Growing Gardens
- Assets
- $918.3k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 01/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 93-1213728
Organization Overview
Growing Gardens is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1997. 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, Growing Gardens employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Growing Gardens 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, Growing Gardens generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
GROWING GARDENS USES THE EXPERIENCE OF GROWING FOOD IN SCHOOLS, BACKYARDS AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY, EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH GROW: YOUTH GROW ENGAGES KIDS IN FOOD AND GARDENING, GIVING THEM NEW PERSPECTIVES ON FOOD, HEALTH, AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. IN 2021, THE TEAM TAUGHT 3000 STUDENTS, AGES 3-18, IN 11 SCHOOLS, DURING THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL DAY, AFTER SCHOOL AND IN THE SUMMER. THEY GREW 1200 POUNDS OF ORGANIC PRODUCE IN SCHOOL GARDENS AND DISTRIBUTED 1600 RECIPE KITS TO FAMILIES. IN 2021, YOUTH GROW LAUNCHED AN ONLINE SCHOOL GARDEN COORDINATOR CERTIFICATE TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE.
HOME GARDENS: SINCE GROWING GARDENS INCEPTION IN 1996, THIS PROGRAM HAS HELPED OVER 1,600 FAMILIES START HOME GARDENS, SUPPORTING FRESH FOOD ACCESS FOR OVER 5,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. WE PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS TO BUILD BACKYARD ORGANIC GARDENS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS, WITH THREE YEARS OF FREE GARDENING MENTORSHIP, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT IN BUILDING COMMUNITY-BASED LEADERSHIP. TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY, WE PARTNER WITH 3 BIPOC (BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR) AND WOMEN-LED FARMS TO PROVIDE OVER 300 HOUSEHOLDS MONTHLY WITH FRESH ORGANICALLY GROWN PRODUCE AT NO COST.
LETTUCE GROW: PARTNERING WITH THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS AND THE OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND GARDENING EXPERIENCES TO ADULTS AND JUVENILES WHO ARE INCARCERATED ACROSS OREGON. THROUGH HANDS-ON PRODUCTION IN PRISON GARDENS, AND CLASSES THAT PROVIDE HORTICULTURAL CREDENTIALS, AND POST-RELEASE JOB CONNECTIONS, WE PROVIDE INCARCERATED ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND FOOD SERVICE FIELDS. IN 2021 IN SPITE OF NUMEROUS COVID-19 LOCK DOWNS, THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO OPERATE WHERE 140 INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS TOOK PART IN CLASSES AND 166,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE WAS GROWN FOR CONSUMPTION IN FACILITIES KITCHENS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Skipton Executive Dir. | Officer | 37.5 | $78,459 |
Missy Maese Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Simbiat Yusuff Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Rick Kwan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Joemil Santos Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ben Coleman-Fire Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $55,095 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $911,599 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $642,412 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,589 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,609,106 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,810 |
| Investment income | $719 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,356 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,638,850 |
| 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. | $85,049 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,010 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $715,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,459 |
| Other employee benefits | $71,089 |
| Payroll taxes | $89,556 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,163 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $25,761 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,256 |
| Travel | $8,850 |
| 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 | $3,687 |
| Insurance | $7,683 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,302,012 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $167,253 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $486,443 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $248,245 |
| 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 | $2,814 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,543 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $918,298 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,511 |
| 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 | $80,511 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $747,537 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $90,250 |
| 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 | $918,298 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Growing Gardens has recieved totaling $297,638.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Providence Health & Services Oregon Renton, WA PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $90,000 |
Harbourton Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: GROWING GARDENS USES THE EXPERIENCE OF GROWING FOOD IN SCHOOLS, BACKYARDS AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY, EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES. | $32,500 |
Lora L & Martin N Kelley Family Foundation Trust Oakland, CA PURPOSE: YEAR 4 OF 4 FOR HOME GARDENS PROGRAM. | $25,000 |
Lora L & Martin N Kelley Family Foundation Trust Oakland, CA PURPOSE: YEAR 3 OF 4 FOR HOME GARDENS PROGRAM. | $25,000 |
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation 091898 Wilsonville, OR PURPOSE: GARDENING FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $25,000 |
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Action Of Skagit County Mount Vernon, WA | $8,445,889 | $20,193,339 |
Catholic Community Services Of The Mid Willamette Valley & Central Salem, OR | $4,444,104 | $18,908,977 |
The Davis Street Community Center Incorporated San Leandro, CA | $4,867,189 | $19,457,614 |
Community Action Team Incorporated Of St Helens, OR | $13,623,146 | $18,435,042 |
Multi-Service Center Federal Way, WA | $19,459,058 | $20,133,825 |
Outside In Portland, OR | $20,557,070 | $19,364,010 |
Yamhill Community Action Partnership Mcminnville, OR | $6,898,009 | $17,038,077 |
California Human Development Corp Santa Rosa, CA | $9,372,537 | $16,167,799 |
Lutheran Social Services Of Northern California Concord, CA | $7,407,903 | $15,266,538 |
Coastal Community Action Program Aberdeen, WA | $17,576,591 | $19,679,200 |
Global Support And Development Redwood City, CA | $35,645,225 | $48,473,756 |
Oregon Human Development Corporation Gresham, OR | $1,006,372 | $15,394,021 |