Americas Grow A Row Inc is located in Pittstown, NJ. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Americas Grow A Row Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Americas Grow A Row 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 12/2022, Americas Grow A Row Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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.
Since 2015, Americas Grow A Row Inc has awarded 128 individual grants totaling $9,339,807. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT AS MANY LIVES AS POSSIBLE THROUGH A VOLUNTEER EFFORT OF PLANTING, PICKING, RESCUING, AND DELIVERING FREE FRESH PRODUCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS IS TO CONSISTENTLY GET FRESH, HEALTHY PRODUCE INTO THE HANDS AND ONTO THE PLATES OF THOSE FACED WITH FOOD INSECURITY, HUNGER AND/OR LIVING IN FOOD DESERTS AREAS THAT LACK ACCESS TO FRESH, AFFORDABLE PRODUCE ACROSS THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, IN ADDITION TO 16 OTHER STATES, WHILE PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, EFFECTIVE, HANDS-ON EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE PEOPLE WE SERVE AS WELL AS OUR VOLUNTEERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chip Fernand Paillex III President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $197,540 |
Tristan Wallack Sr. Dir Of Prog. | 40 | $120,639 | |
Heather Mulvey Dir Of Development | 40 | $118,320 | |
Jeremy Compton Dir Of Farm Oper. | 40 | $100,127 | |
Phil Beekman Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Barckholtz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $215,588 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,098,332 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $247,390 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,313,920 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $165,076 |
| Investment income | $742 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $74,700 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $49,063 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$14,930 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,594,215 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $562,094 |
| 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. | $203,466 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,173 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $625,523 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $114,258 |
| Payroll taxes | $110,046 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,352 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,920 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,928 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,606 |
| Office expenses | $31,629 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,972 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $28,544 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $261,122 |
| Insurance | $70,939 |
| All other expenses | $6,268 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,745,890 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,414,458 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $120,969 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $421,897 |
| 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 | $7,785 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,151,133 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $83 |
| Other assets | $71,255 |
| Total assets | $7,187,580 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,986 |
| 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 | $957,463 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,030,449 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,631,864 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $525,267 |
| 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 | $7,187,580 |
Over the last fiscal year, Americas Grow A Row Inc has awarded $1,832,800 in support to 29 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK | | | $62,440 |
CITY HARVEST | | | $315,148 |
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ | | | $441,732 |
EAST ORANGE YMCA | | | $6,064 |
DELAWARE VALLEY FOOD PANTRY | | | $15,708 |
CUMAC | | | $7,346 |