Homeless Garden Project
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 63
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 77-0475165
Organization Overview
Homeless Garden Project is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Homeless Garden Project employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Homeless Garden Project 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 12/2020, Homeless Garden Project generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT/TRAINING OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOMELESS GARDEN PROJECT (HGP) PROVIDES JOB TRAINING, TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. HGP ALSO OFFERS EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN AN ORGANIC FARM AND IN RELATED ENTERPRISES.BETWEEN 2013 AND 2020, ON AVERAGE, 97% OF GRADUATES GOT INTO JOBS OR A STEADY SOURCE OF INCOME; IN THE SAME PERIOD, 90% OF GRADUATES GOT INTO HOUSING. DURING 2020, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED MORE THAN 14,000 PAID JOB TRAINING HOURS. FROM THE BROADER COMMUNITY, DURING NON-COVID YEARS, ABOUT 2,500 PEOPLE SERVE AS VOLUNTEERS,CONTRIBUTING MORE THAN 18,572 HOURS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINS ARETAIL STORE WHICH SELLS A VARIETY OF ITEMS HANDMADE BY THE VOLUNTEERS AND PROGRAMTRAINEES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN 7,000 POUNDS OFORGANIC PRODUCE TO LOW INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Darrie Ganzhorn Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $77,649 |
Suzanne Maclean Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Gummere President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lorraine Bayer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Bruce Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Primack Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $201,783 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $743,915 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $945,698 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,471 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,027 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $190,943 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,170,124 |
| 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. | $77,649 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,413 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $666,840 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $67,705 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,395 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,150 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,709 |
| Insurance | $12,397 |
| All other expenses | $33,461 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,054,868 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $419,223 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,781,644 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $120,177 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $124,464 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $25,697 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,649 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $189,095 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,669,949 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,123 |
| 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 | $64,406 |
| Total liabilities | $89,529 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $697,781 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,882,639 |
| 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 | $3,669,949 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Homeless Garden Project has recieved totaling $524,377.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $117,183 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $75,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $54,633 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $48,389 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Human Services | $40,250 |
San Jose Mercury News Wish Book Fund Inc San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $38,955 |
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