Out Of The Garden Project is located in Greensboro, NC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (K35) the organization is classified as: Soup Kitchens, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Out Of The Garden Project employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Out Of The Garden Project 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, Out Of The Garden Project generated $5.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.9% 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
OUR MISSION IS TO NOURISH FAMILIES WITH FOOD TO GROW LEARN AND THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 21 MILLION MEALS, 7.5 MILLION IN 2020 ALONE. WE ARE THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT PROVIDER OF MEALS TO FAMILIES IN THE PIEDMONT OF NORTH CAROLINA. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR OPERATION BACKPACK SERVING NEARLY 2,000 STUDENTS WEEKLY, OUR FRESH MOBILE MARKETS SERVE MORE THAN 78,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY. OUR SUSTAINABLE NONPROFIT PRODUCTION FARM THAT OFFERS HANDS-ON, DEEP LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY IS NOW THREE YEARS OLD. WE HAVE HOSTED 6 SEMESTER-LONG INTERNSHIPS SINCE 2019 AND BUILT A COMMUNITY WITH HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM COME BACK MULTIPLE TIMES, LEARNING WHILE THEY GIVE THEIR TIME. FINALLY, OUR LOW-RISK COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HAS 25 FOOD ENTREPRENEURS WORKING TO ESTABLISH THEMSELVES IN AREA MARKETS WITH THEIR HOME-MADE PRODUCTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Don Milholin Executive Director/president | Officer | 40 | $84,000 |
Kristy Myers Milholin Secretary | Officer | 30 | $37,580 |
Merrie Conaway Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lee Burris Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dawn Martin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Lieb Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,950 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $59,700 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,885,684 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,164,403 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,948,334 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $55,529 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,755 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,938 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,020,855 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,402,787 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,580 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,508 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $326,299 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,136 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,620 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,234 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,558 |
Office expenses | $44,297 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,850 |
Travel | $14,589 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $619 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,520 |
Insurance | $29,673 |
All other expenses | $7,819 |
Total functional expenses | $5,299,880 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,207 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $253,082 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $21,979 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $293,902 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,972 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $225,046 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $854,188 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,060 |
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 | $20,060 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $740,770 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $93,358 |
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 | $854,188 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Out Of The Garden Project has recieved totaling $123,919.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Society Of Saint Andrew Inc Big Island, VA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE NOURISHMENT TO HUNGRY NEIGHBORS | $120,669 |
Douglas And Marianne Dickerson Foundation Virginia Beach, VA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S TAX EXEMPT PROGRAM | $3,250 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Out Of The Garden Project Greensboro, NC | $854,188 | $5,020,855 |
Angels And Sparrows Soup Kitchen Inc Huntersville, NC | $1,878,678 | $1,653,277 |
Triune Mercy Center Greenville, SC | $3,725,859 | $1,217,664 |
The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen Inc Spartanburg, SC | $1,675,723 | $1,201,843 |
The Community Kitchen Inc Canton, NC | $585,895 | $352,811 |
Rome-Floyd County Community Soup Kitchen Inc Rome, GA | $873,113 | $248,146 |
Sanford Soup Kitchen Inc Sanford, NC | $396,510 | $227,713 |
Belmont Community Resource Services Richmond, VA | $59,151 | $0 |
Jesus Others & You Greenville, NC | $693,863 | $291,190 |
Breaking Bread For Jesus Inc Lyman, SC | $506,320 | $174,317 |
Greenwood Soup Kitchen Ministries Inc Greenwood, SC | $155,600 | $0 |
Stepping Stone Mission Of Franklin County Rocky Mount, VA | $241,912 | $98,420 |