Keep Growing Detroit
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 80-0892277
Organization Overview
Keep Growing Detroit is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Keep Growing Detroit employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Keep Growing Detroit 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, Keep Growing Detroit generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $868.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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KEEP GROWING DETROIT EXISTS TO PROMOTE A FOOD SOVEREIGN CITY WHERE THE MAJORITY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DETROITERS CONSUME ARE GROWN BY RESIDENTS WITHIN THE CITY'S LIMITS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GARDEN DEVELOPMENT & GARDEN RESOURCE PROGRAM THE GARDEN RESOURCE PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY SEEDS, SUSTAINABLY GROWN VEGETABLE TRANSPLANTS, AND OTHER GARDEN RESOURCES TO 1,941 FAMILY, COMMUNITY,SCHOOL, AND MARKET GARDENS IN 2021 REACHING APPROXIMATELY 26,935 RESIDENTS IN DETROIT, HAMTRACK, AND HIGHLAND PARK MICHIGAN.
EDUCATION & CAPACITY BUILDING KEEP GROWING DETROIT'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SESSIONS TO THE GARDENERS AND FARMERS SERVED IN AREAS RANGING FROM NEW GARDEN DEVELOPMENT AND BASIC GARDENING TO FARM BUSINESS PLANNING, SEASON EXTENSION, AND MARKETING PRODUCE. IN 2020, THESE PROGRAMS REACHED APPROXIMATELY 865 GARDENERS AND FARMERS.
FARM & MARKET OPERATIONS THE THIRD PROGRAM, GROWN IN DETROIT, SUPPORTED GROWERS IN GAINING ACCESS TO FARMERS' MARKETS AND OTHER SALES OUTLETS. TOGETHER THESE GROWERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 15,000 POUNDS OF FRESH, LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE TO DETROIT'S FOOD SYSTEM.
THE FOURTH PROGRAM IS A FARM IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT WHERE KEEP GROWING DETROIT GROWS PLANTS, HOSTS SERVICE PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND GROWERS PRODUCE FOR MARKET AND DONATION TO LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD PROVIDERS.
GARDEN DEVELOPMENT & GARDEN RESOURCE PROGRAM THE GARDEN RESOURCE PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY SEEDS, SUSTAINABLY GROWN VEGETABLE TRANSPLANTS, AND OTHER GARDEN RESOURCES TO 2,015 FAMILY, COMMUNITY,SCHOOL, AND MARKET GARDENS IN 2021 REACHING APPROXIMATELY 23,974 RESIDENTS IN DETROIT, HAMTRACK, AND HIGHLAND PARK MICHIGAN.
EDUCATION & CAPACITY BUILDING KEEP GROWING DETROIT'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SESSIONS TO THE GARDENERS AND FARMERS SERVED IN AREAS RANGING FROM NEW GARDEN DEVELOPMENT AND BASIC GARDENING TO FARM BUSINESS PLANNING, SEASON EXTENSION, AND MARKETING PRODUCE. IN 2021, THESE PROGRAMS REACHED APPROXIMATELY 1,159 GARDENERS AND FARMERS.
FARM & MARKET OPERATIONS THE THIRD PROGRAM, GROWN IN DETROIT, SUPPORTED GROWERS IN GAINING ACCESS TO FARMERS' MARKETS AND OTHER SALES OUTLETS. TOGETHER THESE GROWERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 15,000 POUNDS OF FRESH, LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE TO DETROIT'S FOOD SYSTEM.
THE FOURTH PROGRAM IS A FARM IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT WHERE KEEP GROWING DETROIT GROWS PLANTS, HOSTS SERVICE PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND GROWERS PRODUCE FOR MARKET AND DONATION TO LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD PROVIDERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Atkinson Co-Director | Officer | 45 | $73,400 |
Lindsay Pielack Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $59,393 |
Tepfirah Rushdan Co-Direcotr | Officer | 40 | $54,075 |
Chet Dunbar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Naim Edwards Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bekah Galang Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,902,590 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,902,590 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $194,894 |
| Investment income | $267 |
| 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 | $2,105,661 |
| 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. | $186,868 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,147 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $282,653 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,111 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,330 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,034 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,452 |
| Office expenses | $21,505 |
| Information technology | $1,645 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,844 |
| Travel | $2,667 |
| 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 | $2,333 |
| Insurance | $7,375 |
| All other expenses | $5,040 |
| Total functional expenses | $868,320 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,113,796 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $222,970 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,543 |
| 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 | $383,240 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,723,549 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,104 |
| 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 | $10,104 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $892,965 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $820,480 |
| 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 | $1,723,549 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Keep Growing Detroit has recieved totaling $528,158.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rite Aid Healthy Futures Camp Hill, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM | $200,000 |
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING AND SUPPLIES | $59,639 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES PROGRAM-SPECIFIC OPERATING SUPPORT FUNDING AS PART OF THE DETROIT ECE SUPPORT INITIATIVE TO KEEP GROWING DETROIT (KGD)S NOURISHING THE NEXT GENERATION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS IN DETROIT. | $55,000 |
Kresge Foundation Troy, MI PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES PROGRAM-SPECIFIC OPERATING SUPPORT FUNDING AS PART OF THE DETROIT ECE SUPPORT INITIATIVE TO KEEP GROWING DETROIT (KGD)S NOURISHING THE NEXT GENERATION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS IN DETROIT. | $54,000 |
American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: COMMUNITY NUTRITION | $40,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
16 Tech Community Corporation Indianapolis, IN | $90,414,871 | $43,820,376 |
Invest Detroit Foundation Detroit, MI | $154,389,743 | $12,808,930 |
Wright Brothers Institute Inc Dayton, OH | $23,307,656 | $22,085,089 |
Visit Indy Inc Indianapolis, IN | $20,981,890 | $14,589,218 |
The Convention And Visitors Bureau Of Greater Cleveland Inc Cleveland, OH | $25,296,918 | $17,425,666 |
Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Columbus, OH | $118,710,723 | $12,117,471 |
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Wisconsin Dells, WI | $26,952,168 | $17,110,395 |
Metropolitan Detroit Convention & Vistors Bureau Detroit, MI | $36,765,048 | $14,015,809 |
Detroit Economic Growth Corp Detroit, MI | $7,209,211 | $10,420,774 |
Lawrence Economic Development Corporation South Point, OH | $62,339,240 | $9,945,474 |
Wbd Inc Madison, WI | $14,868,892 | $9,399,155 |
Southwest Michigan First Corporation Kalamazoo, MI | $10,945,070 | $8,560,798 |