Liabilities / Assets
92nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.89x
Liabilities / Revenue
75th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
11th percentile
Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.
Asset Growth
16th percentile
Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
81st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$458,755
Down $17,191 (-3.6%) from 2020
Net Assets
Down$51,142
Down $207,756 (-80%) from 2020
Liabilities
Up$407,613
Up $190,565 (+88%) from 2020
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$1,126,555
Up $441,987 (+65%) from 2020
Expenses
Up$1,333,886
Up $39,138 (+3.0%) from 2020
Net Income
Up-$207,331
Up $402,849 (+66%) from 2020
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
- Signed
- Nov 10, 2022
- Return Version
- 2021v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $1,133,894
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Life lab cultivates children's love of learning, healthy food and nature through garden-based education.
Life Lab cultivates childrens love of learning, healthy food, and nature through garden-based education. Drawing on over forty years of work with young people in gardens, Life Lab, is a national leader in the garden-based learning movement.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $224,263 | $354,304 | ▲ $130,041 |
| Accounts Receivable | $225,735 | $76,710 | ▼ $149,025 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $14,733 | $19,807 | ▲ $5,074 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $8,110 | $3,971 | ▼ $4,139 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $2,765 | $3,622 | ▲ $857 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $340 | $341 | ▲ $1 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $475,946 | $458,755 | ▼ $17,191 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | - | $325,467 | - |
| Other Liabilities | $199,840 | $74,210 | ▼ $125,630 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $17,208 | $7,936 | ▼ $9,272 |
| Total Liabilities | $217,048 | $407,613 | ▲ $190,565 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $535,868 | $310,663 | ▼ $225,205 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $-276,970 | $-259,521 | ▲ $17,449 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $258,898 | $51,142 | ▼ $207,756 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $475,946 | $458,755 | ▼ $17,191 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $75,109 | - | $75,109 |
| Equipment | $44,567 | - | $44,567 |
| Other Land Buildings | $-99,869 | $99,869 | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Burgett | Co-Exec Director | PT | $78,276 | $15,600 | $93,876 |
| Judit Camacho | Co-Exec Director | PT | $80,427 | $5,442 | $85,869 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Katy Stonebloom | President |
| Olga De Santa Anna | President |
| Mica Hall | Vice President |
| Barbara Gordon PhD | Director |
| Francisco Estrada | Director |
| Krista Colquitt | Director |
| Lisa Aguerria Lewis | Director |
| Michelle Stott | Secretary |
| John Brissenden | Treasurer |
| Paige Berardo | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $765,044
- Program Service Revenue
- $340,642
- Investment Income
- $5
- Other Revenue
- $20,864
- All Other Contributions
- $420,079
- Change in Net Assets
- $-207,331
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,078,228 |
| Other Expenses | $255,658 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $174,268 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $557,945 | $78,019 | $89,046 | $725,010 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $138,326 | $19,342 | $22,077 | $179,745 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $75,517 | $13,105 | $14,024 | $102,646 |
| Fees for Services Other | $94,977 | - | $559 | $95,536 |
| Payroll Taxes | $54,326 | $7,684 | $8,817 | $70,827 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $33,513 | - | $33,513 |
| Information Technology | $16,995 | $287 | $911 | $18,193 |
| Occupancy | $10,607 | - | - | $10,607 |
| Insurance | $10,556 | - | - | $10,556 |
| All Other Expenses | $-57,809 | $32,731 | $33,802 | $8,724 |
| Other Expenses | $8,100 | $7,888 | $2,706 | $7,888 |
| Office Expenses | $3,692 | $1,905 | $1,864 | $7,461 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $3,611 | - | $3,611 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $500 | $2,710 | - | $3,210 |
| Travel | $2,572 | $518 | - | $3,090 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $2,486 | - | $136 | $2,622 |
| Advertising | $1,607 | - | $250 | $1,857 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $958,194 | $201,424 | $174,268 | $1,333,886 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Accrued payroll and related benefits | $74,210 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process
“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
“Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Top management and all Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
“Compensation of other personnel and highly compensated employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection
“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available by request from the organization's office.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Life Lab Science Program
- EIN
- 94-2778848
- Phone
- 8314002016
- Address
- 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Signing Officer
- Name
- Don Burgett
- Title
- Co-Exec Director
- Phone
- 8314002016
- Signed
- 2022-11-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Don Burgett
- Formed
- 1981
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 7
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 15
Preparer
- Firm
- Regalia & Associates Cpas
- Address
- 103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K, DANVILLE, CA 94526
- Preparer
- Douglas W Regalia
- Phone
- 9253140390
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Displayed year
2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $458,755
- Liabilities
- $407,613
- Net assets
- $51,142
- Revenue
- $1,126,555
- Expenses
- $1,333,886
- Net income
- -$207,331