Nonprofit · EIN 47-2096070
MILL CITY GROWS INC
Tax-exempt · LOWELL, MA 01854
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,050,903 | $1,683,885 | $367,018 | $1,985,163 | $156,342 | $1,828,821 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,793,345 | $1,647,643 | $145,702 | $1,593,940 | $132,137 | $1,461,803 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,670,235
- of which government grants
- $477,816
- Program service revenue
- $242,359
- Investment income
- $3,186
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $100
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$691
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $134,788
- Other revenue
- $135,123
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $18,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $236,297
- Other salaries and wages
- $808,699
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,220,397
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $50,272
- Occupancy
- $59,225
- Travel
- $506
- Depreciation
- $57,295
- Program services (functional)
- $1,159,172
- Management and general (functional)
- $341,362
- Fundraising (functional)
- $183,351
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,593,940
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,985,163
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $156,342
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,828,821
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $412,265
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,228,648
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $600,173
- Gross receipts
- $2,212,638
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 599
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAI KIM | COEXECUTIVE Officer | 40 | $78,904 | $6,617 |
| COURTNEY MCSPARRON | COEXECUTIVE Officer | 40 | $80,923 | $0 |
| ALI JACOBS | COEXECUTIVE Officer | 30 | $63,208 | $6,643 |
| EMMA CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WOODING | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ANDREWS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH CAMPBELL | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BOLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMPARO HERNANDEZ-FOLCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIEGO LEONARDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCNAUGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK MOYNIHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VANNAK THENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA WILSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $88,553 | $6,757 |
| JOHN WOODING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMA CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH CAMPBELL | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ANDREWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BOLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMPARO HERNANDEZ-FOLCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA HONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE KLUFTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIEGO LEONARDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| YESENIA MAYSONET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW MCNAUGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK MOYNIHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VANNAK THENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY WILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 650 SUFFOLK ST STE G10, LOWELL, MA 01854-3639
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMMA CAMPBELL, 650 SUFFOLK STREET, SUITE G10, LOWELL, MA 01854
- Signed the 990
- EMMA CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (978) 455-2620
- Website
- MILLCITYGROWS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANSTISS & CO PC
Mission
MILL CITY GROWS, INC. FOSTERS FOOD JUSTICE BY IMPROVING PHYSICAL HEALTH, ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN LOWELL THROUGH INCREASED ACCESS TO LAND, LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- URBAN FARM: OUR EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTION FARMS ENGAGE RESIDENTS IN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HANDS-ON FOOD PRODUCTION AND VOLUNTEERISM. MCG STAFF OPERATE THE FARMS. IN 2022, WE ALSO BEGAN OFFERING PLOTS TO MARKET GARDENERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GROWING CULTURAL CROPS FOR THE COMMUNITY OR ESTABLISHING SMALL FOOD BUSINESSES. WE ALSO WELCOME HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS AND NUMEROUS LOCAL YOUTH GROUPS WHO DONATE TIME TO SUPPORTING URBAN AGRICULTURE. GARDENERS ACCESS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPLIES; THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF PRODUCE IS GROWN AND DISTRIBUTED INTO THE COMMUNITY EACH YEAR. A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, THE FARM DEMONSTRATES HOW HEALTHY, LOCAL FOOD CAN BE AN ECONOMIC STIMULATOR. MOBILE MARKET: OUR FARM STAND ON WHEELS, OPERATING THROUGH THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL, PROVIDES CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE PRODUCE IN LOW ACCESS AREAS. CUSTOMERS CAN ACCESS PRODUCE FOR FREE USING VARIOUS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHY INCENTIVE PROGRAM. WE ALSO OPERATE INDOOR MARKETS IN THE WINTER. STARTING IN 2020, WE BEGAN A COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROGRAM, OFFERING A WEEKLY ALLOTMENT OF SEASONAL PRODUCE FOR HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT LOWELL.Expenses $514,916 · grants $18,000 · revenue $162,723
- FOOD EDUCATION: OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE: IN-SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL GARDENING AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, GRADES K-12; MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL GARDENS AT LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS; PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN GARDENING EDUCATION TO EDUCATORS; FARM TO TABLE COOKING CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES OFFERED IN PERSON AND ONLINE; AND PROVIDING RECIPES AND NUTRITION INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN OUR PROGRAMS.Expenses $357,043 · revenue $197,937
- COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: MILL CITY GROWS' COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR COMMUNITY GARDENS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. OUR TEAM OVERSEES THE GARDENS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, GENERAL OVERSIGHT OF THE GARDEN AND SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEER GARDEN AMBASSADORS, WHO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITY NETWORKS IN THE GARDENS. OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR GARDENER TRAINING PROGRAM: A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS WHICH PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH THE HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO GROW AND EAT FOOD ORGANICALLY AND SAFELY IN THE CITY; AND THE GARDEN AMBASSADORS WORKSHOP: A WINTER LEADERSHIP COURSE DESIGNED TO TEACH THE TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED TO OVERSEE ONGOING GARDEN MAINTENANCE AND PROVIDE RESIDENT LEADERSHIP IN THE GARDEN COMMUNITY.Expenses $287,213 · revenue $1,050
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2096070
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,985,163
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,212,638
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,050,903 | $1,683,885 | $1,985,163 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,793,345 | $1,647,643 | $1,593,940 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,529,343 | $1,637,451 | $1,471,302 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-2096070).
Questions about MILL CITY GROWS INC
- What is the EIN of MILL CITY GROWS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MILL CITY GROWS INC is 47-2096070.
- Is MILL CITY GROWS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to MILL CITY GROWS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MILL CITY GROWS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MILL CITY GROWS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MILL CITY GROWS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MILL CITY GROWS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EMMA CAMPBELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of MILL CITY GROWS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,904 (DAI KIM, COEXECUTIVE).
- How much revenue does MILL CITY GROWS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,050,903, expenses of $1,683,885 and total assets of $1,985,163 at year end.
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