Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture

EIN: 264486257 501(c)(3) Environment

Columbia, MO

Total Revenue
$2,769,340
Total Expenses
$4,168,650
Total Assets
$2,962,913
Net Assets
$1,480,594
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
William Polansky
Phone
5735144174
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 149% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 51% operating deficit.

Mission

CCUA works to enhance our communitys health by connecting people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning opportunities from seed to plate.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,623,533
Program Service Revenue $112,237
Investment Income $22,900
Other Revenue $10,670
TOTAL REVENUE $2,769,340

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $985,115
Fundraising Expenses $105,351
Program Expenses $3,195,430
Other Expenses $3,183,535
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,168,650

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,769,340 $1,111,287 +1.5%
Expenses $4,168,650 $1,281,028 +2.3%
Net Income $-1,399,310 $-169,741 +7.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
24
Volunteers
505

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
3
$0
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jessica Lehmen President 3.84
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Phil Steinhaus President - Elect 3.84
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Kobe Bueler Treasurer 3.84
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Guillory Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Cooper Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margrace Buckler Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Star Cathcart Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robbie Price Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Chinn Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine Doyle Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Klaas Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judy Baker Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Oxenhandler Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Bender Board Member 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeanne Van Lengen-Taylor Board Member 2.30
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 $2,769,340 $4,168,650 $2,962,913 $-1,399,310
2022 $1,111,287 $1,281,028 $853,727 $-169,741
2021 $1,354,331 $1,047,153 $976,193 $307,178
2020 $1,069,094 $852,426 $697,437 $216,668
2019 $772,060 $686,378 $411,165 $85,682
2018 $676,895 $581,804 $373,364 $95,091
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