EIN 93-1213728

Growing Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
42
State
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Growing Gardens cultivates equity and health through food growing experiences in schools, prisons, backyards, and homes in Portland.
Total revenues
$2,160,653
2022
Total expenses
$1,563,837
2022
Total assets
$1,554,027
2022
Num. employees
42
2022

Program areas at Growing Gardens

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.
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 12 adults and 1 juvenile facility in Oregon.
Home Gardens: since Growing Gardens inception in 1996, this program has helped over 1,589 families start home Gardens, supporting fresh food access for over 1,000 adults and children annually. We partner with individuals, families, 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.

Who funds Growing Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Oregon Community FoundationHuman Services$63,500
The Collins FoundationSupport Operations and A Gardening Mentorship and Leadership Development Program To Expand Its Services and Partnerships With Community Health Organizations and Affect Food System Change for Bipoc and Low-Income Communities in Multnomah County$55,000
Windward FundEnvironmental Programs$50,000
...and 26 more grants received totalling $480,291

Personnel at Growing Gardens

NameTitleCompensation
Jason SkiptonExecutive Director$87,038
Angel HammonHome Gardens Operations Manager
Antonio RodriguezHome Gardens Community Manager
Bee BringsBee Development Manager
Lisa NishimuraBusiness Manager
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Growing Gardens

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,095,518
Program services$61,535
Investment income and dividends$1,186
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-5,734
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8,148
Total revenues$2,160,653

Form 990s for Growing Gardens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-30990View PDF
2021-122022-11-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-02-11990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $37,404 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
September 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The William G Gilmore Foundation
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3114 Se 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
growing-gardens.org/ 
Phone
(503) 284-8420
IRS details
EIN
93-1213728
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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