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Urban Tree Connection

Urban Tree Connection

Philadelphia, PA 19131
Tax ID23-2889697

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About this organization

Revenue

$344,892

Expenses

$354,194

Website

urbantreeconnection.org

Mission

URBAN TREE CONNECTION'S MISSION IS TO WORK WITH RESIDENTS IN PHILADELPHIA'S HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED URBAN COMMUNITIES TO TRANSFORM ABANDONED OPEN SPACES INTO SAFE AND FUNCTIONAL PLACES THAT INSPIRE AND PROMOTE POSITIVE HUMAN INTERACTION.

About

NEIGHBORHOOD FOODS FARM ("NF") WAS FOUNDED BY UTC AND THREE COMMUNITY LEADERS AS A SOLUTION TO THE FOOD INSECURITY AND THE GROWING NUMBER OF VACANT LOTS IN HADDINGTON. AFTER SIGNIFICANT REMEDIATION, NF FARM IS NOW A FULLY FUNCTIONING THREE-QUARTER ACRE URBAN FARM. WE HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A MICRO-FARM IN COLLABORATION WITH FIRST AFRICAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, AND 27 OTHER BACANT LOTS HAVE BEEN CONVERTED INTO POCKET PARKS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND EDUCATIONAL SPACES. TOGETHER, THESE SITES COMPRISE A NETWORK OF GREEN SPACES THAT ANNUALLY PRODUCES 6,500 POUNDS OF SUSTAINABLY GROWN AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT VEGETABLES. THREE OF OUR GARDENS ARE LED BY COMMUNITY LEADERS, WITH UTC PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. WE HOST A WORKSHARE PROGRAM AT OUR FARM WHERE RESIDENTS RECEIVE HANDS-ON LEARNING AND A SHARE IN THE WEEKLY HARVEST; AND HAVE A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY GARDEN BEDS AVAILABLE TO NEIGHBORS TO GROW FOOD TOGETHER. THE FOOD WE PRODUCE AT NF IS PRIMARILY DISTRIBUTED THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED FARM STANDS AND A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) PROGRAM IN TARGETED AREAS WHERE RESIDENTS HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTHY PRODUCE. WE ENGAGE RESIDENTS WITH LIMITED INCOMES BY OFFERING PRODUCE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES AND ENCOURAGING THE USE OF SUBSIDIZED FORMS OF PAYMENT AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. OUR FARM STANDS ARE UNIQUELY OPERATED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YOUTH APPRENTICES, TO WHOM WE OFFER TRAINING AND SUPPORT. OUR LOW-INCOME CSA PROGRAM IS A FLEXIBLE SHARE THAT CAN BE PURCHASED WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY, OR MONTHLY. WE REGULARLY DONATE OUR EXCESS PRODUCE TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND HUNGER PROGRAMS IN HADDINGTON.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Urban tree connection's mission is to work with residents in philadelphia's historically marginalized urban communities to transform abandoned open spaces into safe and functional places that inspire and promote positive human interaction.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Urban tree connection's mission is to work with residents in philadelphia's historically marginalized urban communities to transform abandoned open spaces into safe and functional places that inspire and promote positive human interaction.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is PA.
  • The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 1445 NORTH 52ND ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19131.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 29.
  • 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$9,302.
  • The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 8 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1997.
  • 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 pays $238,179 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $36,099 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's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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