Grow It Forward is located in Manitowoc, WI. 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 12/2021, Grow It Forward employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grow 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 12/2021, Grow It Forward generated $297.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $287.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.2% per year over the past 4 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
TO PROVIDE PEOPLE IN NEED WITH DIGNIFIED ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW, COOK, SHARE, AND ADVOCATE FOR IT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER - PROVIDE FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY MEALS. CAFE AND FARMERS MARKET TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND AVAILABILITY OF NUTRITIOUS AND LOCALLY GROWN/PRODUCED FOODS. FACILITY ALSO OPEN TO PUBLIC & COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR RENT.
FARM/GARDEN/EDUCATION - COMMUNITY GARDEN FEATURES FRUIT TREES, WATER, TOOL SHED, GREENHOUSE, FREE SPACE TO THOSE IN NEED, MINIMUM-FEE RAISED BEDS FOR RENT, AND PRODUCE GROWN ONSITE FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAMS. INDOOR HYDROPONIC FARM PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE YEAR-ROUND FOR THOSE IN NEED, FOR PURCHASE, OR USE IN OUR PROGRAMS. GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION OFFERED AT COMMUNITY GARDEN AND INDOOR HYDROPONIC FARM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amber Daugs CEO & Founde | Officer | 40 | $54,000 |
Jason Prigge President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Kia Yang Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Brad Baumann Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dana Bongle Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeremiah Novak Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $53,432 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $38,188 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $219,310 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $54,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $310,930 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $29,336 |
Investment income | $233 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$43,290 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $297,209 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $51,476 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,138 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,129 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,277 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,683 |
Office expenses | $12,438 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $35,459 |
Travel | $662 |
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 | $50,360 |
Insurance | $12,419 |
All other expenses | $3,803 |
Total functional expenses | $287,761 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,972 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $176,324 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $430,260 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $218 |
Total assets | $623,774 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $288,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,626 |
Total liabilities | $294,626 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $329,148 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $623,774 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Grow It Forward has recieved totaling $146,928.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THE MOST NEEDY IN THE COMMUNITY. | | $97,765 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $25,475 |
Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc Manitowoc, WI PURPOSE: $4,500 UNRESTRICTED; $6,630 NEW PANTRY AND MARKET MANAGER POSITION | $11,130 |
Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc Manitowoc, WI PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc Manitowoc, WI PURPOSE: RESTRICTED | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $58 |
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The Food Shippers Of America Inc Geneva, IL | $1,637,121 | $1,840,645 |
Boone County Fair Association Belvidere, IL | $3,013,747 | $1,687,537 |
Kinship Mke Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,987,753 | $2,706,784 |
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City Market Inc Bay City, MI | $0 | $954,437 |
Rural Enterprise For Acceptable Living Inc Marshall, MN | $669,406 | $895,554 |
Iowa Restaurant Association West Des Moines, IA | $289,803 | $784,480 |
Health Research Institute Fairfield, IA | $294,811 | $596,439 |