Liabilities / Assets
56th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-4031386
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
56th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
56th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
84th percentile
Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
76th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
87th percentile
Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
99th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$54,869
Up $21,374 (+64%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$54,869
Up $21,374 (+64%) from 2016
Liabilities
$0
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
Up$68,477
Up $59,786 (+688%) from 2016
Expenses
Up$47,103
Up $40,227 (+585%) from 2016
Net Income
Up$21,374
Up $19,559 (+1078%) from 2016
The organization's mission is to promote economic development and educate and foster a new generation of farmers in sustainable and chemical-free farming for the health and safety of residents of the lower rio grande valley and the environment.
The corporation's mission is to promote economic development and educate and foster a new generation of farmers in sustainable and chemical-free farming for the health and safety of residents of the lower rio grande valley and the environment.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRIMARY PROGRAM DURING 2017 WAS THE COMMUNITY GARDEN. PLOTS OF LAND WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO SMALL FARMERS AND GARDENERS FOR THEIR USE. GARDENS WERE TO BE WORKED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION TO DEVELOP FARMING SKILLS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A FARMERS MARKET ON THE PROPERTY TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PRODUCE GROWN. THEY ACTED AS A FACILITATOR FOR PAYMENTS MADE BETWEEN BUYERS AND SELLERS, ESPECIALLY THROUGH ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF SELLERS. NEW IN 2017 WAS A GRANT THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED FROM THE USDA TO EXPAND THEIR OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING REGARDING SUSTAINABLE FARMING. | $0 | $5,201 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA GARCIA-PADILLA | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| KATHERINE E POLT | Vice-President | - | $0 | - | - |
| MARTHA SLAVIK | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| MICHAEL GARRET | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: voucher pmts to vendors. Amount: 5,201. Description: workshop expenses. Amount: 7,465. Description: office equipment. Amount: 5,201. Description: office supplies. Amount: 160. Description: internet. Amount: 210. Description: bank charges. Amount: 840. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 19,077.”
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | DIANA GARCIA PADILLA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 9564124916 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 19741 MORRIS RD |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | HARLINGEN |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | TX |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 78552 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 6522 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 27896 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 54281 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 21374 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 28026 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 33495 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 54869 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 68477 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 26973 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 26973 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 33495 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 54869 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 33495 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 54869 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 13.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | DIANA GARCIA-PADILLA |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | KATHERINE E POLT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | MARTHA SLAVIK |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | MICHAEL GARRET |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | VICE-PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 19077 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | THE CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATE AND FOSTER A NEW GENERATION OF FARMERS IN SUSTAINABLE AND CHEMICAL-FREE FARMING FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF RESIDENTS OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 14196 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | THE PRIMARY PROGRAM DURING 2017 WAS THE COMMUNITY GARDEN. PLOTS OF LAND WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO SMALL FARMERS AND GARDENERS FOR THEIR USE. GARDENS WERE TO BE WORKED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION TO DEVELOP FARMING SKILLS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A FARMERS MARKET ON THE PROPERTY TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PRODUCE GROWN. THEY ACTED AS A FACILITATOR FOR PAYMENTS MADE BETWEEN BUYERS AND SELLERS, ESPECIALLY THROUGH ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF SELLERS. NEW IN 2017 WAS A GRANT THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED FROM THE USDA TO EXPAND THEIR OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING REGARDING SUSTAINABLE FARMING. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 5201 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 47103 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 5201 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 68477 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years509Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 54281 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 443 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 1000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 6563 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 62287 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 14196 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 7774 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 95 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 355 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 459 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 22879 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 8639 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 15578 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 13322 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 37539 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt | 0 | 122705 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 68477 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 8217 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 8734 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 16933 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 20344 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 122705 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 68477 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 8217 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 8734 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 16933 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 20344 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 122705 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: VOUCHER PMTS TO VENDORS. AMOUNT: 5,201. DESCRIPTION: WORKSHOP EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 7,465. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EQUIPMENT. AMOUNT: 5,201. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 160. DESCRIPTION: INTERNET. AMOUNT: 210. DESCRIPTION: BANK CHARGES. AMOUNT: 840. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 19,077. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2018-06-14 16:35:46Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | DIANA GARCIA-PADILLA |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2018-11-15 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | HOPE FOR SMALL FARM SUSTAINABILITY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | HOPE |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 454031386 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 19741 MORRIS RD |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | HARLINGEN |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | TX |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 78552 |
| ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId | 0 | DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 |
| ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId | 0 | 58B479E642CF601A41D6CB8EBEEE99B018FB26A7 |
| ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/FilingLicenseTypeCd | 0 | P |
| ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPAddress/IPv4AddressTxt | 0 | 159.100.161.51 |
| ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPDt | 0 | 2018-11-15 |
| ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPTimezoneCd | 0 | CS |
| ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPTm | 0 | 11:35:09 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 721396621 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | CARR RIGGS & INGRAM LLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 402 E TYLER AVENUE |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | HARLINGEN |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | TX |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 78550 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 9564233765 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2018-11-15 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | BRENDA DEA KRAFKA CPA |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2018-11-15T13:47:15-06:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2017-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2017-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2017 |
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