named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Garden Network
Manages and supports 18 community gardens in the Bronx, providing space for gardening, education, and community events
Garden Rental Program
Offers community gardens as venues for private and public events including weddings, workshops, performances, and block parties from April to October
Volunteer Program
Engages individuals, schools, nonprofits, and corporate groups in volunteer activities across the 18 gardens
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
- Leadership development for gardenersProvides leadership development support to gardeners to help them manage community gardens and engage in community development.
- Operation of community gardensOperates 18 community gardens in the Bronx, NY, providing green spaces used for horticultural therapy, nutritional education, job training, youth environmental programming, and seasonal volunteer activities from April through October.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Community garden event rental programOperates a program to rent out community garden spaces for events, charging a rental fee as part of its operations from April through October.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Preservation of open space through land protectionPreserves and maintains open space properties in the Bronx, NY by protecting community gardens from demolition and ensuring their continued use as active green spaces.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$281K
Contributions & grants$5K2%
Program service revenue$266K95%
Investment income$9K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$952K
Cash$328K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$952K
Liquid reserves56.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +179.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Elidia Cuatle — Co-Treasurer
- James Melendez — Treasurer
- Ramon Andino — President
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- 18 gardens established by gardeners Network — Network of community gardens supported and sustained by the Bronx Land Trust
- Not specified Partner — Organizations that provide horticultural expertise, materials, and volunteers for garden maintenance and improvements.
- Tremont Community Garden Partner — Featured garden partner in the Bronx Land Trust network.
- churches Partner — Collaborates with churches as part of community groups hosting volunteer days.
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.
- Community-Engaged Land Stewardshipmethodology: community-engaged-conservationBy combining land acquisition with education and direct community involvement in gardening and conservation activities, the organization ensures long-term protection of open spaces because local ownership increases commitment and sustainability.
- Grassroots Leadership Developmentmethodology: grassroots leadership developmentBy developing leadership skills among gardeners, the organization strengthens community resilience and local management of urban gardens, because empowered residents are more effective and sustainable stewards of shared land.
- Resource-Exchange Partnershipsmethodology: resource_exchange_partnershipBy collaborating with partner organizations to exchange resources and expertise, the organization expands programming in horticultural therapy, education, and youth development because shared capacity enables broader impact than any single organization could achieve alone.