Bountiful Cities Project

EIN: 050587434 501(c)(3) Environment

Asheville, NC

Total Revenue
$492,164
Total Expenses
$530,461
Total Assets
$776,567
Net Assets
$774,138
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Darcel Eddins
Phone
8282574000
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Bountiful Cities Project, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $492K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Bountiful Cities is the urban agriculture resource in Asheville. We share and support agriculture resources and skills centered in equity, inclusion and economic viability. Bountiful Cities works collaboratively investing in re-development of local food systems and envisioning abundant and food sovereign communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $463,887 Revenue: $31,556

FEAST is an ongoing program of Bountiful Cities reaching over 1,200 students in Asheville/ Buncombe elementary and middle schools. The mission of the FEAST is to empower youth and families to grow...

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FEAST is an ongoing program of Bountiful Cities reaching over 1,200 students in Asheville/ Buncombe elementary and middle schools. The mission of the FEAST is to empower youth and families to grow, prepare and enjoy fruits and vegetables through hands-on cooking and garden education. We partner with local schools and organizations to deliver standards-aligned lessons and maintenance support for educational gardens in Ashevilles public schools. FEAST is offered at 14 locations delivering in-school, after school and summer curriculum. The school gardens that we manage serve as community food hubs, and their continued improved functioning and community involvement will positively impact countless residents of the surrounding neighborhoods of each garden. Throughout the school year, we evaluate the effectiveness of our lessons and meet with school administration to check in about programmatic needs and updates. At the end of the school year, we evaluate the program as a whole and gather feedback from teachers, families, and school administration.

Program 2

Community Garden Network: This program of Bountiful Cities supports around 38 community gardens in Asheville/Buncombe County. Bountiful Cities facilitates information and resource sharing, gardening...

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Community Garden Network: This program of Bountiful Cities supports around 38 community gardens in Asheville/Buncombe County. Bountiful Cities facilitates information and resource sharing, gardening education, workshops, and monthly Meetups and Newsletter. The CGN also houses a seed and tool library, participates in shared fundraising and volunteer recruitments, while connecting area gardeners with support systems. The monthly workshops and Newsletter have been relevant to continue to connect neighborhoods to the larger community of support and education.

Program 3

Collaborative Apprenticeship Program included Bountiful Cities and 5 other local non-profits and launched this pilot program in 2022. This program is based on both established successful practices of...

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Collaborative Apprenticeship Program included Bountiful Cities and 5 other local non-profits and launched this pilot program in 2022. This program is based on both established successful practices of programs of similar function and input of community leaders and partners. The apprenticeship program provided unique skills and professional experiences for participants and supports the core programmatic work of partner organizations and resulted in a direct positive impact on communities experiencing chronic food insecurity. The program increase production and maintenance of school and community gardens and support for youth program and educational workshops. Bountiful Cities also works on many collaborative programs supporting the creation of local healthy community food systems. Our organization has served as lead agency for multiple projects and continues to be a relevant partner with these organizations as they become sufficient. In 2023, Bountiful Cities staff served in leadership roles with the fledging Western North Carolina Food Justice Planning Initiative (WNCFJPI). In these leadership roles, the WNCFJIP received serveral grants that allowed the 6 strategy areas to hire support staff to increase organization capacity. The WNCFJIP includes 22 counties in Western North Carolina with other 22 agencies, non-profits, funders, and community members. The purpose is to have thriving regenerative, resilient local food systems centering food justice for all in WNC.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $453,501
Program Service Revenue $31,556
Investment Income $132
Other Revenue $6,975
TOTAL REVENUE $492,164

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $244,725
Fundraising Expenses $24,613
Program Expenses $463,887
Other Expenses $285,736
TOTAL EXPENSES $530,461

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $492,164 $589,294 -0.2%
Expenses $530,461 $659,179 -0.2%
Net Income $-38,297 $-69,885 -0.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
17
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$34,320
Total Directors
8
$12,545
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Darcel Eddins Executive Director 50.00
Officer
$34,320 $0 $34,320
Ameena Batada Chairperson 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie Cox Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brandee Bogg Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Rayburn Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessie Dean Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sekou Coleman Board Member 5.00
Director
$12,545 $0 $12,545
Gene Ettison Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vanessa Chardos Board member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $492,164 $530,461 $776,567 $-38,297
2022 $589,294 $659,179 $820,681 $-69,885
2021 $452,284 $416,842 $888,465 $35,442
2020 $393,140 $272,793 $912,352 $120,347
2019 $377,133 $441,256 $736,809 $-64,123
2018 $749,165 $306,455 $793,919 $442,710
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