Keep Growing Detroit
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Keep Growing Detroit employed 17 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 12/2023, Keep Growing Detroit generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.4% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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 FAMILIES, COMMUNITY, SCHOOL, AND MARKET GARDENS IN 2023 REACHING THE OVER 20,000 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 2023, THERE WERE 80 CLASSES HELD.
FARM & MARKET OPERATIONS KEEP GROWING DETROIT HAS A FARM IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT WHERE THE ORGANIZATION GROWS PLANTS, HOSTS SERVICE PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND GROWS PRODUCE FOR MARKET AND DONATION TO LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD PROVIDERS. OUR GROWN IN DETROIT PROGRAM IS BASED AT THE KGD FARM. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTED DOZENS OF GROWERS IN GAINING ACCESS TO FARMERS' MARKETS AND OTHER SALES OUTLETS. TOGETHER THESE GROWERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 16,550 POUNDS OF FRESH, LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE TO DETROIT'S FOOD SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Atkinson Co-Director | Officer | 45 | $76,109 |
Lindsay Pielack Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $63,662 |
Tepfirah Rushdan Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $47,234 |
Darius Hardrick Co-Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Jones-Foster Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joshua Budiongan Treasurer | Trustee | 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 | $1,664,237 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,664,237 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $164,194 |
| Investment income | $1,495 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$15,032 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,814,894 |
| 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. | $187,005 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,253 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $493,578 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,915 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,572 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,631 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,721 |
| Office expenses | $46,112 |
| Information technology | $9,510 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,186 |
| Travel | $6,993 |
| 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 | $3,512 |
| Insurance | $3,449 |
| All other expenses | $10,180 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,429,367 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $824,990 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $969,621 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $296,626 |
| 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 | $12,146 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $385,442 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,488,825 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,592 |
| 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 | $31,592 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,587,110 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $870,123 |
| 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 | $2,488,825 |