Grow Ahead Foundation is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Q32) the organization is classified as: International Economic Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grow Ahead Foundation 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, Grow Ahead Foundation generated $235.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $265.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GROW AHEAD CONNECTS PEOPLE DIRECTLY TO SMALL-SCALE FARMER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEM AS THEY ADDRESS THE CHALLENGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GROW AHEAD FUNDED COMMUNITY-LED AGROFORESTRY PROJECTS THIS YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SMALL-SCALE FARMING COMMUNITIES IN THAILAND, GHANA, BRAZIL, MEXICO AND COLOMBIA. THESE PROJECTS PLANTED MORE THAN 260,000 TREES, IMPACTING OVER 6,000 FARMERS + COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zinn Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $11,000 | 
| Dana Geffner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Margot Conover Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Anne Costello Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Rachel Spense Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| 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 | $235,506 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $235,506 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| 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 | $235,506 | 
| 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 | $198,788 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,000 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,300 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $27,339 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $1,600 | 
| Payroll taxes | $3,793 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,825 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $11,144 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $300 | 
| Office expenses | $8,487 | 
| Information technology | $375 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $73 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $265,724 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $168,197 | 
| 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 | $35,000 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $203,197 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $203,197 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $203,197 |