Seven Generations Ahead is located in Oak Park, IL. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Seven Generations Ahead employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seven Generations Ahead 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 12/2022, Seven Generations Ahead generated $650.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $777.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
FOUNDED IN 2001, SEVEN GENERATIONS AHEAD'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVEOPMENT OF ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEVEN GENERATIONS AHEAD IMPLEMENTED ITS NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED FRESH FROM THE FARM/FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND PROVIDED ADDITIONAL METRO AREA SCHOOLS WITH TRAINING AND RESOURCES. FRESH FROM THE FARM - WHICH COMBINES CLASSROOM CIRRICULUM ORGANIC FARM EXPEDITIONS FARMER CLASSROOM VISITS, SCHOOL GARDENS, CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS, AND LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT - HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH EATING CHOICES AND AWARENESS OF WHERE THEIR FOOD COMES FROM.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING - WORKS WITH COMMUNITIES AND REGIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION. THESE PLANS HELP COMMUNITIES REDUCE THEIR IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE, IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH, CONSERVE AND ENHANCE EXISTING NATURAL RESOURCES. SGA CONVENES STAKEHOLDERS FROM ALL SECTORS AND INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP & IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLANS. PARTNERED WITH CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AGENCY FOR PLANNING & METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY LEADERS IN BUILDING CONCENSUS AROUND A CORE SECTOR SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS.
ZERO WASTE/FOOD SCRAP COMPOSTING - SGA WORKS WITH SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, INSTITUTIONS, AND MUNICIPALITIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ALL STEPS ALONG A PATH TO ZERO WASTE FROM PLANNING TO IMPLEMENTATION. ZERO WASTE IS FUNDAMENTALLY A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO MANAGING MATERIALS - ONE THAT SEEKS TO EMULATE NATURAL CYCLES IN WHICH ALL MATERIALS ARE DESIGNED TO BECOME RESOURCES FOR OTHERS. THE PROCESS INVOLVES STARTING WITH THE 3 R'S (REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE/COMPOST) AND CONTINUALLY MAKING INCREMENTAL CHANGES TO PRACTICES WHILE CREATING NO EMMISSIONS THAT HARM THE HEALTH OF THE PLANET OR ITS INHABITANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Henry Melville Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Case President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Antoniolli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Cuneen Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $110,040 |
Trijon Johnson Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Warren King Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $587,638 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $587,638 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $63,050 |
Investment income | $195 |
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 | $650,883 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $367,990 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $28,074 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,344 |
Office expenses | $15,171 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,194 |
Travel | $19,739 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,031 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,069 |
All other expenses | $5,386 |
Total functional expenses | $777,661 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,181 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $40,432 |
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 | $3,274 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $20,611 |
Total assets | $217,498 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,109 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $28,783 |
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 | $43,892 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $76,560 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,046 |
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 | $217,498 |