Council On The Environment Inc
- Assets
- $42.0m
- Revenue
- $22.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 330
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 10/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-2765465
Organization Overview
Council On The Environment Inc, operating under the name Grownyc, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Grownyc employed 330 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grownyc 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 06/2021, Grownyc generated $22.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG NEW YORKERS AND SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COVID-19 RELIEF, WHICH, DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, DISTRIBUTED PRE-PACKED BOXES OF FRESH PRODUCE AND DRY GOODS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, PROVIDING NOURISHMENT TO COMMUNITIES SEVERELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19. MORE THAN 25 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS HELPED TO DISTRIBUTE 6.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO NEW YORK'S NEEDIEST POPULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, INFORMATION WAS DISSEMINATED TO FOOD INSECURE NEW YORKERS ABOUT SNAP/WIC ENROLLMENT, FMNP, P-EBT, AND OTHER FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES, AND POLICIES & PROCEDURES WERE ESTABLISHED TO SERVE AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF FOOD ACCESS SITES DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC.
FOOD ACCESS & AGRICULTURE, WHICH OPERATES 80 RETAIL FOOD ACCESS LOCATIONS INCLUDING GREENMARKETS, FARMSTANDS, AND FRESH FOOD BOX SITES. THESE LOCATIONS PROVIDE MORE THAN 200 SMALL, REGIONAL PRODUCERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS TO NEW YORKERS. THE FARMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO EXPERIENCED AND BEGINNING FARMERS TO INCREASE LONG-TERM VIABILITY. ANNUALLY, A CLASS OF YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGES IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY RECEIVING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE AT FARMSTANDS.
WHOLESALE, WHICH PURCHASES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS FROM NORTHEAST REGIONAL FARMS AND DISTRIBUTES TO FOOD PANTRIES, SENIOR CENTERS, DAYCARES, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS. UNDER THIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT MODEL, FARMERS GET A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCT AND PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES GAIN RELIABLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS. MORE THAN 60% OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTED GOES TO NUTRITIONALLY AT-RISK POPULATIONS THE EQUIVALENT OF 2.6 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IN 2021.
COVID-19 RELIEF, WHICH, DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, DISTRIBUTED PRE-PACKED BOXES OF FRESH PRODUCE AND DRY GOODS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, PROVIDING NOURISHMENT TO COMMUNITIES SEVERELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19. MORE THAN 25 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS HELPED TO DISTRIBUTE 6.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO NEW YORK'S NEEDIEST POPULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, INFORMATION WAS DISSEMINATED TO FOOD INSECURE NEW YORKERS ABOUT SNAP/WIC ENROLLMENT, FMNP, P-EBT, AND OTHER FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES, AND POLICIES & PROCEDURES WERE ESTABLISHED TO SERVE AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF FOOD ACCESS SITES DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC.
FOOD ACCESS & AGRICULTURE, WHICH OPERATES 80 RETAIL FOOD ACCESS LOCATIONS INCLUDING GREENMARKETS, FARMSTANDS, AND FRESH FOOD BOX SITES. THESE LOCATIONS PROVIDE MORE THAN 200 SMALL, REGIONAL PRODUCERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS TO NEW YORKERS. THE FARMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO EXPERIENCED AND BEGINNING FARMERS TO INCREASE LONG-TERM VIABILITY. ANNUALLY, A CLASS OF YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGES IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY RECEIVING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE AT FARMSTANDS.
WHOLESALE, WHICH PURCHASES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS FROM NORTHEAST REGIONAL FARMS AND DISTRIBUTES TO FOOD PANTRIES, SENIOR CENTERS, DAYCARES, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS. UNDER THIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT MODEL, FARMERS GET A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCT AND PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES GAIN RELIABLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS. MORE THAN 60% OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTED GOES TO NUTRITIONALLY AT-RISK POPULATIONS THE EQUIVALENT OF 2.6 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marcel Van Ooyen President/ceo | Officer | 35 | $269,096 |
Michael Hurwitz Director, Greenmarket Prog | 35 | $179,653 | |
Gerard Lordahl Dir., Greening & Gardens | 35 | $154,285 | |
Dennis Conroy Comptroller | Officer | 35 | $141,616 |
Julie Walsh Asst. Director/asst. Sec. | Officer | 35 | $138,480 |
Christopher Wayne Dir., Farmer Development | 35 | $115,405 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Greenberg Traurig Llp Legal Services | 6/29/21 | $133,094 |
F8 Consulting Llc It Services | 6/29/21 | $104,490 |
Greenberg Traurig Llp Legal Services | 6/29/21 | $133,094 |
F8 Consulting Llc It Services | 6/29/21 | $104,490 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $8,375,187 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,872,831 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,248,018 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,019,775 |
| Investment income | $53,277 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $60,055 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,554,174 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $47,965 |
| 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. | $643,722 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $409,218 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,832,127 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $253,522 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,064,183 |
| Payroll taxes | $717,532 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $161,177 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,586 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,073,540 |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,906 |
| Office expenses | $290,268 |
| Information technology | $158,546 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $775,354 |
| Travel | $40,125 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,604 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $125,173 |
| Insurance | $365,430 |
| All other expenses | $158,676 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,185,938 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $672,023 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $435,769 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,688,771 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,171,031 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $21,862,500 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $93,932 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $779,751 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $733,402 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,276,038 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,298,831 |
| Total assets | $42,012,048 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,499,880 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,468,653 |
| 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 | $20,132,799 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,855,095 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $30,956,427 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,147,527 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,908,094 |
| 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 | $42,012,048 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Council On The Environment Inc has recieved totaling $570,305.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Louis And Anne Abrons Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $265,000 |
Leona M & Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust New York, NY PURPOSE: INTER-GENERATIONAL, VIABLE GREENSPACE IN NYCHA COMMUNITIES | $116,600 |
New York State Health Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: PROVIDING HEALTHY & AFFORDABLE FOOD FOR LOW INCOME NEW YORKERS | $40,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,141 |
Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Clark R Smith Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,190,265 |
| Earnings | $1,445,129 |
| Ending Balance | $3,635,394 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc Lincoln, MA | $290,978,469 | $38,308,793 |
Environmental Defense Action Fund New York, NY | $6,474,489 | $29,024,607 |
Council On The Environment Inc New York, NY | $42,012,048 | $22,554,174 |
Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | $17,976,931 | $19,381,628 |
Only One Inc New York, NY | $3,262,058 | $9,834,103 |
New Jersey Audubon Society Bernardsville, NJ | $31,869,877 | $7,026,003 |
Cec Stuyvesant Cove Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,789,679 | $6,047,317 |
Wildlife Management Institute Inc Cabot, VT | $3,841,271 | $5,821,824 |
The Connecticut Audubon Society Incorporated Fairfield, CT | $62,592,543 | $6,801,215 |
Ruffed Grouse Society Pittsburgh, PA | $13,438,836 | $6,572,928 |
Mothers Out Front Inc Cambridge, MA | $3,902,382 | $3,274,134 |
Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc Nantucket, MA | $151,824,686 | $12,776,139 |