Greater Newark Conservancy Inc
- Assets
- $12.5m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Founding
- 05/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 22-2691309
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 06/2023, Greater Newark Conservancy Inc employed 22 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 06/2023, Greater Newark Conservancy Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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. IN 2023 URBAN FARMING INITIATIVES EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE NEWARK GROWERS CSA FOOD BOX, WHICH SOURCES PRODUCE FROM MORE THAN 10 NEWARK BASED GROWERS AND OTHER REGIONAL PRODUCERS.
IN 2023 THE CONSERVANCY LAUNCHED THE COALITION FOR HEALTHY FOOD IN NEWARK SCHOOLS, A CROSS-SECTOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE, ESTABLISHED TO SUSTAINABLY TRANSFORM NEWARK'S SCHOOL FOOD SYSTEM. THE COALITION IS FOCUSED ON INCREASING LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT, FARM-TO-SCHOOL ACCESS AND GARDEN- BASED EDUCATION, FARM-TO-FAMILY ACCESS AND FITNESS EDUCATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR FOOD SERVICE STAFF. THIS IS THE FIRST COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE OF THE CONSERVANCY, FOR WHICH IT SERVES AS BACKBONE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Suzanne R Dyer Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Wexler Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark W Gordon Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Amber M Randolph Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Suzanne Nutt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Fred Broomfield Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $87,399 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $252,260 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $997,346 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,337,005 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $93,060 |
| Investment income | $40,496 |
| 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 | $1,475,145 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $94,329 |
| 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. | $150,004 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,887 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $600,553 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $126,483 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,659 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $87,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $138,231 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88,631 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $31,019 |
| Information technology | $12,362 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $144,342 |
| Travel | $8,756 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,745 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $276,262 |
| Insurance | $86,579 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,044,170 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $663,077 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,343,064 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,091,898 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $31,466 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $54,209 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,984,006 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $357,261 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $2,525 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,527,506 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $187,096 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $187,096 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,656,785 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,683,625 |
| 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 | $12,527,506 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Greater Newark Conservancy Inc has awarded $51,473 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY ACTION PURPOSE: URBAN FARMING | $36,063 |
URBAN AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE PURPOSE: URBAN FARMING | $15,410 |