Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc in Buffalo, New York (NY)
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| Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 161479159 |
| Name of Organization | Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc |
| Address | 2495 Main St Ste 408, Buffalo, NY 14214-2108 |
| Activities | Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code, Garden club, Other inner city or community benefit activities |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 04/1996 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 12/2013 |
| Assets | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $134,660 |
| Amount of Income | $76,038 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $73,666 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification: Botanical, Horticultural, and Landscape Services |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2013: $76,038 (it was $125,693 in 2012)
| This organization: | $76,038 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $139,014 |
Assets in 2013: $134,660 (it was $177,640 in 2012)
| This organization: | $134,660 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $277,529 |
Expenses in 2013: $101,147
| This organization: | $101,147 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $100,874 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 0.8
| This organization: | 0.8 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.5 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 65.2%
| This organization: | 65.2% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 64.5% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $93,552 | $122,862 | $73,666 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $81,992 | $106,860 | $48,000 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $1,100 | $2,339 | $6,586 |
| Investment income | $735 | $8,307 | $12,287 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $8,508 | $5,356 | $6,793 |
| Gross income from gaming | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross income from fundraising events | $9,720 | $8,187 | $9,165 |
| Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events | $1,212 | $2,831 | $2,372 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $1,217 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $80,162 | $107,802 | $101,147 |
| Total net assets | $143,729 | $158,789 | $131,308 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $13,390 | $15,060 | $-27,481 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $130,339 | $143,729 | $158,789 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $158,789 | $131,308 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $145,978 | $177,640 | $134,660 |
| Total liabilities | $2,249 | $18,851 | $3,352 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $143,729 | $158,789 | $131,308 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $374,305 |
| Subtotal Support | $374,305 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $374,305 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $0 |
| Total Support | $378,313 |
| Public Support | $374,305 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $4,008 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $0 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $0 |
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| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wave Hill Incorporated | 675 W 252nd St, Bronx, NY 10471-2840 | NY | 1965-06 | $13,699,863 |
| 2 | National Turfgrass Evaluation Program Inc | Barc West Building 005, Beltsville, MD 20705 | MD | 1993-06 | $502,952 |
| 3 | New Haven Land Trust Incorporated | 458 Grand Ave Ste 111, New Haven, CT 06513-3873 | CT | 1982-08 | $144,840 |
| 4 | Garden Conservancy Inc | PO BOX 219, Cold Spring, NY 10516-0219 | NY | 1990-10 | $11,998,683 |
| 5 | American Chestnut Foundation | 50 N Merrimon Ave Unit 115, Asheville, NC 28804-1395 | NC | 1984-10 | $3,424,741 |
| 6 | Seattle Tilth Association Inc | 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98103-6952 | WA | 1997-05 | $2,280,534 |
| 7 | Elizabeth F Gamble Garden | 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-3640 | CA | 1986-02 | $1,716,563 |
| 8 | Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc | PO BOX 685, New Hope, PA 18938-0685 | PA | 1963-02 | $1,323,766 |
| 9 | Village Committee For The Jefferson Market Area Inc | 70a Greenwich Ave Pmb 372, New York, NY 10011-8300 | NY | 1975-08 | $157,456 |
| 10 | Skylands Association | PO BOX 302, Ringwood, NJ 07456-0302 | NJ | 1980-08 | $139,014 |
| 11 | Wheeling Civic Garden Center Inc | Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV 26003 | WV | 1966-07 | $124,119 |
| 12 | Rochester Civic Garden Center | 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14620-2711 | NY | 1967-10 | $123,501 |
| 13 | Grassroots Gardens Of Buffalo Inc | 2495 Main St Ste 408, Buffalo, NY 14214-2108 | NY | 1996-04 | $76,038 |
| 14 | San Mateo Garden Center | 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo, CA 94403-2624 | CA | 1972-11 | $74,045 |
| 15 | Tulsa Garden Center Foundation Inc | 2435 South Feoria Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74114 | OK | 1994-09 | $73,736 |
| 16 | New York State Chapter Of The American Chestnut Foundation Inc | C/O Richard R Radel 23 Carriage, Williamsville, NY 14221 | NY | 1991-01 | $72,243 |
| 17 | Caprilands Institute Inc, No | Po Box 190, Coventry, CT 06238 | CT | 2009-06 | $0 |
| 18 | Daffodil Society Of Minnesota | 4530 Douglas Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55416 | MN | 2009-07 | $0 |
| 19 | Eau Claire Area Master Gardeners Association | 227 First Street West, Altoona, WI 54720 | WI | 2002-03 | $0 |
| 20 | Lyseum For Organic Horticulture Inc | PO BOX 254, Westhampton, NY 11977 | NY | 1995-11 | $0 |
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