Liabilities / Assets
74th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Growing Communities Inc
EIN 87-3247920 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA
Profile
to grow food utilizing unused spaces, creating sustainable jobs and local, nutrient-rich food in communities affected most by food insecurity.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.30x
Liabilities / Revenue
76th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
12th percentile
Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
82nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 14.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
50th percentile
Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
97th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$1,214,867
Up $40,942 (+3.5%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$368,953
Up $297,739 (+418%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$845,914
Down $256,797 (-23%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$1,050,852
Up $796,886 (+314%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$1,307,649
Down $559,692 (-30%) from 2023
Net Income
Up-$256,797
Up $1,356,578 (+84%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.
- Assets
- $1,214,867
- Liabilities
- $368,953
- Net assets
- $845,914
- Revenue
- $1,050,852
- Expenses
- $1,307,649
- Net income
- -$256,797
Latest Detailed Filing
The latest 2024 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2022 below.
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Signed
- Nov 14, 2023
- Return Version
- 2022v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $4,102,842
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
to grow food utilizing unused spaces, creating sustainable jobs and local, nutrient-rich food in communities affected most by food insecurity.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $124 | $2,553,634 | ▲ $2,553,510 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $97,622 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $52,520 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $12,311 | - |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $0 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $124 | $2,716,087 | ▲ $2,715,963 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | - | $7,926 | - |
| Deferred Revenue | - | $356 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $8,282 | ▲ $8,282 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | - | $2,549,432 | - |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $124 | $158,373 | ▲ $158,249 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $124 | $2,707,805 | ▲ $2,707,681 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $124 | $2,716,087 | ▲ $2,715,963 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $52,520 | $10,504 | $63,024 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiah Hargins | President | FT | $114,900 | $8,448 | $123,348 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Almuhtada Smith Esq | Director |
| Ginnia Hargins | Director |
| Mary MacVean | Secretary |
| Arman Walker | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $4,085,571
- Program Service Revenue
- $17,271
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $85,571
- Change in Net Assets
- $2,707,681
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $4,102,842
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $9,922
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $4,112,764
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $4,102,842
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,204,337 |
| Other Expenses | $190,824 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $496,820 | $452,777 | - | $949,597 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $123,348 | - | $123,348 |
| Fees for Services Other | $27,057 | $63,257 | - | $90,314 |
| Payroll Taxes | $44,561 | $43,427 | - | $87,988 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $39,691 | $3,713 | - | $43,404 |
| Travel | - | $14,752 | - | $14,752 |
| Insurance | - | $12,062 | - | $12,062 |
| Occupancy | $11,648 | - | - | $11,648 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $10,504 | - | $10,504 |
| Advertising | - | $9,983 | - | $9,983 |
| Office Expenses | - | $7,474 | - | $7,474 |
| Other Expenses | $14,265 | $2,348 | - | $2,348 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $634,042 | $761,119 | $0 | $1,395,161 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,405,083 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,395,161 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,395,161 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $9,922 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiah Hargins | director/officer | lease | No | $11,445 |
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
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
- Yes
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- 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 A, Line 2
“Jamiah Hargins and Ginnia Hargins are husband and wife.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the officers and directors for review and comment prior to filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Upon engagement, election, or hiring, directors, officers, and key employees agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest, which are then handled in accordance with the policy.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“It is the organization's policy that compensation of any director, officer, or key employee is reasonable. Determination of reasonableness entails gathering relevant market data followed by review, deliberation, and written approval by a disinterested board.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B
“See response to Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18
“The organization's Form 1023 and Form 990 returns are accessible to the public through the California Attorney General Charities Registry. The organization can also make such documents available upon written request.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Documents subject to public disclosure or inspection are accessible through the California Attorney General Charities Registry or can be made available upon written request to the organization.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Growing Communities Inc
- EIN
- 87-3247920
- Phone
- 2133145240
- Address
- 3753 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Signing Officer
- Name
- Jamiah Hargins
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 2133145240
- Signed
- 2023-11-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Jamiah Hargins
- Formed
- 2021
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 5
- Independent Board Members
- 4
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 9
Preparer
- Firm
- Tovella Dowling PC
- Address
- 600 W Broadway Ste 660 San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101
- Preparer
- Julie U Nguyen Esq
- Phone
- 6199309332
Supplemental Narrative
Financial Statement Notes
Part X : FIN48 Footnote
“The organization is a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and from California income taxes under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701d, except on unrelated business income. Therefore, these financial statements contain no provision for such taxes. Informational returns are filed annually with federal and state taxing authorities. The organization is not aware of any transactions that would affect its tax-exempt status. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022.”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The organization is a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and from California income taxes under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701d, except on unrelated business income. Therefore, these financial statements contain no provision for such taxes. Informational returns are filed annually with federal and state taxing authorities. The organization is not aware of any transactions that would affect its tax-exempt status. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Part X : FIN48 Footnote |
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| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | On September 1, 2022, the organization entered into a twelve-month lease agreement with Jamiah Hargins, a board member and officer, for office and farming space. The monthly rent of $2,960 was approved by the disinterested members of the board and is consistent with fair market value lease rates for comparable spaces, representing terms that would be available in an arm's length transaction. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Jamiah Hargins and Ginnia Hargins are husband and wife. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | A copy of the Form 990 was provided to the officers and directors for review and comment prior to filing. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Upon engagement, election, or hiring, directors, officers, and key employees agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest, which are then handled in accordance with the policy. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | It is the organization's policy that compensation of any director, officer, or key employee is reasonable. Determination of reasonableness entails gathering relevant market data followed by review, deliberation, and written approval by a disinterested board. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | See response to Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | The organization's Form 1023 and Form 990 returns are accessible to the public through the California Attorney General Charities Registry. The organization can also make such documents available upon written request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Documents subject to public disclosure or inspection are accessible through the California Attorney General Charities Registry or can be made available upon written request to the organization. |
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