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Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments Vines

Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments Vines

Binghamton, NY
Tax ID27-2617454

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About this organization

Revenue

$327,774

Expenses

$261,344

Website

vinesgardens.org

Mission

The organization is committed to developing a sustainable and just community food system. The organization does this by bringing together diverse groups of people, with a focus on youth development, to establish community gardens, urban agriculture and community green spaces. The organization strives to develop and beautify urban sites and empower community members of all ages and abilities.

About

Urban Farm & Youth Program: The organization's urban farm program provides healthy and affordable food to local residents and combats the pervasiveness of urban blight in the downtown region. The urban farm enjoys healthy partnerships with local restaurants and organizations to support its programming. The urban farm produce is available for sale through VINES Farm Share program. A portion of the produce is purchased and used by several local restaurants and another portion is donated to the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW), which distributes the produce to local food pantries and families in need. As part of this program VINES manages growing space in the Town of Conklin for CHOW, on which VINES grows food for both VINES' & CHOW's programs. In addition, VINES runs a Grow Binghamton Youth Program, which is a six week summer youth employment program designed for youth, ages fourteen to twenty one, to build life skills while growing food for the community.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The organization is committed to developing a sustainable and just community food system. the organization does this by bringing together diverse groups of people, with a focus on youth development, to establish community gardens, urban agriculture and community green spaces. the organization strives to develop and beautify urban sites and empower community members of all ages and abilities.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The organization is committed to developing a sustainable and just community food system. the organization does this by bringing together diverse groups of people, with a focus on youth development, to establish community gardens, urban agriculture and community green spaces. the organization strives to develop and beautify urban sites and empower community members of all ages and abilities.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as NY.
  • The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as PO Box 3104, Binghamton, NY, 139023104.
  • The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 27 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $66,430.
  • The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2010.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $169,818 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $17,296 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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