Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc

Organization Overview

Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo 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, Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc generated $478.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $469.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

GRASSROOTS GARDENS OF WESTERN NEW YORK, INC.'S MISSION IS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, POWER AND RESOURCES TO GROW HEALTHY FOOD, HEAL SYSTEMATIC HARM, AND STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY GARDENS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY GARDENS - THE COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM BUILT MORE RAISED BED VEGETABLE GARDENS AS A RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IMPACT ON FOOD SOURCES.


SCHOOL GARDENS - IN 2021, WE HAD A RECORD 29 SCHOOL GARDENS IN OUR NETWORK. MANY REOPENED AFTER CLOSURES FROM COVID IN 2020. STAFF PROVIDED GARDEN-BASED SCIENCE EDUCATION IN COLLABORATION WITH MANY TEACHERS. WE ALSO PROVIDED FAMILY EDUCATION THROUGH THE SCHOOL GARDENSWITH SAY YES BUFFALO.


BUFFALO FREEDOM GARDENS - THIS RESIDENTIAL GARDENING PROJECT PROVIDED FREE GARDEN MATERIALS AND EDUCATION TO A TOTAL OF 84 HOUSEHOLDS IN 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeanette Koncikowski
Executive Director
$71,465
Minesh Patel
Secretary
$0
Kristin Re
Treasurer
$0
Ellen Barnum
President
$0
Bob Doyle
Vice President
$0
Raana Azam
Board Member
$0

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$442,355
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$442,355
Total Program Service Revenue$3,682
Investment income $26,101
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,252
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $478,390

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc has awarded $75,807 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROJECT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: GARDEN PROGRAM

$55,668

RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Albany, NY

PURPOSE: FOOD PROJECT

$20,139
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc has recieved totaling $60,596.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING

$29,250
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; STRENGTHENING URBAN GARDENING IN NIAGARA FALLS; IN MEMORY OF

$26,346
J M Mcdonald Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GROWING TOMATOES AND POTATOES IN FOOD DESERTS: GENERAL SUPPORT OF GGWNY

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$152,437
Earnings$27,318
Admin Expense$1,231
Other Expense$8,613
Ending Balance$169,911

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