Red Wiggler Foundation Inc.

“Directors jim hochron and jean hochron have a family relationship.”

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa, reviewed by the executive director and the board before it is filed.”

“During board meetings any potential conflicts of interest are inquired about.”

“The board's governance committee researches 3 sources of comparable data of similar area executive directors which the entire board uses to determine appropriate salaries during the annual board budget meetings.”

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

“Description of exempt purpose achievements red wiggler is a sustainable farm where people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn and grow healthy food. In fiscal year 2015 over 1,775 youth and adults with and without disabilities were impacted by our inclusive farm-based programs. 1. Meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities grower program - customized employment and skills training that focuses on the ability and interests of the individual. Grower opportunities provide meaningful training, employment, and community social interaction. These employees earn money, pay taxes, learn new life skills, gain knowledge of the natural world, and enjoy a high level of community inclusion in a meaningful and therapeutic setting. Growers plant seeds, cultivate crops and harvest the produce that will be sold or donated to the community. Farm activities are often accomplished as growers work alongside volunteers both, with and without disabilities, in the fields. Red wiggler growers experience an increased sense of inclusion within the community and a decreased sense of isolation. 2. Educational service learning opportunities for youth and adults with and without disabilities educational service learning program - educational lessons on organic farming methods and inclusive horticultural-based physical activities in the fields. This program is an approved montgomery county public school (mcps) service learning site for students. We also provide farm tours and technical assistance in the form of consultations with other nonprofit organizations, farmers and students who want to learn more about our sustainable farm model. This program includes our grower in training and enrichment programs for adults with intellectual disabilities to connect with the farm. 3. Community supported agriculture (csa) programs that provide fresh, locally grown produce csa programs - growers, staff and volunteers annually plant, grow and harvest approximately 30,000 pounds of usda certified organic vegetables. The produce is then distributed to a diverse population of montgomery county residents. In fy15 we distributed 34% of our healthy produce to low-income populations through our farm to group home and farm to food bank programs. The other 66% is an earned income program that creates jobs and educational opportunities. 4. Environmental stewardship activities - we continue to maintain our usda certified organic status. Farming practices and educational lessons in the fields are all implemented through the lense of environmental stewardship.”