Growing Gardens
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 50
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 01/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 93-1213728
Organization Overview
Growing Gardens is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Growing Gardens employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Growing 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 12/2023, Growing Gardens generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.2% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GROWING GARDENS USES THE EXPERIENCE OF GROWING FOOD IN SCHOOLS, BACKYARDS AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY, EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH GROW: THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS PRE-K-12 STUDENTS TO EXPLORE NATURE, CULTURE, AND FOOD THROUGH HANDS-ON STEM-ALIGNED CLASSES, AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS FOCUSED ON FOOD JUSTICE AND HEALTHY COOKING, AND A HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP IN GARDENING, FOOD SYSTEMS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. SINCE 2006, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH OVER 20 SCHOOLS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT GARDEN EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN.
HOME GARDENS: SINCE GROWING GARDENS INCEPTION IN 1996, THIS PROGRAM HAS SUPPORTED NEARLY 2,000 FAMILIES TO START HOME GARDENS, SUPPORTING FRESH FOOD ACCESS FOR OVER 1,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN ANNUALLY. WE PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, HOSPITALS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS TO BUILD BACKYARD ORGANIC GARDENS AND PROVIDE THREE YEARS OF FREE GARDENING MENTORSHIP, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT IN BUILDING COMMUNITY-BASED LEADERSHIP.
LETTUCE GROW: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND GARDENING EXPERIENCES TO ADULTS AND JUVENILES WHO ARE INCARCERATED ACROSS THE STATE OF OREGON. THROUGH HANDS-ON PRODUCTION IN PRISON GARDENS AND CLASSES THAT PROVIDE HORTICULTURAL CREDENTIALS, AND POST-RELEASE JOB CONNECTIONS, WE PROVIDE INCARCERATED ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND FOOD SERVICE FIELDS. CURRENTLY WE ARE PROVIDING CLASSES AND SERVICES TO INMATES IN 13 ADULT FACILITIES AND 1 JUVENILE FACILITY IN OREGON. ON AN AVERAGE YEAR WE HELP TO GROW OVER 300,000 POUNDS OF FOOD ON 23 ACRES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Skipton Executive Dir. | Officer | 37.5 | $93,176 |
Shireen Duke Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $7,664 |
Simbiat Yusuff Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Joemil Santos Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Thuy Pham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Rick Kwan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $51,386 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,181,407 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $891,630 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,598 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,124,423 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,011 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,616 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,119,114 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,620 |
| 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. | $108,642 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,728 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,238,931 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,791 |
| Other employee benefits | $66,786 |
| Payroll taxes | $146,301 |
| 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 | $81,667 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $54,024 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,817 |
| Travel | $28,182 |
| 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 | $4,424 |
| Insurance | $7,673 |
| All other expenses | $3,195 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,068,071 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $309,828 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $795,321 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $652,135 |
| 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 | $5,017 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,288 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,765,589 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,938 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $170,005 |
| 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 | $259,943 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $982,684 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $522,962 |
| 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 | $1,765,589 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Growing Gardens has awarded $42,625 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FRIENDS OF ZENGER FARM PURPOSE: SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | $8,261 |
OUTGROWING HUNGER PURPOSE: SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | $34,364 |