2025-02-05T15:17:08-08:00 2023-12-31 810586483 JAMES SHUM CPA INC 2224 6TH ST BERKELEY CA 94710 990 2023-01-01 463998218 LAND TOGETHER DBA INSIGHT GARDEN PROGRAM LAND 4158540067 2081 CENTER ST BERKELEY CA 94704 ANDREW WINN Executive Director 2025-02-05 true true JAMES SHUM CPA P00446249 5105492226 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X 2081 CENTER ST BERKELEY CA 94704 2757552 false X WWW.INSIGHTGARDENPROGRAM.ORG X 2014 CA WITH AN EVIDENCE-BASED "INNER AND OUTER" GARDENING APPROACH TO CHANGE, THE IGP DOES THE ESSENTIAL WORK OF PROVIDING PEOPLE IN PRISON WITH INTEGRATED VOCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS, FACILITATING THEIR TRANSFORMATION FROM THE "INSIDE-OUT" SO THEY BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY WHEN THEY LEAVE PRISON 8 8 24 10 0 2022742 2745755 3100 5064 136 157 4686 6576 2030664 2757552 0 0 1034166 1410358 66072 31488 135118 249546 481721 1349784 1923567 680880 833985 1488714 2389654 457847 524802 1030867 1864852 X WITH AN EVIDENCE-BASED "INNER AND OUTER" GARDENING APPROACH TO CHANGE, THE IGP DOES THE ESSENTIAL WORK OF PROVIDING PEOPLE IN PRISON WITH INTEGRATED VOCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS, FACILITATING THEIR TRANSFORMATION FROM THE "INSIDE-OUT" SO THEY BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY WHEN THEY LEAVE PRISON false false 892111 5064 IN-PRISON PROGRAMS: IGP OFFERS EVIDENCE-BASED IN-PRISON PROGRAMS IN NINE PRISONS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA 775044 RE-ENTRY: BUILDING ON INSIGHT GARDEN PROGRAM'S IN-PRISON WORK, IGP OFFERS WARM HAND-OFF REENTRY SERVICES PROGRAM WITH PEOPLE IN PRISONS AND RETURNING TO14 CALIFORNIA COUNTIES. WITH THIS PROGRAM IGP WILL REACH PEOPLE THROUGH IN PRISONREACH-IN SERVICES, THROUGH IMMEDIATE GATE AND 24-HOUR WARM HAND-OFF RAPID RESPONSE SERVICES, AND THROUGH LONG-TERM WARM HAND-OFF SERVICES. THIS INITIATIVE WILL SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE RECIDIVISM AND IMPROVE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL, HEALTH, AND LEGAL OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE WHILE INCARCERATED, UPON RELEASE, AND AS THEY REENTER CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #1-Land Together (LT) DBA Insight Garden Program (IGP) provides transformative in-prison programming to over 400 participants annually across 9 prisons in California, including two medical prisons and the largest womens facility in the United States. Our unique curriculum combines eco-literacy, eco-therapy, environmental stewardship, and mindfulness education with hands-on training in permaculture gardening and landscape design. Participants engage in life skills workshops covering effective communication, conflict resolution, financial literacy, and goal-setting, with creative expression integrated throughout to foster healing, self-reflection, and cultural empowerment.Each program site features a vibrant garden co-designed and maintained by participants, utilizing innovative permaculture, composting, and water conservation techniques. These gardens serve as restorative sanctuaries, living classrooms, and sustainable ecosystems that provide fresh herbs and produce while reinforcing environmental stewardship.A recent independent evaluation by Fresno State Universitys Criminology Department highlighted the programs profound impact, noting significant improvements in participants' emotional and mental health. The study also found that only 2.5% of Land Together's (Insight Garden Program) graduates were re-incarcerated within three years, compared to California's 42% recidivism rate, underscoring the program's success in fostering long-term rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. 1667155 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 true 24 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X X KAREN HSUEH 4158540067 2081 CENTER ST BERKELEY CA 94704 X ANDREW WINN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 121942 0 0 BROOK YCIANO FINANCE DIRECTOR 32.00 0.00 108869 0 0 KAREN HSUEH DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 105309 0 0 AMANDA BERGER COMMUNITY DIRECTOR 32.00 0.00 69659 0 0 JOAQUIN FRAGA BOARD TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAN GEIGER BOARD CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DEVON PRESTON BOARD SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JANET LEBAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICH MCCLINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW WINN Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARLIN JEFFRIES BOARD MEMBER 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN HSUEH Director 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BROOK YCIANO Director 32.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AMANDA BERGER Director 32.