The Talking Farm
- Assets
- $163.6k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Skokie, IL
- Founding
- 07/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 30-0392847
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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy Aeschlimann President | 20 | $0 | |
Ross Greenspan Vice-President | 5 | $0 | |
Maureen O'brien Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Jennifer Schmidt Secretary | 5 | $0 | |
Louis Aurichio Director | 5 | $0 | |
Jennifer Berman Director | 5 | $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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $162,686 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $18,938 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $17,127 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,226 |
| Other expenses | $27,502 |
| Total expenses | $228,479 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $130,246 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $163,619 |
| Total liabilities | $87,385 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $76,234 |