Green Village Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $694.8k
- Revenue
- $859.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Bridgeport, CT
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-1439954
Organization Overview
Green Village Initiative Inc is located in Bridgeport, CT. 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, Green Village Initiative Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Green Village Initiative 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, Green Village Initiative Inc generated $859.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $548.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.0% 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 GROW FOOD, KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY THROUGH URBAN GARDENING AND FARMING, TO CREATE A MORE JUST FOOD SYSTEM IN BRIDGEPORT, CT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM, BRIDGEPORT'S FIRST URBAN FARM, IS A 1.7 ACRE WELCOMING COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE AND EDUCATIONAL FARM. WE ENGAGE HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN FARMING AND GARDENING WHILE GROWING AND SELLING PESTICIDE-FREE PRODUCE AT BELOW MARKET PRICES. EACH YEAR HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS HAVE GROWN WITH US AT RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM DURING OPEN VOLUNTEER DAYS. OUR YOUTH PROGRAM CULTIVATES LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH AS REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL CHANGE. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES JOB-READINESS AND FOOD JUSTICE ADVOCACY IN ADDITION TO AGRICULTURAL SKILL-BUILDING AT RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM.
COMMUNITY GARDENS AND PARTNER GARDENS - COMMUNITY GARDENS IS A NETWORK OF 12 NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS THAT NOURISH OUR BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY. GARDENS PROVDE FAMILIES A PLACE TO GROW VEGETABLES OTHERWISE UNAVILABLE IN MOST OR ALL BRIDGEPORT NEIGHBORHOODS AND HELP STRETCH FOOD BUDGETS. GVI DELIVERS STREAMLINED SUPPORT TO INCREASE GARDENERS' SELF-DETERMINATION AND FACILITATE AGRICULTURAL SKILL-BUILDING AMONG THE COMMUNITY. OUR TEAM CONSULTS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND PEER GROUPS ON BUILDING AND MAINTAINING GARDEN BEDS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS. OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN NETWORK SUPPORTS ABOUT 150 BRIDGEPORT FAMILIES IN GROWING THEIR OWN FOOD. OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO GARDENERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
SCHOOL GARDENS - HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS USE GARDENS AT BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SCHOOL GARDEN CHAMPIONS (USUALLY TEACHERS OR EDUCATORS) ENGAGE STUDENTS IN SEEDING, MAINTAINING, AND HARVESTING THEIR GARDEN. GVI OFFERS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO SCHOOL GARDEN CHAMPIONS IN THE FORM OF SKILL BUILIDING OPPORTUNITIES, EXPERIENTIAL FARM FIELD TRIPS, CLASSROOM TOOLS AND GARDENING SUPPLIES. WE NOW PROVIDE SCHOOL GARDEN LESSON PLANS THAT LINK DIRECTLY TO BRIDGEPORT'S CURRICULUM STANDARDS; COUPLED WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, THIS INCREASES TEACHER CONFIDENCE AND ABILITY TO USE SCHOOL GARDENS AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. OUR LONG-TERM STRATEGY IS TO INTEGRATE SCHOOL GARDENS INTO SCHOOL CULTURE AND CURRICULUM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eileen O'reilly Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Margot Gotterer Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen E Sussman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Valeria G Bisceglia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julian Castignoli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Chappell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $12,500 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $97,497 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $738,967 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,856 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $848,964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,838 |
| Investment income | $446 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,019 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $859,519 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $351,381 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,891 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,654 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,413 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,512 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,184 |
| Office expenses | $6,924 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,956 |
| Travel | $901 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,076 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,590 |
| Insurance | $5,058 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $548,377 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,456 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $607,318 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $4,896 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,637 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,500 |
| Total assets | $694,807 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,560 |
| 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 | $23,560 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $592,247 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,000 |
| 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 | $694,807 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Green Village Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $118,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Newmans Own Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: ROOTING FOOD JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGH COMMUNITY GARDENS AND SCHOOL GARDENS | $50,000 |
Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $48,000 |
Newmans Own Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Newmans Own Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Electrical Industry Labor Management Cooperation Tr Dorchester, MA | $23,732,752 | $56,768,144 |
Dairy One Cooperative Inc Ithaca, NY | $10,249,154 | $25,724,887 |
The William H Miner Agricultural Research Institute Chazy, NY | $25,150,167 | $10,410,462 |
Grace Communications Foundation Inc New York, NY | $9,222,389 | $7,837,107 |
New Haven Ecology Project Inc New Haven, CT | $13,646,916 | $6,735,090 |
Attleboro Corporate Center Association Inc Attleboro, MA | $92,995 | $6,024,289 |
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Dedham, MA | $6,169,904 | $6,230,011 |
Essex Agricultural Society Topsfield, MA | $13,692,899 | $6,659,006 |
Rhode Island Laborers Unified Tr Cranston, RI | $3,637,033 | $4,506,206 |
New York Farm Bureau Albany, NY | $21,413,106 | $1,125,268 |
The Livestock Institute Of Southern New England Westport, MA | $6,774,804 | $2,810,112 |
Amber Waves Farm Inc Amagansett, NY | $1,245,153 | $2,731,640 |