Growing Places Garden Project Inc
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Leominster, MA
- Founding
- 04/2002
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 10-0004885
Organization Overview
Growing Places Garden Project Inc is located in Leominster, MA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Growing Places Garden Project Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Growing Places Garden Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Growing Places Garden Project Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE AND CONNECT THE NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY TO CREATE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION, COLLABORATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GROW: HEALTHY FOOD (AEROPONIC TOWER FARM, FREIGHT FARM, COMMUNITY FARM, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS. PARTICIPANTS GROW PRODUCE FOR THE SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM, HOME DELIVERED PRODUCE PROGRAM, EMPLOYEES, FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR DONATION.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING FOOD HUB FACILITIES AND THE GREENING THE GATEWAY CITIES PROGRAM
AGGREGATE AND DISTRIBUTE: PURCHASE FOOD FROM LOCAL FARMS THEN DISTRIBUTE TO UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS VIA SNAP/HIP ACCESSIBLE FARMER MARKETS OR MOBILE MARKETS, HOME-DELIVERY, AND THROUGH PARTNERS. GROWING PLACES PURCHASED 146,217 UNITS OF LOCAL PRODUCE FROM 38 MASSACHUSETTS FARMERS, OF WHICH 33 ARE FROM THE NCM REGION, FOR DISSEMINATION THROUGH DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS TO UNDERSERVED NCMA RESIDENTS. SECURED $299,866 FOR 16 SMALL UNDERSERVED NCMA FARMERS TO EXTEND THE GROWING SEASON AND MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE. CONDUCTED CROP PLANNING WITH 17 NCMA FARMERS TO SYNCH GROWING AND DISTRIBUTION IN THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM. INITIATED A "FRESH BOX" FOOD PROMOTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED 220 BOXES WEEKLY OF FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE WORTH $45 EACH TO EMERGENCY FOOD PARTNERS THAT SERVE FOOD INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS. INCREASED THE HOME DELIVERED PRODUCE AND MOBILE MARKET DISTRIBUTION BY 14% COMPARED TO THE PRIOR YEAR. INITIATED A WHOLESALE PRODUCE SALES PROGRAM TO 7 INSTITUTIONAL CUSTOMERS.
ENGAGE/EDUCATE: ELEVATE RESIDENTS AS FOOD SYSTEM LEADERS. SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR GRADES PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES: GROWING, COOKING, HARVESTING, PACKAGING, DISTRIBUTING LOCAL PRODUCE TO UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP (ROOT LEADERS), AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rocco Mammone Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Susan Suchocki Brown Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheri Bean Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Miranda Jennings Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelley Errington Nicholson Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kelly Johnson Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $52,408 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,014,880 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $865,777 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,933,065 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $300,644 |
| Investment income | $4,077 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,237,786 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $39,219 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,151 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $428,718 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,149 |
| Other employee benefits | $87,000 |
| Payroll taxes | $53,997 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,972 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $64,651 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,124 |
| Office expenses | $2,174 |
| Information technology | $22,070 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,062 |
| Travel | $2,249 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,485 |
| Insurance | $13,655 |
| All other expenses | $52,607 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,478,613 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $197,526 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $447,176 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $68,194 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $195,989 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,268 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,720 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $376,796 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $29,915 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,230 |
| Total assets | $1,373,814 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,980 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $99,978 |
| Total liabilities | $175,958 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $659,455 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $538,401 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,373,814 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Growing Places Garden Project Inc has awarded $39,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SPANISH AMERICAN CENTER INC PURPOSE: A PARTNER WITH THE DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH BOXES | $10,000 |
WINCHENDON COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) PURPOSE: HEAL WINCH FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH BOXES | $14,000 |
WHEAT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS VIA UNITED WAY OF TRI-COUNTY PURPOSE: PARTNER WITH THE DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH BOXES | $15,000 |