Environment
Growing Communities Inc
LOS ANGELES, CA
Total revenue
$1.1M
Total expenses
$1.3M
Net assets
$846K
Grants received
$237K
16 grants
EIN
873247920
Tax year
2024
Mission
to grow food utilizing unused spaces, creating sustainable jobs and local, nutrient-rich food in communities affected most by food insecurity.
Programs
1 program
The organization conducts regular courses and workshops that teach fundamental elements of sustainable gardening, providing participants with practical insights and hands-on experience regardless of their skill level. These educational events cover essential topics including irrigation basics and blended methodologies, as well as the complete growing cycle from planting through harvesting and soil recharging. By fostering community connectivity, the program empowers participants with the skills to grow their own food locally, which aligns with the organization's mission to reduce reliance on inefficient water and carbon-intensive global supply chains while equitably distributing produce grown on unused spaces. (Revenue and expenses for this program are included in Part III, Ln 4a.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
6 listed
Jamiah Hargins
Executive Dir.
$129K
40 hrs/wk
Arman Walker
Treasurer
—
1 hrs/wk
Almuhtada Smith Esq
Director
—
1 hrs/wk
Ginnia Hargins
Director
—
1 hrs/wk
Tamala Choma
Secretary
—
1 hrs/wk
John Garside
Dir Policy & Dev
$110K
40 hrs/wk
Grants received
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$237K from 12 funders · 16 grants · 2022–2024
$71K · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$40K · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$30K · 1 grant · 2022
$25K · 1 grant · 2024
$22K · 1 grant · 2024
$16K · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$10K · 1 grant · 2023
$8K · 1 grant · 2022