Plant It Forward

Organization Overview

Plant It Forward is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2011. 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 09/2021, Plant It Forward employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Plant It Forward 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 09/2021, Plant It Forward generated $489.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $497.7k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EMPOWER REFUGEES TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE FARMING BUSINESSES THAT PRODUCE FRESH HEALTHY FOOD FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE OPERATE THREE KEY PROGRAM AREAS: FARMER EDUCATION, FARM SERVICES, AND ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FARMER EDUCATION PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE AN ON-GOING BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURAL TRAINING TO PIF FARMERS AND TO OTHER ASPIRING FARMERS IN THE HOUSTON REGION.


ENTERPRISE PROGRAM. THROUGH OUR FOOD HUB WE CONNECT FARMERS TO FAIR MARKETS BY FACILITATING SALES THROUGH THE PIF FARM SHARE (ALSO KNOWN AS A COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE OR CSA), AND AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS. BY PROVIDING CRITICAL MARKETING, SALES, AND DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT WE ENSURE THAT PIF FARMERS HAVE ACCESS TO DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER RETAIL MARKETS.


FARM SERVICES PROGRAM. WE LINK PIF FARMERS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO START AND SUSTAIN THEIR BUSINESSES, INCLUDING: IDENTIFYING GOOD FARMLAND AND PROVIDING SHARED SITE SERVICES; PROVIDING ACCESS TO SHARED EQUIPMENT; ALLEVIATING CASH FLOW CONSTRAINTS BY PROVIDING 0% INTEREST MICROLOANS FOR SEEDS AND BASIC SUPPLIES AT THE START OF EACH GROWING SEASON.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$377,686
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$377,686
Total Program Service Revenue$504,540
Investment income $0
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 -$400,309
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $489,015

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Plant It Forward has recieved totaling $51,749.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Brown Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: CAPITAL PURCHASE FOR COLD STORAGE

$30,000
Caring Friends Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: General support

$10,000
Gellman Family Foundation

Boca Raton, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$6,750
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$2,500
Gilstrap Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS IN ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE URBAN FARMING AND HELPING REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS.

$1,000
Shell Oil Company Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: MEF

$704
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