Victory Garden Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $303.9k
- Revenue
- $382.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 01/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-5035466
Organization Overview
Victory Garden Initiative Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (C41) the organization is classified as: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Victory Garden Initiative Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Victory Garden Initiative 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, Victory Garden Initiative Inc generated $382.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $435.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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
VICTORY GARDEN INITIATIVE BUILDS COMMUNITIES THAT GROW THEIR OWN FOOD CREATING A COMMUNITY-BASED, SOCIALLY JUST, ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD SYSTEM FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GREAT MILWAUKEE VICTORY GARDEN BLITZ: EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION RALLIES TO INSTALL RAISED GARDEN BEDS THROUGHOUT MILWAUKEE COUNTY IN BACKYARDS, SCHOOLS, PLACES OF WORSHIP, BUSINESSES, VACANT LOTS AND MORE.
URBAN GARDEN: AT VICTORY GARDEN'S 1.5 ACRE URBAN FARM, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES FOOD TO FEED THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH OUR ROADSIDE FARMSTAND, FARMER'S MARKET SALES, CSA SUBSCRIPTION BOXES, COMMUNITY GARDEN RENTALS, AND WHOLESALE TO LOCAL RESTURANTS.
YEP! - YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATIONS RUNS A YEAR-ROUND, HANDS-ON GARDEN BASED PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH IN THE TARGET NEIGHBORHOODS OF HARAMBEE AND RIVERWEST. IN ADDITION, VICTORY GARDEN RUNS AFTER SCHOOL GARDEN CLUBS, SUMMER AGRICORPS, FARM FIELD TRIPS AND EARN AND LEARN PROGRAMMING AT THE URBAN FARM CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY PARTNER LOCATIONS.
ADULT EDUCATION: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS. TOPICS VARY BUT INCLUDE THINGS SUCH AS COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, COMPOSTING 101, BEEKEEPING, FERMENTATION, HERBAL TEAS, RAISED BED GARDENING AND MORE. THE WORKSHOPS ARE A LOW- COST OPTION TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS LEARN TO ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Dobbs Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $58,992 |
Susie Ralston President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Barthlama Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denise Domian Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denise Coley Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Clark Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $53,457 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $258,477 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $311,934 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $70,822 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $382,757 |
| 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. | $58,992 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,798 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $166,762 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,218 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,260 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,690 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,002 |
| Advertising and promotion | $314 |
| Office expenses | $2,692 |
| Information technology | $2,957 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,701 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,438 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,806 |
| Insurance | $6,334 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $435,210 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,681 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $215,965 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,288 |
| Total assets | $303,934 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,167 |
| 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 | $35,081 |
| Total liabilities | $54,248 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $245,686 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,000 |
| 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 | $303,934 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Victory Garden Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $106,179.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GROWING FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN HARAMBEE | $30,000 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GROWING FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN HARAMBEE | $30,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $25,250 |
Flowers For Dreams Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,207 |
Foundation For Sustainability And Innovation Laguna Beach, CA PURPOSE: ORGANIC FARMING | $5,000 |
Thomas J Rolfs Foundation Inc Nashotah, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION TO BE DIRECTED AT THE CHILDRENS PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chicago Horticultural Society Glencoe, IL | $333,124,052 | $72,376,611 |
Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | $321,129,910 | $28,928,117 |
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation Chaska, MN | $56,554,497 | $11,223,885 |
Green Bay Botanical Garden Inc Green Bay, WI | $16,307,811 | $3,306,952 |
Anderson Gardens Rockford, IL | $13,394,743 | $2,213,455 |
Rotary Botanical Gardens Inc Janesville, WI | $3,144,621 | $1,397,418 |
Quad City Botanical Center Foundation Rock Island, IL | $4,957,225 | $828,470 |
Iowa Arboretum Inc Madrid, IA | $3,776,984 | $807,261 |
Freeport Memorial Gardens Inc Freeport, IL | $1,629,241 | $651,461 |
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Foundation Springfield, IL | $4,310,080 | $1,145,814 |
Victory Garden Initiative Inc Milwaukee, WI | $303,934 | $382,757 |
Paul Bunyan Arboretum Brainerd, MN | $1,260,100 | $388,488 |