LA SEMILLA FOOD CENTER: Form 990, tax year 2021

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Organization
LA SEMILLA FOOD CENTER (EIN 27-2486484)
Tax period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31
Filed
2022-11-15
IRS object ID
202243199349327849
Schema version
2021v4.0
Source
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DescCOMMUNITY EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE AREA YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE LINKS AMONG FOOD, GROWING FOOD, HEALTH, LOCAL ECONOMIES, EQUITY, FAIRNESS, AND SELF-DETERMINATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO TRAINS COMMUNITY LEADERS TO LEAD GARDEN AND COOKING WORKSHOPS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH LA COSECHA. RAICES - EACH YEAR THE CENTER ENGAGES MORE THAN 35 YOUTH IN INTENSIVE FOOD PRODUCTION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT LA SEMILLA COMMUNITY FARM THROUGH MULTIPLE SESSIONS OF THIS INTENSIVE, SEMESTER-LONG COURSE. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE RAICES PROGRAM, YOUTH ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE FOOD & FARM APPRENTICESHIPS. YOUTH SELECTED FOR THE COURSE ARE PROVIDED AN EDUCATIONAL STIPEND TO COMPENSATE THEM FOR THEIR TIME AND WORK. THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 637 PARTICIPANTS, 96 FARM FRESH KITS, 10 CAMP ACTIVITIES KITS, AND 14 RECEIPT INGREDIENT KITS IN 2021.Desc

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DescEDIBLE EDUCATION - EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND HOW FOOD IS GROWN, CONSUMED, AND IMPACTS OUR PERSONAL, COMMUNITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. LA SEMILLA SUPPORTS SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS WITH THE SUPPLIES, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THEY ARE SUCCESSFUL. WE CURRENTLY OFFER EDIBLE EDUCATION AT 11 PARTNER SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE LAS CRUCES, GADSDEN, AND EL PASO SCHOOL DISTRICTS. IN 2021, THERE WERE 12 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND APPROXIMATELY 2,118 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. SCHOOL GARDEN EDUCATION - LA SEMILLA INSTALLS RAISED GARDEN BEDS AT THE SCHOOLS IN THE FALL SO THAT THEY ARE READY FOR PLANTING IN JANUARY. STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE WITH EVERY STEP OF THE SEED TO TABLE PROCESS, FROM PREPARING SOIL TO PLANTING SEEDS TO HARVESTING AND EATING VEGETABLES, ENDING IN COMPOSTING FOOD SCRAPS TO RETURN NUTRIENTS TO THE SOIL. COOKING NUTRITION EDUCATION - PARTNER SCHOOLS RECEIVE A COMPLETE COOKING KIT THAT INCLUDES CUTTING BOARDS, KNIVES, MIXING BOWLS, MEASURING SPOONS, A SALAD SPINNER, GRATERS, PEELERS, AND OTHER TOOLS TO PREPARE BASIC FRESH- PREP RECIPES RIGHT IN THE CLASSROOM. AFTER A SCHOOL COMPLETES THE 3-YEAR EDIBLE EDUCATION PROGRAM, THE COOKING KIT REMAINS AT THE SCHOOL FOR FUTURE USE. STUDENTS ALSO PREPARE FARM BXES. IN 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, THE EDIBLE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED 12 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS TO 115 DIFFERENT TEACHERS FROM 29 SCHOOLS IN 3 SCHOOL DISTRICTS (LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS, GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND EL PASO PUBLIC SCHOOLS) AND 3 CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE REGION, DELIVERED 465 FARM BOXES OVER THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH 2,985 LBS. OF LOCAL PRODUCE FOR IN-CLASS COOKING LESSONS AND HOSTED 7 FAMILY COOKING NIGHTS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS.Desc

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DescFARM FRESH MOBILE MARKET - CONNECTS FARMERS TO LOCAL FARMERS' MARKETS, RESTAURANTS, STORES, AND INSTITUTIONS. FARMERS' MARKET - LA SEMILLA HAS PARTNERED WITH AREA FARMERS' MARKETS TO HELP RECRUIT FARMERS, CONDUCT TRAININGS, PROMOTE THE USE OF SNAP BENEFITS, AND PROVIDE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. PARTNER FARMERS SELL THEIR PRODUCTS THROUGH THE CENTER'S MOBILE FARMERS' MARKET.Desc

