Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 06/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-4200490
Organization Overview
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance 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 06/2022, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY ALLIANCE INSPIRES, EDUCATES AND PROVOKES EXPLORATION THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES IN ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST AND FINEST PLANT CONSERVATORIES. THE CONSERVATORY CHANGES LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF NATURE. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, VISITOR SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY AND LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROGRAMS: PROVIDE NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND DOCENT TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH.
VISITOR SERVICES: ALLIANCE CREATES SEASONAL EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL FESTIVALS INCLUDING: HARVEST DAY, SWEET SATURDAYS, CREATURES OF THE NIGHT, MORNING GLORIES, FIDDLEHEADS AND WILD WEDNESDAYS FOR VISITORS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. ALLIANCE PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON GARDENING INCLUDING WORM BIN CULTURE, RECYCLING, COMPOSTING AND OTHER SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: ALLIANCE WORKS WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND PLANT MATERIALS FOR COMMUNITY HORTICULTURE AND GARDEN PROJECTS AND PROVIDES PLANT MATERIAL FOR COMMUNITY GARDENS. THE ALLIANCE GROWS AND CONTRIBUTES FRESH PRODUCE TO LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO FRESH AND HIGH QUALITY FOOD. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ACCESS TO CONSERVATORY MEETING ROOMS AND FACILITIES FOR MEETINGS, ARTS AND CULTURE PERFORMANCES AND PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Van Valkenburg President | Officer | 40 | $154,500 |
Paul Levy Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Paul Labonne Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Peter Schlossman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Henry Krasnow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Cornell Barnett Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $127,051 |
| Fundraising events | $125,827 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $454,886 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,997,062 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $41,618 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,704,826 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,526 |
| Investment income | $10,375 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $311,324 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,084 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $122,972 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,189,107 |
| 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 | $1,177,246 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $71,927 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,936 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $53,777 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,195 |
| Office expenses | $52,665 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,879 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,472 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $82,502 |
| Insurance | $12,785 |
| All other expenses | -$8,551 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,963,352 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,433,088 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $111,746 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $55,760 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $58,593 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,779 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $451,068 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $149,953 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,270,987 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $255,397 |
| 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 | $34,888 |
| Total liabilities | $290,285 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,256,773 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,723,929 |
| 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 | $4,270,987 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Nancy Dee Brandes And Dee Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $192,078 |
| Earnings | -$19,782 |
| Ending Balance | $172,296 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Louisville Water Foundation Louisville, KY | $1,355,242 | $4,579,865 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Forest Park Foundation Peoria Heights, IL | $2,574,683 | $838,889 |
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Chicago, IL | $4,270,987 | $3,189,107 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |
Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,454,447 | $1,688,837 |
Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Jefferson City, MO | $7,233,035 | $3,382,865 |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc Monona, WI | $4,909,599 | $1,432,415 |
Land Between The Lakes Association Golden Pond, KY | $1,440,482 | $1,581,696 |
Lee A & Mary Jane Rieth Foundation For Environmental Education Chicago, IL | $20,411,268 | $2,147,978 |
Ekentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute Inc Paintsville, KY | $3,226,397 | $1,085,558 |
Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center Inc Chesterton, IN | $2,357,277 | $1,368,993 |