GREEN VILLAGE INITIATIVE INC

EIN: 271439954 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

BRIDGEPORT, CT

Total Revenue
$608,569
Total Expenses
$738,066
Total Assets
$288,475
Net Assets
$256,317
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
EILEEN O'REILLY
Phone
2036124107
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GREEN VILLAGE INITIATIVE INC, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $609K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $738K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

TO GROW FOOD, KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY THROUGH URBAN GARDENING AND FARMING, TO CREATE A MORE JUST FOOD SYSTEM IN BRIDGEPORT, CT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $119,950 Revenue: $4,309

RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM, BRIDGEPORT'S FIRST URBAN FARM, IS A 1.7 ACRE WELCOMING COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE AND EDUCATIONAL FARM. WE ENGAGE...

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RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM, BRIDGEPORT'S FIRST URBAN FARM, IS A 1.7 ACRE WELCOMING COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE AND EDUCATIONAL FARM. WE ENGAGE HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN FARMING AND GARDENING WHILE GROWING AND SELLING PESTICIDE-FREE PRODUCE AT BELOW MARKET PRICES. EACH YEAR HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS HAVE GROWN WITH US AT RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM DURING OPEN VOLUNTEER DAYS. OUR YOUTH PROGRAM CULTIVATES LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH AS REPRESENTATIVES OF SOCIAL CHANGE. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES JOB-READINESS AND FOOD JUSTICE ADVOCACY IN ADDITION TO AGRICULTURAL SKILL-BUILDING AT RESERVOIR COMMUNITY FARM.

Program 2
Expenses: $186,646

COMMUNITY GARDENS AND PARTNER GARDENS - COMMUNITY GARDENS IS A NETWORK OF 12 NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS THAT NOURISH OUR BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY. GARDENS PROVDE FAMILIES A PLACE TO GROW VEGETABLES OTHERWISE...

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COMMUNITY GARDENS AND PARTNER GARDENS - COMMUNITY GARDENS IS A NETWORK OF 12 NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS THAT NOURISH OUR BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY. GARDENS PROVDE FAMILIES A PLACE TO GROW VEGETABLES OTHERWISE UNAVILABLE IN MOST OR ALL BRIDGEPORT NEIGHBORHOODS AND HELP STRETCH FOOD BUDGETS. GVI DELIVERS STREAMLINED SUPPORT TO INCREASE GARDENERS' SELF-DETERMINATION AND FACILITATE AGRICULTURAL SKILL-BUILDING AMONG THE COMMUNITY. OUR TEAM CONSULTS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND PEER GROUPS ON BUILDING AND MAINTAINING GARDEN BEDS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS. OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN NETWORK SUPPORTS ABOUT 150 BRIDGEPORT FAMILIES IN GROWING THEIR OWN FOOD. OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO GARDENERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $149,165

YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM STRIVED TO CULTIVATE YOUNG FOOD LEADERS IN BRIDGEPORT BY DEVELOPING SKILLS IN AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, FOOD JUSTICE, CAREER READINESS, AND LEADERSHIP. THESE SKILLS WERE...

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM STRIVED TO CULTIVATE YOUNG FOOD LEADERS IN BRIDGEPORT BY DEVELOPING SKILLS IN AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, FOOD JUSTICE, CAREER READINESS, AND LEADERSHIP. THESE SKILLS WERE ACHIEVED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE SUMMER YOUTH CREW AND ACADEMIC YEAR FELLOWSHIPS WHICH SPANNED MANY YEARS AND SAW THE PARTICIPATION OF MANY TALENTED YOUNG LEADERS. YOUTH HELPED DETERMINE THEIR ROLE IN THE FOOD SYSTEM BY FORGING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS, LAND, COMMUNITY, AND CITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $596,801
Program Service Revenue $4,309
Investment Income $116
Other Revenue $7,343
TOTAL REVENUE $608,569

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $436,171
Fundraising Expenses $3,988
Program Expenses $495,680
Other Expenses $301,895
TOTAL EXPENSES $738,066

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $608,569 $352,816 +0.7%
Expenses $738,066 $638,249 +0.2%
Net Income $-129,497 $-285,433 -0.5%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
31
Volunteers
450

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
3
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EILEEN O'REILLY CHAIRMAN 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGOT GOTTERER VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL AMBROSINO TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PENNY COOK SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PIPPA BELL ADER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIA BISCEGLIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE CHAPPELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN DELGADO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SUSSMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $608,569 $738,066 $288,475 $-129,497
2022 $352,816 $638,249 $436,147 $-285,433
2021 $859,519 $548,377 $694,807 $311,142
2020 $671,268 $590,896 $380,948 $80,372
2018 $406,443 $413,450 $145,141 $-7,007
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