Civic Intelligence

Gardening Matters

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 26-2833297

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Aug 09, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.GARDENINGMATTERS.ORG
310 East 38th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55409-1337

(612) 821-2358

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

19th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$17,692

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.7% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-61%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Down

$64,684

Down $102,540 (-61%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$62,791

Down $29,592 (-32%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$1,893

Down $72,948 (-97%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$202,685

Down $37,861 (-16%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$232,277

Down $20,529 (-8.1%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$29,592

Down $17,332 (-141%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2012: $184,621Liabilities 2012: $79,978Net Assets 2012: $104,6432012Assets 2013: $167,224Liabilities 2013: $74,841Net Assets 2013: $92,3832013Assets 2014: $64,684Liabilities 2014: $1,893Net Assets 2014: $62,7912014Assets 2015: $12,268Liabilities 2015: $3,791Net Assets 2015: $8,4772015Assets 2016: $924Liabilities 2016: $12,263Net Assets 2016: -$11,3392016

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$64,684
Liabilities$1,893
Net Assets$62,791
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2012: $271,3962012Revenue 2013: $240,546Expenses 2013: $252,806Net Income 2013: -$12,2602013Revenue 2014: $202,685Expenses 2014: $232,277Net Income 2014: -$29,5922014Revenue 2015: $200,328Expenses 2015: $254,642Net Income 2015: -$54,3142015Revenue 2016: $134,616Expenses 2016: $154,432Net Income 2016: -$19,8162016

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2014

Revenue$202,685
Expenses$232,277
Net Income-$29,592
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Aug 9, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$202,685
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Gardening Matters envisions a just, diverse and sustainable local food system where home and community gardens build stronger communities for the future. Gardening Matters supports successful, sustainable gardens and inspires gardeners to build resilient communities as they grow their own fresh food.

To strengthen the internal functioning of community gardens (cg) and the network between cg groups; to improve public relations for cgs, foster partnerships between cgs and the public / private sectors, and assist with new cgs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$110,371$48,726▼ $61,645
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$11,794$14,878▲ $3,084
Accounts Receivable$44,565$586▼ $43,979
Total Assets$167,224$64,684▼ $102,540
Other Assets Total$494$494→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$72,657--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,184$1,893▼ $291
Total Liabilities$74,841$1,893▼ $72,948
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$92,383$62,791▼ $29,592
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$92,383$62,791▼ $29,592
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$167,224$64,684▼ $102,540

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$494--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Susan PhillipsExecutive Director as of 81FT$17,692$17,692

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John Parker-der BoghassianChair
Aurora YoungVice Chair
Collie GraddickBoard Member
Daniel HalseyBoard Member
Ruby SimmonsBoard Member
Seth Kuhl-stennesBoard Member
Krista LeraasSecretary
Chris VanecekTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$131,873
Program Service Revenue
$70,606
Investment Income
$206
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$131,873
Change in Net Assets
$-29,592
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$102,233
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$101,363
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$28,681
Total Fundraising Expense$11,828
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$39,361$14,058$2,811$56,230
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,562$6,140$4,386$35,088
Fees for Services Management$21,498$7,678$1,535$30,711
Grants to Domestic Orgs$28,681--$28,681
Fees for Services Other$7,267$2,595$519$10,381
Occupancy$7,084$2,530$506$10,120
Office Expenses$6,805$2,431$486$9,722
Payroll Taxes$5,905$2,109$422$8,436
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,057-$3,057
Insurance$1,301$465$92$1,858
Other Employee Benefits-$1,609-$1,609
All Other Expenses$791$283$56$1,130
Other Expenses$959$5,078$1,015$959
Advertising$468$468-$936
Fees for Services Legal-$900-$900
Travel-$3-$3
Total Functional Expenses$171,045$49,404$11,828$232,277
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
See Notes Section----
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“All Board members and the Executive Director were emailed electronic copies of the complete Form 990 and supporting schedules to review prior to a Board meeting. The Board treasurer and executive director reviewed the document in detail with the contract accountant. The Board discussed and approved the completed form at a Board meeting prior to submission of the form.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“All Board members are given a copy of the Organization's conflict of interest policy in advance of the first Board meeting of the year and are required to sign a statement indicating they have read, understood and will comply with the policy.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gardening Matters
EIN
26-2833297
Address
310 EAST 38TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55409-1337

Signing Officer

Name
Chris Vanecek
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6128212358
Signed
2015-08-09
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
486

Preparer

Firm
WINC Professional Services LLC
Address
10313 Thrush Street NW, Minneapolis, MN 55433
Preparer
Jeffrey A Kurland
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION KEEPS TRACK OF HOW FUNDS ARE SPENT BY PERFORMING BI-WEEKLY REVIEWS.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Gardening Matters provided micro-grants of $9,500 to a total of 16 community gardens in 2014. The gardens were awarded funds after a competitive process where they submitted an application that described how they would use the funds. Gardens were required to submit a final report and copies of the receipts detailing how the money was spent.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1All Board members are given a copy of the Organization's conflict of interest policy in advance of the first Board meeting of the year and are required to sign a statement indicating they have read, understood and will comply with the policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available by request.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$64,684
Liabilities
$1,893
Net assets
$62,791
Revenue
$202,685
Expenses
$232,277
Net income
-$29,592
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.12$0.11$1.35$1.54$0.20
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.04$0.08$2.00$2.55$0.54
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.02$0.63$2.03$2.32$0.30
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.67$0.75$0.92$2.41$2.53$0.12
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.85$0.80$1.05$2.71