Urban Harvest Inc

Organization Overview

Urban Harvest Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban Harvest Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Harvest 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, Urban Harvest Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

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2021

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THE URBAN HARVEST YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM TRANSFORMS SCHOOL GARDENS INTO OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS THROUGH WEEKLY HANDS-ON LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND THE EDIBLE ACADEMY, A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS TO TRAIN EDUCATORS ON HOW TO INTEGRATE THEIR CURRICULUM WITH SCHOOL GARDENS. IN 2021, URBAN HARVEST TRAINED 17 EDUCATORS AND TAUGHT 5,109 SCHOOL STUDENTS AT 20 SCHOOLS HOW TO GROW, HARVEST, AND PREPARE AN AVERAGE OF 16 DIFFERENT CROPS. IN AVERAGE, 90% OF THESE SCHOOLS ARE TITLE 1 SCHOOLS AND SERVE AN AVERAGE OF 95% ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. IN 2021, URBAN HARVEST OFFERED MORE THAN 80 GARDEN CLASSES UNIQUE TO THE HOUSTON AREA THAT FOCUS ON GROWING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ORGANICALLY AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING. THE KNOWLEDGEABLE INSTRUCTORS PROVIDE CLASSROOM AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT A VIBRANT, LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM.


URBAN HARVEST FARMERS MARKET PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSTONIANS WITH YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO LOCAL, HEALTHY FOOD AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND KNOW THEIR FARMERS. IN 2021, THE SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET ENCOURAGED A VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE, AND COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD SYSTEM AND PROVIDED A VENUE FOR APPROXIMATELY 110 LOCAL FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND FOOD PRODUCERS TO ENHANCE THEIR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BY HAVING A YEAR-ROUND, LOW-COST PLATFORM TO SUPPORT THEIR BUSINESSES AND AID IN JOB CREATION FOR THE REGIONAL ECONOMY.


URBAN HARVEST WAS FOUNDED ON THE IDEA THAT COMMUNITY GARDENS ARE CRITICAL IN FIGHTING HUNGER, CREATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND IMPROVING NUTRITIONAL CHOICES THAT INCREASE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. URBAN HARVEST SUPPORTS MORE THAN 140 AFFILIATE GARDENS BY DISTRIBUTING SEASONAL GARDEN MATERIALS, OFFERING FREE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROVIDING VOLUNTEER REFERRALS, WORKDAYS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Janna Roberson
Executive Director
$127,000
Heather Houston
Vice President
$0
Marguerite Johnson
President
$0
Jerry W Fabian
Treasurer
$0
Beth Clark
Secretary
$0
Rod Borges
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$126,214
Related organizations$0
Government grants $169,700
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,248,355
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $59,435
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,544,269
Total Program Service Revenue$433,792
Investment income $1,429
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$32,756
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,946,734

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Urban Harvest Inc has recieved totaling $30,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Powell Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES: FOOD/HOUSING INSECURITY OR OTHER STABLIZATION AND EMPOWERMENT EFFORTS

$30,000
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