Transparency & Impact

GoReala's Jungle is a Washington State nonprofit corporation (EIN 39-2297561) committed to responsible stewardship, measurable community impact, and healing-centered programming across Pierce County and Tacoma.

Our Nonprofit Status

Organization
Washington State Nonprofit Corporation
EIN
39-2297561
Incorporated
May 30, 2025

GoReala's Jungle operates under a Model C fiscal sponsorship with Plant Based Food Share (PBFS), EIN 87-1349980. PBFS provides fiscal oversight, grant pass-through support, and administrative compliance while GoReala's Jungle maintains full programmatic and operational independence.

Theory of Change

When youth, families, and community members gain structured, consistent access to nature-based learning, food systems education, and outdoor wellness — delivered through trauma-informed, culturally responsive programming — they develop:

Stronger environmental connection
Improved wellness outcomes
Increased food literacy
Expanded leadership capacity

These outcomes build more resilient, food-secure, environmentally connected communities.

Program Footprint (2026–2027)

GoReala's Jungle delivers programming across five active sites.

Cougar Mountain Middle School

36-Week Program — Weekly nature-based education, outdoor learning, and leadership development.

Bethel Family Center

Family-centered ecological literacy, food sovereignty, and district integration with middle and high schools.

LIHI — Heron Apartments

Adult and senior wellness, 90-day curriculum, garden-based learning, food access.

LIHI — Patsy Surh House

Healing-centered outdoor sessions, food distribution, trauma-informed wellness.

Green Thumb Community Garden (Tacoma)

ADA-accessible stewardship, youth garden crews, community food sovereignty.

Impact by the Numbers

36 weeks
Youth programming at Cougar Mountain Middle School
2,400+ lbs
Fresh produce distributed across LIHI communities
3
ADA-accessible gardens stewarded or supported
100+
Volunteer hours logged monthly
5
Active program locations across Pierce County

Governance & Leadership

Our board provides independent governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction for Goreala's Jungle.

Joshua Lee
Founder, CEO & Board Chair

CEO, Goreala Enterprises LLC — Ecological educator and community forager with 10+ years in youth empowerment and food sovereignty.

Kevin Ferguson
Board Member — Oversight

Community advocate and organizational advisor supporting nonprofit program development in Pierce County.

Vesey Whitaker
Board Member — Oversight

Community leader with experience in youth services, equity-centered programming, and grassroots organizing.

Katrina Perovic
Secretary & Treasurer

Operations and financial oversight professional supporting organizational compliance, recordkeeping, and fiscal accountability.

Funding Priorities

Every grant dollar is directed to direct community programming, facilitation, and capacity building.

$5,000

Multi-site transportation and supplies.

$10,000

Ecological literacy kits for youth and families.

$20,000

Seasonal Garden Coordinator and ADA upgrades at Green Thumb Community Garden.

$50,000

Full LIHI site program delivery across Heron and Patsy Surh communities.

$75,000

Full 36-week Cougar Mountain Middle School program with curriculum, facilitation, and community events.

$100,000

Multi-site expansion and youth leadership workforce development across Pierce County.

Community Voices

The 36-week program at Cougar Mountain has transformed our students. They're more confident, grounded, and connected to nature.
Educator, Cougar Mountain Middle School
Heron families love the outdoor sessions. The kids are learning, the parents are connecting, and the whole community feels more supported.
Staff Member, LIHI Heron Community
The garden days at Patsy Surh bring our residents together. It's healing, grounding, and deeply needed.
Community Voice, Patsy Surh House

Interested in Funding Our Work?

We welcome partnership inquiries from foundations, government agencies, and institutional funders. Financial statements and program reports are available upon request.