Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1996, with $643,733 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
389 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY, 14204 EIN 16-1479159 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$644K
▼ 21.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$623K
Net assets
$529K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc: 10 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 389 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY, 14204
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Botanical Gardens & Horticulture
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $83K (FY2010) to $644K (FY2023) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $91KNet assets $529K
Operating margin
3.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$621K
Total liabilities
$91K
Net assets
$529K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $643,733▼21.4% | $623,498▼1.2% | $529,468▲6.9% | $620,839▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $819,445▲71.3% | $630,975▲34.3% | $495,173▲50.4% | $594,065▲42.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $478,390▲23.4% | $469,793▲31.2% | $329,131▲2.7% | $416,762▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $387,781▼15.2% | $357,978▲14.8% | $320,534▲10.3% | $473,653▲40.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $457,499▲107% | $311,743▲19.0% | $290,731▲39.5% | $337,246▲60.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $220,870▼25.9% | $261,962▲6.3% | $208,381▼16.5% | $210,070▼17.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $297,908▲16.3% | $246,441▼12.0% | $249,473▲26.0% | $255,462▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $256,080▼24.2% | $280,087▲13.3% | $198,006▼10.8% | $201,851▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $337,965▲359% | $247,260▲144% | $222,013▲69.1% | $226,173▲68.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $73,666▼40.0% | $101,147▼6.2% | $131,308▼17.3% | $134,660▼24.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $122,862▲31.3% | $107,802▲34.5% | $158,789▲10.5% | $177,640▲21.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $93,552▲12.3% | $80,162▲6.7% | $143,729▲10.3% | $145,978▲9.2% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $83,282 | $75,158 | $130,339 | $133,683 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $440K total
10 grants to Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc totaling $440K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $99,750 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $28,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $74,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; program support; wny school garden project; buffalo freedom gardens; in memory of | 2022 | $16,912 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; strengthening urban gardening in niagara falls; in memory of | 2021 | $26,346 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; general operations and programs; community gardening program to produce fresh produce for low income families | 2020 | $36,300 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; inequities and concerns of urban gardeners of color; arts in the gardens; therapeutic community gardens for women and children living in residential facilities | 2019 | $71,049 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; growth fund in honor of; garden to school niagara | 2017 | $16,955 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; merger expenses-greenprint niagara; safe roots for new americans | 2016 | $55,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-1479159, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc's EIN?
- Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-1479159.
- How much revenue does Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc report?
- Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc reported $643,733 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo Inc (EIN 16-1479159) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.