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Purple Asparagus

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

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: Food, Agriculture and Nutrition / Nutrition Programs (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$20.8k (2021)

Expenses
$35.6k (2021)

Total Assets
$0 (2021)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2021)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2021

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
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$20,830
Expenses
$35,625
Net Income
-$14,795
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,830
100%
Program Services $0
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 $27,692
77.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Graham (Executive Director) $52,692 $0 $0
Michael Levy (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Ralph (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kay Christ (Governance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gil Sharon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Miszewski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raeanne Sarazen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Calderone Watts (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$118,085
Expenses
$166,561
Net Income
-$48,476
Net Assets
$63,783
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,508
87.7%
Program Services $14,459
12.2%
Investment Income $118
0.1%
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 $50,000
30.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,383
32.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,846
Total Liabilities $18,063
Net Assets $63,783
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Graham (Executive Director) $45,000 $0 $0
Michael Levy (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Ralph (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kay Christ (Governance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Gil Sharon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Miszewski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raeanne Sarazen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Calderone Watts (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,398
Expenses
$204,464
Net Income
$15,934
Net Assets
$115,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $180,051
81.7%
Program Services $12,383
5.6%
Investment Income $205
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,759
12.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
19.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,157
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,974
Total Liabilities $1,419
Net Assets $115,555
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Graham (Executive Director) $40,000 $0 $0
Michael Levy (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Jahn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matt Ralph (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Jahn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kay Christ (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gil Sharon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vova Kagan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Miszewski (Director) $0 $0 $0
T Alex Owens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bradley A Bonneau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danielle Calderone (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$144,354
Expenses
$203,396
Net Income
-$59,042
Net Assets
$100,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,223
93.0%
Program Services $7,590
5.3%
Investment Income $102
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,439
1.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $39,756
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,120
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,522
Total Liabilities $3,342
Net Assets $100,180
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Graham (Executive Director) $25,414 $0 $0
Lori Renzi (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Jahn (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kinga Pecak (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vova Kagan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexis Owens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kay Christ (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christy Levy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Levy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chrissy Losasso (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$279,490
Expenses
$170,326
Net Income
$109,164
Net Assets
$159,222
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $246,543
88.2%
Program Services $10,050
3.6%
Investment Income $19
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,878
8.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,627
54.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $167,979
Total Liabilities $8,757
Net Assets $159,222

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,539
Expenses
$141,039
Net Income
-$25,500
Net Assets
$50,058
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,517
72.3%
Program Services $4,350
3.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,672
24.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,067
Total Liabilities $21,009
Net Assets $50,058
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Landfear (Senior Progr) $35,000 $0
Melissa Graham (Fdg Exe Dire) $10,828 $0
Lori Renzi (Board Chair/) $0 $0
Kinga Pacek (Treasurer/Di) $0 $0
Vova Kagan (Director) $0 $0
Claudia Martin (Director) $0 $0
Dina Rotolo (Director) $0 $0
Laura Mueller (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Jahn (Director) $0 $0
Christy Levy (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$24,295
Expenses
$54,711
Net Income
-$30,416
Net Assets
$75,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,145
78.8%
Program Services $5,150
21.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,450
Total Liabilities $9,893
Net Assets $75,557

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$143,882
Expenses
$92,371
Net Income
$51,511
Net Assets
$105,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,135
93.2%
Program Services $4,075
2.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,672
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,854
Total Liabilities $1,881
Net Assets $105,973
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Landfear (Senior Progr) $35,000 $0
Melissa Graham (Fdg Exe Dire) $10,000 $0
Erika Reff Vogel (Board Chair) $0 $0
Liz Traines (Treasurer) $0 $0
Laura Chalela Hoover (Dir., Commun) $0 $0
Robin Skiadis (Dir., Volunt) $0 $0
Jill Houk (Director) $0 $0
Rosa Ramirez (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$82,829
Expenses
$70,979
Net Income
$11,850
Net Assets
$54,462
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $72,094
87.0%
Program Services $3,144
3.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,591
9.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,884
Total Liabilities $3,422
Net Assets $54,462
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Landfear (Sr Prog Dir;) $3,365 $0
Melissa Graham (President) $0 $0
Erika Reff Vogel (Board Chair) $0 $0
Rachel Fiely (Director) $0 $0
Tania Haladner (Director) $0 $0
Rosa Ramirez (Director) $0 $0
Renee Fortuna (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jill Houk (Director) $0 $0
Robin Skiadis (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$74,153
Expenses
$47,598
Net Income
$26,555
Net Assets
$42,612
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,987
89.0%
Program Services $4,355
5.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,811
5.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,158
Total Liabilities $546
Net Assets $42,612

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