The Edible Schoolyard Project dba The Alice Waters Institute

EIN: 943248671 501(c)(3) Education

Berkeley, CA

Total Revenue
$6,039,619
Total Expenses
$4,176,966
Total Assets
$4,945,004
Net Assets
$4,716,487
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Alice Waters
Phone
5108433811
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Edible Schoolyard Project dba The Alice Waters Institute is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $6.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of The Edible Schoolyard Project is to build and share a national food curriculum for the education system. The Organization envisions this "Edible Education" as part of the core curriculum of every school in the country.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,655,860 Revenue: $16,515

The mission of the Alice Waters Institute (AWI) is to accelerate the shift to a regenerative organic food and farming system in the United States by leveraging the procurement power of school food...

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The mission of the Alice Waters Institute (AWI) is to accelerate the shift to a regenerative organic food and farming system in the United States by leveraging the procurement power of school food. Through thought leadership, convenings, and curriculum development and training, AWI is partnering with higher education and K-12 schools to design regenerative organic school supported agriculture model programs.

Program 2
Expenses: $971,633 Revenue: $26,391

The Edible Schoolyard Project is dedicated to the transformation of public education by using organic school gardens, kitchens, and cafeterias to teach both academic subjects and the values of...

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The Edible Schoolyard Project is dedicated to the transformation of public education by using organic school gardens, kitchens, and cafeterias to teach both academic subjects and the values of nourishment, stewardship, and community. We utilize our model and experience educating 1,000 students a year at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Berkeley, CA alone to develop and publish freely-available standards-based curriculum and lead training programs for educators worldwide.

Program 3
Expenses: $877,795 Revenue: $3,202

The Stockton community farm serves as a classroom, gathering space, learning lab, community garden, and working farm to support edible education and community supported agriculture and local organic...

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The Stockton community farm serves as a classroom, gathering space, learning lab, community garden, and working farm to support edible education and community supported agriculture and local organic food distribution in Stockton, CA. More than 150 boxes of free organic produce are distributed to community members weekly, seasonal free community events host more than 1,000 community members annually, and over 50 educators and community members hold garden plots.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,752,259
Program Service Revenue $46,108
Investment Income $256,801
Other Revenue $-15,549
TOTAL REVENUE $6,039,619

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000
Salaries & Benefits $2,807,768
Fundraising Expenses $308,519
Program Expenses $3,505,288
Other Expenses $1,351,433
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,176,966

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,039,619 $3,557,245 +0.7%
Expenses $4,176,966 $4,199,164 0.0%
Net Income $1,862,653 $-641,919 -3.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
30
Volunteers
38

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
6
$512,528
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Linda Burch CEO AWI 40.00
Officer
$317,365 $5,242 $322,607
Ashley Rouse Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$172,500 $17,421 $189,921
Yael Cypers AWI Procur. Dir. 40.00
$167,675 $13,320 $180,995
Jennifer Sherman Culinary Dir. AWI 40.00
$137,981 $20,660 $158,641
Jeremy Wegerer Dir. fin & Optns 40.00
$114,542 $21,307 $135,849
Alice Waters President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Bade Chairperson 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig McNamara Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Henrik Jones Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Greta Caruso Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Moscone Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Alefantis Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fanny Singer Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gwyneth Borden Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Neil Smith Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Kreissman Board Member 1.00
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
2025 $6,039,619 $4,176,966 $4,945,004 $1,862,653
2024 $3,557,245 $4,199,164 $3,455,257 $-641,919
2023 $3,440,191 $3,426,445 $3,751,300 $13,746
2022 $3,511,755 $2,714,955 $3,801,490 $796,800
2021 $2,584,588 $2,656,816 $3,276,833 $-72,228
2020 $1,500,877 $2,348,883 $2,511,799 $-848,006
2019 $1,620,160 $2,058,387 $3,229,112 $-438,227
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