GROUND EDUCATION

EIN: 822375504 501(c)(3) Education

LONG BEACH, CA

Total Revenue
$1,336,706
Total Expenses
$1,248,760
Total Assets
$446,837
Net Assets
$437,264
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
GENEVIEVE MACIAS
Phone
3107465736
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

GROUND EDUCATION, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

GROUND EDUCATION OFFERS A ROBUST, CURRICULUM-BASED TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DELIVERED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND IN SUMMER AND AFTER-SCHOOL SETTINGS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $552,515 Revenue: $374,483

GROUND EDUCATION PARTNERS WITH LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND GARDEN, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY STUDENT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. WE DIRECTLY ENGAGE...

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GROUND EDUCATION PARTNERS WITH LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND GARDEN, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY STUDENT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. WE DIRECTLY ENGAGE YOUTH TO GROW THE CAPACITY FOR WONDER, CULTIVATE THE SPACE TO THINK, EXPLORE, AND CONNECT, AND NURTURE ROBUST DECISION-MAKING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NATURAL WORLD. DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, WE PROVIDED LESSONS TO 15,000 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN THE LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT--A 15% INCREASE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR--AND NOW HAVE LEARNING GARDENS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN 58% OF LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. WE ALSO MENTORED EIGHT INTERNS FROM CSULB, AND PLANTED AND MAINTAINED 32 GARDEN SITES. IN OUR END-OF-SCHOOL SURVEY, 99% OF TEACHERS REPORTED THAT PARTICIPATING IN GROUND EDUCATION SUPPORTS STUDENTS' SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WELLBEING. WHILE WE BELIEVE EVERY STUDENT SHOULD SPEND TIME LEARNING OUTDOORS, OUR EXPANSION HAS FOCUSED ON SCHOOLS SERVING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN UNDERSERVED LONG BEACH NEIGHBORHOODS. LEARN MORE AT WWW.GROUNDEDUCATION.ORG.

Program 2
Expenses: $456,132 Revenue: $465,060

IN RECENT YEARS, WE'VE EXPANDED OUR SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NATURE-BASED AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT LONG BEACH. THROUGH THIS EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES...

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IN RECENT YEARS, WE'VE EXPANDED OUR SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NATURE-BASED AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT LONG BEACH. THROUGH THIS EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (ELOP), WE PROVIDED "BE AN ANT" ACTIVITY DAYS TO NEARLY 3,000 STUDENTS AT 37 SCHOOL SITES DURING THE SUMMER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT SESSION. WE ALSO PROVIDE SPROUT CLUB LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES THAT IMPACT ALL 53 ELEMENTARY AND K8 SCHOOLS IN LBUSD DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $62,256

WE DELIVER WEEKLY GARDEN ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS AT TWO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LOCATIONS IN LONG BEACH. THESE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER YOUTH GROW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - HARVESTING, COOKING AND EATING WITH OUR...

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WE DELIVER WEEKLY GARDEN ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS AT TWO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LOCATIONS IN LONG BEACH. THESE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER YOUTH GROW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - HARVESTING, COOKING AND EATING WITH OUR EDUCATOR STAFF.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $483,506
Program Service Revenue $839,543
Investment Income $12,333
Other Revenue $1,324
TOTAL REVENUE $1,336,706

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,700
Salaries & Benefits $965,521
Fundraising Expenses $72,117
Program Expenses $1,070,903
Other Expenses $270,199
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,248,760

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,336,706 $1,027,763 +0.3%
Expenses $1,248,760 $952,834 +0.3%
Net Income $87,946 $74,929 +0.2%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
46
Volunteers
12

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
5
$138,840
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GENEVIEVE MACIAS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNELL CHUN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY MORLOK SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET WATT MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE WINGELETH MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALIA GONZALEZ MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCAS EDUARDO GARCIA MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER MORRISON MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY CHIEN MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLAND BROWN CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$69,420 $0 $69,420
KAREN TAYLOR CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$69,420 $0 $69,420
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 $1,336,706 $1,248,760 $446,837 $87,946
2024 $1,027,763 $952,834 $356,852 $74,929
2023 $710,086 $633,059 $279,585 $77,027
2022 $327,982 $317,428 $198,698 $10,554
2021 $239,416 $160,868 $186,808 $78,548
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