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GROWING PEACE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 872123527 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE K99 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Micro (<$100K) · growingpeaceinc.org
revenue
$3K
expenses
$38K
net assets
$5K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ACTIVELY TACKLING PROJECTS THROUGH THE POWER OF HYDROPONICS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND HELP THOSE IN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Growing Peace Inc. implements hydroponic farming systems to address food insecurity and empower underserved communities through education and economic opportunity. The organization partners with nonprofits and community centers to install hydroponic gardens in food pantries, correctional facilities, and treatment centers in New York City and Israel. Its projects focus on providing fresh produce, teaching sustainable agriculture skills, and fostering social cohesion among diverse populations.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility
Hydroponic system installed at a residential treatment facility in partnership with The Ladies of Hope Ministries to support rehabilitation and skill-building.
Hope House NYC Hydroponics
Eight hydroponic towers installed at Hope House in the Bronx to provide fresh produce and teach business skills to formerly incarcerated women.
Hydroponic Food Pantry - Tel Aviv
First hydroponic system installed at a food pantry in Israel, producing up to 2,100 servings of fresh produce monthly for refugees and asylum seekers.
Hydroponics at Sindyanna of Galilee
Supports Arab and Jewish women in Galilee through hydroponic farming to promote economic independence and social change.
Queensboro Correctional Facility Garden
Hydroponic garden installed in a minimum-security facility in Queens to support rehabilitation and community development.
Youth Opportunity Hub at Commonpoint Queens
Five hydroponic towers installed to enhance teen education and support food pantry donations for migrant communities.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 3 activities
    • Install and operate hydroponic systems in community centers and food pantries
      Deploys hydroponic towers at community centers, food pantries, and nonprofit partner sites in New York City and Tel Aviv, including Commonpoint Queens, Hope House NYC, YM&YWHA of Washington Heights, and a food pantry in Tel Aviv Yafo, to improve food security and support vulnerable populations such as migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and low-income seniors.
    • Install and operate hydroponic systems in correctional and residential treatment facilities
      Installs and maintains hydroponic gardens in correctional and residential treatment facilities, including Queensboro Correctional Facility and Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility, producing thousands of pounds of fresh produce annually for inmates, staff, and residents. Each hydroponic tower produces 5–10 pounds of organic produce monthly.
    • Produce fresh organic produce for community distribution via hydroponic systems
      Generates significant monthly yields of fresh leafy greens and herbs through hydroponic installations, including 40–80 pounds monthly at Hope House NYC, 35–70 pounds at YM&YWHA of Washington Heights, and up to 2,100 servings per month (over 25,000 annually) at the Tel Aviv food pantry, with produce donated to families and residents in need.
  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
    • Expand hydroponic farming to schools and educational institutions
      Implements hydroponic systems in schools and kindergartens, including Masar alternative school in Nazareth, installing ten systems on-site and in homes of the school community to support educational and food security goals.
    • Provide educational programming using hydroponic systems
      Uses hydroponic gardens as hands-on educational tools for youth, including teens at Commonpoint Queens and children in kindergarten through 5th grade at YM&YWHA of Washington Heights, teaching hydroponics, agriculture, and nutrition, and involving students in harvesting activities.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Produce and distribute documentary media on cross-cultural hydroponic collaboration
      Produced and released the award-winning documentary "Growing Peace in the Middle East" to raise awareness about food security and cross-cultural cooperation through hydroponic farming initiatives in Israel and New York.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$38K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$37K
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -92.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • HOWARD HOFFEN — DIRECTOR
  • SANDRA HOFFEN — DIRECTOR/TREASURER
  • STEVEN HOFFEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Commonpoint Queens Partner — Partner organization where Growing Peace installed hydroponics towers.
  • Dr. Topeka Sam Partner — Collaborated with Growing Peace founder to implement the hydroponic system at Hope House NYC.
  • Green Food Solutions Partner — Collaborated with Growing Peace to install hydroponics towers at MMCC in the Bronx.
