Growing Gardens uses the experience of growing food in schools, backyards and correctional facilities to cultivate healthy, equitable communities.
Key facts about Growing Gardens
In short: Growing Gardens gave $68K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 93-1213728
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,925
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $33,963
- Median grant
- $33,963
- Total assets
- $2,347,179
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+32.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$68K
+59.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+59.4% YoY
About Growing Gardens
Based on IRS filings
Growing Gardens is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Growing Gardens
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $68K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Outgrowing Hunger ($35K). Together the top 2 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outgrowing Hunger Sandy, OR | School Garden Program | $34,881 |
| Friends of Zenger Farm Portland, OR | School Garden Program | $33,044 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,347,179 | $1,765,589 | $1,554,027 |
| Revenue | $2,399,776 | $2,119,114 | $2,160,653 |
| Expenses | $2,362,915 | $2,068,071 | $1,563,837 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $40,623 | $9,011 | $1,186 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Growing Gardens is led by Jason Skipton, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Skipton
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Joemil Santos
Co-Director
Board Member → Co-Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simbiat Yusuff
Co-Director
Board Member → Co-Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shireen Duke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $9K (2024)
Thuy Pham
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$42K (2024)
Ben Coleman-Fire
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Golden
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eca-Etabo Wasongolo
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Rossman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelso Brasunas
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Kwan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yoli Flores
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Hashimawari
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Paz Herrera
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Rider
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cozette Tran-Caffee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nell Tessman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Missy Maese (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rebeca Marquez (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Shular (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Jason Skipton (Executive Dir.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Growing Gardens
How much does Growing Gardens give each year?
Growing Gardens gave $68K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $43K across 2 grants.
How large is Growing Gardens?
Growing Gardens reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Growing Gardens?
Growing Gardens is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Growing Gardens operate?
Growing Gardens has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Growing Gardens's EIN?
Growing Gardens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1213728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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