Asheville, NC
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Organic Growers School Inc, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $551K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 53% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $742K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.
Organic Growers School inspires, educates, and supports people to farm, garden, and live organically.
OGS hosted the 31st Spring Conference, which is one of the largest grassroots gatherings of this kind in the Southeastern US, attracting over 1,000 attendees. The conference inspires and educates...
OGS hosted the 31st Spring Conference, which is one of the largest grassroots gatherings of this kind in the Southeastern US, attracting over 1,000 attendees. The conference inspires and educates people to farm, garden, and live organically by providing affordable, practical, and hands-on education. Farm Dreams is for those in the exploratory stages of starting their own farm. This entry-level workshop provides practical, common-sense information on sustainable farming and how to move forward.
Farm Beginnings is training for the generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and...
Farm Beginnings is training for the generation of farmers in the many skills required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings will help build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is a farmer-led effort to bring established armers, farm apprentices, and aspiring farmers together for year-long training in the art and science of sustainable agriculture. Journeyperson Program is designed for farmers who have been independently farming for three or more years and are serious about operating farm businesses in the Southern Appalachian region.
Organic Growing and Living: Programs such as Homegrown Dreams and Gardening Series help people gain knowledge on sustainable living and growing through various workshops designed to meet their needs...
Organic Growing and Living: Programs such as Homegrown Dreams and Gardening Series help people gain knowledge on sustainable living and growing through various workshops designed to meet their needs. Fiscal Sponsorship: OGS is a fiscal sponsor of the Food Justice Planning Initiative (FJPI). FJPI is transitioning to a stand-alone nonprofit call WNC Food Systems. They are awaiting IRS approval of 501(c)3 status. OGS also fiscally sponsors La Escuela Campesina Project, which is a collaboration with Cooperative Tierra Fertil and Cooperate WNC. These organizations are primarily funded through grants. The grant income and related program expenses are included in the OGS financial results for tax purposes.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $550,881 | $1,169,519 | -0.5% |
| Expenses | $742,430 | $1,090,937 | -0.3% |
| Net Income | $-191,549 | $78,582 | -3.4% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Cameron Farlow | Executive Director | 40.00 |
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$60,840 | $1,780 | $62,620 |
| Michael Higgins | Director of Finance | 20.00 |
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$33,617 | $0 | $33,617 |
| Bob Turner | Co-Chair | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Saunders Bulan | Co-Chair | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hannah Bundy | Secretary | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kady Brotherton | Treasurer | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Burke | Board Member | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Macon York Costlow | Board Member | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mandy Helwig | Board Member | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Leonard | Board Member | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Letcher | Board Member | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maddie Mirassou | Board Member | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ta'rin'ii Shanai | Board Member | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Felicianna Marquez | Board Member | 2.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $550,881 | $742,430 | $135,371 | $-191,549 |
| 2023 | $1,169,519 | $1,090,937 | $453,291 | $78,582 |
| 2022 | $994,444 | $897,329 | $281,092 | $97,115 |
| 2021 | $442,497 | $391,404 | $238,120 | $51,093 |
| 2020 | $490,386 | $519,596 | $172,228 | $-29,210 |
| 2019 | $427,718 | $407,285 | $132,823 | $20,433 |
| 2018 | $397,095 | $404,485 | $146,300 | $-7,390 |
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