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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4355636

GROWERS INC

Tax-exempt · WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Financials

$974K$941K2022$1.1M$1M2023$1.1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROWERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,134,116$1,057,083$77,033$451,174$169,661$281,513
June 30, 2024990$1,058,896$1,010,644$48,252$422,156$217,676$204,480
June 30, 2023990$973,715$941,266$32,449$345,398$189,170$156,228
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,098
Program service revenue
$1,121,975
Investment income
$2,290
Net income from fundraising events
$3,753
Other revenue
$3,753

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$779,959
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$779,959
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,954
Occupancy
$23,271
Travel
$83,736
Depreciation
$14,235
Program services (functional)
$962,389
Management and general (functional)
$94,694

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$422,156
Total assets, end of year
$451,174
Total liabilities, end of year
$169,661
Net assets, end of year
$281,513
Land, buildings and equipment
$25,395
Net assets without donor restrictions
$281,513
Gross receipts
$1,134,666
Employees
47
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
CT

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SCOTT HICKMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$130,085$4,923
STEVE ABATIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$130,085$4,923
PATRICK BIRNEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GARY HUTLGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SCOTT HICKMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$130,085$4,923
STEVE ABATIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$130,085$4,923
PATRICK BIRNEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GARY HUTLGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SCOTT HICKMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$132,552$5,142
STEVE ABATIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$132,552$5,142
PATRICK BIRNEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GARY HUTLGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
86 ANDERSON RD, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492-5503
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STEVEN ABATI, 86 ANDERSON ROAD, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
Signed the 990
STEVEN ABATI, VICE PRESIDENT
Phone
(203) 215-8273
Return prepared by
ZACKIN ZIMYESKI SULLIVAN CPA LLC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A MULTI-PATH APPROACH TO PROVIDING HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND THERAPY FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HORTICULTURAL EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND THERAPY FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
    Expenses $962,389 · revenue $1,124,265

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-4355636
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
2011
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$451,174
Income (IRS master file)
$1,134,666

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,134,116$1,057,083$451,174IRS
990June 2024$1,058,896$1,010,644$422,156XML
990June 2023$973,715$941,266$345,398XML
990June 2022$874,070$886,486$278,771IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990December 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 27-4355636).

Questions about GROWERS INC

What is the EIN of GROWERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROWERS INC is 27-4355636.
Is GROWERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to GROWERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROWERS INC 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 GROWERS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GROWERS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GROWERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEVEN ABATI.
Who are the officers and directors of GROWERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,085 (SCOTT HICKMAN, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does GROWERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,134,116, expenses of $1,057,083 and total assets of $451,174 at year end.

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