Civic Intelligence

Backyard Growers Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 47-1553021

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Sep 15, 2017

Organization ProfileBACKYARDGROWERS.ORG
269 Main StreetGloucester, MA 01930

(978) 281-0480

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

45th percentile

1.2%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$60,000

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.5% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

45%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

7.8%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$131,944

Up $40,953 (+45%) from 2015

Net Assets

$127,795

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Up

$4,149

Up $4,149 from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin45th percentile

Revenue

Up

$203,444

Up $14,657 (+7.8%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$200,974

Up $41,950 (+26%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$2,470

Down $27,293 (-92%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $90,991Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $131,944Liabilities 2016: $4,149Net Assets 2016: $127,7952016Assets 2017: $232,411Liabilities 2017: $11,749Net Assets 2017: $220,6622017Assets 2018: $241,821Liabilities 2018: $12,532Net Assets 2018: $229,2892018Assets 2019: $246,942Liabilities 2019: $14,355Net Assets 2019: $232,5872019Assets 2020: $374,602Liabilities 2020: $15,998Net Assets 2020: $358,6042020Assets 2021: $443,437Liabilities 2021: $15,966Net Assets 2021: $427,4712021Assets 2022: $411,404Liabilities 2022: $42,273Net Assets 2022: $369,1312022Assets 2023: $260,193Liabilities 2023: $17,139Net Assets 2023: $243,0542023

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$131,944
Liabilities$4,149
Net Assets$127,795
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $188,787Expenses 2015: $159,024Net Income 2015: $29,7632015Revenue 2016: $203,444Expenses 2016: $200,974Net Income 2016: $2,4702016Revenue 2017: $355,865Expenses 2017: $262,998Net Income 2017: $92,8672017Revenue 2018: $306,757Expenses 2018: $298,130Net Income 2018: $8,6272018Revenue 2019: $305,284Expenses 2019: $301,986Net Income 2019: $3,2982019Revenue 2020: $443,641Expenses 2020: $317,624Net Income 2020: $126,0172020Revenue 2021: $487,453Expenses 2021: $424,986Net Income 2021: $62,4672021Revenue 2022: $490,195Expenses 2022: $548,535Net Income 2022: -$58,3402022Revenue 2023: $198,023Expenses 2023: $324,100Net Income 2023: -$126,0772023

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$203,444
Expenses$200,974
Net Income$2,470
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Sep 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$204,544
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Backyard growers cultivates healthy, connected, resilient communities and fights for food sovereignty by empowering people to grow their own food. We increase equitable access to vegetable gardens and the resources people and communities need to grow their own food.

Backyard Growers is a grassroots organization helping to reshape Gloucester's relationship with food. We provide resources and support to establish vegetable gardens at homes, housing communities, organizations, and schools to create life-long gardeners inspired by the power of growing one's own food.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$84,091$123,419▲ $39,328
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,900$5,520▼ $1,380
Accounts Receivable-$3,005-
Total Assets$90,991$131,944▲ $40,953
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$4,149-
Other Liabilities-$0-
Total Liabilities$0$4,149▲ $4,149
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$77,965▲ $77,965
Unrestricted Net Assets$90,991$49,830▼ $41,161
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$90,991$127,795▲ $36,804
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$90,991$131,944▲ $40,953

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,520$1,380$6,900
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lara LepionkaExecutive Director/ClerkFT$60,000$60,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jen PerryPresident
Amelia MondayDirector
Ann LasmanDirector
Joel FavazzaDirector
Karen HarrisonDirector
Laura SmithTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$154,146
Program Service Revenue
$38,679
Investment Income
$15
Other Revenue
$10,604
All Other Contributions
$118,662
Change in Net Assets
$2,470

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$203,444
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$203,444
Total Revenue per Form 990
$203,444
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$102,237
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$98,737
Total Fundraising Expense$700
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$72,262$26,475-$98,737
Fees for Services Other$24,242--$24,242
Occupancy$17,007$6,231-$23,238
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,638-$12,638
Office Expenses$3,758$1,730-$5,488
Travel$4,209--$4,209
Other Expenses$2,877$0$0$2,877
Insurance$1,225$449-$1,674
Depreciation Depletion$1,380--$1,380
Total Functional Expenses$152,265$48,009$700$200,974

