Civic Intelligence

Fertile Ground

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 83-2931709

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 06, 2023

Organization ProfileFERTILEGROUNDJXN.COM
1704 N State StJackson, MS 39202

(248) 854-1287

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

22nd percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

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Source year 2022

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2022

Balance Sheet
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Assets

$12,537

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Net Assets

$12,537

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

$59,800

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Expenses

$68,810

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Net Income

-$9,010

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2022: $12,537Net Assets 2022: $12,5372022

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2022

Assets$12,537
Liabilities-
Net Assets$12,537
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Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2022: $59,800Expenses 2022: $68,810Net Income 2022: -$9,0102022

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2022

Revenue$59,800
Expenses$68,810
Net Income-$9,010
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 6, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$59,800
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Improving the food ecosystems of cities through public art, sustainable design, and community engagement

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
AWARDS & GRANTS PAID TO INDIVIDUALS IN CHARITY, ALONG WITH GARDENING & LANDSCAPING TO SUCCESSFULLY GROW NUTRITIOUS CROPS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY WELLNESS.$46,606$68,810
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SALAM RIDAPresident-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fertile Ground
EIN
83-2931709
Address
1704 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 39202

Signing Officer

Name
Salam Rida
Title
President
Signed
2023-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Watkins Ward and Stafford Pllc
Address
105 WEST WASHINGTON STREET A1, RIDGELAND, MS 39157
Preparer
Robert E Cordle CPA
Phone
6019820010
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I

“Individual to whom the organization made grants(or paid similar amounts) in excess of 5,000 during the organization's tax year: matt casteel; rwjf fellowship; 31,079.84”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10

“Cash contribution: 46,606”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Expenses advertising 4,205 office expenses 878 supplies & materials 9,329 total 14,412”

Form 990-ez, Part III

“Improving the food ecosystems of cities through public art, sustainable design, and community engagement”

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Filings

Displayed year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$12,537
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$12,537
Revenue
$59,800
Expenses
$68,810
Net income
-$9,010
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.5$12.5$59.8$68.8$9.01