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Urban Farming
EIN 56-2499533 • 501(c)3 • Bloomfield Hills, MI
Profile
Urban Farming is non-partisan and non-denominational. The Urban Farming mission is to Create an Abundance of Food for All in Our Generation by supporting and encouraging the establishment of organic gardens on unused land and space, while raising awareness about healthy principles. We work with youth, adults, and seniors, and our gardens and healthy principles help to create economically vibrant systems that uplift communities around the world.
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Liabilities / Revenue
94th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
91st percentile
Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
85th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
9th percentile
Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
10th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$0
Down $1 (-100%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$24,608
Down $16,605 (-40%) from 2023
Net Assets
-$24,608
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
Down$30,425
Down $79,653 (-72%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$13,616
Down $70,353 (-84%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$16,809
Down $9,300 (-36%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $0
- Liabilities
- $24,608
- Net assets
- -$24,608
- Revenue
- $30,425
- Expenses
- $13,616
- Net income
- $16,809
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Sep 17, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $30,425
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To assist in creating an abundance of food for people in need by planting, supporting and encouraging the establishment of gardens on unused land and space while increasing diversity, raising awareness for health and wellness, inspiring and educating youth, adults and seniors to create an economically sustainable system to uplift communities around the globe.
Urban Farming is non-partisan and non-denominational. The Urban Farming mission is to Create an Abundance of Food for All in Our Generation by supporting and encouraging the establishment of organic gardens on unused land and space, while raising awareness about healthy principles. We work with youth, adults, and seniors, and our gardens and healthy principles help to create economically vibrant systems that uplift communities around the world.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| On May 11, 2024, Urban Farming donated 2,400 organic vegetable plants, 400 packs of organic seeds and 400 educational handouts to 100 residents at the Northwest Activities Center and donated 310 organic, non-GMO vegetable plants to the Village of Oakman Manor Senior Center in Detroit, Michigan. | - | $3,200 |
| On Mothers Day, Urban Farming donated 600 organic vegetable plants to residents with educational handouts at Telly's Greenhouse in Troy, MI and donate 1,200 ORGANIC vegetable plants to 100 Detroit community residents, with 600 handouts and 100 packets of organic seeds to Hope Village Farmers Market in Michigan. | - | $2,500 |
| Urban Farming expanded the Fountain Community Garden in Los Angeles, CA with 2,100 non-GMO vegetable plants, and numerous garden resources. With Urban Farming's support over the years, the Fountain Community Garden currently supports 80 garden plots for 80 families. | - | $2,000 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAJA SEVELLE | Secreatary | - | $1,100 | - | $1,100 |
| MICHAEL RICH | Board Chair | - | $0 | - | - |
| GAIL CARR | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Urban Farming
- EIN
- 56-2499533
- Phone
- 6263946541
- Address
- 3596 West Maple Suite 231, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Signing Officer
- Name
- Taja Sevelle
- Title
- Secretary
- Phone
- 6263946541
- Signed
- 2025-09-17
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part I, Line 16
“Project Garden Supplies $1,200 Fees $1,854 Bank Charges $ 207 Interest Exp $ 720”
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