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 405779 3 false false false 0 1279229 1466526 2745755 PROGRAM SERVICE 900099 5064 5064 5064 157 157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 6576 6576 6576 2757552 11797 0 0 0 0 405779 346556 40951 18272 0 847392 714429 70230 62733 0 54185 45814 3056 5315 103002 88419 7985 6598 0 0 19496 19496 0 31488 31488 0 172874 309270 -137776 1380 534 54 480 39723 9828 25395 4500 23537 17210 5249 1078 0 3094 1200 1894 37903 27274 10453 176 0 0 5844 5844 0 9147 6952 1738 457 11214 5081 5838 295 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 49526 47271 2196 59 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 38701 38501 200 GARDEN EXPENSE 24943 24915 28 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 10638 4071 6567 34547 18865 13595 2087 1923567 1667155 121294 135118 992441 1638414 0 35566 74432 429978 646634 0 0 0 0 11827 12489 40303 22618 18902 17685 0 0 0 0 0 1488714 2389654 39658 27181 255265 262448 150000 148793 12924 86380 457847 524802 X 241754 351601 789113 1513251 1030867 1864852 1488714 2389654 833985 X false false false X 814479 979556 1185767 2014728 2464729 7459259 0 0 814479 979556 1185767 2014728 2464729 7459259 0 7459259 53 681 225 136 157 1252 0 11256 4686 6576 22518 7483029 15 0.99680 0.99700 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false true false false false false false false false false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description 01. ACTIVITIES TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION (PART II-B, LINES 1A-1H) THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF WORKED WITH TPW ON THE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE, AND MADE ONE TRIP TO SACRAMENTO TO VISIT LEGISLATORS. Part IV - Additional Information 40303 22618 17685 17685 ACCRUED PAYROLL LIABILITIES 86380 86380 X X X X true HALEY REIMBOLD 219 APPLETON DRIVE APTOS CA 95003 FUNDRAISING STRATEGY false 30993 30993 CA Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT #2 Reentry Program: Our reentry program, led by previously incarcerated staff, serves over 200 participants annually across 14 counties, providing comprehensive support to address the complex needs of individuals transitioning from incarceration to community life. To ensure continuity of care, we integrate reentry education into our year-long in-prison curriculum and provide six months of individualized pre-release support, including case management, housing referrals, workplace readiness training, and family coordination. Upon release, participants receive a "welcome home" reentry kit, transportation, and immediate support to navigate their transition. Post-release services include connections to essential services, employment and education referrals, financial education, emotional healing circles, nature excursions, peer mentorship, and access to a rapid response fund. This holistic approach has resulted in a recidivism rate of just 2.5% among participants, compared to California's 42% average, demonstrating the programs success in fostering long-term reintegration and reducing incarceration rates. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - Fiscal Sponsorship Program #3Fiscal Sponsorship Program:In 2023, Land Together dba Insight Garden Program fiscally sponsored and supported the Del Paso Heights Growers Alliance (DPHGA) in delivering impactful community-driven initiatives focused on improving social determinants of health, advancing racial equity, and addressing environmental and economic justice. DPHGA distributed over 2,100 pounds of fresh, culturally relevant produce to 85 households across North Sacramento during its fall Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)-style food distribution program. Participants received high-quality produce grown by immigrant and refugee farmers, contributing to improved food access and supporting BIPOC farmers economic sustainability.Additionally, DPHGA maintained three community gardens that provided hands-on gardening experiences, nutrition education, and fresh produce for the community. A baseline survey collected critical data to measure the program's impact on food access and community health, with future workshops and distributions planned to deepen engagement. Collaborative partnerships with organizations like UC Davis and the International Rescue Committee bolstered the program's capacity through research, technical assistance, and expanded resources. These efforts exemplify the effectiveness of fiscal sponsorship in fostering innovative, community-led projects that promote equity and sustainability. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND FEEDBACK, PRIOR TO ITS FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ALL BOARD MEMBERS MUST DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CONTEMPORANEOUSLY, SHOULD THEY ARISE Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BASED UPON MARKET ANALYSIS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.