2020-10-23T12:17:06-05:00 2019-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 20 EAST THOMAS ROAD SUITE 2300 PHOENIX AZ 85012 990 2019-01-01 472975827 THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION SPRO 4808148016 5455 EAST HIGH STREET NO 111 PHOENIX AZ 85054 DEREK MIRZA COUNSEL AND SECRETARY 4808148016 2020-10-21 1 MELISSA HANGSLEBEN P02087031 6022662248 2020-10-21 72.223.43.35 2020-10-21 17:54:40 MS P 987FC6B192676FD0DBE5D2909D65222738ACEBB2 0066C052234C17908363EAA458A0F4108636CE68 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z BRANDON LOMBARDI 5455 EAST HIGH STREET NO 111 PHOENIX AZ 85054 2259605 0 X WWW.SPROUTS.COM/FOUNDATION X 2015 DE THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS HEALTH AND WELLNESS RELATED CAUSES IN AREAS WHERE SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET STORES OPERATE. 4 4 0 650 0 0 3713918 2259605 0 0 0 0 0 0 3713918 2259605 2135110 3061761 0 0 144583 133051 0 0 262541 533274 382444 2812967 3577256 900951 -1317651 2634143 1653106 612233 948847 2021910 704259 X THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2015 TO DRIVE LASTING CHANGE IN THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THE PASSION OF SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET'S TEAM MEMBERS AND GENEROSITY OF ITS VENDORS AND CUSTOMERS, WE FOCUS ON EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT TEACH NUTRITION EDUCATION AND INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH, NUTRITIOUS FOOD. 0 0 1127000 1127000 0 IMPACT GRANTS - LARGE MULTIYEAR GRANT PARTNERSHIPS FOR KEY ORGANIZATIONS (2019 PARTNERS: OUT TEACH, DENVER URBAN GARDENS, SOIL BORN FARMS, DESERT BOTANICAL GARDENS, VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY, UT AUSTIN COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES, SAGE GARDEN PROJECT, AND LIFE LAB). 716261 716261 0 NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS - PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ESTABLISHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS IN UNDERPRIVLEGED AREAS AND DEVELOPING SCHOOL-BASED HEALTHY NUTRITION CURRICULA TO BE UTILIZED IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES.INCLUSIVE OF ALL PROGRAM GRANTS, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED OVER 170 GRANTS ACROSS 22 STATES. 650000 650000 0 VITAMIN ANGELS - LIFE-CHANGING VITAMINS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED IN THE U.S. AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. 296500 296500 0 HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANTS - TWO-YEAR GRANTS DESIGNED TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS PILOT, DEVELOP, AND SCALE PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE NUTRITION EDUCATION AND FRESH FOOD ACCESS. 0 0 0 DISASTER RELIEF - THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITIES WHERE SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET STORES OPERATE WHEN EMERGENCY RELIEF EFFORTS ARE NEEDED DUE TO A NATURAL DISASTERS OR OTHERWISE. 379447 244500 0 NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIPS - THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES THAT PROVIDE HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN. 27500 27500 0 HEALTHY LIVING HERO - EACH MONTH SPROUTS IDENTIFIES ONE TEAM MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN INSPIRED TO IMPROVE HIS OR HER HEALTH IN A TRULY MEANINGFUL WAY SINCE WORKING WITH THE COMPANY. IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE THEIR LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO THEIR HEALTH THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION WILL MAKE A DONATION ON THEIR BEHALF TO A LOCAL ORGANIZATION OF THEIR CHOOSING THAT ALIGNS WITH THE FOUNDATION FOCUS AREAS. 