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Harlem Grown Inc

To inspire youth to lead healthy, more ambitious lives through hands-on education and mentorship in urban farming, nutrition and sustainability.

Environment New York, NY EIN: 274250636 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Harlem Grown Inc

Harlem Grown: Youth development through urban farming

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

To inspire youth to lead healthy, more ambitious lives through hands-on education and mentorship in urban farming, nutrition and sustainability.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Harlem Grown Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Harlem Grown Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 274250636. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Harlem Grown Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 274250636. 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.

Harlem Grown Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Harlem Grown Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Harlem Grown Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Harlem Grown Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Harlem Grown 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, Harlem Grown 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Harlem Grown Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Harlem Grown Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274250636, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
67

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CH
Charles M••••
Chief Operating Officer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

King Charles receives the cutest compliment during Harlem visit – see his reaction - HELLO! Magazine
May 2026
www.hellomagazine.com
Harlem Grown founder, CEO on impact of meeting King Charles - Spectrum News NY1
May 2026
ny1.com
King Charles Spent a Quiet Afternoon at an Urban Farm in Harlem - Time Magazine
Apr 2026
time.com
Royals NYC visit: King Charles III visits kids at after-school urban farming program in Harlem - ABC7 New York
Apr 2026
abc7ny.com
King Charles Spends Afternoon With Students At Urban Farm In Harlem - Harlem World Magazine
Apr 2026
www.harlemworldmagazine.com
King Charles charms Harlem with hands-on farm visit - MSN
Apr 2026
www.msn.com
British royals arrive in NYC: King Charles, Camilla to visit 9/11 memorial, Harlem Grown, NY Public Library - ABC7 New Y
Apr 2026
abc7ny.com
King Charles III says he was 'very impressed' with Harlem nonprofit's farm - Spectrum News NY1
Apr 2026
ny1.com
King Charles learns to harvest food as he impresses kids in visit to Harlem farm - New York Post
Apr 2026
nypost.com
King Charles Gets an Unexpected Compliment About His Hair During Solo Outing in Harlem - People.com
Apr 2026
people.com
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 72 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Harlem Grown Inc

What is Harlem Grown Inc?
Harlem Grown Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Harlem Grown: Youth development through urban farming
When was Harlem Grown Inc founded?
Harlem Grown Inc was founded in 2010.
Who leads Harlem Grown Inc?
Charles Maher serves as Chief Operating Officer.
Where is Harlem Grown Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Harlem Grown Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Harlem Grown Inc trustworthy?
Harlem Grown Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Harlem Grown Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 274250636.
What is Harlem Grown Inc's website?
http://www.harlemgrown.org