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Black Thumb Farm

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 85-2998129

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Mar 28, 2025

18820 Tulsa StreetPorter Ranch, CA 91326

(650) 539-4945

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

43rd percentile

0.1%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-22%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-44%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$10,052

Down $2,776 (-22%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$7,844

Up $4,887 (+165%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$2,208

Down $7,663 (-78%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$111,933

Down $87,788 (-44%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$111,807

Down $120,075 (-52%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$126

Up $32,287 (+100%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $37,978Liabilities 2022: $2,860Net Assets 2022: $35,1182022Assets 2023: $12,828Liabilities 2023: $9,871Net Assets 2023: $2,9572023Assets 2024: $10,052Liabilities 2024: $2,208Net Assets 2024: $7,8442024Assets 2025: $101,009Liabilities 2025: $1,190Net Assets 2025: $99,8192025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$10,052
Liabilities$2,208
Net Assets$7,844

Operations Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2022: $107,839Expenses 2022: $76,534Net Income 2022: $31,3052022Revenue 2023: $199,721Expenses 2023: $231,882Net Income 2023: -$32,1612023Revenue 2024: $111,933Expenses 2024: $111,807Net Income 2024: $1262024Revenue 2025: $368,037Expenses 2025: $276,062Net Income 2025: $91,9752025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$111,933
Expenses$111,807
Net Income$126
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Mar 28, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$111,933
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Black thumb farm is dedicated to teaching children and young adults to fight foodinjustice through hands-on training and experience, all while providing ourcommunities with access to healthy, quality produce.

Black thumb farm is dedicated to teaching children and young adults to fight food injustice through hands-on training and experience, all while providing our communities with access to healthy, quality produce.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
GARDENING AND FARMING EDUCATION HAS TAKEN PLACE TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE FROM 14-20 YEARS OF AGE ABOUT GARDENING AND FARMING IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY, AS WELL AS ABOUT FOOD INSECURITY AND FOOD APARTHEID.$0$80,592
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KATIE BURDICKChair-$0--
PAIGE DESJARDINSecretary-$0--
ALEXYS ROMOBoard Member-$0--
RACHEL BLACKBoard Member-$0--
EDWARD ACKAH-MIEZAHBoard Member-$0--
RICK PERILLOBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black Thumb Farm
EIN
85-2998129
Phone
6505394945
Address
18820 TULSA STREET, PORTER RANCH, CA 91326

Signing Officer

Name
Alexys Romo
Title
President
Phone
6505394945
Signed
2025-03-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
HENSIEK & CARON CPA'S
Address
650 SIERRA MADRE VILLA 303, PASADENA, CA 91107
Preparer
Susan Caron
Phone
6267929988
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: food. Amount: 564. Description: program supplies. Amount: 10,947. Description: office. Amount: 1,203. Description: it and computer costs. Amount: 5,185. Description: travel. Amount: 96. Description: insurance. Amount: 1,654. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 19,649.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets

Description: adjustment to accounts payable. Amount: 4,761.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: prepaid expenses. Beg. Of year amount: 726. End of year amount: 183. Description: accounts receivable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 25.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: payroll taxes. Beg. Of year amount: 5,100. End of year amount: 2,197. Description: accounts payable. Beg. Of year amount: 4,771. End of year amount: 11.

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