LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC

EIN: 934589497 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

ST JOHNSBURY, VT

Total Revenue
$1,831,817
Total Expenses
$220,618
Total Assets
$1,654,998
Net Assets
$1,611,199
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
ALYSSA BEAUCHAMP
Phone
2015631379
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2024-12-31

LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM INC, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 88% operating margin.

Mission

TO CULTIVATE CONNECTION, SHARE RESOURCES, AND AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF PEOPLE OF COLOR IN VERMONT WITHIN THE FOCUS AREAS OF LAND, ENVIRON- MENT, AGRICULTURE, AND FOODWAYS. LIBERATION ECOSYSTEM, INC. IS A COL- LABORATIVE ECOSYSTEM FOR GROWING POWER AND COMMUNITY FOR ITS MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $49,498 Revenue: $6,001

ECOSYSTEM/COMMUNITY BUILDING - LEI PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF EXTERNAL NETWORKS AT THE REGION AND STATE LEVEL AIMED AT CREATING CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES DOING...

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ECOSYSTEM/COMMUNITY BUILDING - LEI PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF EXTERNAL NETWORKS AT THE REGION AND STATE LEVEL AIMED AT CREATING CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES DOING SIMILAR WORK. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS EDUCATIONAL AND SKILL BUILDING EVENTS THAT CONVENE LEI MEMBERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND NON-BIPOC SUPPORTERS OF LEI'S ISSUE AREAS.

Program 2
Expenses: $41,858 Revenue: $6,001

MEMBER SUPPORTIVE - LEI OFFERS WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS, GENERALLY FOCUSING ON TOPICS RELATED TO BIPOC AND LEI'S FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF LAND, ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD. LEI...

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MEMBER SUPPORTIVE - LEI OFFERS WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS, GENERALLY FOCUSING ON TOPICS RELATED TO BIPOC AND LEI'S FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF LAND, ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD. LEI ALSO MAINTAINS A DIGITAL FORUM TO DEVELOP AND SHARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, GRANTS, LAND ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $30,371

CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP - LEI PROGRAMS ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY MEMBER VOICES ARE AT THE CENTER OF TEACHING AND SHARING RESOURCES IN LEI'S MEMBER SUPPORTIVE WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND EVENTS - MAKING THE...

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CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP - LEI PROGRAMS ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY MEMBER VOICES ARE AT THE CENTER OF TEACHING AND SHARING RESOURCES IN LEI'S MEMBER SUPPORTIVE WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND EVENTS - MAKING THE ORGANIZATION A HUB FOR BIPOC LEADERSHIP IN LAND, ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SERVES AS A LEADERSHIP INCUBATOR FOR BIPOC VERMONTERS WHO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HELPING THEM ACQUIRE AND REFINE SKILLS THAT PREPARE THEM TO SERVE IN OTHER LEADERSHIP ROLES ACROSS THE STATE. FINALLY, LEI STAFF ARE SOUGHT AFTER BY STATE AGENCIES, REGIONAL FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER NONPROFITS TO SERVE AS CONTENT EXPERTS AND THOUGHT PARTNERS REGARDING THE NEEDS OF BIPOC IN THE REGION AND NETWORK, AND OTHER TOPICS RELATED TO LEI'S MISSION AND EXPERTISE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,670,788
Program Service Revenue $12,002
Investment Income $149,027
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,831,817

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $138,500
Fundraising Expenses $8,090
Program Expenses $121,727
Other Expenses $82,118
TOTAL EXPENSES $220,618

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,831,817 N/A N/A
Expenses $220,618 N/A N/A
Net Income $1,611,199 N/A N/A
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
7

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
$50,546
Total Directors
7
$8,100
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
OLIVIA PENA PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$1,800 $0 $1,800
SHINGAI KAGUNDA VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$1,800 $0 $1,800
JIM HABANA HAFNER SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LILY HAMMERLING TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$1,800 $0 $1,800
SUSAN YAO BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$1,800 $0 $1,800
JEAN HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH GONZALES BOARD MEMBER UNTIL JUNE 3.00
Director
$900 $0 $900
ALYSSA BEAUCHAMP DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer
$45,000 $146 $45,146
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 $1,831,817 $220,618 $1,654,998 $1,611,199
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