Urban Roots Gr is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban Roots Gr employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Roots Gr 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, Urban Roots Gr generated $352.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $381.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.4% per year over the past 6 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
THE MISSION OF URBAN ROOTS IS TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES
THE URBAN ROOTS COMMUNITY MARKET AND YOURSHARE BOX PROGRAM IS CORE TO OUR MISSION OF CULTIVATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI AND PROVIDES A VIBRANT FOOD SOURCE IN THE MADISON SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE MISSION OF THE MARKET AND YOURSHARE BOX PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE HEALTHY, LOCAL (WHERE POSSIBLE) WHOLE FOOD AT ACCESSIBLE PRICES TO OUR NEIGHBORS AND COMMUNITY.
THE URBAN ROOTS COMMUNITY FARM IS THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO. IT EXISTS AS A PLATFORM FOR GENUINE INTERACTION, SHARED MEALS, AND A CLASSROOM FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS INTERSECT WITH THE COMMUNITY FARM IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.
THE MOBILE CLASSROOM IS THE PROGRAM URBAN ROOTS EMPLOYS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS AT SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND CHURCHES THROUGHOUT GRAND RAPIDS.IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING 10 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS IN 2019 URBAN ROOTS WAS AWARDED A USDA GRANT TO WORK WITH 4 SCHOOL GARDENS OVER 2 YEARS. ADDITIONALLY, URBAN ROOTS RECONFIGURED ITS GARDEN SUPPORT PROVIDING MORE GARDEN EDUCATION TRAINING AT OUR MADISON LOCATION AS WELL AS SEASONAL TRAINING GUIDES AND ONLINE RESOURCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mandy Joslyn Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Levi Gardner President | Officer | 10 | $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 | $352,885 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $352,885 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $352,885 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $121,752 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,001 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $15,283 |
Office expenses | $3,824 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,335 |
Travel | $304 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $3,839 |
All other expenses | $8,790 |
Total functional expenses | $381,614 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Urban Roots Gr has recieved totaling $40.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40 |
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