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$200,974
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$200,974
Total Expenses per Form 990$200,974
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$11,704
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,100
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Fundraiser$11,704$11,704$1,100$10,604
Total Events$11,704$11,704$1,100$10,604
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Short and MainThe organization paid an accounting firm which employed a member of the Board of DirectorsBookkeeping and Accounting ServicesNo$5,768
Stevens BrosnihanBoard of DirectorsHired restaurant owned by Board Member for Fundraising eventNo$1,100
-Board of DirectorsProgram Supplies purchased from business owned by member of the BoardNo$526
-Spouse of Executive DirectorWeb & Tech SupportNo$170
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“The organization will supply copies of the return as requested.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Tax return and related items are made available by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Backyard Growers Inc
EIN
47-1553021
Phone
9782810480
Address
269 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Signing Officer

Name
Bethe Palmer
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9782810480
Signed
2017-09-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lara Lepionka
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Non Profit Capital Management LLC
Address
PO Box 211, Sterling, MA 01564
Preparer
Brian Kindorf
Phone
7819336726
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Americorps and other service members expense was $16,052. BYG also utilizes seasonal workers who were paid $8190 during 2016.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 1

“Cash basis accounting was used for 2015”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The board of directors approved the independently reviewed financial statements.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“The Organization, incorporated under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws as a tax exempt entity has been granted tax exempt satus under Internal Revenue Code Section 501c3 and is generally exempt from general and state income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been included in the accompanying financial statements. Substantially all of the organization's income, expenditures and activities relate to its exempt purpose therefore management has determined that the Organization is not subject to unrelated business income taxes and will continue to qualify as a tax exempt not for profit entity.”

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IRS990/Desc0School Program objectives were met or exceeded in 2016. 1- Increase the number of students served in our in-school food systems enrichment program by 100%. We expanded our in-school winter program to serve 100% of first graders in all five Gloucester elementary schools. 2- Deepen and strengthen our existing pre-K and 6th grade programs by adding in class learning opportunities and documenting our curricula. 100% of preK students (88 students) participated in 3 hands-on garden activities and 2 in class learning/tasting opportunities as part of their Stone Soup curriculum. 100% of 6th graders (188 students) participated in 2 hands-on garden activities and 2 in class learning opportunities, where food knowledge activities were incorporated into the curriculum of different subject areas in collaboration with teachers. 3-Expand the number of children served on the North Shore by revising our Salad Days/Fall Harvest Days school garden model and sharing it with at least two new school districts. 100% K-5 participation in all five elementary schools (1,300 students) during three district-wide Salad Days/Fall Harvest Days school events, which included planting, harvesting, and tasting. Over 1000 lbs. of fresh produce was harvested from school gardens during Gloucester's Salad Days/Fall Harvest Days. Student taste test tally results indicated that 90% of students who tried the fresh, school garden produce served in the cafeteria "liked it." Strengthened relationships with district food service staff, which resulted in a 50% increase in the amount of vegetables harvested from school gardens being used in the elementary school cafeterias. Community Programs Accomplishments- Implemented the Burnham's Field Community Garden expansion project, which included building a new 16-bed garden in a low-income neighborhood, and mounting an outreach campaign to attract new garden participants. The garden is now full for the 2017 growing season and includes low-income seniors, families, YMCA after school programs, non-English speaking families, and recently arrived refugee families. This garden will serve over 50 new individuals in 2017. Provided services and learning opportunities for 12 new and 12 returning participants in our Backyard Garden Program, including garden trainings, cooking workshops, follow up check ins. Developed and implemented new gardening workshops and community events that are free for program participants and fee-based for the general public. Examples of our new workshops include a fermentation workshop in partnership with Pigeon Cove Ferments, gardening inspired art workshops in partnership with Rocky Neck Art Colony.
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IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
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IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization, incorporated under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws as a tax exempt entity has been granted tax exempt satus under Internal Revenue Code Section 501c3 and is generally exempt from general and state income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been included in the accompanying financial statements. Substantially all of the organization's income, expenditures and activities relate to its exempt purpose therefore management has determined that the Organization is not subject to unrelated business income taxes and will continue to qualify as a tax exempt not for profit entity.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$131,944
Liabilities
$4,149
Net assets
$127,795
Revenue
$203,444
Expenses
$200,974
Net income
$2,470
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.60$0.17$2.43$1.98$3.24$1.26
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.11$0.42$3.69$4.90$5.49$0.58
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.43$0.16$4.27$4.87$4.25$0.62
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.75$0.16$3.59$4.44$3.18$1.26
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.47$0.14$2.33$3.05$3.02$0.03
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.42$0.13$2.29$3.07$2.98$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.32$0.12$2.21$3.56$2.63$0.93
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.04$1.28$2.03$2.01$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.00$1.89$1.59$0.30