Harlem Grown Inc
To inspire youth to lead healthy, more ambitious lives through hands-on education and mentorship in urban farming, nutrition and sustainability.
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Harlem Grown: Youth development through urban farming
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyHarlem 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.
Filing history
5 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.
HARLEM GROWN 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
King Charles receives the cutest compliment during Harlem visit – see his reaction - HELLO! Magazine
Harlem Grown founder, CEO on impact of meeting King Charles - Spectrum News NY1
King Charles Spent a Quiet Afternoon at an Urban Farm in Harlem - Time Magazine
Royals NYC visit: King Charles III visits kids at after-school urban farming program in Harlem - ABC7 New York
King Charles Spends Afternoon With Students At Urban Farm In Harlem - Harlem World Magazine
King Charles charms Harlem with hands-on farm visit - MSN
British royals arrive in NYC: King Charles, Camilla to visit 9/11 memorial, Harlem Grown, NY Public Library - ABC7 New York
King Charles III says he was 'very impressed' with Harlem nonprofit's farm - Spectrum News NY1
King Charles learns to harvest food as he impresses kids in visit to Harlem farm - New York Post
King Charles Gets an Unexpected Compliment About His Hair During Solo Outing in Harlem - People.com
Activity timeline
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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 - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · 72 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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo 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