Let Grow Inc
- Assets
- $386.7k
- Revenue
- $968.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 08/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-2643800
Organization Overview
Let Grow Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Let Grow Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Let Grow 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, Let Grow Inc generated $968.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $877.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 40.1% per year over the past 5 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
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY, CONFIDENT AND INDEPENDENT CHILDREN AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THEIR PARENTS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LET GROW, INC. RUNS IN SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS TO FEEL MORE EMPOWERED AND DEVELOP TRUST IN THEIR OWN ABILITIES. LET GROW, INC. ALSO PUBLISHES ARTICLES AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATIONAL CONTENT THAT ADVISES PARENTS AND EDUCATORS ON WHY AND HOW TO LET KIDS GROW.PUBLICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS - WE CONTINUED TO EXPAND OUR LIBRARY OF ARTICLES, VIDEOS AND OTHER CONTENT REACHING THOUSANDS OF READERS ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS. WE LAUNCHED A NEW SISTER WEBSITE FOR MORAL COURAGE, OUR PROJECT FOR 7TH-12TH GRADE EDUCATORS STRESSING DIVERSITY AND COMMUNICATION ACROSS DISAGREEMENTS. WE EXPANDED THOUGHT LEADERSHIP WITH PUBLISHED ARTICLES IN NUMEROUS EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS, AS WELL AS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA.IN SCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS - EVEN WITH SCHOOL CLOSURES AND VIRTUAL LEARNING, 828 NEW SCHOOLS REQUESTED GUIDES FOR THE LET GROW PROJECT AND/OR PLAY CLUB, BRINGING THE TOTAL SCHOOLS TO 2,395. MORAL COURAGE SERVED 32 SCHOOLS DIRECTLY, AND ENROLLED 261 TEACHERS IN THE ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE. SCHOLARSHIPS - THE FOURTH ANNUAL THINK FOR YOURSELF SCHOLARSHIP REACHED NEARLY 5,300 HIGH SCHOOL TEENS, CHALLENGING THEM TO THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT CULTURE AND TO CRITICALLY EVALUATE TOPICS RELATED TO LET GROW PROGRAMS. IN 2021, WE AWARDED 4 SCHOLARSHIPS. THE 5TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BEGAN IN JANUARY 2022 AND WILL BE COMPLETED IN THE SUMMER OF 2022 WITH ANOTHER 4 AWARDS.RESEARCH - RESEARCH STUDIES HAVE BEGUN TO TEST IF THE LET GROW PROJECT IS AN EFFECTIVE CLINICAL TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY, AND THE EFFECTS OF PLAY CLUB ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE.LEGISLATION - LET GROW'S MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE ADULTS TO ALLOW CHILDREN THE FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE THAT WAS THE NORM IN THE UNITED STATES UP UNTIL RECENT GENERATIONS. IN MANY STATES, THE NEGLECT LAWS ARE SO BROAD AND OPEN TO INTERPRETATION THAT SOME PARENTS HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATED SIMPLY FOR LETTING THEIR KIDS PLAY OUTSIDE ON THEIR OWN. OUR LEGISLATION PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES REGARDING CURRENT STATE LAWS, AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CITIZENS AND LAWMAKERS WORKING TO CREATE AND INSTITUTE LEGISLATION THAT ALLOWS REASONABLE CHILDHOOD INDEPENDENCE BASED ON MATURITY AND CAPABILITY DETERMINED BY A CHILD'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lenore Skenazy President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $138,214 |
Andrea Keith Executive Director (from January) | Officer | 40 | $135,996 |
Tracy Tomasso Executive Director (thru January) | Officer | 40 | $23,538 |
Daniel Shuchman Chair/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Haidt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Samantha Boardman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lenore Skenazy Professional Services | 12/30/18 | $144,000 |
Cordelay Holdings Inc Professional Services | 12/30/18 | $144,000 |
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 | $880,289 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $880,289 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $87,883 |
| 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 | $968,172 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $312,494 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,704 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $160,852 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,455 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,792 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,175 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,838 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,615 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,125 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $107,548 |
| Advertising and promotion | $138,788 |
| Office expenses | $24,948 |
| Information technology | $15,906 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $177 |
| Travel | $4,259 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $460 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,656 |
| Insurance | $8,315 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $877,403 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $162,577 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $188,781 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,500 |
| 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 | $31,802 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $386,660 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,925 |
| 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 | $16,925 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $359,508 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,227 |
| 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 | $386,660 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Let Grow Inc has recieved totaling $477,204.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charles Koch Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Harjen Charitable Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $130,000 |
Ed Foundation Johnson City, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Lebherz Family Foundation San Mateo, CA PURPOSE: TO HELP SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS, THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, MEDIA CAMPAIGNS AND OUTREACH. | $25,000 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $16,000 |
William J J Gordon Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
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