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Fruitful Commons

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 85-1526897

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 13, 2022

1217 Alegria RoadAustin, TX 78757

(512) 422-0655

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.17x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

69th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Assets

$38,082

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$31,519

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$6,563

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$100,194

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$75,829

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$24,365

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $38,082Liabilities 2021: $6,563Net Assets 2021: $31,5192021Assets 2022: $164,370Liabilities 2022: $1,018Net Assets 2022: $163,3522022Assets 2023: $120,685Liabilities 2023: $3,813Net Assets 2023: $116,8722023Assets 2024: $199,335Liabilities 2024: $21,376Net Assets 2024: $177,9592024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$38,082
Liabilities$6,563
Net Assets$31,519

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $100,194Expenses 2021: $75,829Net Income 2021: $24,3652021Revenue 2022: $302,328Expenses 2022: $168,995Net Income 2022: $133,3332022Revenue 2023: $248,791Expenses 2023: $295,271Net Income 2023: -$46,4802023Revenue 2024: $329,111Expenses 2024: $268,024Net Income 2024: $61,0872024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$100,194
Expenses$75,829
Net Income$24,365
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 13, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$100,194
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We support neighborhood leaders and organizations to grow food, strengthen communities, and foster stewardship of the natural commons. We provide back-end administrative, financial, and fundraising support as well as funding and advocacy for equitable and regenerative community-led agriculture projects throughout the Austin region that provide a charitable benefit to neighborhoods and the greater whole.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
URBAN FOOD FORESTS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESEARCH SUPPORT TO THE URBAN FORESTRY AND PARKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN. THIS RESEARCH INCLUDES FOCUS GROUPS AND SURVEYS TO COLLECT RELEVANT DATA. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MINI GRANTS, EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND NETWORKING OPORTUNITIES SUCH AS OUR GATHERING OF GROWERS SERIES TO PROJECTS THROUGHOUT AUSTIN, FOCUSING ON PROJECTS THAT SERVE MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.$56,465$44,794
FISCAL OVERSIGHT AND SPONSOR COMMUNITY FOOD GROWING PROJECTS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH LAND AGREEMENT NEGOTIATION, INSURANCE COVERAGE, DONATION PROCESSING, VENDOR PAYMENT, BUDGETING STRUCTURES, FINANCIAL REPORTING, AND NON-PROFIT STATUS FOR COMMUNITY FOOD GROWING PROJECTS. SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF DIVISION OF FUNDS.$10,000$21,195
GREEN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE ORGANIZATION IS RAISING FUNDS AND WORKING TOWARD CREATING GREEN JOBS AND ADVOCATING FOR THE GENERATION OF A SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL GREEN WORKFORCE.$10,000$5,115
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JODI LANEExecutive Director-$0--
JONATHAN BARONATreasurer-$0--
SARI ALBORNOZDirector-$0--
SABRINA SANTOS JOPLINDirector-$0--
DIANE MILLERSecretary-$0--
ANGIE HOLLIDAYFoundation Mgr.-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fruitful Commons
EIN
85-1526897
Address
1217 ALEGRIA ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78757

Signing Officer

Name
Jodi Lane
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Lynda Pomeroy CPA
Address
2305 FUZZ FAIRWAY, AUSTIN, TX 78728
Preparer
Lynda Pomeroy
Phone
5126944956
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

Fiscal sponsorship fees $2669

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

| Donee's Name: VARIOUS | Cash Amount Given: $30775

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $725

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $9686

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1710

Other Expenses.1

Fiscal sponsor admin fee $2669

Other Expenses.2

EVENT REFRESHMENTS $371

Other Expenses.3

Bank & merchant fees $179

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $581 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $6563

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