Growing Communities Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $254.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 87-3247920
Organization Overview
Growing Communities Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Growing Communities Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Growing Communities 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 12/2023, Growing Communities Inc generated $254.0k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO GROW FOOD UTILIZING UNUSED SPACES, CREATING SUSTAINABLE JOBS AND LOCAL, NUTRIENT-RICH FOOD IN COMMUNITIES AFFECTED MOST BY FOOD INSECURITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GROWING COMMUNITIES, INC. DBA CROP SWAP LA DEVELOPS MICRO-FARMS IN URBAN AREAS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE JOBS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY FOOD INSECURITY. EACH MICRO-FARM SUPPLIES 15-22 FAMILIES WEEKLY WITH NUTRIENT-RICH PRODUCE GROWN WITHIN A 1-2 MILE RADIUS, ELIMINATING RELIANCE ON CARBON-INTENSIVE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS. ACCORDING TO A RECENT STUDY, THE ORGANIZATION RANKS HIGHEST IN WATER RECYCLING, ENERGY USE, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, FERTILIZER USE, AND PESTICIDE USE COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL FARMS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 40 MEMBERS THROUGH ITS AFFORDABLE MEMBERSHIP MODEL, GENERATED 2,419 POUNDS OF PRODUCE, AND DELIVERED ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamiah Hargins President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $128,340 |
Mary Macvean Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Arman Walker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Almuhtada Smith ESQ Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ginnia Hargins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,367 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $200,592 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $213,959 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $39,351 |
| Investment income | $656 |
| 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 | $253,966 |
| 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. | $147,531 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,506 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,159,823 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $147,979 |
| Payroll taxes | $101,845 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,926 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $49,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,776 |
| Office expenses | $14,797 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,367 |
| Travel | $6,325 |
| 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 | $3,014 |
| Insurance | $17,126 |
| All other expenses | $3,227 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,867,341 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $729,785 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,746 |
| 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 | $13,739 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,601 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $364,054 |
| Total assets | $1,173,925 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,570 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,086 |
| 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 | $15,558 |
| Total liabilities | $71,214 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,102,711 |
| 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 | $1,173,925 |