2024-11-13T14:50:47-08:00 2023-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2023-01-01 050587434 Bountiful Cities Project BOUN 8282574000 PO Box 898 Asheville NC 28802 Darcel Eddins Executive Director 8282574000 2024-11-13 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2024-11-13 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Darcel Eddins 50 South French Broad Avenue Suite Asheville NC 28801 496349 false X www.bountifulcities.org X 2003 NC Bountiful Cities is the urban agriculture resource in Asheville. We share agriculture resources and skills to promote social justice and economic viability. We envision abundant and food sovereign communities. 8 8 17 75 0 0 509623 453501 74224 31556 127 132 5320 6975 589294 492164 29679 0 0 318719 244725 0 24613 310781 285736 659179 530461 -69885 -38297 820681 776567 8246 2429 812435 774138 Bountiful Cities is the urban agriculture resource in Asheville. We share and support agriculture resources and skills centered in equity, inclusion and economic viability. Bountiful Cities works collaboratively investing in re-development of local food systems and envisioning abundant and food sovereign communities. false false 463887 0 31556 FEAST is an ongoing program of Bountiful Cities reaching over 1,200 students in Asheville/ Buncombe elementary and middle schools. The mission of the FEAST is to empower youth and families to grow, prepare and enjoy fruits and vegetables through hands-on cooking and garden education. We partner with local schools and organizations to deliver standards-aligned lessons and maintenance support for educational gardens in Ashevilles public schools. FEAST is offered at 14 locations delivering in-school, after school and summer curriculum. The school gardens that we manage serve as community food hubs, and their continued improved functioning and community involvement will positively impact countless residents of the surrounding neighborhoods of each garden. Throughout the school year, we evaluate the effectiveness of our lessons and meet with school administration to check in about programmatic needs and updates. At the end of the school year, we evaluate the program as a whole and gather feedback from teachers, families, and school administration. Community Garden Network: This program of Bountiful Cities supports around 38 community gardens in Asheville/Buncombe County. Bountiful Cities facilitates information and resource sharing, gardening education, workshops, and monthly Meetups and Newsletter. The CGN also houses a seed and tool library, participates in shared fundraising and volunteer recruitments, while connecting area gardeners with support systems. The monthly workshops and Newsletter have been relevant to continue to connect neighborhoods to the larger community of support and education. Collaborative Apprenticeship Program included Bountiful Cities and 5 other local non-profits and launched this pilot program in 2022. This program is based on both established successful practices of programs of similar function and input of community leaders and partners. The apprenticeship program provided unique skills and professional experiences for participants and supports the core programmatic work of partner organizations and resulted in a direct positive impact on communities experiencing chronic food insecurity. The program increase production and maintenance of school and community gardens and support for youth program and educational workshops. Bountiful Cities also works on many collaborative programs supporting the creation of local healthy community food systems. Our organization has served as lead agency for multiple projects and continues to be a relevant partner with these organizations as they become sufficient. In 2023, Bountiful Cities staff served in leadership roles with the fledging Western North Carolina Food Justice Planning Initiative (WNCFJPI). In these leadership roles, the WNCFJIP received serveral grants that allowed the 6 strategy areas to hire support staff to increase organization capacity. The WNCFJIP includes 22 counties in Western North Carolina with other 22 agencies, non-profits, funders, and community members. The purpose is to have thriving regenerative, resilient local food systems centering food justice for all in WNC. 463887 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 31 0 17 true false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false NC X Darcel Eddins 8282574000 50 South French Broad Avenue Suite Asheville NC 28801 Darcel Eddins Executive Director 50.00 X 34320 0 0 Ameena Batada Chairperson 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Katie Cox Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Brandee Bogg Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Lauren Rayburn Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jessie Dean Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Sekou Coleman Board Member 5.00 X 12545 0 0 Gene Ettison Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Vanessa Chardos Board member 5.00 X 0 0 0 46865 0 0 false false false 1531 10020 87151 354799 453501 Events and Workshops 611710 31556 0 0 31556 132 0 132 8660 10020 4185 4475 0 4475 2110 0 2110 2110 Miscellaneous 900099 390 390 0 0 390 492164 31946 0 6717 34320 27456 3432 3432 190324 152260 19032 19032 20081 16065 2008 2008 11700 0 11700 0 6131 6131 0 0 664 0 664 0 5606 3284 2214 108 139 111 14 14 10123 9111 1012 0 2067 1860 207 0 1784 478 1306 0 Sponsorship Disbursement 160713 160713 0 0 Food Policy Council 72777 72777 0 0 Community Gardens 5314 5314 0 0 Other Program Expenses 7912 7912 0 0 806 415 372 19 530461 463887 41961 24613 57760 163767 150121 612800 612800 612800 820681 776567 8246 2429 8246 2429 X 788603 750320 23832 23818 812435 774138 820681 776567 -38297 X X true X false true false X 0 313627 329119 418663 509623 453501 2024533 0 0 313627 329119 418663 509623 453501 2024533 348208 1676325 106 139 227 127 132 731 0 884 390 1274 2026538 283337 0.82720 0.65870 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Other Income 2022: 884. 2023: 390. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 612800 612800 612800 X Pt X, Line 2 The organiztion is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, the Code also provides that income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities for 2023 and was therefore not required to file Form 990-T. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Garden Tour 18680 10020 8660 225 3960 18680 10020 8660 225 3960 4185 4475 Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c Enforced as necessary. Any Board Member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issue. Pt VI, Line 18 Forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents and reviewed financial statements are available upon request. Pt XII, Line 1 Modified Cash. Other Sekou Coleman was paid for being a project manager on a Bountiful Cities project. Coleman was not compensated for work done as a board member. Other Bountiful Cities had contributions of $124,535 and expenses of $160,713 related to its fiscal sponsorship activities.