VICTORY GARDEN INITIATIVE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Phone

4144310888

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

VICTORY GARDEN INITIATIVE INC, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $374K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 87% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $72K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

VICTORY GARDEN INITIATIVE BUILDS COMMUNITIES THAT GROW THEIR OWN FOOD CREATING A COMMUNITY-BASED, SOCIALLY JUST, ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD SYSTEM FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $108,719 Revenue: $48,154

URBAN GARDEN: AT VICTORY GARDENS 1.5 ACRE URBAN FARM, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES FOOD TO FEED THE COMMUNINTY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH OUR ROADSIDE FARMSTAND, FARMERS MARKET SALES, CSA...

URBAN GARDEN: AT VICTORY GARDENS 1.5 ACRE URBAN FARM, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES FOOD TO FEED THE COMMUNINTY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH OUR ROADSIDE FARMSTAND, FARMERS MARKET SALES, CSA SUBSCRIPTION BOXES, COMMUNITY GARDEN RENTALS, AND WHOLESALE TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $38,485 Revenue: $83,685

BLITZ PROGRAM:THIS IS THE LARGEST GARDENING EVENT, WHERE HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS COME TOGETHER TO INSTALL AS MANY AS 4X8 FT. RAISED BED GARDENS AS POSSIBLE IN TWO WEEKS.OVER THE YEARS , WE HAVE BUILT MORE THAN 7,000 GARDENS, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES WITHY ACCESS TO FRESH, HOMEGROWN PRODUCE.

Program 3

Expenses: $22,101 Revenue: $3,726

YEP - YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATIONS RUNS A YEAR-ROUND, HANDS-ON GARDEN BASED PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH IN THE TARGET NEIGHBORHOODS OF HARAMBEE AND RIVERWEST. IN ADDITION, VICTORY GARDEN RUNS AFTER SCHOOL GARDEN CLUBS, SUMMER AGRICORPS, FARM FIELD TRIPS AND EARN AND LEARN PROGRAMMING AT THE URBAN FARM CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY PARTNER LOCATIONS.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $363,768

Program Service Revenue $9,605

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $302

TOTAL REVENUE $373,675

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $161,850

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $192,189

Other Expenses $139,658

TOTAL EXPENSES $301,508

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$373,675	$199,586	+0.9%
Expenses	$301,508	$182,791	+0.6%
Net Income	$72,167	$16,795	+3.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

400

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DENISE BAILEY	CO-CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAYLEY PERUSEK	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KITONGA ALEXANDER	CO CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHELSEA CROSS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVITA FLOWERS-SHANKLIN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WADE LOOFBORO	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA JONES	INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA ALI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BIANCA SHAW	BOARD MEMBER	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	$373,675	$301,508	$408,556	$72,167
2023	$199,586	$182,791	$342,837	$16,795
2022	$295,101	$248,900	$336,870	$46,201
2021	$382,757	$435,210	$303,934	$-52,453
2020	$428,940	$449,452	$363,966	$-20,512
2019	$484,691	$273,253	$358,352	$211,438