Growing Communities Inc
to grow food utilizing unused spaces, creating sustainable jobs and local, nutrient-rich food in communities affected most by food insecurity.
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Visit cropswapla.orgAbout Growing Communities Inc
Easy access to affordable, nutrient rich food is our right, not a luxury. The Crop Swap LA™ mission is to grow food on unused spaces, creating sustainable jobs and local, nutrient-rich food in communities affected most by food insecurity. The Crop Swap LA™ Microfarms utilize solar power, recycled rainwater, and the vegetables are grown organically.
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Mission
to grow food utilizing unused spaces, creating sustainable jobs and local, nutrient-rich food in communities affected most by food insecurity.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Growing Communities Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGrowing Communities Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 873247920. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Growing Communities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 873247920. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Growing Communities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Growing Communities Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years. Its registered address is 3753 Degnan Blvd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Growing Communities Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 54% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Growing Communities Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Growing Communities Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Growing Communities Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 54% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Easy access to affordable, nutrient rich food is our right, not a luxury. The Crop Swap LA™ mission is to grow food on unused spaces, creating sustainable jobs and local, nutrient-rich food in communities affected most by food insecurity. The Crop Swap LA™ Microfarms utilize solar power, recycled rainwater, and the vegetables are grown organically. Growing Communities Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 54% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Growing Communities Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Growing Communities Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 873247920, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GROWING COMMUNITIES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 10 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2021
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Growing Communities Inc
- What is Growing Communities Inc?
- Growing Communities Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Easy access to affordable, nutrient rich food is our right, not a luxury. The Crop Swap LA™ mission is to grow food on unused spaces, creating sustainable jobs and local, nutrient-rich food in communities affected most by food insecurity. The Crop Swap LA™ Microfarms utilize solar power, recycled rainwater, and the vegetables are grown organically.
- When was Growing Communities Inc founded?
- Growing Communities Inc was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Growing Communities Inc?
- Jamiah Hargins serves as President.
- Where is Growing Communities Inc located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Growing Communities Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 54% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Growing Communities Inc trustworthy?
- Growing Communities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Growing Communities Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 873247920.
- What is Growing Communities Inc's website?
- https://cropswapla.org