Green Village Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $288.5k
- Revenue
- $608.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Bridgeport, CT
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, 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 12/2023, Green Village Initiative Inc generated $608.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $738.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
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 FOOD PROGRAM
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.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM STRIVED TO CULTIVATE YOUNG FOOD LEADERS IN BRIDGEPORT BY DEVELOPING SKILLS IN AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, FOOD JUSTICE, CAREER READINESS, AND LEADERSHIP. THESE SKILLS WERE ACHIEVED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE SUMMER YOUTH CREW AND ACADEMIC YEAR FELLOWSHIPS WHICH SPANNED MANY YEARS AND SAW THE PARTICIPATION OF MANY TALENTED YOUNG LEADERS. YOUTH HELPED DETERMINE THEIR ROLE IN THE FOOD SYSTEM BY FORGING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS, LAND, COMMUNITY, AND CITY.
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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 |
Phil Ambrosino Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Penny Cook Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pippa Bell Ader Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Valeria Bisceglia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $372,843 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $223,458 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $596,801 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,309 |
| Investment income | $116 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,417 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $608,569 |
| 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 | $383,813 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,087 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,271 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $110,685 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,000 |
| Office expenses | $5,067 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,607 |
| Travel | $2,869 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,822 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,590 |
| Insurance | $12,901 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $738,066 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $91,541 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $178,428 |
| 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 | $4,686 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,457 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,363 |
| Total assets | $288,475 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,695 |
| 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 | $6,463 |
| Total liabilities | $32,158 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $256,317 |
| 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 | $288,475 |