The Talking Farm

Organization Overview

The Talking Farm is located in Skokie, IL. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Talking Farm employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Talking Farm is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Talking Farm generated $155.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $228.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE TALKING FARM GROWS PRODUCE, HERBS, AND FLOWERS USING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES WHILE EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT AGRICULTURE, BIODIVERSITY, AND HORTICULTURE THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING AND EXAMPLE AT HOWARD STREET FARM AND OFF-SITE TEACHING GARDENS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3

HOWARD STREET FARM IS A 3-ACRE URBAN FARM IN SKOKIE, IL. THE FARM IS A SITE FOR GROWING FRESH PRODUCE USING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS.


SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE OF MINI-GARDENS AND MINI-FARMS AT ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOLS, AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN EVANSTON AND SKOKIE ILLINOIS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wendy Aeschlimann
President
$0
Ross Greenspan
Vice-President
$0
Maureen O'brien
Treasurer
$0
Jennifer Schmidt
Secretary
$0
Louis Aurichio
Director
$0
Jennifer Berman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$81,561
Total Program Service Revenue$30,380
Membership dues$0
Investment income $562
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$287
Other Revenue$0
Total Revenue$155,624

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