne Mccarty
- Title
- CEO
- Signed
- 2016-11-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Jeanne Mccarty
- Formed
- 2007
- Legal Domicile
- TX
- Voting Board Members
- 11
- Independent Board Members
- 10
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 2,000
Preparer
- Firm
- Bkd Llp
- Address
- 14241 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 1100, DALLAS, TX 75254
- Preparer
- Jeanette Verrelli
- Phone
- 9727028262
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C
“Oversight committee: the board of directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of the independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”
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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | WE CREATE LEARNING GARDENS THAT GROW SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS. REAL SCHOOL GARDENS PARTNERS WITH LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO BUILD OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS THAT ARE USED FOR EXPERIENTIAL INSTRUCTION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO TRAINS TEACHERS HOW TO USE OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS AND GARDENS TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND HEALTH. SCHOOL PARTNERS REPORT INCREASES IN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS, AND TEACHER JOB SATISFACTION, CRITICAL MEASURES OF LONG TERM SUCCESS IN LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS. REAL SCHOOL GARDENS HAS MORE THAN 126 PARTNER SCHOOLS IN TEXAS, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND WASHINGTON D.C., AND HAS RECENTLY LAUNCHED A NEW REGION IN THE CAROLINAS. THE NONPROFIT IS IN THE FIRST PHASE OF A NATIONAL GROWTH PLAN TO EXPAND TO A TOTAL OF SIX REGIONS AND 15 CITIES BY 2020. THE NONPROFIT WILL REACH 225,000 STUDENTS AND 15,000 TEACHERS EVERY DAY, GIVING STUDENTS ACCESS TO THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PROGRAMMING: IN ADDITION TO REACHING OUT TO SCHOOLS, EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS, AND FUNDING PARTNERS REGARDING THE BENEFITS THEY RECEIVE FROM OUR PROGRAMS, REAL SCHOOL GARDENS WORKS TO RAISE THE GENERAL PUBLICS AWARENESS AROUND THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY HANDS-ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, IN-DEPTH INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING, AND PRACTICAL REAL-WORLD OUTDOOR TEACHING. ATTENDING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ON EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND CHILDRENS EXPERIENCES WITH THE NATURAL WORLD HELPS ENSURE THAT THESE LARGER CONVERSATIONS ARE INFUSED WITH OUR PRACTICAL, ON THE GROUND EXPERIENCES, AND OUR BEST-PRACTICE TECHNIQUES THAT ENSURE HIGH-IMPACT IN CHALLENGING NEIGHBORHOODS, WHERE THESE PROGRAMS ARE NEEDED MOST. IN ADDITION TO CONFERENCES, WE WORK TO PLACE STORIES IN MEDIA OUTLETS THAT NOT ONLY ALERT GEOGRAPHIC COMMUNITIES ABOUT OUR WORK IN THEIR AREA, BUT WE ALSO INSPIRE AND INFORM EDUCATION DECISION MAKERS ABOUT OUR WORK AND THE RESULTS WEVE EXPERIENCED WITH OUR WORK BUILDING UP SCHOOLS EXISTING ASSETS. AS WE WORK TO SCALE THE ORGANIZATION FURTHER AND FASTER, OUR HOPE IS TO FORM PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS ALREADY IN PLACE NATION-WIDE. BY INCREASING OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN THIS SPACE, WE HOPE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS WILL INVEST IN TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN HIGH NEED SCHOOLS TO INCREASE THE IMPACT OF THEIR SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAMS. WE ALSO DEVELOP CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMING THAT EMBEDS NUTRITION EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTO THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR OUR REAL SCHOOL GARDENS PARTNER SCHOOLS TO GROW SPECIFIC CROPS AND FOR THEIR TEACHERS TO RECEIVE MULTI-SUBJECT CURRICULUMS TO INFUSE NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS INTO ANY LESSON. FOR OUR LEAFY LEARNING PROGRAM, STUDENTS GROW KALE AND OTHER LEAFY GREENS AND THEN MAKE SMOOTHIES. FOR OUR SMART POTATOES PROGRAM, CHILDREN SPEND 100 DAYS GROWING POTATOES TO DONATE TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. FOR BOTH PROGRAMS, STUDENTS GATHER DATA, MEASURE AND CALCULATE PLANT GROWTH, CHART AND PREDICT THEIR PROGRESS, STUDY THE HISTORY AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF THESE CROPS, AND WRITE INFORMATIONAL AND PERSUASIVE ESSAYS ON NUTRITION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. |
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Filings
Displayed year
2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $3,607,114
- Liabilities
- $105,688
- Net assets
- $3,501,426
- Revenue
- $4,296,021
- Expenses
- $2,050,864
- Net income
- $2,245,157