2017-11-02T15:12:17-05:00 2016-12-31 840702965 WhippleWood CPAs PC 11852 Shaffer Dr Bldg B Littleton CO 80127 990 2016-01-01 742374848 Denver Urban Gardens DENV 3032929900 1031 33rd Street No 100 Denver CO 80205 Michael Buchenau Executive Director 3032929900 2017-11-02 1 Mona L Feeley P00102756 3039897600 2017-10-26 97.65.192.2 2017-11-02 09:58:25 MD P 6BCEE3110B739281929185D23A03D0C20C17A9E8 47F7A819C1BE726F95E1AE60E43C7481B26C85A4 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Dana Bryson 1031 33rd Street No 100 Denver CO 80205 1823482 0 X www.dug.org X 1985 CO Denver Urban Gardens works with community members throughout Metro Denver to create and sustain food-producing community gardens, in order to improve the health and food security of residents, and increase community building. 11 11 15 5471 155777 0 1965307 1634215 132093 155777 731 448 15303 21502 2113434 1811942 0 0 0 0 899534 1002713 0 0 168871 1246627 1174212 2146161 2176925 -32727 -364983 941141 531591 379385 348687 561756 182904 X DUG offers neighborhoods the essential resources for community gardens, including technical expertise with securing sustainable land; design & construction; supporting garden organization, leadership, outreach & maintenance; using gardens as extraordinary places for learning & healthy living; and linking gardens with local food system projects and policy. 0 0 855688 466769 Building and Supporting Community Gardens Program: Each year, DUG assists community members at every step in the process of creating their own community gardens. We operate 170 community gardens throughout the Denver metro area. 270141 260747 New Community Gardens and Expansions of Existing Sites: DUG comes alongside residents, schools, and stakeholders when they wish to further develop their neighborhood and have taken a thorough approach to understand if they have the capacity to create, implement, and sustain a community garden. Often times, after a community garden has been successful for several years and waitlists for participation exist, a garden may elect to expand the site to allow for increased community participation. DUG is thrilled to again, come alongside these efforts and support the expansion of the garden. 200212 51415 DeLaney Community Farm: DeLaney is DUG's urban community supported agriculture project that serves local residents, refugees, and WIC recipients. 196950 144972 Free Seeds and Transplants Program: Each spring, DUG provides free vegetable seeds and transplants to low-income families, fixed income seniors, and community groups. In 2016, this program served 7,291 individuals and 175 community groups. 131745 100122 Ongoing Training Programs: Our Master Composter and Master Community Gardener Education Programs feature a train-the-trainer model that serves as a way to deeply engage those we serve in our mission, while enhancing the connections and capacity of our metro-wide network of community gardeners and volunteers. 24940 25360 Ongoing Training Programs: Our Master Composter and Master Community Gardener Education Programs feature a train-the-trainer model that serves as a way to deeply engage those we serve in our mission, while enhancing the connections and capacity of our metro-wide network of community gardeners and volunteers. 353635 270454 1679676 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CO X Cheryl Brubaker Director of Finance 3032929900 1031 33rd St Suite 100 Denver CO 80205 Dana Bryson President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Milan Doshi Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen Good Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Guy Morisette Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Armijo Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Katz Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Johnathan Logan Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Lara Marriken Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ramonna Robinson Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Schlegel Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Stokes Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Buchenau Executive Director 40.00 X 123788 0 0 123788 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 300932 1333283 584963 1634215 Produce and Farm Share 110000 155777 155777 155777 448 448 33042 11540 21502 21502 1811942 0 155777 21950 1002713 644535 246083 112095 76706 40498 14566 21642 84654 52386 23157 9111 18732 14581 2754 1397 37763 37763 Site Leases 375450 375450 Garden Construction & M 320275 309962 10313 Contract Labor 204618 186600 3705 14313 Programs 55664 55664 350 350 2176925 1679676 328378 168871 24057 36876 475173 86651 7889 7340 691269 290545 434022 400724 941141 531591 114532 128498 264853 220189 379385 348687 X 436220 -29043 125536 211947 561756 182904 941141 531591 -364983 -13869 0 X 0 0 0 X 1565268 1542155 1771377 1965307 1634215 8478322 1565268 1542155 1771377 1965307 1634215 8478322 8478322 15 553 70 429 448 1515 734 236 773 15303 21502 38548 8518385 0.99530 0.99780 X Part II Section B Line 10: This income is primarily the net receipts of fundraising activities from small events. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 176145 176145 331929 114769 217160 72769 65350 7419 110426 110426 0 400724 X 1823482 11540 11540 1811942 0 1811942 2188465 11540 11540 2176925 0 2176925 Part X, Line 2: The consolidated financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in expenses in the consolidated statements of activities. As of December 31, 2016, Denver Urban Gardens had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Denver Urban Gardens is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2014. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: The audit reports fundraising income in full. The 990 presents net income. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: The audit reports fundraising income in full. The 990 presents net income. Small Events 33042 33042 11540 33042 33042 11540 11540 21502 X Garden Land Leases 164 375450 Estimated Fair Marke X Seeds & Plants 24 127201 Estimated Fair Marke X Garden Maintenance and Construction 81 71499 Estimated Fair Marke X Professional Services 4 10313 Estimated Fair Marke 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b No committee is authorized to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance compares the information in the 990 to the annual audit report for accuracy and addresses any inconsistencies found with the auditor; any necessary corrections would be made prior to filing. The 990 is available to any board member upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c All staff and board members are required to review the conflict of interest policy and complete and sign a conflict of interest statement at the beginning of each fiscal year. New hires and any new board members added during the year are also given this policy and are required to complete and sign the conflict of interes statement. This statement includes disclosure of all current and potential conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The policy of DUG is to have the Board of Directors conduct a performance review of the Executive Director, which includes a self-evaluation from the Executive Director. The Board then reviews the annual budget and financial information and on occasion does a review of prevailing market rates for a similar position, the conclusions of which come in the form of documentation of any potential increase in salary in the Board meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Financial information is available through the websites of GuideStar and the Colorado Secretary of State. Governing documents and conflict of interest policy documents are on file in the DUG office and are available for public review as requested by the general public and grant sources.