703447 568500 0 3196708 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CA CO FL GA HI IL MD MA MN MS NV NH NJ NY NC OH OK OR RI SC UT WA WI X DEBORAH M BUDNICK CPA PLLC 4808148016 5455 E HIGH STREET SUITE 111 PHOENIX AZ 85054 LYNDSEY WAUGH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 140000 0 5200 KRISTEN BLUM CHAIRMAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRANDON LOMBARDI PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KIM COFFIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DIANA LUCAS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHAWN GENSCH DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 5/19) 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM NIELSEN DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 8/19) 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEREK MIRZA COUNSEL/SECRETARY 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE STIMA TREASURER 1.00 X 0 0 0 140000 0 5200 1 0 0 0 WAUGH COMMUNICATIONS 301 W LATHAM STREET PHOENIX AZ 85003 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 145200 1 2259605 2259605 2259605 0 0 0 3061761 3061761 133051 50559 27941 54551 15271 15271 21333 21333 97125 36095 22966 38064 2024 2024 6432 3853 2579 23192 23192 18718 18718 2189 2189 DONOR EXPENSES 179117 13794 165323 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 17043 15781 1262 3577256 3196708 118007 262541 1389418 968413 1209466 664066 0 145 35259 20482 2634143 1653106 16024 37597 596209 911250 612233 948847 X 812444 615034 1209466 89225 2021910 704259 2634143 1653106 -1317651 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2097262 2646812 2934582 3713918 2259605 13652179 2097262 2646812 2934582 3713918 2259605 13652179 1155605 12496574 13652179 X PART II, COLUMN (A) THE 2015 TAX YEAR WAS THE INITIAL YEAR AND INCLUDED A SHORT PERIOD RETURN FOR THE ORGANIZATION WHICH INCLUDED JANUARY 23, 2015 - DECEMBER 31, 2015. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 2284105 24500 24500 2259605 0 2259605 3601756 24500 24500 3577256 0 3577256 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS STANDARD CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXIST FOR THE FOUNDATION AT DECEMBER 31, 2019. 1 LIFE LAB 1156 HIGH ST SANTA CRUZ CA 95064 942778848 501C(3) 158000 PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL GARDEN SUPPORT ORGANIZATION NETWORK AND SCHOOL GARDEN BASED EDUCATION OUT TEACH 1 THOMAS CIRCLE NW SUITE 700 WASHINGTON DC 20005 205946552 501C(3) 150000 PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION EDUCATION AND THE CREATION OF NEW SCHOOL LEARNING GARDENS DENVER URBAN GARDENS 1031 33RD ST 100 DENVER CO 80205 742374848 501C(3) 150000 PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND EDUCATOR TRAINING ACAD FOUNDATION (DBA SAGE GARDEN PROJECT) 7755 FAY AVE STE D LA JOLLA CA 92037 273183913 501C(3) 137000 38000 FMV GIFT CARD SERVES 38 SCHOOL SITES ACROSS SAN DIEGO COUNTY WITH COOKING CARTS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMMING UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN TS PAINTER HALL 103 W 24TH ST AUSTIN TX 78705 746000203 501C(3) 100000 SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL GARDENS AS WELL AS RESEARCH INTO LONG-TERM IMPACT OF HANDS-ON NUTRITION EDUCATION VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY 3200 E CAMELBACK RD 375 PHOENIX AZ 85018 860104419 501C(3) 75000 SUPPORTING THE BUILD-OUT OF AN 18-ACRE COMMUNITY GARDEN IN SOUTH PHOENIX, TURNING A FOOD DESERT INTO A FOOD HUB SOIL BORN FARMS PO BOX 661175 SACRAMENTO CA 95866 200774693 501C(3) 75000 FROM THEIR 55-ACRE ORGANIC, URBAN FARM, ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOOL GARDEN EDUCATION, TEACHER TRAINING, AND HOSTS COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ORLANDO HEALTH FOUNDATION 3160 SOUTHGATE COMMERCE BLVD STE 50 50 ORLANDO FL 32806 465468220 501C(3) 50000 PROVIDING NUTRITION EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES TO YOUTH, FOCUSING ON GROUPS DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY OBESITY DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN 1201 N GALVIN PKWY PHOENIX AZ 85008 860136925 501C(3) 50000 ADDRESSING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM IN SOUTH PHOENIX BY INCREASING LOCAL ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH & RESOURCE CENTER 300 N 18TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85006 311496646 501C(3) 50000 WORKING TO INCREASE A GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENINGS, AND ENSURING ACCESS TO RELIABLE INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THE LIFE SPAN GARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION 222 E GLENARM ST STE B C/O MISSIONWELL SERVICE CENTER PASADENA CA 91006 203023426 501C(3) 38250 GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION FOR TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN LOS ANGELES. TEACHING