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EIN 34-1632443

Lets Grow Akron

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Akron
State
Ohio
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C40: Botanical, Horticultural, and Landscape Services
Description
Lets Grow Akron teaches the general public how to grow their own vegetables, prepares and preserves their own food while working alongside them to beautify neighborhoods. The program's mission is to overcome blight and alleviate hunger in the community by promoting gardening. It benefits the general public by beautifying gardens in Akron, OH.
Total revenues
$264,305
2023
Total expenses
$283,795
2023
Total assets
$151,759
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at Lets Grow Akron

Program to teach the general public gardening and how to grow their own vegetables. Prepare and preserve their own food while working alongside them to beautify neighborhoods.

Who funds Lets Grow Akron

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Akron Community FoundationFor General Program Support$20,500
Mary S and David C Corbin FoundationGeneral Operating Support$10,000
The Akron Garden ClubSupport$7,500
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Lets Grow Akron

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa NunnExecutive Director$32,568
Anthony MarcialAccountant

Financials for Lets Grow Akron

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$83,196
Program services$136,246
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$44,863
Total revenues$264,305

Form 990s for Lets Grow Akron

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-12990View PDF
2022-122023-05-07990View PDF
2021-122022-05-14990View PDF
2020-122022-03-09990View PDF
2020-122022-02-27990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,500 from Akron Community Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from The Bruce & Erica Greer Family Foundation
August 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsFood banksCharities
Issues
EnvironmentHunger
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
467 Harvey Ave
Akron, OH 44314
Metro area
Akron, OH
County
Summit County, OH
Website URL
letsgrowakron.org/ 
Phone
(330) 745-9700
IRS details
EIN
34-1632443
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C40: Botanical, Horticultural, and Landscape Services
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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