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Nonprofit · EIN 87-4576470

KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Financials

$461K$213K2023$408K$266K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$408,376$265,975$142,401$451,935$59,681$392,254
December 31, 2023990$460,631$212,647$247,984$331,470$4,652$326,818
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$408,376
of which government grants
$35,670
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$175,227
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$188,515
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,155
Depreciation
$5,108
Program services (functional)
$177,642
Management and general (functional)
$88,333

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$331,470
Total assets, end of year
$451,935
Total liabilities, end of year
$59,681
Net assets, end of year
$392,254
Land, buildings and equipment
$116,798
Net assets without donor restrictions
$392,254
Gross receipts
$408,376
Employees
15

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
L CAESAR STAIR IIICHAIR/TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
VIVIAN WILLIAMSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ADAM CARACOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHY MACKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TAIWO SUTTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
UMOJA ABDUL-AHADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASMINE BRYANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RAN BRADYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BENJAMIN CONAWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
L CAESAR STAIR IIIPRESIDENT/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
VIVIAN WILLIAMSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ADAM CARACOVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHY MACKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TAIWO SUTTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
UMOJA ABDUL-AHADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASMINE BRYANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RAN BRADYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BENJAMIN CONAWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5617 LYONS VIEW PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919-6421
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
L CAESAR STAIR III, 5617 LYONS VIEW PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
Signed the 990
L CAESAR STAIR III, CHAIR/TREASURER
Phone
(865) 310-1150
Return prepared by
NOVINGER BALL & ZIVI PC

Mission

TO SERVE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SO THAT THEY CAN BETTER ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE THE FOOD DESERTS AND FOOD INSECURE AREAS IN KNOX COUNTY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: CREATE JOBS AND PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES, LAND SOVEREIGNTY, CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRACTICES, AND RESTORATION. GRANT GIVEN FOR MEAL PROGRAM WHICH PREPARED AND DONATED APPROXIMATELY 750 READ-MADE MEALS TO THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ATTENDING THE SHORA FOUNDATION SUMMER PROGRAM.
    Expenses $145,481
  • KNOX COUNTY COMMNITY GARDEN AND GROWERS ALLIANCE SERVES AS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR BATTLEFIELD FARM & GARDENS: AN URBAN FARM WITH THE MISSION OF TRANFORMING THE COMMINTY'S RELATIONSHIP TO LAND AND FOOD IN EAST KNOXVILLE'S UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. IT IS WORKING TO END FOOD INSECURITY BY PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MAKE FRESH FOOD ACCESSIBLE AND TO CULTIVATE LAND-BASED SOVEREIGNTY THROUGH EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND DIRECT RELATIONSPS TO LAND.
    Expenses $32,161

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
87-4576470
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$451,935
Income (IRS master file)
$408,376

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$408,376$265,975$451,935XML
990December 2023$460,631$212,647$331,470XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 87-4576470).

Questions about KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE

What is the EIN of KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE is 87-4576470.
Is KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE 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 KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE 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 KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE 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 KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names L CAESAR STAIR III.
Who are the officers and directors of KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS ALLIANCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $408,376, expenses of $265,975 and total assets of $451,935 at year end.

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