2024-10-14T15:09:38-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 460968958 CASPER COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE PROJECT CASP 3072777303 PO Box 50465 Casper WY 82605 Jesse Miller Board President 3072159688 2024-10-14 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X www.growcasper.org X X 156731 X 156731 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 156731 0 0 0 20172 82 260 131765 152279 4452 2494 0 6946 2494 6946 0 0 0 0 2494 6946 0 0 2494 6946 The primary exempt purpose of the Casper Community Greenhouse Project is to promote sustainable agriculture, improve food access, and provide educational opportunities focused on agricultural practices. Through the Grow Casper Educational Farm, the organization fosters community engagement, supports new and beginning farmers, and educates the public-particularly students-on nutrition, farming, and the environment. These efforts align with the organization's 501(c)(3) status by enhancing public education and welfare through agriculture, contributing to both environmental sustainability and food security. Grow Casper Educational Farm: CCGP made significant progress in land preparation, community engagement, and irrigation system development, setting the foundation for the Grow Casper Educational Farm. Native plant species were cataloged, and significant irrigation systems were designed and implemented. 106658 106658 Farm-to-School Expansion: The Farm-to-School program was expanded through collaboration with Park Elementary, providing agricultural education via hands-on greenhouse projects. The program also organized student-led activities, enhancing students' understanding of agriculture and nutrition. 20000 20399 127057 Jesse Miller Board President 10 0 LeAnn Miller Board Vice President 10 0 Liz Davis Board Treasurer 1 0 Jude Buchanan Board Member 0 0 Cheryl Wedlock Board Member 0 0 Kiersi Burkhart Board Member 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WY LeAnn Miller PO Box 50465 Casper WY 82605 3072777303 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 17254 29950 10092 64303 156731 278330 17254 29950 10092 64303 156731 278330 278330 17254 29950 10092 64303 156731 278330 1 1 0 0 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 The expenses for the Casper Community Greenhouse Project primarily fall under two categories: Program Services: These expenses are dedicated to supporting the organization's mission of promoting sustainable agriculture and community education. Costs include farm operations, equipment, landscaping, and utilities necessary to maintain and expand the Grow Casper Educational Farm and related community programs. Management & General: This category covers administrative expenses such as office supplies, insurance, and other necessary overhead costs that support the overall operation of the organization and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This allocation ensures that resources are efficiently used to further the organization's mission while maintaining proper organizational management. Dear IRS Officer, I am writing to explain the delayed filing of the Casper Community Greenhouse Project's (CCGP) Form 990-EZ for the 2023 tax year and respectfully request that any penalties associated with the late filing be waived due to reasonable cause. As a small nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and educational programs within our community, we faced unexpected administrative challenges while preparing our tax filing. These challenges were further complicated by the transition of key personnel responsible for financial recordkeeping, particularly our treasurer. The transition created delays in consolidating financial records, including grants and donations from previous years, necessary to complete both the Form 990-EZ and Schedule A accurately. Despite these setbacks, our leadership worked diligently to gather the required information and ensure compliance with all IRS regulations. Unfortunately, these efforts extended beyond the original deadline. However, this delay was not due to willful neglect but rather a genuine difficulty in managing the complexities of financial reporting amid administrative transitions. We have since implemented stronger procedures to ensure timely filings in the future, including training for incoming personnel and a reminder system to prepare all necessary documents well ahead of time. Given that CCGP is a community-focused nonprofit with limited resources, we kindly request that the IRS consider our situation and waive any penalties under section 6652(c)(1)(A). Our commitment to compliance remains steadfast, and we have taken steps to ensure timely filings in the future. Thank you for your understanding and consideration of this request.