Mill City Grows Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Lowell, MA
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-2096070
Organization Overview
Mill City Grows Inc is located in Lowell, MA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mill City Grows Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mill City Grows Inc 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, Mill City Grows Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
MILL CITY GROWS, INC. FOSTERS FOOD JUSTICE BY IMPROVING PHYSICAL HEALTH, ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN LOWELL THROUGH INCREASED ACCESS TO LAND, LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD EDUCATION: OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE: IN-SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL GARDENING AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, GRADES K-12; MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL GARDENS AT LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS; PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN GARDENING EDUCATION TO EDUCATORS; FARM TO TABLE COOKING CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES OFFERED IN PERSON AND ONLINE; AND PROVIDING RECIPES AND NUTRITION INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN OUR PROGRAMS.
URBAN FARM: OUR EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTION FARMS ENGAGE RESIDENTS IN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HANDS-ON FOOD PRODUCTION AND VOLUNTEERISM. MCG STAFF OPERATE THE FARMS, WORKING WITH HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS AND NUMEROUS LOCAL YOUTH GROUPS TO ENGAGE THEM IN URBAN FOOD PRODUCTION AND EDUCATION. GARDENERS ACCESS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPLIES; THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF PRODUCE IS GROWN AND DISTRIBUTED INTO THE COMMUNITY EACH YEAR. A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, THE FARM DEMONSTRATES HOW HEALTHY, LOCAL FOOD CAN BE AN ECONOMIC STIMULATOR. MOBILE MARKET: OUR FARM STAND ON WHEELS, OPERATING THROUGH THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL, PROVIDES CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE PRODUCE IN LOW ACCESS AREAS. CUSTOMERS CAN ACCESS PRODUCE FOR FREE USING VARIOUS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHY INCENTIVE PROGRAM. STARTING IN 2020, WE ALSO INCLUDED ONLINE PRODUCE SHOPPING OPTIONS, AS WELL AS A WEEKLY COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM, OFFERING A WEEKLY ALLOTMENT OF SEASONAL PRODUCE FOR HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT LOWELL.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: MILL CITY GROWS' COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR COMMUNITY GARDENS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.OUR TEAM OVERSEES THE GARDENS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE,GENERAL OVERSIGHT OF THE GARDEN AND SUPPORT FOR RESIDENT VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TEAMS, WHO COORDINATE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES IN THE GARDENS. OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR GARDENER TRAINING PROGRAM: A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS WHICH PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH THE HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO GROW AND EAT FOOD ORGANICALLY AND SAFELY IN THE CITY; AND THE GARDEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: A WINTER LEADERSHIP COURSE DESIGNED TO TEACH THE TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED TO OVERSEE ONGOING GARDEN PRODUCTIONS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE LEADERSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Wilson Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $82,512 |
John Wooding President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Craig Thomas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emma Campbell Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Will Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Baacke Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $75,577 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $607,112 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $598,371 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,452 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,281,060 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $200,008 |
| Investment income | $547 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,326 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $64,653 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,537,965 |
| 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. | $96,127 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,064 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $758,384 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $56,246 |
| Payroll taxes | $81,120 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,571 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,095 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,611 |
| Office expenses | $45,057 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $52,228 |
| Travel | $1,762 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,006 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,711 |
| Insurance | $22,787 |
| All other expenses | $730 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,412,552 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $708,268 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $203,618 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $27,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,750 |
| 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 | $23,969 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $490,712 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $126,055 |
| Total assets | $1,606,872 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,057 |
| 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 | $133,606 |
| Total liabilities | $182,663 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,212,999 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $211,210 |
| 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 | $1,606,872 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mill City Grows Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Richard K And Nancy L Donahue Charitable Foundation Lowell, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Project Bread - The Walk For Hunger Inc East Boston, MA | $11,948,413 | $15,098,686 |
Tomche Shabbos Of Rockland County Monsey, NY | $3,190,088 | $8,439,711 |
Interfaith Nutrition Network Hempstead, NY | $10,559,882 | $10,681,917 |
St Johns Bread & Life Program Inc Brooklyn, NY | $8,308,596 | $7,077,565 |
Boston Area Gleaners Inc Acton, MA | $5,396,284 | $7,361,756 |
Urban Food Initiative Dorchester, MA | $4,670,593 | $4,930,418 |
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Lasagna Love Inc Williamstown, MA | $142,703 | $3,275,591 |
Food Link Inc Arlington, MA | $6,530,606 | $4,394,234 |
Island Grown Initiative Ltd Vineyard Haven, MA | $8,457,052 | $3,594,169 |
We Share Hope Rumford, RI | $641,467 | $2,386,807 |
My Brothers Table Inc Lynn, MA | $2,689,609 | $2,553,302 |