KIDS ABOUT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS AND FOOD WASTE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE COMPOST AND GARDENING PROGRAM OKLAHOMA CITY BEAUTIFUL 3535 NORTH CLASSEN BOULEVARD OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73118 730785200 501C(3) 35000 CREATING HEALTHY, ATTRACTIVE, AND EDUCATIONALLY SOUND OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS IN WHICH TO TEACH STUDENTS GARDENING AND NUTRITION LESSONS NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS TRUST 100 N 20TH ST 5TH FL PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 222741750 501C(3) 32000 INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD BY PRESERVING AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY GARDENS IN PHILADELPHIA AUTISM SPEAKS 1955 W BASELINE RD 113-406 MESA AZ 85202 202329938 501C(3) 30000 WORKING TO INCREASE A GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENINGS, AND ENSURING ACCESS TO RELIABLE INFORMATION THROUGHOUT THE LIFE SPAN EL PASO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 333 N OREGON ST EL PASO TX 79901 741839536 501C(3) 25000 DONATION TO SUPPORT THE VICTIM RELIEF FUND FOR THE EL PASO SHOOTING KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL 730 W EMMA ST TAMPA FL 33556 593150612 501C(3) 25000 ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND TEACHING NUTRITION EDUCATION THROUGH GARDEN-BASED LEARNING LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION 802 S CAROLINE STREET BALTIMORE MD 21231 521369524 501C(3) 25000 AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN BALTIMORE CONNER'S CAUSE FOR CHILDREN 1345 ENCINITAS BLVD STE 223 ENCINITAS CA 92024 330638077 501C(3) 15000 OFFERING CRITICAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STRUGGLING TO COVER OUT OF POCKET COSTS OF CARING FOR A CHILD WITH A LIFE-THRETENING ILLNESS OR INJURY HERO FOR KIDS FOUNDATION 347 EAST GROVE ORANGE CA 92865 464488364 501C(3) 10000 INTERACTIVE PROGRAM FEATURING COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKING TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND IMPROVE STUDENT NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA 4554 HOLLISTER AVENUE SANTA BARBARA CA 93110 770169214 501C(3) 10000 HELPING LOCAL YOUTH ACCESS FRESH PRODUCE AND HEALTHY FOODS WHILE LEARNING ABOUT NUTRITION AND BUILDING LIFE-LONG SKILLS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND FOOD LITERACY FEAST 3655 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE SUITE 210 LOS ANGELES CA 90007 464312265 501C(3) 10000 A 16-WEEK PROGRAM TEACHING FAMILIES HOW TO PURCHASE, PREPARE, AND SHARE SIMPLE RECIPES, WHILE ALSO LEARNING ABOUT THE LONG-TERM BENEFITS OF HEALTHY EATING GREEN OUR PLANET 6795 EDMOND ST LAS VEGAS NV 89118 383881213 501C(3) 10000 ORGANIZATION HELPS SCHOOLS ESTABLISH OUTDOOR GARDENS AND HYDROPONICS PROGRAMS WHERE STUDENTS LEARN STEM AND NUTRITION PROGRAMMING MAGGIE'S PLACE INC 4001 NORTH 30TH STREET PHOENIX AZ 85016 860972675 501C(3) 10000 INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR YOUNG, HOMELESS MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN GROUNDWORK DENVER INC 3280 N DOWNING STREET UNIT E DENVER CO 80205 710909556 501C(3) 10000 PROVIDING LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND JOB TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH THROUGH PAID OPPORTUNITIES WORKING ON AN URBAN FARM GROWING GARDENS OF BOULDER COUNTY 1630 HAWTHORN AVE BOULDER CO 80304 841454093 501C(3) 10000 HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES MAKE HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES AND INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH THEIR PEACE GARDEN CREATIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC PO BOX 5471 ORACLE AZ 85623 814861440 501C(3) 10000 CONDUCTING COOKING CLASSES AND GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING NEAR THE RURAL TOWN OF ORACLE YMCA OF THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA 2600 NORTH LOOP WEST STE 300 HOUSTON TX 77092 741109737 501C(3) 10000 ORGANIZATION OWRKS TO HELP PEOPLE BUILD A HEALTHY MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COOKING WITH KIDS INC PO BOX 6113 SANTA FE NM 87502 204396207 501C(3) 10000 HANDS-ON NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-8, FEATURING FRESH, AFFORDABLE