LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGRICULTURE PROJECT LEAP

EIN: 271050909 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

ROANOKE, VA

Total Revenue
$2,293,165
Total Expenses
$2,485,194
Total Assets
$2,571,972
Net Assets
$2,525,229
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
JESS JOY
Phone
5403396266
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGRICULTURE PROJECT LEAP, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGRICULTURAL PROJECT'S (LEAP) MISSION IS TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE FOOD AND FARMING SYSTEM WHICH PRIORITIZES HEALTH AND ABUNDANCE. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, MARKETS, FARMS, AND FARMERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $992,722

LEAP SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR AND PROVIDES BACKBONE SUPPORT TO THE STATEWIDE VIRGINIA FRESH MATCH NUTRITION INCENTIVE NETWORK (VFM). VFM WORKS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD RETAILERS, FARMERS...

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LEAP SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR AND PROVIDES BACKBONE SUPPORT TO THE STATEWIDE VIRGINIA FRESH MATCH NUTRITION INCENTIVE NETWORK (VFM). VFM WORKS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD RETAILERS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND FARM STANDS TO OFFER NUTRITION INCENTIVES FOR PEOPLE WHO SHOP WITH SNAP-EBT AT THESE 85+ PARTICIPATING OUTLETS. NUTRITION INCENTIVES MAKE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MORE AFFORDABLE THROUGH A DISCOUNT MODEL (50% OFF) OR A MATCH MODEL (1 IN SNAP-EBT IS MATCHED WITH 1 IN VFM INCENTIVES).

Program 2
Expenses: $292,032 Revenue: $373,248

LEAP PURCHASES FOOD FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS AND FOOD HUBS. PRODUCERS DELIVER TO THE FOOD HUB, LEAP RECEIVES, AGGREGATES, STORES, AND THEN DISTRIBUTES THE FOOD THROUGH OUR...

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LEAP PURCHASES FOOD FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS AND FOOD HUBS. PRODUCERS DELIVER TO THE FOOD HUB, LEAP RECEIVES, AGGREGATES, STORES, AND THEN DISTRIBUTES THE FOOD THROUGH OUR OUTLETS INCLUDING THE LEAP MOBILE MARKET, ONLINE MARKETPLACE, AND FARM SHARE. LEAP PROVIDES HEALTH FOOD INCENTIVES TO PARTICIPATING CUSTOMERS FOR 50% OFF THE FARM SHARE OR ONLINE MARKET SALES.

Program 3
Expenses: $37,035 Revenue: $56,436

LEAP KITCHEN: THE LEAP KITCHEN IS A SHARED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AND FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATOR. FOOD BUSINESSES ARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE OUT OF A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. KITCHEN MEMBERS USE THE LEAP KITCHEN TO...

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LEAP KITCHEN: THE LEAP KITCHEN IS A SHARED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AND FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATOR. FOOD BUSINESSES ARE REQUIRED TO OPERATE OUT OF A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. KITCHEN MEMBERS USE THE LEAP KITCHEN TO OPERATE THEIR INDIVIDUAL FOOD BUSINESSES. LEAP PROVIDES THE SPACE AND EQUIPMENT, LINKS TO THE OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES, AND ACCESS TO LEAP OUTLETS. KITCHEN MEMBERS PAY AN HOURLY FEE FOR USE OF THE SPACE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,630,115
Program Service Revenue $467,818
Investment Income $27,911
Other Revenue $167,321
TOTAL REVENUE $2,293,165

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $678,668
Fundraising Expenses $16,689
Program Expenses $2,360,158
Other Expenses $1,806,526
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,485,194

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,293,165 $2,254,653 +0.0%
Expenses $2,485,194 $2,333,808 +0.1%
Net Income $-192,029 $-79,155 +1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
23
Volunteers
110

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
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDA THORNTON PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN CLARK VICE PRESIDE 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESS JOY TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA REILLY SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL BURKS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM CANNON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE BURTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL PHILLIPS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON TERRY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT COCHRAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKSHMI PATEL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AHOO SALEM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY PUGH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,293,165 $2,485,194 $2,571,972 $-192,029
2023 $2,254,653 $2,333,808 $2,760,952 $-79,155
2022 $2,044,271 $2,323,348 $2,859,436 $-279,077
2021 $4,206,797 $1,454,355 $3,147,935 $2,752,442
2020 $1,140,296 $1,029,795 $360,639 $110,501
2019 $667,637 $804,599 $221,729 $-136,962
2018 $541,266 $568,782 $355,426 $-27,516
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