Grow It Forward is located in Manitowoc, WI. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Grow It Forward employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grow It Forward 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 It Forward generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $975.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 54.7% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE PEOPLE IN NEED WITH DIGNIFIED ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW, COOK, SHARE, AND ADVOCATE FOR IT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER PROVIDE FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY MEALS. CAFÉ AND FARMERS MARKET TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND AVAILABILITY OF NUTRITIOUS AND LOCALLY GROWN/PRODUCED FOODS. FACILITY ALSO OPEN TO PUBLIC & COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR RENT.
FARM/GARDEN/EDUCATION COMMUNITY GARDEN FEATURES FRUIT TREES, WATER, TOOL SHED, GREENHOUSE, FREE SPACE TO THOSE IN NEED, MINIMUM-FEE RAISED BEDS FOR RENT, AND PRODUCE GROWN ONSITE FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAMS. INDOOR HYDROPONIC FARM PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE YEAR-ROUND FOR THOSE IN NEED, FOR PURCHASE, OR USE IN OUR PROGRAMS. GARDEN-BASED EDUCATION OFFERED AT COMMUNITY GARDEN AND INDOOR HYDROPONIC FARM.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amber Daugs CEO & Founder | Officer | 40 | $54,865 |
Peter Lewellen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeremiah Novak Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Lundberg Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kia Yang Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dana Bongle Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $92,729 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $868,926 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $961,655 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $94,602 |
| Investment income | $77 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,440 |
| 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 | $1,062,169 |
| 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. | $54,865 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,410 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $243,261 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,978 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,129 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,465 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,253 |
| Advertising and promotion | $71,816 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,664 |
| Travel | $2,309 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $125 |
| Interest | $10,045 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $61,982 |
| Insurance | $8,893 |
| All other expenses | $2,003 |
| Total functional expenses | $975,419 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,456 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $14,400 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,029 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $83,504 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,826 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $607,354 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $791,569 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,000 |
| 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 | $288,100 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $38,992 |
| Total liabilities | $329,092 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $462,477 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $791,569 |