Hope Gardens is located in Byron Center, MI. The organization was established in 2015. 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 12/2021, Hope Gardens employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hope Gardens 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, Hope Gardens generated $234.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $212.1k 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
BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, WE BELIEVE WE CAN HELP LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN NEW WAYS OF SEEING AND ENGAGING WITH THE WORLD. WE BELIEVE CHANGE CAN START WITH A BIT OF KNOWLEDGE AND A SMALL SEED IN THE HAND OF A CHILD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOPE GARDENS PROVIDES HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT TEACH STUDENTS THE ART AND SCIENCE OF GROWING FOOD. BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, WE ARE A RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO TEACH AND IMPLEMENT SELF-STAINING FOOD PROGRAMS. AS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY WE OFFER REGENERATIVE GARDENING WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTATION, AND IN SO DOING CONNECT THE GENERATIONS AND BROADEN COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE FOOD. OUR EXPECTATION IS THAT THESE PROJECTS CAN EVENTUALLY BE EXPANDED TO LARGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Brunson Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $56,968 |
Rich Brunson Non-Voting D | Trustee | 20 | $14,049 |
Charlie White President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sean Ferguson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christie Koester Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nikki Trammell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $214,408 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,572 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $214,408 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $20,230 |
Investment income | $130 |
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 | $234,768 |
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. | $57,312 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,017 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $63,730 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,460 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,771 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,938 |
Advertising and promotion | $225 |
Office expenses | $3,301 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,060 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,192 |
Insurance | $2,478 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $212,089 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,224 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $62,981 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,240 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $2,192 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $86,637 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,121 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,666 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $8,787 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $77,850 |
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 | $86,637 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Hope Gardens has recieved totaling $179.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $109 |
Celanese Foundation Irving, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $70 |
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