Neighborspace
- Assets
- $7.6m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 01/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-4105593
Organization Overview
Neighborspace is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Neighborspace employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Neighborspace 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 12/2021, Neighborspace generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF OPEN SPACE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEIGHBORSPACE CONTINUES TO ASSIST DOZENS OF BLOCK CLUBS, CHURCH GROUPS AND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS WHO HAVE SET OUT TO RECLAIM THE UNUSED LOTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES ACCROSS CHICAGO. OUT OF FIELDS OF WEEDS THEY CREATE ROWS OF VEGETABLES. OUT OF PLACES USED FOR DUMPING GARBAGE THEY CREATE PLACES TO RECONNECT WITH NATURE. UNFORTUNATELY, MANY OF THESE URBAN OASES DISAPPEAR QUICKLY OR ARE LOST FOREVER DUE TO REDEVELOPMENT OR LACK OF RESOURCES. THIS IS WHERE NEIGHBORSPACE COMES IN. AS CHICAGO'S NONPROFIT LAND TRUST FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS THEY ARE HERE TO ENSURE THAT THESE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EFFORTS ARE NOT FLEETING; THAT THE COMMUNITY'S HARD WORK AND VISION LIVES ON, ESPECIALLY IN THOSE AREAS WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF OPEN SPACE. SINCE 1996 NEIGHBORSPACE HAS BEEN ABLE TO PRESERVE OVER 120 NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS, EACH ONE A UNIQUE EXPRESSION OF THE COMMUNITY THAT CREATED IT. IN 2022 NEIGHBORSPACE WILL CONTINUE TO GROW. THEY ARE WORKING TO PROTECT VISIONARY COMMUNITY GARDEN ACROSS THE CITY, IN SOUTH SHORE, AUSTIN, AVONDALE, LITTLE VILLAGE AND BEYOND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Benjamin R Helphand Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $92,266 |
Gia Biagi Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Breitenbach President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wyllys Mann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Walter Burnett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Shemuel Israel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fwm Inc Construction Service | 12/30/21 | $285,091 |
Central Lawn Sprinklers Inc Water Installation | 12/30/21 | $151,233 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,022,464 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,047,260 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $156,136 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,069,724 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,462 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,071,186 |
| 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. | $103,534 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,413 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $125,717 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,800 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,692 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,411 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,532 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,232 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,545 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,376 |
| Travel | $3,000 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,678 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $141,061 |
| Insurance | $5,444 |
| All other expenses | $14,603 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,515,621 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,068,132 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $607,263 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $7,812 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,961,391 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,906,613 |
| Total assets | $7,551,211 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,552 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $22,552 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,633,164 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $895,495 |
| 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 | $7,551,211 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Neighborspace has recieved totaling $363,046.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Builders Initiative Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Builders Initiative Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: AUSTIN FRESH AUSTIN COMMUNITY GARDENS SUPPORT | $99,900 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $70,078 |
The Christopher Family Foundation Westmont, IL PURPOSE: AUSTIN FRESH COLLABORATIVE FUND | $25,050 |
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: Community Farm Programming | $25,000 |
Abbie Norman Prince Tr Ud 022649 2nd Clause Of Will Dt 122947 Nect Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Kentucky River Foothills Development Council Inc Richmond, KY | $12,381,295 | $19,871,173 |
Community Action Of Eastern Iowa Davenport, IA | $4,145,446 | $19,807,458 |
Community Action Of Southern Kentucky Incorporated Bowling Green, KY | $10,381,389 | $18,999,181 |
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commisson Inc Covington, KY | $8,823,439 | $18,121,235 |
Embarras River Basin Agency Inc Greenup, IL | $2,961,671 | $18,793,359 |
Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Hillsboro, MO | $6,544,452 | $18,340,130 |
Tri-County Opportunities Council Rock Falls, IL | $4,101,390 | $18,238,868 |
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc Graettinger, IA | $5,376,639 | $17,208,548 |
Community Action Agency Of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | $5,735,581 | $15,017,682 |
Mid-Iowa Community Action -Mica- Incorporated Marshalltown, IA | $3,849,705 | $14,587,976 |
Inner-City Muslim Action Network Chicago, IL | $22,441,569 | $25,574,850 |
Will County Center For Community Concerns Inc Joliet, IL | $2,259,108 | $13,384,526 |