Unity Gardens Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $391.0k
- Investments
- $11.5k
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- South Bend, IN
- Founding
- 02/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-0901122
Organization Overview
Unity Gardens Inc is located in South Bend, IN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Unity Gardens Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unity Gardens 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 12/2021, Unity Gardens Inc generated $391.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $331.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.1% per year over the past 7 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
UNITY GARDENS PROMOTES WELLNESS BY CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY TO HEALTHY FOOD NATURE AND EACH OTHER THROUGH OPEN GARDENSCLASSES AND PROGRAMS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UNITY GARDENS HAS OVER 44 FREE PICK & OPEN GARDENS PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND BERRIES. IN 2021 OVER 200,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE WAS GROWN TO FEED OUR COMMUNITY AND THERE WERE OVER 5,000 VISITS TO THE GARDENS TO HARVEST FOOD.
UNITY GARDENS "FARM TO MARKET" AREA GROWS FOOD TO SELL ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS THAT HELPS SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS, CLASSES, AND FREE PICK GARDENS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE BEEHIVES PRODUCE OUR AWARD WINNING "HONEY FROM THE HOOD" WHICH WE USE TO SELL AND CREATE RELATED PRODUCTS AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS, POP UP SHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
ALL THE UNITY GARDENS CLASSES ARE OFFERED FREE TO THE PUBLIC, BOTH OVER ZOOM AND IN PERSON. THE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY TO HEALTHY FOOD GROUND TO MOUTH INCLUDING GARDENING CLASSES, COOKING AND NUTRITION CLASSES, ALL ABOUT CHICKENS, COMPOSTING, EDIBLE WEEDS, ETC. GARDEN TOURS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF GROWING FOOD FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY TO EASE THE EFFECT OF FOOD DESERTS. OVER 2,150 VOLUNTEERS, 500+ CHILDREN, AND THOUSANDS OF HARVESTERS VISITED AND WORKED IN THE GARDENS. OVER 12,000 PEOPLE WERE ENGAGED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL POSTS, PROGRAMS AND THE GARDENS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sara Stewart Presidentceo | Officer | 50 | $45,000 |
Don Inks Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Cara Lupa Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tim Emerick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vince Barletto Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brent Spring Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $45,761 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $232,203 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,486 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $277,964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $47,492 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,625 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $62,950 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $391,031 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $45,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,600 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $174,649 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,803 |
| Fees for services: Management | $50 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $97 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,776 |
| Office expenses | $4,743 |
| Information technology | $4,124 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,797 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $433 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,271 |
| Insurance | $19,636 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $331,058 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,731 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $95,947 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,042 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $27,262 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $610,319 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $198,831 |
| Investments—other securities | $11,500 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,006,632 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,607 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $190,946 |
| 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 | $192,553 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $814,079 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,006,632 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Unity Gardens Inc has recieved totaling $31,290.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Asante Foundation Inc South Bend, IN PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES | $30,000 |
Mccomis Charitable Foundation Inc Munster, IN PURPOSE: GENERAL ACCOUNT | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $140 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc Radnor, PA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Soybean Association St Louis, MO | $22,612,610 | $31,372,473 |
National Corn Growers Association Chesterfield, MO | $16,422,383 | $19,831,099 |
Midwest Oper Engineers Construction Industry Research & Serv Tr Fund Countryside, IL | $12,085,029 | $17,769,884 |
Illinois Soybean Board Bloomington, IL | $24,441,630 | $21,800,549 |
Food Export Association Of The Midwest Usa Chicago, IL | $3,109,779 | $15,548,836 |
Illinois Corn Marketing Board Bloomington, IL | $11,624,886 | $11,889,515 |
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation Louisville, KY | $26,799,792 | $14,351,168 |
Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association Urbana, IL | $13,036,050 | $15,163,165 |
Indiana Farm Bureau Indianapolis, IN | $22,690,251 | $11,074,675 |
National Swine Registry West Lafayette, IN | $2,564,738 | $7,027,546 |
National Snaffle Bit Association Inc Gurnee, IL | $5,863,990 | $6,575,627 |
Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Inc Madison, WI | $9,285,621 | $7,489,309 |