Growing to Give
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Growing to Give is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger both nationally and internationally. They develop projects and partnerships aimed at providing fresh, healthy food to those in need. Their mission encompasses: Community Empowerment: Establishing resourceful and productive community farms and gardens, which are then entrusted to local communities to sustain and benefit from. Innovative Agricultural Practices: Implementing unique gardening solutions, such as Root Tube Gardens and Crop Circle Gardens, to maximize yield in limited spaces. Environmental Stewardship: Transforming abandoned landscapes through initiatives like The River Project and Spiral Farm, promoting rewilding and community health. Through these efforts, Growing to Give strives to create a movement of generosity and empowerment, addressing food insecurity and fostering sustainable agriculture.
- Income
- $136,961
- Spending
- $136,528
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $12,000 spent. A Collaboration Between Growing to Give and Kichini Gardeners At Growing to Give (G2G), we are proud to partner with Kichini Gardeners in our collaborative project, "Sowing the Seeds of Resilience and Empowerment for Ugandas Children." This initiative seeks to enhance food security for marginalized children in Kampala, Uganda, by establishing sustainable outdoor fruit and vegetable gardens using innovative Crop Circle Gardens technology. Our goal is to empower children through environmentally friendly gardening practices and community produce distribution, fostering resilience and well-being.
- $2,000 spent. Growing to Give has partnered with the Wenatchee Community Garden to enhance its mission of providing fresh, nutritious produce to those in need by supplying Root Tubes, an innovative gardening solution that maximizes space and yield. These Root Tubes enable the community garden to grow more food efficiently, even in limited urban spaces, ensuring a sustainable and continuous supply of fresh vegetables for local families facing food insecurity. By integrating this technology, Growing to Give supports Wenatchees efforts to create a resilient, community-driven food system while promoting environmentally friendly and scalable agricultural practices.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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