Nonprofit · EIN 26-4486257
COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, MO 65205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,174,848 | $1,652,244 | $522,604 | $3,497,168 | $1,493,970 | $2,003,198 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,769,340 | $4,168,650 | -$1,399,310 | $2,962,913 | $1,482,319 | $1,480,594 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,030,077
- of which government grants
- $1,415,672
- Program service revenue
- $81,808
- Investment income
- $61,711
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $400
- Other revenue
- $1,252
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,038,393
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,038,393
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,954
- Occupancy
- $63,360
- Depreciation
- $44,816
- Program services (functional)
- $1,298,268
- Management and general (functional)
- $242,951
- Fundraising (functional)
- $111,025
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,962,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,497,168
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,493,970
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,003,198
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $165,467
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$527,524
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,530,722
- Gross receipts
- $2,174,848
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 475
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Lehmen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3.84 | $0 |
| Phil Steinhaus | President Elect Trustee or director | 3.84 | $0 |
| Lisa Guillory | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3.84 | $0 |
| Caroline Kobe Bueler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.84 | $0 |
| Jane Cooper | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Margrace Buckler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Robbie Price | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Jeff Chinn | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Catherine Doyle | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Judy Baker | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Josh Oxenhandler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Amanda Bender | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Leslie Meyer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Eleazar Gonzales | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Jerry Schermer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Lehmen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3.84 | $0 |
| Phil Steinhaus | President - Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 3.84 | $0 |
| Caroline Kobe Bueler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.84 | $0 |
| Lisa Guillory | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Jane Cooper | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Margrace Buckler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Star Cathcart | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Robbie Price | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Jeff Chinn | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Catherine Doyle | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Amy Klaas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Judy Baker | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Josh Oxenhandler | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Amanda Bender | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| Jeanne Van Lengen-Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1742, COLUMBIA, MO 65205-1742
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 214 Saint Joseph Street, Columbia MO 65201
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- William Polansky, PO BOx 1742, Columbia, MO 65205
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Adam Saunders, 214 Saint Joseph Street, Columbia MO 65201
- Signed the 990
- William Polansky, Executive Director
- Phone
- (573) 514-4174
- Website
- www.columbiaurbanag.org
- Return prepared by
- Erin L Palmer CPA LLC
Mission
CCUA works to enhance our communitys health by connecting people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning opportunities from seed to plate.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, 131 low-income families in the Opportunity Gardens Program received support and mentorship in their backyard gardens.Expenses $154,494
- Students in the Youth Education Program in 2024 had over 23,870 hours with CCUA learning about agriculture and nature.Expenses $281,724
- Other programs and events to enhance our communitys health by connecting people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning opportunities from seed to plate.Expenses $862,050
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-4486257
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,497,168
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,174,848
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,174,848 | $1,652,244 | $3,497,168 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,769,340 | $4,168,650 | $2,962,913 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,111,287 | $1,281,028 | $853,727 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Adam Saunders | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-4486257).
Questions about COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE
- What is the EIN of COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE is 26-4486257.
- Is COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names William Polansky.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,174,848, expenses of $1,652,244 and total assets of $3,497,168 at year end.
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