Sproutin' Up
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Sproutin' Up meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Sproutin’ Up works to improve the lives of children and teens living in under-resourced neighborhoods in Fort Collins through farming and job skills training."
Year, State Incorporated:
2012, CO
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Local youth in grades 4-6 participate in a 10-week summer program in which they learn both gardening skills and nutrition education. In addition, they earn a weekly cash stipend for their work. Its apprentices hold a weekly free produce market for their neighbors, empowering themselves while educating others.
SUMMER TEEN INTERNSHIPS
Sproutin' Up offers summer internships at its farm and in the community. This program teaches teens first-job skills and connects them with other opportunities in the community. Each teen can earn up to $600 through their internship. While working with them, teens learn communication skills, work skills, resume writing, and much more.
PHILANTHROPIC PRODUCE MARKETS
Our free farmers markets were our first programs and they continue to serve over 50 families every week while donating over 4,500 pounds of produce. Run by our apprentices, this programs helps connect families with healthy, local produce.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Sproutin' Up's program expenses were:
| Programs | $66,921 |
| Total Program Expenses | $66,921 |
Chief Executive
Anne Kuehne, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Lindsey Sutherland, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
2
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Sproutin' Up's IRS Form 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and Grants | $45,547 |
| Special Events | $21,977 |
| Sales of Inventory | $4,746 |
| Total Income | $72,270 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $72,270 |
| Total expenses: | $87,627 |
| Program expenses | $66,921 |
| Fundraising expenses | $10,353 |
| Administrative expenses | $10,353 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-15,357 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $56,962 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $41,605 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Assets | $41,605 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming