Civic Intelligence

Backyard Growers Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 47-1553021

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization ProfileBACKYARDGROWERS.ORG
103R Maplewood AveGloucester, MA 01930

(978) 281-0480

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

29th percentile

-4.4%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$90,731

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.5% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$170,986

Down $89,207 (-34%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$141,535

Down $101,519 (-42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$29,451

Up $12,312 (+72%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Up

$670,514

Up $472,491 (+239%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$700,186

Up $376,086 (+116%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$29,672

Up $96,405 (+76%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $90,991Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $131,944Liabilities 2016: $4,149Net Assets 2016: $127,7952016Assets 2017: $232,411Liabilities 2017: $11,749Net Assets 2017: $220,6622017Assets 2018: $241,821Liabilities 2018: $12,532Net Assets 2018: $229,2892018Assets 2019: $246,942Liabilities 2019: $14,355Net Assets 2019: $232,5872019Assets 2020: $374,602Liabilities 2020: $15,998Net Assets 2020: $358,6042020Assets 2021: $443,437Liabilities 2021: $15,966Net Assets 2021: $427,4712021Assets 2022: $411,404Liabilities 2022: $42,273Net Assets 2022: $369,1312022Assets 2023: $260,193Liabilities 2023: $17,139Net Assets 2023: $243,0542023Assets 2025: $170,986Liabilities 2025: $29,451Net Assets 2025: $141,5352025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$170,986
Liabilities$29,451
Net Assets$141,535
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $188,787Expenses 2015: $159,024Net Income 2015: $29,7632015Revenue 2016: $203,444Expenses 2016: $200,974Net Income 2016: $2,4702016Revenue 2017: $355,865Expenses 2017: $262,998Net Income 2017: $92,8672017Revenue 2018: $306,757Expenses 2018: $298,130Net Income 2018: $8,6272018Revenue 2019: $305,284Expenses 2019: $301,986Net Income 2019: $3,2982019Revenue 2020: $443,641Expenses 2020: $317,624Net Income 2020: $126,0172020Revenue 2021: $487,453Expenses 2021: $424,986Net Income 2021: $62,4672021Revenue 2022: $490,195Expenses 2022: $548,535Net Income 2022: -$58,3402022Revenue 2023: $198,023Expenses 2023: $324,100Net Income 2023: -$126,0772023Revenue 2025: $670,514Expenses 2025: $700,186Net Income 2025: -$29,6722025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$670,514
Expenses$700,186
Net Income-$29,672
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 25, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$677,974
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Backyard growers cultivates healthy, connected, resilient communities and fights for food sovereignty by empowering people to grow their own food. We increase equitable access to vegetable gardens and the resources people and communities need to grow their own food.

Backyard growers cultivates healthy, connected, resilient communities and fights for food sovereignty by empowering people to grow their own food. We increase equitable acess to vegetable gardens and the resources people and communities need to grow their own food.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$132,922$101,169▼ $31,753
Pledges and Grants Receivable$7,267$37,400▲ $30,133
Accounts Receivable$40,968$19,738▼ $21,230
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,500$9,500▼ $6,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,896$3,179▲ $283
Total Assets$199,553$170,986▼ $28,567
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$28,346$29,451▲ $1,105
Total Liabilities$28,346$29,451▲ $1,105
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$138,715$104,135▼ $34,580
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$32,492$37,400▲ $4,908
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$171,207$141,535▼ $29,672
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$199,553$170,986▼ $28,567

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,500$20,500$30,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Alison Woitunski DifioreExecutive DirectorFT$90,731$90,731

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jen PerryPresident
Allison MuellerVice President
Paul RomaryDirector
Suzanne ClerkinDirector
Karen TaggartClerk
Sharon LawlorTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$618,118
Program Service Revenue
$49,963
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$2,433
All Other Contributions
$547,682
Change in Net Assets
$-29,672
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$520,454
Other Expenses$179,732
Total Fundraising Expense$167,126
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$258,611-$113,660$372,271
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$45,987$22,993$22,994$91,974
Payroll Taxes$35,641$10,586$9,982$56,209
Fees for Services Accounting-$43,293-$43,293
Occupancy$16,979$643$5,531$23,153
Fees for Services Other$15,631--$15,631
All Other Expenses$4,436$82$2,468$6,986
Depreciation Depletion-$6,000-$6,000
Other Expenses$5,052$87$11,755$5,139
Insurance-$4,481-$4,481
Information Technology$63$1,639$20$1,722
Travel$1,159$235-$1,394
Fees for Services Legal-$748-$748
Total Functional Expenses$434,923$98,137$167,126$700,186
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$9,893
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,460
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Growdown$45,239$9,893$7,460$2,433
Total Events$45,239$9,893$7,460$2,433
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of form 990 was presented to the board finance committee for review prior to issuance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest policy reviewed anually and disclosures, if any, are recorded.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Executive director's compensation is discussed and voted on by the officers and directors. The executive director is excluded from discussion. Wage amounts are determined based on performance and comparable compensation of other nonprofit orginazations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for inspection upon request and also on the website of the massachusetts division of public charities.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Backyard Growers Inc
EIN
47-1553021
Phone
9782810480
Address
103R MAPLEWOOD AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930

Signing Officer

Name
Katy Marques
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9782810480
Signed
2026-02-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katy Marques
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
475

Preparer

Firm
GRASSI & CO CPA'S PC
Address
6 OMNI WAY SUITE 201, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824
Preparer
Brendan E Toolin
Phone
9784522500
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization, incorpoated under chapter 180 of the massachusetts general laws as a tax-exempt entity, has been granted tax-exempt status under internal revenue code (irc) section 501(c)(3) and is classified as other than a private foundation as defined by section 509(a) of the irc. Therefore, it is generally exempt from federal and state income taxes except for tax on unrelated business income. Management has determined that substantially all of the organization income, expenditures, and activities relate to its exempt purpose, therefore, the organization is not subject to unrelated business income taxes and will continue to qualify as a tax-exempt not-for-profit entity. Fasb asc 740-10, "accounting for uncertainty in income taxes,' requires the organization to evaluate and disclose tax positions that could have an effect on the organiztion's financial statements. The organization reports its activities to the internal revenue service and to the commonwealth of massachusetts on an annual basis. These informational returns are generally subject to audit and review by the governmental agencies for a period of three years after filing.”

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$170,986
Liabilities
$29,451
Net assets
$141,535
Revenue
$670,514
Expenses
$700,186
Net income
-$29,672
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.29$1.42$6.71$7.00$0.30
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.60$0.17$2.43$1.98$3.24$1.26
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.11$0.42$3.69$4.90$5.49$0.58
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.43$0.16$4.27$4.87$4.25$0.62
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.75$0.16$3.59$4.44$3.18$1.26
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.47$0.14$2.33$3.05$3.02$0.03
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.42$0.13$2.29$3.07$2.98$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.32$0.12$2.21$3.56$2.63$0.93
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.32$0.04$1.28$2.03$2.01$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.00$1.89$1.59$0.30