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Growing Place Inc

  • Syracuse, NY
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1979
  • EIN: 16-1131702

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Kindergarten, Preschool, Nursery School, Early Admissions (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2024 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$376k (2024)

Expenses
$415k (2024)

Total Assets
$53.4k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$5.75k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$376,497
Expenses
$415,101
Net Income
-$38,604
Net Assets
$47,662
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,537
15.8%
Program Services $316,460
84.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $500
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,200
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $186,603
45.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,412
Total Liabilities $5,750
Net Assets $47,662
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $58,432 $0 $3,140
Kimily Torrillo (Treasurer) $28,718 $0 $0
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 6, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$294,168
Expenses
$419,103
Net Income
-$124,935
Net Assets
$86,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,615
5.3%
Program Services $277,747
94.4%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $802
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,290
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $139,821
33.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,756
Total Liabilities $4,490
Net Assets $86,266
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $56,322 $0 $1,836
Kimily Torrillo (Treasurer) $21,900 $0 $0
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$511,477
Expenses
$364,706
Net Income
$146,771
Net Assets
$211,260
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,949
38.1%
Program Services $316,469
61.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $59
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,062
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,946
38.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $213,234
Total Liabilities $1,974
Net Assets $211,260
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $40,369 $0 $1,768
Kimily Torrillo (Treasurer) $10,706 $0 $0
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,335
Expenses
$268,441
Net Income
$50,894
Net Assets
$64,489
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,345
12.3%
Program Services $276,491
86.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,499
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,100
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $176,020
Total Liabilities $111,531
Net Assets $64,489
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy L Meunier (Treasurer) $29,128 $0 $1,428
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $24,760 $0 $1,496
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,015
Expenses
$360,524
Net Income
-$60,509
Net Assets
$13,595
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $298,830
99.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,185
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,800
20.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $114,568
31.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,902
Total Liabilities $59,307
Net Assets $13,595
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $45,022 $0 $1,778
Nancy L Meunier (Treasurer) $45,022 $0 $1,778
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$435,370
Expenses
$400,668
Net Income
$34,702
Net Assets
$74,104
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $434,760
99.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $610
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,600
23.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,480
33.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,327
Total Liabilities $223
Net Assets $74,104
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $43,556 $0 $3,244
Nancy L Meunier (Treasurer) $42,932 $0 $3,868
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 5, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,296
Expenses
$402,169
Net Income
-$9,873
Net Assets
$39,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $391,870
99.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $426
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,600
23.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $120,454
30.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,646
Total Liabilities $243
Net Assets $39,403
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $42,251 $0 $4,549
Nancy L Meunier (Treasurer) $42,251 $0 $4,549
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$407,222
Expenses
$382,566
Net Income
$24,656
Net Assets
$49,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $406,322
99.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $900
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,600
24.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,961
25.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,752
Total Liabilities $476
Net Assets $49,276
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy L Meunier (Treasurer) $42,789 $0 $4,011
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $42,495 $0 $4,305
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$412,739
Expenses
$378,845
Net Income
$33,894
Net Assets
$24,620
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $412,149
99.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $590
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,600
24.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,438
Total Liabilities $3,818
Net Assets $24,620
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $46,800 $0 $0
Nancy L Meunier (Treasurer) $46,800 $0 $0
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$348,030
Expenses
$368,127
Net Income
-$20,097
Net Assets
-$9,274
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,000
0.9%
Program Services $340,357
97.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,673
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,600
25.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $130,810
35.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,262
Total Liabilities $20,536
Net Assets -$9,274
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy L Meunier (Treasurer) $43,401 $0 $0
Doris M Thornton (Director Non Voting Member) $40,967 $0 $0
Jennifer Thornton (President) $0 $0 $0
Bonita Thornton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$363,397
Expenses
$369,354
Net Income
-$5,957
Net Assets
$10,822
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $358,082
98.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,315
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,600
25.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $129,608
35.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,125
Total Liabilities $9,303
Net Assets $10,822

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$389,896
Expenses
$421,767
Net Income
-$31,871
Net Assets
$16,779
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,130
0.3%
Program Services $381,899
97.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,867
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,600
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,691
31.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,289
Total Liabilities $8,510
Net Assets $16,779

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$380,264
Expenses
$381,530
Net Income
-$1,266
Net Assets
$48,651
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $300
0.1%
Program Services $378,401
99.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,563
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $96,800
25.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,083
36.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,573
Total Liabilities $2,922
Net Assets $48,651

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$410,606
Expenses
$378,996
Net Income
$31,610
Net Assets
$49,920
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $410,606
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,400
23.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $140,743
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,809
Total Liabilities $889
Net Assets $49,920

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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