GROW GRAND ISLAND INC

EIN: 813977921 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

GRAND ISLAND, NE

Total Revenue
$733,541
Total Expenses
$767,992
Total Assets
$71,961
Net Assets
$71,961
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
TONJA BROWN
Phone
3083829210
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GROW GRAND ISLAND INC, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $734K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 443% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP A COLLABORATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH AND PROGRESS IN GRAND ISLAND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $636,655

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR GRAND ISLAND RESIDENTS AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS AND GROWTH IN THE COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $731,314
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,227
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $733,541

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $636,655
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $971
Program Expenses $636,655
Other Expenses $131,337
TOTAL EXPENSES $767,992

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $733,541 $135,084 +4.4%
Expenses $767,992 $427,125 +0.8%
Net Income $-34,451 $-292,041 -0.9%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
17

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
$36,000
Total Directors
18
$36,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TONJA BROWN CHAIR PERSON 5.00
Officer Director
$36,000 $0 $36,000
WILL ARMSTRONG BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BERLIE SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK BROWN BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER BULLINGTON BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK HAASE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI ISLEY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS KOTULAK BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM LANCASTER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD MELLEMA VICE CHAIR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA MUELLER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MUSTION BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK O'NEILL BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK STELK BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON PETERSON BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA DE LAET BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF PALIK BOARD MEMBER N/A
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
2025 $733,541 $767,992 $71,961 $-34,451
2024 $135,084 $427,125 $106,412 $-292,041
2023 $1,175,719 $1,548,809 $398,453 $-373,090
2022 $832,195 $910,656 $771,543 $-78,461
2021 $85,640 $355,699 $850,004 $-270,059
2020 $180,093 $113,046 $1,120,063 $67,047
2019 $94,709 $24,964 $1,053,016 $69,745
2018 $550,232 $59,119 $983,271 $491,113
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