﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2015v3.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2017-05-12T10:30:38-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2016-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>010724563</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ANTON COLLINS MITCHELL LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2015 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE SUITE 203</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>GREELEY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>80634</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2015-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>275083595</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE KITCHEN COMMUNITY INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>KITC</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7202955852</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1980 8TH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BOULDER</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>80302</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>ERIN MACGUIRE</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>FINANCE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7202955852</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2017-05-09</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>RYAN M SANGER CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00694942</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>9703521700</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2015</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2021-01-29 14:40:06Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="9">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>ERIN MACGUIRE</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1980 8TH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BOULDER</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>80302</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>6062367</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>THEKITCHENCOMMUNITY.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2011</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>CO</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO CONNECT KIDS TO REAL FOOD</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>8</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>7</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>41</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>23537</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>14601</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>2936961</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>3641641</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>1968333</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>2401301</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>159</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-60162</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>4905453</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>5982780</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>1937761</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2501089</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>940480</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>2426438</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>2935905</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>4364199</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>5436994</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>541254</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>545786</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>1295742</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>3275860</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>1206765</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>2641097</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>88977</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>634763</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>THE KITCHEN COMMUNITY (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A COLORADO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2011. THE KITCHEN COMMUNITY'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT KIDS TO REAL FOOD.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>3936788</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>2377764</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>THE KITCHEN COMMUNITY IS CREATING OPEN-SOURCE DESIGNS FOR MODULAR, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING GARDENS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. LEARNING GARDENS ARE AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM AND AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AND THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE A PLACE KIDS WANT TO PLAY IN AND TEACHERS WANT TO TEACH IN, THEREBY CREATING A LONG-TERM, POSITIVE INVESTMENT FOR THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.AS OF JUNE 30, 2016 THERE WERE 298 GARDENS INSTALLED.THE KITCHEN COMMUNITY IS HEADQUARTERED IN BOULDER, CO WITH OFFICES IN CHICAGO, IL, LOS ANGELES, CA AND MEMPHIS, TN.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>3936788</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">1</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>30</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>41</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>1</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <Form990TFiledInd>1</Form990TFiledInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>8</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>7</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>0</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CO</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ERIN MACGUIRE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>7202955852</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1980 8TH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BOULDER</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>80302</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANTONIO GRACIAS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DARRELL HAMMOND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DON DEGNAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HUGO MATHESON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JAMIE STARR</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIMBAL MUSK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>11640</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>14296</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL TANG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RJMELMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOAN HAUG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT/COO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>136026</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>30</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MERLE WATERMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CFO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SEAN VANBERSCHOT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>36442</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>5311</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>184108</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>19637</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>112332</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>3529309</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>281496</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>3641641</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>BUILD LEARNING GARDENS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>339999</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2377764</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2377764</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>GARDENS TO INDIVIDUALS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>339999</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>23537</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>23537</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>2401301</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>19425</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>112332</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>79587</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-60162</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-60162</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5982780</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2377764</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>23537</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-60162</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>248023</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>151209</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>96814</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1875956</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1269677</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>249144</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>357135</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>217917</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>139221</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>27971</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>50725</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>159193</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>101704</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20434</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>37055</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>213317</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>45785</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>128679</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>38853</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>161926</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4200</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>540</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>157186</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>40118</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2963</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>33059</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4096</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>239540</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>148206</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>29626</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>61708</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>209372</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>89826</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>24409</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>95137</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>61943</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>38041</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5486</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>18416</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>29490</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2645</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>16886</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>9959</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>GARDEN BEDS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1739120</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1739120</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>GARDEN