KEEP GROWING DETROIT

EIN: 800892277 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

DETROIT, MI

Total Revenue
$1,814,894
Total Expenses
$1,429,367
Total Assets
$2,488,825
Net Assets
$2,457,233
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
ASHLEY ATKINSON
Phone
3136564769
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

KEEP GROWING DETROIT, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $386K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

KEEP GROWING DETROIT EXISTS TO PROMOTE A FOOD SOVEREIGN CITY WHERE THE MAJORITY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DETROITERS CONSUME ARE GROWN BY RESIDENTS WITHIN THE CITY'S LIMITS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $495,782 Revenue: $57,206

GARDEN DEVELOPMENT & GARDEN RESOURCE PROGRAM THE GARDEN RESOURCE PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY SEEDS, SUSTAINABLY GROWN VEGETABLE TRANSPLANTS, AND OTHER GARDEN RESOURCES TO FAMILIES, COMMUNITY...

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GARDEN DEVELOPMENT & GARDEN RESOURCE PROGRAM THE GARDEN RESOURCE PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY SEEDS, SUSTAINABLY GROWN VEGETABLE TRANSPLANTS, AND OTHER GARDEN RESOURCES TO FAMILIES, COMMUNITY, SCHOOL, AND MARKET GARDENS IN 2023 REACHING THE OVER 20,000 RESIDENTS IN DETROIT, HAMTRACK, AND HIGHLAND PARK MICHIGAN.

Program 2
Expenses: $359,249 Revenue: $16,125

EDUCATION & CAPACITY BUILDING KEEP GROWING DETROIT'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SESSIONS TO THE GARDENERS AND FARMERS...

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EDUCATION & CAPACITY BUILDING KEEP GROWING DETROIT'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SESSIONS TO THE GARDENERS AND FARMERS SERVED IN AREAS RANGING FROM NEW GARDEN DEVELOPMENT AND BASIC GARDENING TO FARM BUSINESS PLANNING, SEASON EXTENSION, AND MARKETING PRODUCE. IN 2023, THERE WERE 80 CLASSES HELD.

Program 3
Expenses: $426,328 Revenue: $90,863

FARM & MARKET OPERATIONS KEEP GROWING DETROIT HAS A FARM IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT WHERE THE ORGANIZATION GROWS PLANTS, HOSTS SERVICE PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND GROWS PRODUCE FOR MARKET AND...

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FARM & MARKET OPERATIONS KEEP GROWING DETROIT HAS A FARM IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT WHERE THE ORGANIZATION GROWS PLANTS, HOSTS SERVICE PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND GROWS PRODUCE FOR MARKET AND DONATION TO LOCAL EMERGENCY FOOD PROVIDERS. OUR GROWN IN DETROIT PROGRAM IS BASED AT THE KGD FARM. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTED DOZENS OF GROWERS IN GAINING ACCESS TO FARMERS' MARKETS AND OTHER SALES OUTLETS. TOGETHER THESE GROWERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 16,550 POUNDS OF FRESH, LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE TO DETROIT'S FOOD SYSTEM.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,664,237
Program Service Revenue $164,194
Investment Income $-13,537
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,814,894

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $833,070
Fundraising Expenses $29,157
Program Expenses $1,281,359
Other Expenses $596,297
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,429,367

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,814,894 $1,392,135 +0.3%
Expenses $1,429,367 $1,168,874 +0.2%
Net Income $385,527 $223,261 +0.7%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
17
Volunteers
1785

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
$212,267
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ASHLEY ATKINSON CO-DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$76,109 $0 $76,109
LINDSAY PIELACK CO-DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$63,662 $13,168 $76,830
TEPFIRAH RUSHDAN CO-DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$47,234 $12,094 $59,328
DARIUS HARDRICK CO-CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA JONES-FOSTER SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA BUDIONGAN TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AZRI AFEWORK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUKYIA COLVIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN GRIFFIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEON HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASENATH ANDREW FORMER BOARD 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEKAH GALANG FORMER BOARD 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WYNONA THOMAS FORMER BOARD 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 $1,814,894 $1,429,367 $2,488,825 $385,527
2022 $1,392,135 $1,168,874 $1,951,957 $223,261
2021 $2,148,305 $855,579 $1,778,933 $1,292,726
2021 $2,105,661 $868,320 $1,723,549 $1,237,341
2020 $774,092 $774,300 $491,236 $-208
2019 $739,656 $768,810 $487,312 $-29,154
2018 $973,814 $716,672 $661,465 $257,142
2017 $696,663 $725,731 $527,792 $-29,068
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