Nonprofit · EIN 92-3004476
GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC
Tax-exempt · ZEELAND, MI 49464
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $25,317 | $23,926 | $1,391 | $22,500 | $0 | $22,500 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $28,851 | $7,742 | $21,109 | $21,109 | $0 | $21,109 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $655
- Program service revenue
- $24,662
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $7,656
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,656
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $200
- Occupancy
- $3,115
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,054
- Other expenses
- $10,901
- Program services (functional)
- $2,358
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,109
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,500
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,500
- Cash, savings and investments
- $22,500
- Gross receipts
- $25,317
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Veldheer | Executive Director | 40 | $7,656 |
| Corey Veldheer | President & Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Taylor Antoski | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Natalie Hockamier | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Jon Meyers | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Veldheer | President & Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Steve Veldheer | Executive Director | 15 | $0 |
| Taylor Antoski | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Natalie Hockamier | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Jon Meyers | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9775 CRYSTAL CIR, ZEELAND, MI 49464-8441
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kate Chrisman, Accountant
- Phone
- (616) 594-0693
- Website
- goodsweetearth.org
Mission
Through natural lawn maintenance, Good Sweet Earth Grassroots INC visions to increase wealth in marginalized communities across West Michigan, decrease greenhouse gases, repopulate critical pollinators and sustain bee and insect populations. GSEG provides education about healthy lawns, tips to break the cycle of synthetic chemicals, and seed at no cost to encourage regular over-seeding of lawns. While connecting with churches, community centers and food pantries GSEG is able to deliver free organic fertilizer, pest control, grass seed, clover seed and soil amendments ensuring all communities are provided the resources needed to help grow healthier lawns, landscapes and gardens, with cost never being a barrier. This can increase property values, thus increasing wealth in marginalized communities across West Michigan.
Program accomplishments
- "Clover Is Not a Weed" Program - Clover Initiative - Educates community about the benefits of clovers and provides free seed to those who want to incorporate into their yard. 226 households received clover seed packets and information at no charge. 56.5 pounds of clover seed distributed. 452,000 square feet of lawn space potentially incorporated with clover. 87% of clover seed packets went to homes in Michigan. 3.2% went to homes elsewhere in the Midwest. Approximately 10% went to homes in other parts of the country. Our informational website, CloverIsNotAWeed.com, had 3,700 views and 2,600 unique visits.Expenses $2,058
- Workshops - Workshops reaching approximately 200 people across Kent and Ottawa Counties, equipping them with natural lawn care information and resourcesExpenses $300
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-3004476
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,500
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,317
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $25,317 | $23,926 | $22,500 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $28,851 | $7,742 | $21,109 | XML |
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 92-3004476).
Questions about GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC
- What is the EIN of GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC is 92-3004476.
- Is GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC 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 GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,656 (Steve Veldheer, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does GOOD SWEET EARTH GRASSROOTS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $25,317, expenses of $23,926 and total assets of $22,500 at year end.
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