Growing Home Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Growing Home Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Growing Home Inc 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, Growing Home Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 6 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GROWING HOME IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIC FARM THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND ORGANIC PRODUCE IN THE GREATER ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY OF CHICAGO
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, A TOTAL OF 120 MEN AND WOMEN WERE ENROLLED IN OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. 94 PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED 1+ PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDING SERVSAFE, COMPTIA COMPUTER, ROOTS OF SUCCESS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST, GED, FORKLIFT. 51 PARTICIPANTS EITHER COMPLETED PAROLE/PROBATION OR REPORTED HAVING THEIR CRIMINAL RECORD SEALED/EXPUNGED. 67% OF GRADUATES WERE PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT (24% ABOVE THE DFSS AVERAGE FOR TRANSITIONAL JOB PROGRAMS IN CHICAGO).IN 2023, WE HARVESTED 42,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE, SERVED 15,879 PEOPLE (17,578 INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS ADMINISTERED) THROUGH OUR VARIOUS FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS, COOKING AND NUTRITION EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING. 90% OF THE FOOD GROWN ON THE FARM WAS DISTRIBUTED IN ENGLEWOOD AND OTHER FOOD INSECURE COMMINITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karl Riley II Board President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Micheal Newman-Brooks Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lynn Sheck Past Board President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Shawn Boone Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dan Kaplan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Stanley Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Urban Works Project Planning | 12/30/23 | $449,182 |
Signature Staff Resources Llc Payroll Consulting | 12/30/23 | $440,762 |
Project Management Advisors Project Consulting | 12/30/23 | $154,190 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $248,713 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $567,906 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,280,308 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,096,927 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $80,828 |
Investment income | $87,632 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$15,772 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,249,823 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,055,682 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $143,942 |
Payroll taxes | $80,760 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,612 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $146,484 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $6,999 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,600 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $28,753 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $80,215 |
Insurance | $18,102 |
All other expenses | $150,653 |
Total functional expenses | $2,389,112 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200,437 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,600,346 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $344,052 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,633 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $98,726 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,092,625 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,348,819 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $168,459 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,750 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $431,898 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $607,107 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,422,040 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,319,672 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,348,819 |