Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc
- Assets
- $416.8k
- Revenue
- $478.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 04/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-1479159
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.
Form
990
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeanette Koncikowski Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $71,465 |
Minesh Patel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ellen Barnum President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bob Doyle Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kristin Re Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
James Ciliberto Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 |
| 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. | $71,465 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,866 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $105,933 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,127 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,557 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,652 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $327 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,605 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,257 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,393 |
| Office expenses | $9,042 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,847 |
| Travel | $2,290 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,551 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,079 |
| All other expenses | $6,462 |
| Total functional expenses | $469,793 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,934 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $37,849 |
| 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 | $4,371 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,643 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $180,965 |
| Total assets | $416,762 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,360 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $72,271 |
| 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 | $87,631 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $270,560 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $58,571 |
| 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 | $416,762 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc has awarded $75,807 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: GARDEN PROGRAM | $55,668 |
Albany, NY PURPOSE: FOOD PROJECT | $20,139 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc has recieved totaling $60,596.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $152,437 |
| Earnings | $27,318 |
| Admin Expense | $1,231 |
| Other Expense | $8,613 |
| Ending Balance | $169,911 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wave Hill Incorporated Bronx, NY | $101,469,355 | $9,504,204 |
Regulatory Assistance Project Montpelier, VT | $9,630,578 | $8,874,874 |
Garden Conservancy Inc Garrison, NY | $37,745,946 | $5,247,680 |
Harlem Grown Inc New York, NY | $3,571,663 | $4,441,808 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc New Hope, PA | $3,408,476 | $1,239,073 |
New Haven Land Trust Incorporated New Haven, CT | $1,844,764 | $554,769 |
Sustainable Food Alliance Inc New York, NY | $546,636 | $471,078 |
Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $416,762 | $478,390 |
Foundation For Landscape Studies Inc New York, NY | $0 | $22,629 |
Grow It Green Morristown Inc Morristown, NJ | $538,000 | $488,268 |
American Society Of Landscape Architects New York Chapter New York, NY | $483,930 | $254,866 |
Bee The Change Weybridge, VT | $144,814 | $303,271 |