Unity Gardens

EIN: 270901122 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

South Bend, IN

Total Revenue
$879,354
Total Expenses
$659,710
Total Assets
$1,494,764
Net Assets
$1,454,868
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
Sara Stewart
Phone
5742222266
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Unity Gardens, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $879K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $220K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

To connect our community to healthy food,nature and each other We do this through supporting open gardens, free classes and programs

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $168,596

2024 Free-Pick Orchards & Gardens: Unity Gardens connect our community to Fresh Food, Nature and one another through 40 free pick gardens and orchard sites. The 7 acre main site is the hub of...

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2024 Free-Pick Orchards & Gardens: Unity Gardens connect our community to Fresh Food, Nature and one another through 40 free pick gardens and orchard sites. The 7 acre main site is the hub of operations. Through this site we support over 40 satellite gardens where our community can pick fresh fruits and vegetables without any barriers to access. The main site has garden guides who will help harvesters navigate the garden and discover the fruits and vegetables, sharing recipes, information on our programs, classes and More. Through our satellite gardens and community partners we also add to the available produce with a sharing shelf for 8637 garden visitors to enjoy. An estimated 200,000 pounds of fresh produce distributed to neighbors.

Program 2
Expenses: $256,536

2024 Educational Programming: Unity Gardens hosts free gardening and orchard care classes both on-site in our education center and on-line. In addition we offer classes at our community partner...

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2024 Educational Programming: Unity Gardens hosts free gardening and orchard care classes both on-site in our education center and on-line. In addition we offer classes at our community partner sites. A 4-season off-the-grid Geodome to host field trips and connect youth to the joy of gardening and principles of renewable energy all year long. An Edgy Veggie bus takes our programs and classes on the road, reaching more deeply into our community to parks and community events. We have engaged over 1484 children with Edgy Veggie in 2024 at 19 events. 1211 Adults attended free gardening as well 870 kids at 147 classes.

Program 3
Expenses: $94,858

2024 Farm to Market: Unity Gardens has a dedicated, separated area at the main garden to grow food for sale, creating revenue for organizational sustainability and mission support. In addition to...

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2024 Farm to Market: Unity Gardens has a dedicated, separated area at the main garden to grow food for sale, creating revenue for organizational sustainability and mission support. In addition to fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables, Unity Gardens creates value added products such as soap, bees wax candles and balms, veggie pun cards honey based food with honey and dried herbs and pepper We have 2 market areas; One at the South Bend Farmers Market and another at our main garden Welcome Center.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $729,247
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $16,442
Other Revenue $133,665
TOTAL REVENUE $879,354

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $474,248
Fundraising Expenses $74,461
Program Expenses $519,990
Other Expenses $185,462
TOTAL EXPENSES $659,710

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $879,354 $752,494 +0.2%
Expenses $659,710 $501,187 +0.3%
Net Income $219,644 $251,307 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
31
Volunteers
2879

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$72,490
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARA STEWART PresidentCEO 40.00
Officer
$58,000 $0 $58,000
BARBARA SUTTON Treasurer 10.00
Officer
$14,490 $0 $14,490
DON INKS Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM EMERICK Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT SPRING Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW WARDEN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA MCCOY Secretary 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CARA LUPA Vice President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $879,354 $659,710 $1,494,764 $219,644
2023 $752,494 $501,187 $1,412,104 $251,307
2022 $552,176 $434,502 $1,180,080 $117,674
2021 $391,031 $331,058 $1,006,632 $59,973
2020 $409,593 $248,482 $953,589 $161,111
2019 $510,498 $246,702 $846,023 $263,796
2018 $231,368 $226,172 $525,609 $5,196
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