SANTA BARBARA AGRICULTURE & FARM EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 853329449 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

SUMMERLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$747,191
Total Expenses
$605,383
Total Assets
$2,293,092
Net Assets
$1,645,116
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LESLIE PERSON RYAN
Phone
8054531465
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

SANTA BARBARA AGRICULTURE & FARM EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $747K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $142K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to educate, promote and increase awareness on how our food is grown, propagated and distributed to minors and undeserved, unrecognized, and fragile populations, particularly in the food desert areas on Santa Barbara County. We donate food to those in need, supporting individuals and other charitabe organizations with natural and organically farmed products. The Summerland Sweet Wheel Farm will be a place to preserve, protect, and enhance life and spirit through organic farming and green space.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $570,047 Revenue: $417,727

Our mission is to educate, promote and increase awareness on how our food is grown, propagated and distributed to minors and undeserved, unrecognized, and fragile populations, particularly in the...

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Our mission is to educate, promote and increase awareness on how our food is grown, propagated and distributed to minors and undeserved, unrecognized, and fragile populations, particularly in the food desert areas on Santa Barbara County. We donate food to those in need, supporting individuals and other charitabe organizations with natural and organically farmed products. The Summerland Sweet Wheel Farm will be a place to preserve, protect, and enhance life and spirit through organic farming and green space.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $329,464
Program Service Revenue $417,727
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $747,191

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $45,178
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $570,047
Other Expenses $560,205
TOTAL EXPENSES $605,383

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $747,191 $636,724 +0.2%
Expenses $605,383 $593,915 +0.0%
Net Income $141,808 $42,809 +2.3%
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
3
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
12
Volunteers
N/A

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
$8,542
Total Directors
3
$8,542
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LESLIE PERSON RYAN President 40.00
Officer Director
$8,542 $0 $8,542
LISA BLADES Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OTTOCINA RYAN Treasurer 3.00
Officer 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 $747,191 $605,383 $2,293,092 $141,808
2025 $747,191 $605,383 $2,293,092 $141,808
2024 $636,724 $593,915 $2,292,874 $42,809
2023 $618,526 $822,140 $2,300,314 $-203,614
2022 $1,787,367 $577,780 $2,303,179 $1,209,587
2021 $457,099 $20,249 $436,850 $436,850
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