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Lexicon of Sustainability Inc

EIN 47-1904814 • 501(c)3 • Petaluma, CA

Profile

To accelerate the transition away from industrial agriculture toward a model that is more regionally based and regenerative by structure to promote healthy and resilient societies.

3190 Eastman LanePetaluma, CA 94952

www.thelexicon.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.57x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

16th percentile

-43%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$46,153

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-89%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-74%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$36,329

Down $293,473 (-89%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$20,545

Down $152,483 (-88%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$15,784

Down $140,990 (-90%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Down

$258,554

Down $741,548 (-74%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$370,164

Down $448,971 (-55%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$111,610

Down $292,577 (-162%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2016: $10,698Liabilities 2016: $4,511Net Assets 2016: $6,1872016Assets 2017: $16,602Liabilities 2017: $2,557Net Assets 2017: $14,0452017Assets 2018: $68,046Liabilities 2018: $5,457Net Assets 2018: $62,5892018Assets 2019: $10,060Liabilities 2019: $6,142Net Assets 2019: $3,9182019Assets 2020: $258,904Liabilities 2020: $6,338Net Assets 2020: $252,5662020Assets 2021: $46,610Liabilities 2021: $10,567Net Assets 2021: $36,0432021Assets 2022: $265,758Liabilities 2022: $289,951Net Assets 2022: -$24,1932022Assets 2023: $329,802Liabilities 2023: $173,028Net Assets 2023: $156,7742023Assets 2024: $36,329Liabilities 2024: $20,545Net Assets 2024: $15,7842024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$36,329
Liabilities$20,545
Net Assets$15,784
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth11th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $177,500Expenses 2016: $171,313Net Income 2016: $6,1872016Revenue 2017: $193,450Expenses 2017: $185,592Net Income 2017: $7,8582017Revenue 2018: $319,318Expenses 2018: $270,774Net Income 2018: $48,5442018Revenue 2019: $29,803Expenses 2019: $88,474Net Income 2019: -$58,6712019Revenue 2020: $826,843Expenses 2020: $578,195Net Income 2020: $248,6482020Revenue 2021: $512,105Expenses 2021: $728,628Net Income 2021: -$216,5232021Revenue 2022: $885,184Expenses 2022: $942,827Net Income 2022: -$57,6432022Revenue 2023: $1,000,102Expenses 2023: $819,135Net Income 2023: $180,9672023Revenue 2024: $258,554Expenses 2024: $370,164Net Income 2024: -$111,6102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$258,554
Expenses$370,164
Net Income-$111,610
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$36,329
Liabilities
$20,545
Net assets
$15,784
Revenue
$258,554
Expenses
$370,164
Net income
-$111,610
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.02$0.02$0.26$0.37$0.11
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.17$0.16$1.00$0.82$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.29$0.02$0.89$0.94$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.01$0.04$0.51$0.73$0.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.01$0.25$0.83$0.58$0.25
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.01$0.00$0.03$0.09$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$0.32$0.27$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.01$0.19$0.19$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.18$0.17$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$258,554
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To accelerate the transition away from industrial agriculture toward a model that is more regionally based and regenerative by structure to promote healthy and resilient societies.

Lexicon of sustainability ("the lexicon") is a us-based ngo that uses evidence-based storytelling, strategy, and mobilization to build movements tackling our food system's greatest challenges.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$44,380$0▼ $44,380
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$285,260$36,324▼ $248,936
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5$5→ $0
Total Assets$329,802$36,329▼ $293,473
Other Assets Total$157$0▼ $157
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$150,000$0▼ $150,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,028$20,545▼ $2,483
Total Liabilities$173,028$20,545▼ $152,483
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$156,774$15,784▼ $140,990
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$156,774$15,784▼ $140,990
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$329,802$36,329▼ $293,473
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laura Howard-gayetonPresidentFT$46,153$46,153

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eve SaltmanSecretary
Lynn HirschfieldTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$233,554
Program Service Revenue
$25,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$233,554
Change in Net Assets
$-111,610
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$243,631
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$126,033
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$190,414$119-$190,533
Comp Disqual Persons$69,231--$69,231
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,615$11,538-$46,153
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,720-$13,720
Occupancy$9,900$3,300-$13,200
Payroll Taxes$8,234$915-$9,149
Office Expenses-$7,545-$7,545
Advertising$4,409--$4,409
Information Technology$3,301--$3,301
Fees for Services Legal-$2,098-$2,098
Travel$1,908--$1,908
Other Employee Benefits$1,350$150-$1,500
Insurance-$1,489-$1,489
Grants to Domestic Orgs$500--$500
Other Expenses$4,608$251-$251
Interest-$34-$34
Total Functional Expenses$328,470$41,694$0$370,164
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Douglas GayetonSpouse of President Laura Howard-gayetonCompensation for ServicesNo$69,231
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
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
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 8B

“The organization does not have separate committees; accordingly, form 990, part vi, section b, line 8b has been answered "no".”

