Denver Urban Gardens
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 74-2374848
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.
Form
990
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Appel Lipsius Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $118,334 |
Karen Good Preident | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Zane Way Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melissa Rosas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melinda Warner Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jesse Ogas Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 |
| 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. | $118,335 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,001 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $541,452 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,590 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | -$65 |
| Other employee benefits | $101,052 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,440 |
| Fees for services: Management | $14,606 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,600 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $75,310 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $361,810 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,813 |
| Office expenses | $6,845 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $70,820 |
| Travel | $19,530 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,035 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,629 |
| Insurance | $6,054 |
| All other expenses | $27,957 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,323,744 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,050,228 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $130,134 |
| 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 | $3,783 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $255,685 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,439,830 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,236 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $500 |
| 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 | $14,370 |
| Other liabilities | $54,631 |
| Total liabilities | $130,737 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,122,190 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $186,903 |
| 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 | $1,439,830 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Denver Urban Gardens has awarded $11,155 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Denver, CO PURPOSE: Increase Food Access in Community | $6,098 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: Increase Food Access in Community | $5,057 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Denver Urban Gardens has recieved totaling $518,360.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lake Cunningham Development Trust Omaha, NE | $3,688,458 | $8,194,435 |
Seventy-Five North Revitalization Corporation Omaha, NE | $33,010,076 | $5,917,570 |
Denver Urban Gardens Denver, CO | $1,439,830 | $3,963,280 |
Aspen Valley Land Trust Carbondale, CO | $6,925,904 | $1,870,780 |
Tigermountain Foundation Tempe, AZ | $105,269 | $1,019,624 |
Tucson Clean And Beautiful Inc Tucson, AZ | $625,560 | $1,013,764 |
Nature And Wildlife Discovery Center Beulah, CO | $1,703,919 | $959,409 |
Midway Boosters Inc Midway, UT | $443,475 | $844,674 |
Oklahoma City Beautiful Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $501,120 | $682,970 |
Keep Omaha Beautiful Omaha, NE | $667,250 | $604,428 |
Tree New Mexico Inc Albuquerque, NM | $149,520 | $546,909 |
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $302,551 | $568,133 |