Mission
Fruitful Commons is a registered 501c3 nonprofit that serves communities throughout the Austin region by supporting individuals, neighborhoods, and organizations in collaborative, equitable, and regenerative community agriculture projects. These initiatives include food forests, community gardens, and growing cooperatives, aiming to enhance food security and promote community resilience.
Basic Information
Founded in
2020
EIN
85-1526897
Total Assets
$164.4 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Gathering of Growers
An interactive online series where community leaders learn to govern effectively in community agriculture.

Tree Care Mini Grant Success
Highlighting successful tree planting initiatives funded by mini grants across the Austin region.

Our Work Supporting Communities
Showcasing community agriculture projects that strengthen neighborhoods and foster ecological stewardship.
Impact Stats
Amount Funded
Fruit-Tree Planting Mini-Grants
Distributed $30,000 in mini-grants to support tree planting in marginalized neighborhoods in Austin.
Maximum Grant Amount
Grant Funding Amount
Provided mini grants of up to $5,000 to support community agriculture projects in Austin.
Participants Engaged
Community Engagement
Engaged over 200 community members in agriculture projects through various programs and workshops.
Past Events
Gathering of Growers Series
2022-08-31
A workshop series focused on tree skills and sustaining trees and their ecosystems.
Upcoming Events
Mini Grant Application Period
2024-08-01
Apply for mini grants aimed at enhancing Austin’s urban tree canopy.
Learn MoreOur Programs
Mini Grant Program
Grants provided to community agriculture projects to enhance the urban tree canopy.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.
The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
50
50
/100
Program Expense Ratio
64.60%
6
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.006193
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.9666
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
1.074
12
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 292.3K | 96.68% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 2 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 302.3K | 100.00% |
Related Nonprofits
Nannen Arboretum Society
Environment
Public Botanical GardensLongview Arboretum and Nature Center
Environment
Public Botanical GardensBrooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation
Environment
Public Botanical GardensMorton Arboretum
Environment
Public Botanical GardensHouston Botanic Garden
Environment
Public Botanical Gardens