PROGRAMMING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>170028</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>166728</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>168</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3132</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>COMPUTER EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>71051</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>37463</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>23324</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>10264</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5436994</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3936788</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>559726</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>940480</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>460024</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1347723</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>486119</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1141542</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <EOYAmt>293832</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>112176</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>172954</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>71400</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>127438</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>365880</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>199510</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>144617</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>166370</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>21406</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>26001</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1295742</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3275860</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>542644</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>368598</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>585624</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2238000</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>78497</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>34499</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1206765</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2641097</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>88977</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>234763</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <EOYAmt>400000</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>88977</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>634763</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1295742</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3275860</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>545786</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1222264</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3616642</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>833681</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2936961</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>3641641</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>12251189</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1222264</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3616642</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>833681</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>2936961</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>3641641</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>12251189</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>3727240</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>8523949</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>269</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>272</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>33</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>159</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>733</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>12251922</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>4369634</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.69570</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>99768</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>61338</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>38430</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>266112</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>138172</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>127940</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>166370</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>PAYABLE TO THE KITCHEN CAFE</Desc>
        <Amt>34499</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>34499</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>6057780</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>75000</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>75000</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>5982780</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>5982780</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>5511994</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>75000</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>75000</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>5436994</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>5436994</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1). HOWEVER, INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION HAD $23,537 IN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 AND NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS CONDUCTED ITS OPERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND HAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED, ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, AND THAT IT HAS TAKEN NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL, OR NON-U.S. INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2013.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>HIGH EVENT</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>131757</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>112332</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>19425</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>79587</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>131757</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>112332</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>19425</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>79587</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>79587</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-60162</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleL documentId="RetDoc1042800001">
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE KITCHEN CAFE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>SEE PART V</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>34499</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>THE KITCHEN COMMUNITY SUBLEASES OFFICE SPACE TO THE KITCHEN CAFE, LLC AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. THE TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR WERE $124,358. THE BOARD MEMBERS (MICHAEL TANG, HUGO MATHESON, DON DEGNAN, ANTONIO GRACIAS AND JAMIE STARR), CHAIRMAN (KIMBAL MUSK) AND CFO (MERLE WATERMAN) OF THE KITCHEN COMMUNITY ARE ALSO INVESTORS IN THE KITCHEN CAFE.</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleL>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>242000</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp>
      <FoodInventoryGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>39496</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
      </FoodInventoryGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>0</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT BOARD MEETINGS. WITH REGARD TO AN INSIDER, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE INSIDER(S) AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSON(S) INVOLVED WITH THE TRANSACTION SHALL NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE BOARD'S DISCUSSION OR DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE BOARD SHALL ASCERTAIN THAT ALL MATERIAL FACTS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION AND THE INSIDER'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD AND SHALL COMPILE APPROPRIATE DATA, SUCH AS COMPARABILITY STUDIES, TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE TRANSACTION. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, WHICH MAY INCLUDE INVESTIGATING ALTERNATIVES THAT PRESENT NO CONFLICT, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION; THE MAJORITY OF DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD THEN IN OFFICE MAY APPROVE THE TRANSACTION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD EVALUATES COMPENSATION AND APPROVES ALL ELEMENTS OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IN ADVANCE. THE PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THE BOARD OBTAINS AND RELIES UPON APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA PROVIDED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THAT THE TOTAL COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS REASONABLE. THE BOARD ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING ITS DETERMINATION. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS FEBRUARY 10, 2016.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS AUDIT OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043500001">
      <IdRelatedOrgTxblPartnershipGrp>
        <RelatedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE KITCHEN CAFE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RelatedOrganizationName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1980 8TH STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BOULDER</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>80302</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>200434253</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>RESTAURANT SERVING LOCALLY GROWN FOOD</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>CO</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <DirectControllingNACd>N/A</DirectControllingNACd>
        <PredominantIncomeTypeTxt>N/A</PredominantIncomeTypeTxt>
        <DisproportionateAllocationsInd>0</DisproportionateAllocationsInd>
        <GeneralOrManagingPartnerInd>0</GeneralOrManagingPartnerInd>
      </IdRelatedOrgTxblPartnershipGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>1</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>1</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>1</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>0</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>0</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>1</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE KITCHEN CAFE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>C</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>86710</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>BOOK VALUE</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE KITCHEN CAFE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>K</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>124358</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>BOOK VALUE</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE KITCHEN CAFE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>P</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>66445</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>BOOK VALUE</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE KITCHEN CAFE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>E</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>34499</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>BOOK VALUE</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>