  • Green Food Solutions Partner — Partner in implementing urban farms and gardens using vertical hydroponic technology
  • Green Food Solutions Partner — Partner in installing hydroponics towers at MMCC in the Bronx.
  • HIAS Partner — Collaborates with HIAS to support asylum seekers affected by job loss during the pandemic.
  • LivinGreen Partner — International partner promoting hydroponic and aquaponic systems for sustainable agriculture and education
  • LivinGreen Partner — Partnered with Growing Peace to support the completion of the hydroponic project at the Tel Aviv food pantry.
  • MMCC Partner — Host site for hydroponics towers and food pantry in the Bronx.
  • Manhattan-Montefiore Community Care (MMCC) Partner — Collaborates on support, enrichment, education, and recreation programs for residents in Bronx and Manhattan
  • Masar Institute for Education Partner — Partnered to install hydroponic systems at the school and in the homes of its community members.
  • Queensboro Correctional Facility Partner — Partnered to install and operate a hydroponics garden within the facility.
  • Sindyanna Of Galilee Partner — Collaborating with Growing Peace to create social change through hydroponic farming.
  • Sindyanna of Galilee Partner — Collaborates on agricultural and economic empowerment initiatives for Arab women in Galilee
  • Sindyanna of Galilee Partner — Collaborates on hydroponics projects to support Arab women's economic empowerment and food security in Galilee.
  • Sindyanna of Galilee Partner — Collaboration partner whose model inspired the founding and programming of Growing Peace Inc.
  • The LOHM Partner — Collaborated with Growing Peace Inc. to install hydroponics towers at the Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility.
  • The Ladies of Hope Ministries Partner — Partnered to install hydroponic towers at Hope House NYC and distribute fresh produce to families.
  • The Ladies of Hope Ministries Partner — Partnered with Growing Peace to install hydroponics towers at Hope House NYC.
  • The Lady of Hope Ministries Partner — Collaborates on programs supporting women and girls affected by poverty and incarceration
  • Topeka Sam Partner — Collaborated with Growing Peace Inc. to install hydroponics towers at the Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility.
  • UJA Federation of New York Funder — Funds Growing Peace Inc. as part of its network of nonprofits addressing poverty and community needs
  • UJA Federation of New York Partner — Collaborated with Growing Peace to install hydroponics towers at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood.
  • UJA Federation of New York Partner — Partner in installing hydroponics towers at MMCC in the Bronx.
  • UJA Federation of New York Partner — Partnered with Growing Peace to install hydroponics towers at MMCC in the Bronx and at YM&YWHA of Washington Heights.
  • Volcani International Partners Partner — Collaborated with Growing Peace to implement a hydroponic system at the Tel Aviv food pantry.
  • Volcani International Partnerships Partner — Partners on agricultural innovation programs to improve food security and fund research in Israel and globally
  • YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood Partner — Hosted the installation of seven hydroponics towers by Growing Peace for food production and educational programming.
  • YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood Partner — Partners on community programs in Northern Manhattan focused on social services, health, and social justice
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Economic Empowerment through Urban Hydroponic Farming
    methodology: economic_empowerment_through_urban_farming
    By training women in hydroponic farming and supporting market access, we produce economic self-sufficiency and intercommunal cooperation because growing and selling produce enables income generation and builds bridges across cultural divides.
  • Hydroponic Education for Empowerment and Food Security
    methodology: hydroponic_education
    By teaching hydroponic farming, we produce education, empowerment, and food security in underserved communities because hands-on engagement with sustainable agriculture builds skills, self-efficacy, and direct access to nutritious food.
  • Therapeutic Horticulture in Correctional Settings
    methodology: therapeutic_horticulture
    By using hydroponic gardening in correctional facilities, we promote holistic wellness and positive behavioral change because engagement with plant cultivation fosters responsibility, purpose, and sustainable nutrition habits.