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

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent tax accountant and reviewed by the president; adjustments are made, as necessary. A complete copy of the form 990 is provided to all members of the governing body prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Independent members of the board of directors approve the president's salary, which involves the use of comparability data for appropriate benchmarks. The deliberation and decision is substantiated in the board meeting minutes. Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b has been answered "no" as the organization does not compensate any additional officers or key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lexicon of Sustainability Inc
EIN
47-1904814
Phone
7077823638
Address
3190 EASTMAN LANE, PETALUMA, CA 94952

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Howard-gayeton
Title
President
Phone
7077823638
Signed
2025-08-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Howard-gayeton
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
2
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Baker Tilly Advisory Group Lp
Address
101 SECOND STREET SUITE 900, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105
Preparer
Michael Lumsden
Phone
4159561500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Project management consultants: program service expenses 122,885. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 122,885. Production services - graphic design: program service expenses 6,070. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,070. Production services - general: program service expenses 11,480. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,480. Production services - web design: program service expenses 48,908. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,908. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 1,071. Management and general expenses 119. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,190.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Reversal of prior year contribution revenue -29,380.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0PURSUANT TO TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3), THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS WELL AS FROM ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EXEMPT FUNCTIONS AND IS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST AS FOLLOWS:(I) TEN PERCENT-OF-SUPPORT LIMITATION: THE PERCENTAGE OF SUPPORT NORMALLY RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION FROM CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EXEMPT FUNCTIONS EQUALS AT LEAST 10 PERCENT.(II) ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT: THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO CONTINUOUSLY ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION IS IN ITS TENTH YEAR OF EXISTENCE, AND IS STILL DEVELOPING AND INCREASING ITS DONOR BASE, AND ANTICIPATES ITS DONOR BASE WILL BE MORE DIVERSIFIED IN FUTURE YEARS.(III) PERCENTAGE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT: FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, PUBLIC SUPPORT EQUALED 29.90%, WHICH SATISFIED THE TEN PERCENT REQUIREMENT.(IV) SOURCES OF SUPPORT: THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY RECEIVES PUBLIC SUPPORT FROM A NUMBER OF SOURCES TO SUPPORT ITS CORE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE SINCE 2014 AND WORKS WITH FOOD SYSTEM NGOS, PRODUCTION COMPANIES, AND CORPORATIONS TO ACCELERATE FOOD SYSTEM CHANGE IN A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY, JUST, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE WAY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS RECEIVED SOME LARGE FUNDING FROM ONE ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION, WHICH IS LARGELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SKEWING THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE LOWER. THE ORGANIZATION ANTICIPATES ITS DONOR BASE WILL BE MORE DIVERSIFIED IN FUTURE YEARS, WHICH WILL INCREASE ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE IN THE FUTURE.(V) REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IS CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND OFTEN SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ENGAGEMENT IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EXEMPT FUNCTIONS. THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION.(VI) AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO OFFER A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES AND PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITIES TO THE PUBLIC IN ALIGNMENT WITH ITS MISSION. THERE ARE NO FORESEEABLE PLANS TO CHANGE THE AVAILABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFERINGS TO THE PUBLIC, AND CONTINUED PUBLIC SUPPORT IS ANTICIPATED.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 1 FOR THE 2023 TAX YEAR HAS BEEN UPDATED FROM THE PREVIOUSLY FILED FORM 990 TO ACCOUNT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH WERE INITIALLY RECORDED AS REVENUE IN 2023, BUT SUBSEQUENTLY REVERSED-OUT AND DEEMED UNCOLLECTIBLE IN 2024.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE SEPARATE COMMITTEES; ACCORDINGLY, FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 8B HAS BEEN ANSWERED "NO".
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT TAX ACCOUNTANT AND REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT; ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE, AS NECESSARY. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVE THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY, WHICH INVOLVES THE USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA FOR APPROPRIATE BENCHMARKS. THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION IS SUBSTANTIATED IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B HAS BEEN ANSWERED "NO" AS THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY ADDITIONAL OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 122,885. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 122,885. PRODUCTION SERVICES - GRAPHIC DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,070. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,070. PRODUCTION SERVICES - GENERAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,480. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,480. PRODUCTION SERVICES - WEB DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 48,908. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 48,908. PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,071. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 119. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,190.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5REVERSAL OF PRIOR YEAR CONTRIBUTION REVENUE -29,380.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
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