Denver Urban Gardens

Organization Overview

Denver Urban Gardens is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Denver Urban Gardens employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Denver Urban Gardens 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, Denver Urban Gardens generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DUG'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE ACCESS, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE TO GROW HEALTHY FOOD IN COMMUNITY AND REGENERATE URBAN GREEN SPACES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DUG SUPPORTS 188 COMMUNITY GARDENS IN SIX METRO DENVER COUNTIES, SERVING 17,500 GARDENERS WHILE IMPACTING OVER 40,000 COLORADANS. OUR PROGRAM ENSURES THAT THE GARDENS ARE WELL BUILT AND RESPONSIVE TO THEIR SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT, WHETHER LOCATED AT SCHOOLS, PARKS, NEIGHBORHOODS, SENIOR COMMUNITIES OR LOW-INCOME HOUSING. WE MAINTAIN THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS WELL AS THE HUMAN INFRASTRUCTURE ENSURING WELL-FUNCTIONING COMMUNITIES THROUGH TRAINING, FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND BEING THE INTERFACE BETWEEN GARDENERS AND LAND OWNERS. IN 2020, WE ENSURED THAT GARDENS WERE ACTIVATED SAFELY TO ENSURE FOOD ACCESSIBILITY DURING PANDEMIC, AND OPENED 5 NEW COMMUNITY GARDENS.


EDUCATION PROGRAMS: DUG OFFERS GARDEN, NUTRITION, AND ECOLOGY-RELATED WORKSHOPS AND SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. IN 2020, DUG RESPONDED TO THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES DURING THE PANDEMIC. DUG WAS AWARDED THE MULTI-YEAR HEALTHY FOOD FOR DENVER'S KIDS GRANT AND COLLABORATED TO OFFER ONLINE COOKING CLASSES AND MEALS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ACROSS DENVER.BOTH THE MASTER COMMUNITY GARDENER AND MASTER COMPOSTER PROGRAM CONTINUED TO OPERATE WITH VIRTUAL TRAINING SESSIONS DUE TO COVID-19. IN ADDITION, DUG LAUNCHED ITS ONLINE COMMUNITY NETWORK, GIVING GARDENERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS, SHARE IDEAS, AND SHOWCASE THEIR PROGRESS OVER THE SEASON.


DUG'S FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS (GROW A GARDEN) EXPANDED DUE TO PANDEMIC AND PROVIDED 1,500 PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME PARTICIPANTS WITH 16,000 SEED PACKETS, 11,800 SEEDLINGS AND GARDEN KNOW-HOW TO GROW GOOD FOOD. DUG'S NETWORK OF GARDENERS PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 60,000 LBS OF EXCESS PRODUCE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH HUNGER RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS AND FRESH FOOD CONNECT. WITH PROJECT WORTHMORE, DUG ALSO SUPPORTS IMMIGRANT AND FARMER TRAINING AT DELANEY COMMUNITY FARM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Appel Lipsius
Executive Director
$118,334
Karen Good
Preident
$0
Zane Way
Treasurer
$0
Melissa Rosas
Secretary
$0
Melinda Warner
Vice-President
$0
Le'alani Boykin
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,113,920
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,410,222
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $549,708
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,524,142
Total Program Service Revenue$268,548
Investment income $2,243
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,172,549
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,963,280

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Denver Urban Gardens has awarded $11,155 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Increase Food Access in Community

$6,098

MONTBELLO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Increase Food Access in Community

$5,057
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Denver Urban Gardens has recieved totaling $518,360.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF SCHOOL AND URBAN GARDENS ACROSS DENVER, TEACHING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES HOW TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD, RESPECT THE LAND, AND APPRECIATE COMMUNITY.

$135,000
Hdr Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$100,000
The Telluray Foundation

Littleton, CO

PURPOSE: DENVER URBAN GARDENS CORPS PILOT

$50,000
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$46,750
Rose Community Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Food Access And Employment And Workforce Development Programming

$40,000
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$33,603
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