The Get Growing Foundation is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Get Growing Foundation 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 09/2022, Get Growing Foundation generated $47.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (43.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $163.6k during the year ending 09/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GET GROWING FOUNDATION HAS A MISSION TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND MOTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF PLANT LOVERS THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE BASED LEARNING AND HORTICULTURAL JOB SKILLS TRAINING AND PLACEMENT. THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND OUTREACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GET GROWING! EXPOTHE GET GROWING! EXPO IS OUR BIGGEST COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.
PLANT TRUCK POP-UPSTHIS IS OUR MOBILE POP-UP PLANT BOUTIQUE THAT ALLOWS US TO BRING GREEN TO NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND CHICAGO AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FOUNDATION THROUGH THE SALE OF PLANTS.
COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAMSWE TEACH URBAN HORTICULTURE AND GREEN PRACTICES TO COMMUNITIES IN AND AROUND CHICAGO THROUGH EDUCATIONAL DIY WORKSHOPS, ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTINGS, CLEAN-UPS, AND NATIVE PLANT GIVEAWAYS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tony Abruscato Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $58,451 |
Lamanda Joy Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lissa Druss Director | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $4,622 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,622 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $45,247 |
Investment income | $5 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,737 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $47,137 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,250 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,804 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $211 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,675 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,310 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,706 |
Office expenses | $1,048 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,007 |
Travel | $1,242 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $173 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,174 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $12 |
Total functional expenses | $163,623 |
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 The Get Growing Foundation has recieved totaling $20.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden Inc Tulsa, OK | $22,685,174 | $8,029,305 |
Texas Discovery Gardens Dallas, TX | $1,326,908 | $1,113,478 |
American Society Of Landscape Architects Inc Gainesville, TX | $897,219 | $456,512 |
Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy Non-Profit Corporation Austin, TX | $386,457 | $560,487 |
Gardopia Gardens San Antonio, TX | $171,861 | $380,780 |
The Get Growing Foundation Austin, TX | $0 | $47,137 |
Austin Area Garden Center Inc Austin, TX | $282,747 | $122,015 |
Galveston Island Tree Conservancy Galveston, TX | $125,578 | $0 |
Baton Rouge Garden Center Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $17,406 | $0 |
Community Garden Initiative Of Central Texas Austin, TX | $164,796 | $0 |
Haven & Earth Llc Fort Worth, TX | $2,673 | $0 |
Learning Fields At Chaffee Crossing Inc Fort Smith, AR | $121,176 | $0 |