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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1084001

GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC

Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, FL 32641

Financials

$259K$319K2023$311K$348K2024$456K$370K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$456,118$369,584$86,534$130,038$1,179$128,859
December 31, 2024990$310,995$348,275-$37,280$42,664$339$42,325
December 31, 2023990$258,745$319,030-$60,285$80,305$700$79,605
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$183,904
Program service revenue
$272,179
Investment income
$35
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$186,558
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$205,275
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,200
Occupancy
$23,760
Depreciation
$3,726
Program services (functional)
$348,146
Management and general (functional)
$19,306
Fundraising (functional)
$2,132

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$42,664
Total assets, end of year
$130,038
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,179
Net assets, end of year
$128,859
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,780
Gross receipts
$456,118
Employees
25
Volunteers
208
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
FL

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David BanesDirector
Officer
18$0
Kim KazimourPresident
Officer
4$0
Jan BenetTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Charles KovalDirector
Officer
3$0
Stephen GriffinDirector
Officer
1$0
Katie JoplingDirector
Officer
1$0
Kyle SmithDirector
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David BanesDirector
Officer
20$0
Kim KazimourPresident
Officer
4$0
Cherice SmithersDirector
Officer
3$0
Jan BenetTreasurer
Officer
12$0
Charles KovalDirector
Officer
5$0
Stephen GriffinDirector
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David BanesDirector
Officer
20$0
Kim KazimourPresident
Officer
4$0
Cherice SmithersDirector
Officer
3$0
Jan BenetTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Charles KovalDirector
Officer
5$0
Ryan SullivanDirector
Officer
0$0
Stephen GriffinDirector
Officer
20$0
Crystal TaylorDirector
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2900 NE 8TH AVENUE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641-0000
In care of
% DAVID BANESL
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Jan Benet, 9141 SW 49th Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
Signed the 990
Jan Benet, Treasurer
Phone
(352) 262-8484
Return prepared by
ProActive Tax & Accounting

Mission

To provide work training and occupational opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities in the fileds of agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and related occupations through the use of volunteer trainers and other local agency resources with the goal of trainees finding paid employment in related occupations.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provision of job exploration and occupational experiences for approximately 50 client/trainees who participated in 2020 activities: growing plants and produce, creating related arts and crafts for sale, and performing related occupational duties. Training is provided in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and related fields. Training is provided to the clients by volunteers from the community and job support agencies who collaborate on-site. Client trainees also participate in training in repair and maintenance of buildings, greenhouses, growing plots, and equipment used for training and perform selected duties for maintenance, repair, and expansion under supervision of volunteers and contracted staff. Use of website, social media, flyers, brochures, signage, and other displays were enhanced and expanded to receuit clients/trainees, volunteers, and donations. Social media was used for increased fundraising. Major supporters continued donations.
    Expenses $348,146 · revenue $456,118

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-1084001
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J22)
Assets (IRS master file)
$130,038
Income (IRS master file)
$456,118

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$456,118$369,584$130,038XML
990December 2024$310,995$348,275$42,664XML
990December 2023$258,745$319,030$80,305XML
990December 2022$277,472$302,655$140,037IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 81-1084001).

Questions about GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC

What is the EIN of GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC is 81-1084001.
Is GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS 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 GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jan Benet.
Who are the officers and directors of GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GROWING REAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK-HARVEST OF URBAN BUSINESS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $456,118, expenses of $369,584 and total assets of $130,038 at year end.

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