Grow Dat Youth Farm
- Assets
- $794.7k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 86
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- 05/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 45-3142732
Organization Overview
Grow Dat Youth Farm is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Grow Dat Youth Farm employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grow Dat Youth Farm 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 06/2022, Grow Dat Youth Farm generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $964.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO NURTURE A DIVERSE GROUP OF YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH THE MEANINGFUL WORK OF GROWING FOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CORE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - 48 YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR CORE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. OVER A 51/2 MONTHS LONG PERIOD, THEY PRACTICED SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, DEVELOPED COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS, LEARNED ABOUT LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS, AND INCREASED FOOD ACCESS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS. WORKING TOGETHER WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, THEY GREW AND HARVESTED OVER 34,250 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE FOR LOCAL CONSUMPTION.
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - 15 YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AS CREW LEADERS AND ASSISTANCE CREW LEADERS. OVER A 10-MONTH PERIOD, THEY DEEPENED THEIR FACILITATION SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, AND FOOD SYSTEMS. THEY ALSO SUCCESSFULLY GUIDED CREW MEMBERS IN OUR CORE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH THEIR PROCESSES OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ON THE FARM.
SEED PROJECT - 12 YOUNG ADULTS INCREASED FRESH FOOD ACCESS FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THEY GUIDED MEMBERS AND LEADERS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD THEIR OWN RAISED GARDEN BEDS, PLANT THEIR CROPS, MAINTAIN THEIR GARDEN BEDS, AND GATHER THEIR FIRST HARVEST.
OTHER PROJECTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Devon Turner Executive Director | Officer | 0 | $86,214 |
Faye Matthews Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Matthew Sims Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Howard Conyers Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Liz Treacy Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mauricio Sierra Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $21 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,006,281 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,006,302 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $485 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,279,279 |
| 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. | $93,796 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,518 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $428,033 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,576 |
| Fees for services: Management | $14,968 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,986 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,337 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $26,518 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,131 |
| Travel | $30 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,796 |
| Interest | $185 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,037 |
| Insurance | $13,351 |
| All other expenses | $3,469 |
| Total functional expenses | $963,986 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $404,406 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $362,644 |
| 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 | $8,139 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,496 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $794,685 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,302 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,569 |
| 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 | $149,900 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $224,771 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $569,914 |
| 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 | $794,685 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Grow Dat Youth Farm has recieved totaling $564,911.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cricket Island Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $85,000 |
Cricket Island Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $85,000 |
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $84,904 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Food Security | $75,000 |
Solidaire Network Inc Oakland, CA PURPOSE: General Support for 501c3 activities for fiscally-sponsored project, Black Trans Prayer Book | $50,000 |
Newmans Own Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: GROW DAT YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS | $30,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Manna House Midlothian, TX | $859,835 | $1,086,475 |
Winston County Self Help Cooperative Jackson, MS | $680,231 | $1,065,725 |
Texas Future Farmers Of America Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $14,218,746 | $1,810,105 |
Grow Dat Youth Farm New Orleans, LA | $794,685 | $1,279,279 |
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Natural Soybean And Grain Alliance Inc Fayetteville, AR | $123,126 | $320,288 |
Fearless Farmers Brenham, TX | $0 | $675,967 |