FOODS AND RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN DIEGUITO 533 LOMAS SANTA FE DR SOLANA BEACH CA 92075 952470435 501C(3) 10000 INTRODUCING CHILDREN AND TEENS TO NEW FOODS, FLAVORS, AND CULINARY TECHNIQUES THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING SOLID GROUND WASHINGTON 1501 NORTH 45TH AVE SEATTLE WA 98103 237421892 501C(3) 10000 TEACHING YOUTH HOW TO GROW, HARVEST, AND PREPARE HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH HANDS-ON GARDENING AND COOKING LESSONS SPROUT CITY FARMS INC PO BOX 7536 DENVER CO 80207 352415295 501C(3) 10000 INCREASING FOOD SECURITY AND EDUCATION THROUGH COOKING AND NUTRITION LESSONS STUDENTS FOR ECO-EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE (SEEAG) 4517 MARKET STREET STE 1A VENTURA CA 93003 371639971 501C(3) 10000 USING FUND, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE GARDEN TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT FOOD SYSTEMS AND HEALTHY EATING ALLIES FOR EVERY CHILD 5721 W SLAUSON AVENUE SUITE 140 CULVER CITY CA 90230 954117747 501C(3) 10000 PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND HANDS-ON TRAININGS THROUGH INTERACTIVE LESSONS IN THEIR LEARNING GARDEN THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS 2221 AUSTELL RD SW MARIETTA GA 30008 581451180 501C(3) 10000 WEEKLY COOKING CLASSES TEACHING YOUTH HOW TO PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS USING SEASONAL PRODUCE GROWN IN ORGANIZATION'S GARDEN THE STUDY HALL INC 1010 CREW ST SW ATLANTA GA 30315 581830316 501C(3) 10000 TEACHING CHILDREN HOW TO GROW THEIR OWN PRODUCE AND PROVIDING CLASSES ON PREPARING FRESH, HEALTHY MEALS IN AN ON-SITE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN THE WALLS PROJECT 458 AMERICA ST BATON ROUGE LA 70802 455485171 501C(3) 10000 A 4-ACRE URBAN FARM WHERE YOUTH TRAINEES LEARN LESSONS IN HORTICULTURE, AGRICULTURE, AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS UPLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUTRITION SERVICES 390 NORTH EUCLID AVE UPLAND CA 91786 330209386 501C(3) 10000 SCHOOL GARDENING PROGRAM PROVIDING EDUCATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND COMMUNITY TO MORE THAN 10,000 STUDENTS IN UPLAND, CA URBAN TREE CONNECTION 1445 N 52ND ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19131 232889697 501C(3) 10000 YOUTH-BASED COMMUNITY GARDENING AND FARM STANDS IN PHILADELPHIA HEALTHY SCHOOLS OKLAHOMA 500 N BROADWAY STE 225 OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73102 731597320 501C(3) 10000 WORKING TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS AT 64 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ACROSS OKLAHOMA, TEACHING LESSONS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTIVE CHILD CARE 8222 S 48TH ST SUITE 120 PHOENIX AZ 85044 860332919 501C(3) 10000 TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THE IMPORTANT CONNECTION BETWEEN HEALTHY EATING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CIVIC WORKS INC 2701 SAINT LO DRIVE BALTIMORE MD 21213 521925614 501C(3) 7500 PROVIDING HANDS-ON GARDENING LESSONS AND INCREASING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION 407 E ROOSEVELT ST PHOENIX AZ 85004 261657951 501C(3) 7500 EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO EAT HEALTHIER THROUGH HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES AND GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES 18 REASONS 3674 18TH ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110 453059509 501C(3) 7500 TEACHING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES HEALTHY EATING HABITS THROUGH HANDS-ON COOKING LESSONS KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY GARDENS 6917 KENSINGTON AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64132 431356677 501C(3) 7500 PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, LOW-COST SEEDS, AND GARDENING RESOURCES TO INCREASE THE COMMUNITY'S ACCESS TO AND UTILIZATION OF COMMUNAL GARDENING SPACE TASTEWISE KIDS PO BOX 751 BROOKLANDVILLE MD 21022 810772024 501C(3) 7500 STUDENTS WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL CHEF TO SAMPLE AND COMPARE DIVERSE FOOD AND LEARN TO PREPARE MEALS ON THEIR OWN SPROUTIN UP CORPORATION 1301 BUTTONWOOD DR FORT COLLINS CO 80525 461210103 501C(3) 7500 STANDARDS BASED HEALTH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION