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Gleaning Network of Texas

EIN 20-8043130 · Dallas, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Gleaning Network of Texas dba GROW North Texas connects North Texans to food, farms, and community to create a sustainable, secure regional food system that enriches the land, encourages economic opportunity through food and agriculture, and provides equitable access to healthy, nutritious food for all residents.

Income
$871,442
Spending
$888,425
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
18
Volunteers
425
Highest pay
$43,375, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $242,399 spent. Owenwood Farm is a 1 acre urban farm that grows produce for food access projects as well as trains farmers and gardeners. It is part of the Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space collaborative. Owenwood Farm successfully grows $15,000-$20,000 worth of produce each year, offers a variety of hands-on workshops, and hosted 425 volunteers throughout the year. A Friday morning farm stand offers Farm produce along with other local, value-added foods, and offers SNAP and FMNP as payment options. The Farm also hosts a 40 tree demonstration orchard for GNTX Giving Grove. This orchard is always open to the public. The Owenwood Community Garden hosts 10-15 local residents who grow their own food and also provides teaching space for after school programs.
  2. $127,698 spent. GNTX Giving Grove installs community fruit tree orchards in collaboration with community organizations who steward the orchards, donating at least 50% of production back to the community. Each year since 2022, GNTX Giving Grove has installed 15-20 orchards in partnership with community organizations such as schools, community centers, and churches. The average orchard is 15 trees. When productive these orchards collectively will provide thousands of pounds of fresh fruit to communities with low access fresh produce. The trees also add to the overall tree canopy and beautification of these locations.
  3. $365,947 spent. Farm Success provides education and training for local farmers with a focus on new and beginning farmers. Through webinars, workshops, and technical assistance, Farm Success supports the development of 150 farmers annually in the north Texas area. This is the only program like this based in North Texas serving small, direct marketing farmers who use organic and regenerative practices and sell in the DFW Metroplex.
  4. $140,308 spent. Fresh Stop Farm Stands facilitates the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program in collaboration with local farmers to provide fresh produce to families with WIC benefits. Working with other local farms and the Dallas WIC program, Fresh Stop serves an average of 1300 families with over $40,000 in produce. In 2024, Fresh Stop also served as the program umbrella for a special project to increase promotion of SNAP (formerly food stamps) at farmers markets. GROW North Texas also worked with City Makery on a community grocery store project in Lardeo, TX and supported additional community food projects.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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