Greater Newark Conservancy Inc

Organization Overview

Greater Newark Conservancy Inc is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Greater Newark Conservancy Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Newark Conservancy 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 06/2022, Greater Newark Conservancy Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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GREATER NEWARK CONSERVANCY IS A NEW JERSEY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS COLLABORATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, FOOD, AND RACIAL JUSTICE TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF NEWARK RESIDENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CONSERVANCY'S YOUTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES INNOVATIVE, HANDS-ON, SCIENCE-BASED LESSONS AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEWARK AND BEYOND. EDUCATORS, FAMILIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITH NUTRITION AND OTHER PROGRAMS. PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND INCLUDES ACTIVITIES AT THE PRUDENTIAL OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER, THE CONSERVANCY'S SCHOOL GARDENS AND THE HAWTHORNE AVENUE FARM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IN-CLASS REVERSE FIELD TRIPS, OUTDOOR TEACHING GARDENS AT NEWARK SCHOOLS, NUTRITIONAL HEALTH LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES, AND FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMMING.


THE CONSERVANCY'S COMMUNITY GREENING AND URBAN FARMING PROGRAM ANNUALLY SERVES NEWARK RESIDENTS THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY GARDENS WITH RESIDENT-ADOPTED PLANTING PLOTS; URBAN FARM LOTS THAT GENERATE FRESH PRODUCE; AND A FARM STAND OPERATION THAT MAKES NUTRITIOUS, HEALTHY FOODS ACCESSIBLE TO NEWARK RESIDENTS AND BEYOND. THE CONSERVANCY'S 3-ACRE HAWTHORNE AVENUE FARM IS A PRIMARY SOURCE OF FRESH PRODUCE IN NEWARK'S SOUTH WARD.


THE CONSERVANCY'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, THE NEWARK YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT ("NYLP"), PROVIDES SUPERVISED TRAINING IN HORTICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND URBAN FARMING FOR UP TO 25 NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH EACH YEAR, SEEKING TO INCREASE EMPLOYABILITY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH EXPOSURE TO GREEN CAREERS, AN APPRECIATION FOR THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION.


EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ian Benjamin
Interim Exec
$100,000
Jagruti Mehta
Director Of
$55,545
David J Rosenberg
Co-Chair
$0
Karen Wexler
Co-Chair
$0
Amber M Randolph
Treasurer
$0
Suzanne Nutt
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$133,155
Related organizations$0
Government grants $467,661
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,434,906
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,490
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,035,722
Total Program Service Revenue$74,908
Investment income $3,350
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$169
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,115,520

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Greater Newark Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Stone Foundation Of New Jersey

Leonardo, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
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