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SomethingBigger

igniting compassion for animals & the environment by engaging the community in conservation & preservation methods through on-site, hands-on urban farming.

Sherman Oaks, CA   |  www.somethingbigger.org

Mission

SomethingBigger serves as the local educational resource for the community on all things environment, organic gardening and sustainability; including our buzzing, flying and furry friends. Helping animals in need is part of our work. Programs range from our conservation & preservation activity 'ONE, TWO, TREE', to teaching children how to make their own honey with our 'Honey I'm Herm' program and 'The Art of Hen', where children can collect eggs and learn about backyard chickens. Worms, compost, recycling, the birds and the bees. . covering it all has provided an opportunity in our neighborhood for children and families to better understand the "HOW" to incorporate sustainability in an urban environment. As a result, we have been able to achieve somethingBigger, in our neighborhoods.

Ruling year info

2014

Principal Officer

Jennifer Getz

Co-Leader

Laura Dicterow

Main address

PO BOX 5753

Sherman Oaks, CA 91413 USA

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EIN

47-2135786

NTEE code info

Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (W99)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Programs and results

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Community Urban Farming & Gardening Program

The SomethingBiggerLA Community Urban Farming & Gardening Program offers a dedicated "plot" of land to our neighbors where they can plant their own seeds, care for & maintain their crop. Enabling them to become educated on the possibilities of utilizing this option & broadening their perspective on the importance of natural methods of growing food, as well as exploring other branches off that tree, such as pollination, bees, chickens & eggs.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

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SomethingBigger

Board of directors
as of 01/03/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Cassie Stethem

Melinda Keenan

Cassie Stethem

Laura Dicterow

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No