HAPPILY NATURAL DAY

EIN: 850874794 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

RICHMOND, VA

Total Revenue
$541,558
Total Expenses
$552,475
Total Assets
$53,698
Net Assets
$53,698
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
DURON L CHAVIS
Phone
8048526961
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HAPPILY NATURAL DAY, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $542K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 203% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

HAPPILY NATURAL DAY PROMOTES HOLISTIC HEALTH, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE. WE DEVELOP URBAN GARDENS AND FARMS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $163,654

FARMS AND GARDENS: THE SANKOFA COMMUNITY ORCHARD IS A FIVE-ACRE GREEN SPACE DEDICATED TO FOOD JUSTICE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY, CONSISTING OF OVER 80 FRUIT TREES IN THE SOUTHSIDE OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA...

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FARMS AND GARDENS: THE SANKOFA COMMUNITY ORCHARD IS A FIVE-ACRE GREEN SPACE DEDICATED TO FOOD JUSTICE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY, CONSISTING OF OVER 80 FRUIT TREES IN THE SOUTHSIDE OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. OUR MISSION IS TRANSFORMING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT FOR FOOD JUSTICE & CLIMATE RESILIENCY. WE TRAIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF REGENERATIVE GREENSPACE. WE EMPHASIZE LAND JUSTICE AND THE REDISTRIBUTION OF LAND TO BIPOC COMMUNITIES ACROSS OUR REGION.

Program 2
Expenses: $163,654

THE BROOK ROAD YOUTH FARM IS A 12-WEEK YOUTH FARMING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TEACH YOUTH TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD.

Program 3
Expenses: $163,654

CENTRAL VIRGINIA URBAN FARMER FELLOWSHIP: THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA URBAN FARMER FELLOWSHIP IS A 12-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM THAT TEACHES REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, URBAN GREENING AND COMMUNITY BUILDING...

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CENTRAL VIRGINIA URBAN FARMER FELLOWSHIP: THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA URBAN FARMER FELLOWSHIP IS A 12-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM THAT TEACHES REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE, URBAN GREENING AND COMMUNITY BUILDING WITHIN THE CITY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CITIZENS WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN GREEN SPACES SUPPORTED BY THE COMMUNITY. THE INCREASE OF GREEN SPACE IN URBAN AREAS IS DOCUMENTED TO INCREASE RESIDENTS' PRIDE OF PLACE, STIMULATE ECONOMIC VITALITY AND PROVIDE HEALTHY, ENGAGING SPACES WHERE COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER AND FOR SHARED SOCIAL EXPERIENCES.THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TAKES PLACE AT CENTRAL AND ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF RICHMOND VA. PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE SPACE FOR IN-CLASSROOM TRAINING; SUBSEQUENT HANDS-ON SERVICE-LEARNING EXPERIENCES EITHER A) TAKE PLACE AT THE SAME LOCATION OR B) WITHIN PROXIMITY TO THE TRAINING LOCATION.CLASSES ARE SMALL (12 - 16) TO ALLOW FOR AN OPTIMAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. IN-CLASSROOM SESSIONS ARE 3 HOURS LONG AND EQUAL PARTS PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND GROUP ACTIVITY TO BUILD COMMUNITY AMONG TRAINEES. SUBSEQUENT HANDS-ON SERVICE-LEARNING COMPONENTS TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAYS IN 3-HOUR INCREMENTS. TOTAL HOURS FOR THE TRAINING: 72 LEARNING HOURS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $541,008
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $550
TOTAL REVENUE $541,558

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $230
Salaries & Benefits $20,877
Fundraising Expenses $4,136
Program Expenses $490,962
Other Expenses $531,368
TOTAL EXPENSES $552,475

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $541,558 $178,679 +2.0%
Expenses $552,475 $157,078 +2.5%
Net Income $-10,917 $21,601 -1.5%
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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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
656

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
$20,877
Total Directors
5
$20,877
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DURON L CHAVIS PRESIDENT 30.00
Officer Director
$1,300 $0 $1,300
NIKIYA ELLIS VICE PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$14,927 $0 $14,927
ANGELA PATTON TREASURER (LEFT IN 2023) 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAHLIL KARIM SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$4,650 $0 $4,650
MELODY JOY SHORT DIRECTOR 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 $541,558 $552,475 $53,698 $-10,917
2022 $148,999 $158,038 $83,777 $-9,039
2022 No data No data No data No data
2021 $204,314 $170,808 $70,381 $33,506
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