Island Grown Initiative Ltd.
Island Grown Initiative Ltd.
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About this organization
Mission
Island Grown Initiative is a non-profit based on Martha's Vineyard that builds a regenerative and equitable food system that engages, informs and integrates the community. Their goals are to increase local food production, reduce and redirect food waste, and expand access to healthy food for all islanders.
About
To support a resilient and equitable food system on Martha's Vineyard by providing food and agricultural education and developing infrastructure to make a year-round local food system viable, our programs include: -Community food education programs help islanders of all ages learn to grow food, connect to local farms, and feel empowered to make healthy eating choices. -Food equity and recovery reduces food waste through recovery, redistribution and recycling; and increases access to healthy, fresh food for all islanders. -Farm hub is located at the former Thimble Farm, and includes the operation of a 33,000 square-foot hydroponic and aquaponic greenhouse, workshops and training for backyard growers and farmers, homestead style orchard, community garden, and land for lease to local farmers.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Island grown initiative is a non-profit based on martha's vineyard that builds a regenerative and equitable food system that engages, informs and interates the community. their goals are to increase local food production, reduce and redirect food waste, and expand access to healthy food for all inslanders.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Island grown initiative is a non-profit based on martha's vineyard that builds a regenerative and equitable food system that engages, informs and interates the community. their goals are to increase local food production, reduce and redirect food waste, and expand access to healthy food for all inslanders.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as MA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 622, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA, 02568.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 26 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $200,172.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $915,805 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $86,321 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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