Nonprofit · EIN 20-4396437
GROW FOOD
Also known as VIVA FARMS
Tax-exempt · MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,886,173 | $2,518,643 | $367,530 | $1,504,750 | $522,048 | $982,702 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,031,760 | $1,813,565 | $218,195 | $1,112,179 | $464,419 | $647,760 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $1,395,889 | $1,296,070 | $99,819 | $924,236 | $494,671 | $429,565 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,486,289
- of which government grants
- $1,905,440
- Program service revenue
- $53,292
- Investment income
- -$4,263
- Net rental income
- $80,170
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$4,579
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$10
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $261,808
- Other revenue
- $350,855
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $923,688
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $128,843
- Other salaries and wages
- $861,215
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,122,092
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $46,433
- Occupancy
- $64,218
- Travel
- $5,837
- Depreciation
- $72,812
- Program services (functional)
- $2,376,106
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,255
- Fundraising (functional)
- $32,282
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,112,179
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,504,750
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $522,048
- Net assets, end of year
- $982,702
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,059,802
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $982,702
- Gross receipts
- $3,897,798
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SMITH | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,278 | $26,943 |
| MICHAEL FRAZIER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $124,246 | $4,596 |
| ANDREW MILLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL VALDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICIO SOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FRAZIER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $126,051 | $5,170 |
| ANDREW MILLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL VALDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADA SNYDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICIO SOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FRAZIER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $112,289 | $12,175 |
| ANDREW MILLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL VALDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADA SNYDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICIO SOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16470 STATE ROUTE 20, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273-7279
- In care of
- % MICHAEL FRAZIER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL FRAZIER, 16470 STATE ROUTE 20, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL FRAZIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (360) 969-7191
- Website
- WWW.VIVAFARMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
WE EMPOWER ASPIRING AND LIMITED-RESOURCE FARMERS BY PROVIDING BILINGUAL TRAINING IN HOLISTIC ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO LAND, INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT, MARKETING, AND CAPITAL.
Program accomplishments
- IN OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, PRACTICUM IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, INCUBATOR, AND AGRICULTURAL PARK, WE TRAINED AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO LAND INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT, MARKETING, AND CAPITAL TO 235 FARMERS. WE MADE 100 ACRES OF CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMLAND AVAILABLE TO THESE PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $2,376,106 · grants $923,688 · revenue $133,462
- OUR SALES PROGRAM INCLUDING WHOLESALE, CSA BOXES AND EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES REACHED A GROSS REVENUE OF $1,229,975 OF PRODUCE SOLD THROUGH VIVA FARMS AND $32,764 IN ADDITIONAL SALES OF SUPPLIES. IN ADDITION TO THESE SALES, FARMERS SOLD $1,830,630 DIRECTLY THROUGH THEIR OWN MARKETS FOR A TOTAL SALES VALUE OF $3,060,605 FOR THE YEAR.revenue $261,808
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4396437
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,504,750
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,897,798
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,886,173 | $2,518,643 | $1,504,750 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,031,760 | $1,813,565 | $1,112,179 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,395,889 | $1,296,070 | $924,236 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4396437).
Questions about GROW FOOD
- What is the EIN of GROW FOOD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GROW FOOD is 20-4396437.
- Is GROW FOOD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to GROW FOOD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GROW FOOD file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GROW FOOD due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GROW FOOD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GROW FOOD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL FRAZIER.
- Who are the officers and directors of GROW FOOD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,278 (ROBERT SMITH, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS).
- How much revenue does GROW FOOD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,886,173, expenses of $2,518,643 and total assets of $1,504,750 at year end.
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