Growing Gardens

EIN: 931213728 501(c)(3) Human Services

Portland, OR

Total Revenue
$2,399,776
Total Expenses
$2,362,915
Total Assets
$2,347,179
Net Assets
$1,542,507
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
JASON SKIPTON
Phone
5032848420
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Growing Gardens, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

GROWING GARDENS USES THE EXPERIENCE OF GROWING FOOD IN SCHOOLS, BACKYARDS AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY, EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $866,241

YOUTH GROW: THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS PRE-K-12 STUDENTS TO EXPLORE NATURE, CULTURE, AND FOOD THROUGH HANDS-ON STEM-ALIGNED CLASSES, AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS FOCUSED ON FOOD JUSTICE AND HEALTHY COOKING, AND A...

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YOUTH GROW: THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS PRE-K-12 STUDENTS TO EXPLORE NATURE, CULTURE, AND FOOD THROUGH HANDS-ON STEM-ALIGNED CLASSES, AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS FOCUSED ON FOOD JUSTICE AND HEALTHY COOKING, AND A HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP IN GARDENING, FOOD SYSTEMS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. SINCE 2006, WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH OVER 20 SCHOOLS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT GARDEN EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Program 2
Expenses: $728,842

HOME GARDENS: SINCE GROWING GARDENS INCEPTION IN 1996, THIS PROGRAM HAS SUPPORTED NEARLY 2,000 FAMILIES TO START HOME GARDENS, SUPPORTING FRESH FOOD ACCESS FOR OVER 1,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN...

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HOME GARDENS: SINCE GROWING GARDENS INCEPTION IN 1996, THIS PROGRAM HAS SUPPORTED NEARLY 2,000 FAMILIES TO START HOME GARDENS, SUPPORTING FRESH FOOD ACCESS FOR OVER 1,000 ADULTS AND CHILDREN ANNUALLY. WE PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, HOSPITALS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS TO BUILD BACKYARD ORGANIC GARDENS AND PROVIDE THREE YEARS OF FREE GARDENING MENTORSHIP, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT IN BUILDING COMMUNITY-BASED LEADERSHIP.

Program 3
Expenses: $248,396

LETTUCE GROW: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND GARDENING EXPERIENCES TO ADULTS AND JUVENILES WHO ARE INCARCERATED ACROSS THE STATE OF OREGON. THROUGH HANDS-ON PRODUCTION IN PRISON...

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LETTUCE GROW: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND GARDENING EXPERIENCES TO ADULTS AND JUVENILES WHO ARE INCARCERATED ACROSS THE STATE OF OREGON. THROUGH HANDS-ON PRODUCTION IN PRISON GARDENS AND CLASSES THAT PROVIDE HORTICULTURAL CREDENTIALS, AND POST-RELEASE JOB CONNECTIONS, WE PROVIDE INCARCERATED ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND FOOD SERVICE FIELDS. CURRENTLY WE ARE PROVIDING CLASSES AND SERVICES TO INMATES IN 13 ADULT FACILITIES AND 1 JUVENILE FACILITY IN OREGON. ON AN AVERAGE YEAR WE HELP TO GROW OVER 300,000 POUNDS OF FOOD ON 23 ACRES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,369,824
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $40,623
Other Revenue $-10,671
TOTAL REVENUE $2,399,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $85,670
Salaries & Benefits $1,788,926
Fundraising Expenses $227,252
Program Expenses $1,942,051
Other Expenses $488,319
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,362,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,399,776 $2,119,114 +0.1%
Expenses $2,362,915 $2,068,071 +0.1%
Net Income $36,861 $51,043 -0.3%
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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
15
Independent Members
13
Employees
49
Volunteers
200

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
6
$155,822
Total Directors
15
$55,274
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASON SKIPTON Executive Dir. 37.50
Officer
$101,625 $8,263 $109,888
THUY PHAM Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$42,236 $3,698 $45,934
SHIREEN DUKE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$9,340 $0 $9,340
SIMBIAT YUSUFF CO-DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEMIL SANTOS CO-DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK KWAN Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELSO BRASUNAS Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN COLEMAN-FIRE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ECA-ETABO WASONGOLO BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE HASHIMAWARI BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOLI FLORES BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA PAZ HERRERA BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MORGAN RIDER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN ROSSMAN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREN GOLDEN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COZETTE TRAN-CAFFEE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
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 $2,399,776 $2,362,915 $2,347,179 $36,861
2023 $2,119,114 $2,068,071 $1,765,589 $51,043
2022 $2,160,653 $1,563,837 $1,554,027 $596,816
2021 $1,638,850 $1,302,012 $918,298 $336,838
2020 $966,230 $936,878 $666,464 $29,352
2019 $976,144 $776,932 $442,422 $199,212
2018 $706,978 $643,686 $240,413 $63,292
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