WATCH ME GROW OHIO

PORTSMOUTH, OH | Scioto County
Community Services
WATCH ME GROW OHIO
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As of , this nonprofit no longer meets findCRA's qualification requirements and will no longer appear in CQ search results.

Reason for disqualification:

Overview

WATCH ME GROW OHIO
84-4497910
1308 WALLER ST
PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662
Scioto County
(740) 352-4498

watchmegrowohio@gmail.com
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Mission Statement info

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, TO CREATE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER FUTURES FOR OUR NEIGHBORS.

CRA Category info
  • Community Services
Nonprofit location info
  • LMI Census Tract
Awards & Certifications info
  • This nonprofit has not received any CRA awards or certifications.
Founded info
2018
Total Employees info
0
Total Volunteers info
5
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code) info
K20

K - Agriculture, Food, Nutrition

Agricultural Programs

Organizations that focus on the development and improvement of food resources or food procurement through information and technical assistance for agricultural establishments and individuals in rural or urban settings. Use this code for organizations that provide a wide range of agricultural services or those that offer services to support the agricultural sector not specified below.

IRS Activity Codes info
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code) info
115000
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Targeted Clients info
  • Abused or Neglected Children
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
  • Economically Disadvantaged
  • K-12 Students
  • Families
  • Foster Youth
  • General Public
  • Homeless
  • Minority Individuals
CRA Income Characteristics info
  • HUD Assistance Recipients
  • Low-Income
  • Medicaid Recipients
  • Moderate-Income
  • People Living Below Poverty Level
  • SNAP Recipients
  • USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
  • Welfare Recipients

CRA Alignment

CRA Category info
Community Services
Social services and other support for low- and moderate-income, homeless or at-risk individuals.
36%
Percent LMI Served info
as reported by the nonprofit
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Programs & Services info
Young Growers
Young Growers is a free educational program that teaches youth ages 8-17 about sustainable agriculture, horticulture, livestock management, financial education, healthy eating, and environmental practices such as composting and recycling. This 8 week program introduces youth to gardening by learning how to plant, maintain, and harvest vegetables grown themselves. Youth then learn about financial literacy and entrepreneurship when they sell their harvest at the Main Street Portsmouth Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. Additionally, youth also learn about caring for their communities by packaging up healthy food packs filled with fresh foods to deliver to seniors and families who live near the community garden sites.
Targeted Clients info
  • Abused or Neglected Children
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
  • K-12 Students
  • Foster Youth
CRA Income Characteristics info
  • Low-Income
  • Moderate-Income
  • People Living Below Poverty Level
  • SNAP Recipients
  • USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
Little Sprouts
Little Sprouts is a condensed version of our Young Growers program, customized for youth ages 3-7. Little Sprouts help plant, care for, and harvest vegetables grown in the community garden during the 8 week program period. Additionally, our Little Sprouts help package food packs to deliver to those in need, and also help sell produce at the Main Street Portsmouth Farmer's Market
Targeted Clients info
  • Abused or Neglected Children
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
CRA Income Characteristics info
  • Low-Income
  • Moderate-Income
  • People Living Below Poverty Level
  • SNAP Recipients
  • USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
Healthy Holidays
Each November and December, Watch Me Grow Ohio partners with local businesses for a free food giveaway. Healthy Holiday packages contain fresh produce, canned goods, dry pastas, rice, non-perishables and a frozen turkey, ensuring our most vulnerable residents have healthy foods during the holiday months.
Targeted Clients info
  • Disabled
  • Economically Disadvantaged
  • Families
  • Homeless
  • Senior Citizens
CRA Income Characteristics info
  • Low-Income
  • Moderate-Income
  • People Living Below Poverty Level
  • HUD Assistance Recipients
  • Medicaid Recipients
  • SNAP Recipients
  • SSI Recipients
  • Welfare Recipients
The Fellowship Garden
Located in the North End of Portsmouth, the Fellowship Garden will provide fresh, locally-grown produce for families in need and produces more than 41 varieties of fresh vegetables, free of charge. Situated on three lots, the Fellowship Garden also serves as a host site for ongoing educational and community programming.
Targeted Clients info
  • Children & Youth
  • Economically Disadvantaged
  • Families
  • Minority Individuals
  • Senior Citizens
CRA Income Characteristics info
  • Low-Income
  • Moderate-Income
  • People Living Below Poverty Level
  • HUD Assistance Recipients
  • Medicaid Recipients
  • SNAP Recipients
  • SSI Recipients
  • Welfare Recipients
Awards & Certifications info
Community Development Financial Institution info
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient info
New Market Tax Credit Recipient info
HUD Counseling Agency info
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient info

IRS Summary

Income
$29.5K
Revenue
$25.8K
Assets
$105.9K

IRS Business Master File Details info

As of March 2024
Exempt Ruling Date info
2020-09
Deductibility Status info
Deductible
Last Tax Filing info
2022
Organization Type info
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status info
990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $25,000 per year
Foundation Tax Filing Status info
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification info
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status info
Organization normally receives no more than one-third of support from gross investment and unrelated business income and at same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees and gross receipts related to exempt purposes 509(a)(2)

IRS Publication 78 Details info

As of March 2024
Verified in Publication 78 info
Yes
Deductibility Limitation info
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description info
A public charity

IRS Form 990 Returns info

Through August 2023
Tax period ending in
2022-12
XML
990-EZ
Tax period ending in
2021-12
E-File
990-EZ
XML
990-EZ
Tax period ending in
2020-12
E-File
990-EZ
XML
990-EZ

Nonprofit Location

Physical Address info
1308 WALLER ST
PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662
Scioto County
Area Type info
Micropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address info
NA
MSA/MD info
39
State info
145
County info
0037.00
Tract info
Low
Income Level info
Core-Based Statistical Area info
39020 - Portsmouth, OH
Combined Statistical Area info
170 - Charleston-Huntington-Ashland, WV-OH-KY
Metropolitan Division info
Not located in an MD.
Located In info
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract info
Opportunity Zone info
Majority Minority Census Tract info 24.64%
FFIEC Designated Distressed Census Tract info
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract info
Geographies Served info
  • OH - Lawrence County
  • OH - Scioto County

Market Data

Census Tract County
0037.00 Scioto County
Population
Total Population 2,557 73,716
Total Households 1,452 28,030
Income
Median Family Income (Census*) $31,544 $46,360
Median Family Income (2023 FFIEC est.) $79,500 $79,500
Tract Income Percentage 47.3% N/A
Below Poverty Level 46.0% 23.8%
Unemployment Level 9.6% 7.5%
Housing
Total Housing Units 1,596 33,209
Total Owner-Occupied Units 32.1% 68.5%
Total Renter-Occupied Units 58.8% 31.5%
Total Vacant Units 9.0% 7.3%
* Census tract income based on 2020 American Community Survey data as reported in the 2023 FFIEC Census Flat File; County income based on 2022 American Community Survey data.
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Management

Not reported
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body info
Not reported
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body info
Tax Filing Signatory info
Amanda Lewis
(740) 352-4498
Principal Officer info
Not reported by nonprofit.
findCRA Profile Owner
Amanda Lewis
Executive Director
watchmegrowohio@gmail.com
Key Policies & Documents info
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting info
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grand Audit Performed
Organization Activities info
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations

Information in this section is extracted from the nonprofit's e-filed tax return and based on answers provided by the nonprofit in their 990EZ e-filed for the tax period ending on 2022-12.

A hyphen (“-“) in this section indicates that the information was not required by the IRS or not reported by the nonprofit in its tax return e-filing.

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