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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3704505

GROW JACKSON

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MI 49201

Financials

$273K$239K2023$333K$324K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROW JACKSON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$332,851$323,729$9,122$30,912$13,722$17,190
December 31, 2023990$272,594$239,468$33,126$113,127$1,645$111,482
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$223,722
Program service revenue
$102,881
Investment income
$383
Net income from fundraising events
$5,865
Other revenue
$5,865

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,065
Other salaries and wages
$107,254
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$189,414
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,336
Occupancy
$3,000
Travel
$6,456
Depreciation
$13,628
Program services (functional)
$242,197
Management and general (functional)
$81,532

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$113,127
Total assets, end of year
$30,912
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,722
Net assets, end of year
$17,190
Land, buildings and equipment
$20,268
Net assets without donor restrictions
$17,190
Gross receipts
$346,748
Employees
15
Volunteers
13
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
MI

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JACOB INOSENCIOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$67,388
LETICIA ALBARRANCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TIM DEWITTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID HAMMONTREEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NIEARA HEADENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NITIN JAINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAYLA JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERYN LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIELLE MACKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KARSEN MCCORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CARLY PAMPUCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VALERIE SCHUETTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDRASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CONNOR MAYNARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JACOB INOSENCIOEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$50,365
LETICIA ALBARRANCHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
TIM DEWITTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID HAMMONTREEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NIEARA HEADENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NITIN JAINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAYLA JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERYN LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIELLE MACKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KARSEN MCCORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CARLY PAMPUCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VALERIE SCHUETTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDRA LANGSTONSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
CONNER MAYNARDTREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
740 W MICHIGAN AVE, JACKSON, MI 49201-1909
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
740 West Michigan Ave, Jackson MI 49201
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CONNOR MAYNARD, 740 W MICHIGAN AVE, JACKSON, MI 49201
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Jacob Inosencio, 215 North Higby, Jackson MI 49202
Signed the 990
CONNOR MAYNARD, TREASURER
Phone
(517) 745-9805

Mission

TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY THROUGH GARDENS, FRESH FOOD ACCESS, AND EDUCTION. INSTEAD OF JUST GROWING FOOD AND GIVING IT AWAY, WE ALSO ARE TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE HOW TO GROW FOOD, TEACHING THEM WHY FRESH FOOD IS IMPORTANT FOR THEM AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDING THEM WITH THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE OF BEING SELF-RELIANT AND EMPOWERING THEM FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE URBAN AGRICULTURE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HIRES LOCAL YOUTH AGES 16-21 FOR PAID SUMMER JOBS IN THE GARDENS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT WHILE GAINING JOB SKILLS AND HELPING GROW HEALTHY FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $132,220
  • THE SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE JACKSON AREA TO TEACH HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS HOW TO GROW FRESH FOOD. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, AND NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS K-8.
    Expenses $47,060 · revenue $69,479
  • MANAGE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS IN THE CITY OF JACKSON. THESE GARDENS PROVIDE FRESH FOOD FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY. THESE SPACES ALSO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVE AS ENGAGEMENT SPACES FOR MANY PARTNERING NON-PROFITS.
    Expenses $38,322 · revenue $33,402
  • THE COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE COMMUNITY DINNERS, GROCERY GIVEAWAYS, AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES USING SNAP (FOOD ASSISTANCE).
    Expenses $24,595

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3704505
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$30,912
Income (IRS master file)
$346,748

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$332,851$323,729$30,912XML
990December 2023$272,594$239,468$113,127XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Jacob Inosencio
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 85-3704505).

Questions about GROW JACKSON

What is the EIN of GROW JACKSON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROW JACKSON is 85-3704505.
Is GROW JACKSON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to GROW JACKSON tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROW JACKSON 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 JACKSON 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 JACKSON 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 JACKSON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CONNOR MAYNARD.
Who are the officers and directors of GROW JACKSON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,388 (JACOB INOSENCIO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GROW JACKSON have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $332,851, expenses of $323,729 and total assets of $30,912 at year end.

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