THAT TEACHES HEALTHY LIVING, SUSTAINABLE GARDENING SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF METROLINA 500-B SPRATT ST CHARLOTTE NC 82806 561352593 501C(3) 7500 PROVIDING FOUR SCHOOL-BASED MOBILE PANTRIES WHICH DISTRIBUTE A WEEK'S WORTH OF GROCERIES TO STUDENTS MDUSD EDUCATION FOUNDATION PO BOX 5151 CONCORD CA 94524 823039803 501C(3) 7500 GARDEN EDUCATION PROGRAM UTILIZES OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACES TO TEACH KIDS GARDENING, COOKING, AND NUTRITION LESSONS SLOW FOOD PHOENIX PO BOX 616 PHOENIX AZ 85001 510515485 501C(3) 7000 3000 FMV GIFT CARD A GRASSROOTS GROUP OF CHEFS, FARMERS, AND COMMUNITY FOOD ADVOCATES BELIEVING IN GOOD FOOD, EQUAL AND FAIR ACCESS TO IT, AND THAT FOOD SYSTEMS CHANGE STARTS FROM THE GROUND UP YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS 601 N AKARD ST DALLAS TX 75201 750800696 501C(3) 6961 5500 FMV GIFT CARD TEACHING FAMILIES HOW TO COOK TOGETHER AND MAKE NUTRIENT-RICH MEALS ON A BUDGET MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION 750 CHERRY ROAD MEMPHIS TN 38117 237159172 501C(3) 6000 MAINTAINING A SERIES OF RAISED PLANTING BEDS WITHIN THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN THAT ACT AS A LAUNCHING POINT FOR PROGRAMS AND MESSAGING ABOUT VEGETABLE GARDENING AND NUTRITION VITAMIN ANGELS 6500 HOLLISTER AVE STE 130 GOLETA CA 93117 770485881 501C(3) 650000 LIFE-CHANGING VITAMINS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED IN THE U.S. AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 52 0 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION IS REPUTABLE AND THAT FUNDS WILL BE GOING TOWARD A PROGRAM THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH OUR FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THESE APPLICATIONS ARE RETAINED FOR SUPPORT PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH WAUGH COMUNICATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LYNDSEY WAUGH. HER COMPENSATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED ON FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A. CONTRACT INCLUDES WORKING WITH THE BOARD TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN, CREATING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS, MANAGING THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, CREATING AND MAINTAINING THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL GRANT PROGRAM, MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND WORKING WITH THE BOARD TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE FOUNDATION DID NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. ONCE THE DRAFT IS AVAILABLE, IT IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND ANY CHANGES INCORPORATED INTO THE FILING. ONCE THIS DETAILED REVIEW IS COMPLETE, THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENTS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRINCIPLE OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST AS DEFINED IN THE POLICY. IF ANY CONFLICT WERE TO ARISE THE BOARD WOULD ADDRESS THE CONFLICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY BASED ON THE SPECIFIC FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVED WHICH CAN INCLUDE RESTRICTIONS ON PARTICIPATION AND VOTE ON TRANSACTIONS WITH CONFLICTS. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALL COMMITTEES WITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATED POWERS SHALL INCLUDE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE AS IT PERTAINS TO THE CONFLICT(S). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 LYNDSEY WAUGH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WAS HIRED DURING 2015 AND HER CONTRACT WAS UPDATED IN 2019 FOR FUTURE YEARS AS SHE IS THE ONLY OFFICER IN THE TAX YEAR THAT RECEIVES COMPENSATION FROM THE FOUNDATION. LYNDSEY IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR THAT PREPARED AND PROPOSED AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, INCLUDING SALARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES, THAT WAS BASED UPON A COMPARATIVE COMPENSATION STUDY SHE HAD PERFORMED. BRANDON LOMBARDI AND AMIN MAREDIA, BOTH FOUNDATION BOARD MEMEBRS, AFTER REVIEWING HER PROPOSAL, APPROVED HER SALARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PART XII, LINE C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.