Council On The Environment Inc

Organization Overview

Council On The Environment Inc, operating under the name Grownyc, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Grownyc employed 330 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grownyc 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 06/2021, Grownyc generated $22.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG NEW YORKERS AND SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COVID-19 RELIEF, WHICH, DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, DISTRIBUTED PRE-PACKED BOXES OF FRESH PRODUCE AND DRY GOODS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, PROVIDING NOURISHMENT TO COMMUNITIES SEVERELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19. MORE THAN 25 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS HELPED TO DISTRIBUTE 6.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO NEW YORK'S NEEDIEST POPULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, INFORMATION WAS DISSEMINATED TO FOOD INSECURE NEW YORKERS ABOUT SNAP/WIC ENROLLMENT, FMNP, P-EBT, AND OTHER FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES, AND POLICIES & PROCEDURES WERE ESTABLISHED TO SERVE AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF FOOD ACCESS SITES DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC.


FOOD ACCESS & AGRICULTURE, WHICH OPERATES 80 RETAIL FOOD ACCESS LOCATIONS INCLUDING GREENMARKETS, FARMSTANDS, AND FRESH FOOD BOX SITES. THESE LOCATIONS PROVIDE MORE THAN 200 SMALL, REGIONAL PRODUCERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS TO NEW YORKERS. THE FARMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO EXPERIENCED AND BEGINNING FARMERS TO INCREASE LONG-TERM VIABILITY. ANNUALLY, A CLASS OF YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGES IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY RECEIVING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE AT FARMSTANDS.


WHOLESALE, WHICH PURCHASES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS FROM NORTHEAST REGIONAL FARMS AND DISTRIBUTES TO FOOD PANTRIES, SENIOR CENTERS, DAYCARES, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS. UNDER THIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT MODEL, FARMERS GET A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCT AND PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES GAIN RELIABLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS. MORE THAN 60% OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTED GOES TO NUTRITIONALLY AT-RISK POPULATIONS THE EQUIVALENT OF 2.6 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IN 2021.


COVID-19 RELIEF, WHICH, DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, DISTRIBUTED PRE-PACKED BOXES OF FRESH PRODUCE AND DRY GOODS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, PROVIDING NOURISHMENT TO COMMUNITIES SEVERELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19. MORE THAN 25 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS HELPED TO DISTRIBUTE 6.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO NEW YORK'S NEEDIEST POPULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, INFORMATION WAS DISSEMINATED TO FOOD INSECURE NEW YORKERS ABOUT SNAP/WIC ENROLLMENT, FMNP, P-EBT, AND OTHER FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES, AND POLICIES & PROCEDURES WERE ESTABLISHED TO SERVE AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF FOOD ACCESS SITES DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC.


FOOD ACCESS & AGRICULTURE, WHICH OPERATES 80 RETAIL FOOD ACCESS LOCATIONS INCLUDING GREENMARKETS, FARMSTANDS, AND FRESH FOOD BOX SITES. THESE LOCATIONS PROVIDE MORE THAN 200 SMALL, REGIONAL PRODUCERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS TO NEW YORKERS. THE FARMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO EXPERIENCED AND BEGINNING FARMERS TO INCREASE LONG-TERM VIABILITY. ANNUALLY, A CLASS OF YOUNG ADULTS ENGAGES IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY RECEIVING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE AT FARMSTANDS.


WHOLESALE, WHICH PURCHASES FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS FROM NORTHEAST REGIONAL FARMS AND DISTRIBUTES TO FOOD PANTRIES, SENIOR CENTERS, DAYCARES, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS. UNDER THIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT MODEL, FARMERS GET A FAIR PRICE FOR THEIR PRODUCT AND PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES GAIN RELIABLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS. MORE THAN 60% OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTED GOES TO NUTRITIONALLY AT-RISK POPULATIONS THE EQUIVALENT OF 2.6 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IN 2021.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
F8 Consulting Llc
It Services
$104,490
F8 Consulting Llc
It Services
$104,490
Greenberg Traurig Llp
Legal Services
$133,094
Greenberg Traurig Llp
Legal Services
$133,094
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $8,375,187
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,872,831
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,248,018
Total Program Service Revenue$9,019,775
Investment income $53,277
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $60,055
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $22,554,174

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Council On The Environment Inc has recieved totaling $570,305.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Louis And Anne Abrons Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$265,000
Leona M & Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust

New York, NY

PURPOSE: INTER-GENERATIONAL, VIABLE GREENSPACE IN NYCHA COMMUNITIES

$116,600
New York State Health Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PROVIDING HEALTHY & AFFORDABLE FOOD FOR LOW INCOME NEW YORKERS

$40,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$37,141
Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$25,000
Clark R Smith Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,190,265
Earnings$1,445,129
Ending Balance$3,635,394

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