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DescCOMMUNITY FARM - THE FARM IS USED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN GROWING FOOD AND LEARNING ABOUT WHERE FOOD COMES FROM. IN 2021, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 4 WORKSHOPS HOSTED, 114 PARTICIPANTS, AND APPROXIMATELY 2,689 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS HARVESTED. REAL FOOD APPRENTICESHIP - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE COMMUNITY FARM. APPRENTICES ENGAGE IN LONG-TERM MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. THE CENTER HOSTS 2 TO 4 APPRENTICES AT ANY GIVEN TIME, BASED ON INTEREST, STAFF CAPACITY, AND THE AVILABILITY OF FUNDING. THEY ARE PROVIDED A STIPEND TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS. SUMMER & SPRING BREAK CAMPS - ALLOW CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT FARMING. IN 2021, THE FARM PRODUCED APPROXIMATELY 3,696 POUNDS OF PRODUCE AND HOSTED 12 WORKSHOPS. FOOD PLANNING & POLICY - ENSURING THAT GOOD FOOD IS GIVEN PROPER CONSIDERATION IN PUBLIC COMPREHENSIVE AND STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESSES. THE CENTER FACILITATES COALITIONS LIKE THE MESILLA VALLEY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL THAT ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES AND PLANNING STRATEGIES THAT PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD FOR ALL PEOPLE.Desc
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Substantial Contributors Tot$1,755,220SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$5,402,734PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$126CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$39CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Total$165TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$7,158,119TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$329,351GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.75480PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.77710PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$175,000OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$175,000BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$87,119OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$71,810DepreciationAmt
Book Value$15,309BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$210,874OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$73,357DepreciationAmt
Book Value$137,517BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$327,826TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$2,792,694TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$2,792,694RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$2,792,694TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,959,120TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,959,120ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,959,120TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4ACOMMUNITY EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE AREA YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE LINKS AMONG FOOD, GROWING FOOD, HEALTH, LOCAL ECONOMIES, EQUITY, FAIRNESS, AND SELF-DETERMINATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO TRAINS COMMUNITY LEADERS TO LEAD GARDEN AND COOKING WORKSHOPS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH LA COSECHA. RAICES - EACH YEAR THE CENTER ENGAGES MORE THAN 35 YOUTH IN INTENSIVE FOOD PRODUCTION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT LA SEMILLA COMMUNITY FARM THROUGH MULTIPLE SESSIONS OF THIS INTENSIVE, SEMESTER-LONG COURSE. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE RAICES PROGRAM, YOUTH ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE FOOD & FARM APPRENTICESHIPS. YOUTH SELECTED FOR THE COURSE ARE PROVIDED AN EDUCATIONAL STIPEND TO COMPENSATE THEM FOR THEIR TIME AND WORK. THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 637 PARTICIPANTS, 96 FARM FRESH KITS, 10 CAMP ACTIVITIES KITS, AND 14 RECEIPT INGREDIENT KITS IN 2021.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4BEDIBLE EDUCATION - EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND HOW FOOD IS GROWN, CONSUMED, AND IMPACTS OUR PERSONAL, COMMUNITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. LA SEMILLA SUPPORTS SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS WITH THE SUPPLIES, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THEY ARE SUCCESSFUL. WE CURRENTLY OFFER EDIBLE EDUCATION AT 11 PARTNER SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE LAS CRUCES, GADSDEN, AND EL PASO SCHOOL DISTRICTS. IN 2021, THERE WERE 12 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND APPROXIMATELY 2,118 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. SCHOOL GARDEN EDUCATION - LA SEMILLA INSTALLS RAISED GARDEN BEDS AT THE SCHOOLS IN THE FALL SO THAT THEY ARE READY FOR PLANTING IN JANUARY. STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE WITH EVERY STEP OF THE SEED TO TABLE PROCESS, FROM PREPARING SOIL TO PLANTING SEEDS TO HARVESTING AND EATING VEGETABLES, ENDING IN COMPOSTING FOOD SCRAPS TO RETURN NUTRIENTS TO THE SOIL. COOKING NUTRITION EDUCATION - PARTNER SCHOOLS RECEIVE A COMPLETE COOKING KIT THAT INCLUDES CUTTING BOARDS, KNIVES, MIXING BOWLS, MEASURING SPOONS, A SALAD SPINNER, GRATERS, PEELERS, AND OTHER TOOLS TO PREPARE BASIC FRESH- PREP RECIPES RIGHT IN THE CLASSROOM. AFTER A SCHOOL COMPLETES THE 3-YEAR EDIBLE EDUCATION PROGRAM, THE COOKING KIT REMAINS AT THE SCHOOL FOR FUTURE USE. STUDENTS ALSO PREPARE FARM BXES. IN 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, THE EDIBLE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED 12 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS TO 115 DIFFERENT TEACHERS FROM 29 SCHOOLS IN 3 SCHOOL DISTRICTS (LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS, GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND EL PASO PUBLIC SCHOOLS) AND 3 CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE REGION, DELIVERED 465 FARM BOXES OVER THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH 2,985 LBS. OF LOCAL PRODUCE FOR IN-CLASS COOKING LESSONS AND HOSTED 7 FAMILY COOKING NIGHTS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4DCOMMUNITY FARM - THE FARM IS USED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN GROWING FOOD AND LEARNING ABOUT WHERE FOOD COMES FROM. IN 2021, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 4 WORKSHOPS HOSTED, 114 PARTICIPANTS, AND APPROXIMATELY 2,689 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS HARVESTED. REAL FOOD APPRENTICESHIP - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE COMMUNITY FARM. APPRENTICES ENGAGE IN LONG-TERM MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. THE CENTER HOSTS 2 TO 4 APPRENTICES AT ANY GIVEN TIME, BASED ON INTEREST, STAFF CAPACITY, AND THE AVILABILITY OF FUNDING. THEY ARE PROVIDED A STIPEND TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS. SUMMER & SPRING BREAK CAMPS - ALLOW CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT FARMING. IN 2021, THE FARM PRODUCED APPROXIMATELY 3,696 POUNDS OF PRODUCE AND HOSTED 12 WORKSHOPS. FOOD PLANNING & POLICY - ENSURING THAT GOOD FOOD IS GIVEN PROPER CONSIDERATION IN PUBLIC COMPREHENSIVE AND STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESSES. THE CENTER FACILITATES COALITIONS LIKE THE MESILLA VALLEY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL THAT ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES AND PLANNING STRATEGIES THAT PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD FOR ALL PEOPLE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED. INFORMATION ON FORM 990 IS COMPARED TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REVIEWED FOR REASONABLENESS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CANNUALLY, EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH REQUIRES THEM TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ORGANIZATION IF AND WHEN A CONFLICT ARISES DURING THE YEAR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15AANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED ACCORDINGLY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED ACCORDINGLY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST IN WRITING.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GOTHER FEES 197,405 34,500 4,638

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