Growing Together
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Tulsa, OK
- Founding
- 02/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 47-1572366
Organization Overview
Growing Together is located in Tulsa, OK. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Growing Together employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Growing Together 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 06/2021, Growing Together generated $3.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS: IN 2021, WE ABSORBED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CIS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM AND ITS STAFF DEVELOP THE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE STUDENTS AND WITHIN THE SCHOOL SO THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO BE HOLISTICALLY SUCCESSFUL. WE PROVIDE DIRECT ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND TAKE CARE OF NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, MATERIALS, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS WHILE ALSO IDENTIFYING AND MOBILIZING PARTNERS AND RESOURCES TO MEET LARGER NEEDS OF THE FAMILY THAT AFFECT THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN SUCH AS UTILITY ACCESS, COUNSELING SERVICES, MENTORSHIP, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING, ETC.. FINALLY, THEY WORK WITH SCHOOL STAFF TO MAKE STRATEGIC DECISIONS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE LARGEST NEEDS WITHIN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY SUCH AS CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM, READING/MATH GROWTH, GRADUATION, AND BEHAVIOR.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THIS BODY OF WORK IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCLUSIVE GROWTH WITHIN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. FROM THE LAUNCH OF OUR DEVELOPMENT IN SINGLE FAMILY, AFFORDABLE RENTAL PROPERTIES WITHIN OUR TARGET NEIGHBORHOOD TO PROVIDING SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES TO OUR SMALL BUSINESSES, MINORITY BUSINESS OWNERS, AND PARTNERS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE SPACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE AND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY THAT IS HERE. PARTICULARLY DURING THE START OF THE PANDEMIC, WE PLAYED AN ACTIVE ROLE IN PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORTS TO THIS TARGET GROUP TO ACCESS VARIOUS TYPES OF RESOURCES THAT WERE OUT THERE FOR COVID19 RELIEF.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING/DEVELOPMENT: THE PRIMARY ROLE FOR THIS BODY OF WORK IS TO SUPPORTAND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PARENT COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY LEADERSHIPSKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND TO CONSTRUCT THE SPACES AND PLACES FOR OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PARENTS TO CONTINUE BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK AND COMMUNITY. WE SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY ISSUES, OFFER FEEDBACK AND MOBILIZE ON SPECIFIC INITIATIVES BY BUILDING THEIR SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM. THIS WORK ALSO BUILDS A NETWORK OF PARENTS TO WORK IN AND WITH THEIR CHILD'S SCHOOL TO SUPPORT AND CREATE CHANGE TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kirk Wester Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $117,403 |
Robert Schaeffer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Francisco Ibarra Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Devin Fletcher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Wagner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Cruz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $62,256 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $59,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,134,512 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,041 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,255,868 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $35 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,095 |
| 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 | $3,260,998 |
| 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. | $641,578 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,626 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $18,098 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $110,693 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,806 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $31,145 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $147,496 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $369 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,930 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $76,200 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,356,837 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,521,679 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $435,743 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $4,678 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,566 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $184,811 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $127,134 |
| Total assets | $2,296,611 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,282 |
| 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 | $211,876 |
| Total liabilities | $245,158 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,944,772 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $106,681 |
| 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 | $2,296,611 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Growing Together has awarded $2,703,768 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $930,286 |
TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $875,462 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500,000 |
Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $203,957 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $194,063 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Growing Together has recieved totaling $1,469,082.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Anne And Henry Zarrow Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: KENDALL-WHITTIER NEIGHBORHOOD TRUST (KWNT) | $500,000 |
George Kaiser Family Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: General Operations | $400,000 |
Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $228,594 |
National Association For Latino Community Asset Builders San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: Small Business | $105,000 |
Lobeck-Taylor Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $102,178 |
George Kaiser Family Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GKFF A & I Grant-Round II for Avanzando Juntos | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Catholic Charities Of Northeast Kansas Inc Overland Park, KS | $7,644,669 | $19,984,016 |
Community Council Of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | $4,744,328 | $19,419,389 |
Nueces County Community Action Agency Corpus Christi, TX | $6,907,131 | $19,554,955 |
United Community Action Program Inc Pawnee, OK | $10,772,761 | $18,838,270 |
Lulac Project Amistad El Paso, TX | $13,396,414 | $20,646,890 |
Youth And Family Alliance Austin, TX | $17,411,303 | $18,334,235 |
Community Action Agency Of Ok City & Ok Canadian Counties Inc Okc, OK | $7,076,135 | $17,912,554 |
Central Missouri Community Action Columbia, MO | $7,094,173 | $19,692,460 |
Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation Of Planning Region Xi Waco, TX | $7,841,884 | $18,666,042 |
Arkansas Early Learning Inc Jonesboro, AR | $12,519,715 | $17,680,686 |
Big Five Community Services Inc Durant, OK | $12,347,730 | $17,649,703 |
High Plains Christian Ministries Foundation Amarillo, TX | $595,357,596 | $31,544,091 |