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Growers Inc

  • Wallingford, CT
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2011
  • EIN: 27-4355636

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: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

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
$974k (2023)

Expenses
$941k (2023)

Total Assets
$345k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$189k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$973,715
Expenses
$941,266
Net Income
$32,449
Net Assets
$156,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,784
0.9%
Program Services $963,216
98.9%
Investment Income $769
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $946
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $265,105
28.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $376,149
40.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $345,398
Total Liabilities $189,170
Net Assets $156,228
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Hickman (President) $132,552 $0 $5,142
Steve Abati (Vice President) $132,552 $0 $5,142
Patrick Birney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gary Hutlgren (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 8, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$874,070
Expenses
$886,486
Net Income
-$12,416
Net Assets
$123,779
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,456
0.5%
Program Services $869,481
99.5%
Investment Income $133
0.0%
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 $241,462
27.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $370,296
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $278,771
Total Liabilities $154,992
Net Assets $123,779
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Hickman (President) $120,731 $0 $4,829
Steve Abati (Vice President) $120,731 $0 $4,829
Patrick Birney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gary Hutlgren (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 20, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$786,574
Expenses
$727,857
Net Income
$58,717
Net Assets
$136,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,284
0.7%
Program Services $780,786
99.3%
Investment Income $504
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 $220,842
30.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $206,677
28.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,689
Total Liabilities $110,494
Net Assets $136,195
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Hickman (President) $110,439 $0 $4,500
Steve Abati (Vice President) $110,403 $0 $4,500
Patrick Birney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gary Hutlgren (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 13, 2022

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$796,067
Expenses
$701,075
Net Income
$94,992
Net Assets
$77,478
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,642
1.2%
Program Services $784,951
98.6%
Investment Income $837
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $637
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $218,462
31.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $250,932
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,934
Total Liabilities $112,456
Net Assets $77,478

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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$358,884
Expenses
$345,390
Net Income
$13,494
Net Assets
-$17,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,826
1.6%
Program Services $352,398
98.2%
Investment Income $639
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,000
29.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,444
Total Liabilities $173,958
Net Assets -$17,514

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$589,022
Expenses
$609,040
Net Income
-$20,018
Net Assets
-$31,008
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,553
2.8%
Program Services $570,531
96.9%
Investment Income $548
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,390
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $200,000
32.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,118
Total Liabilities $187,126
Net Assets -$31,008
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott Hickman (President) $100,000 $0 $0
Steve Abati (Vice President) $100,000 $0 $0
Patrick Birney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Ruickoldt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 24, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$558,646
Expenses
$566,678
Net Income
-$8,032
Net Assets
-$10,991
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $558,646
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 $200,000
35.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $164,814
29.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,684
Total Liabilities $150,675
Net Assets -$10,991

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$550,270
Expenses
$561,391
Net Income
-$11,121
Net Assets
-$2,959
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $550,270
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 $195,924
34.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $159,353
28.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,413
Total Liabilities $145,372
Net Assets -$2,959

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$514,798
Expenses
$534,203
Net Income
-$19,405
Net Assets
$8,161
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $514,798
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 $184,116
34.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $156,474
29.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,869
Total Liabilities $134,708
Net Assets $8,161

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$447,042
Expenses
$442,768
Net Income
$4,274
Net Assets
$27,566
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $446,638
99.9%
Investment Income $404
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 $151,924
34.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,146
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,629
Total Liabilities $112,063
Net Assets $27,566

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,188
Expenses
$310,580
Net Income
-$392
Net Assets
$18,595
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $310,188
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $150,000
48.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,833
Total Liabilities $72,238
Net Assets $18,595

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$218,853
Expenses
$203,632
Net Income
$15,221
Net Assets
$18,987
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $218,853
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,356
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,972
Total Liabilities $54,985
Net Assets $18,987

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$12,293
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$12,293
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,575
12.8%
Program Services $10,718
87.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0

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990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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