Gardeneers is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gardeneers employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gardeneers 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, Gardeneers generated $668.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $573.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO ENRICH THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION, CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITY, AND BECOME STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED SCHOOL GARDENS, AND CONDUCTED GARDEN BASED LESSONS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN CHICAGO TO IMPLEMENT YEAR ROUND GARDEN EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Selma Sims Chief Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $59,583 |
Natashee Scott Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Werner Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Zemnick Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wayne Williams Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
May Tsupros Co-Founder External Affairs | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $205,472 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $348,361 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $553,833 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $116,276 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,113 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $667,996 |
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 | $317,158 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $38,208 |
Payroll taxes | $24,263 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,300 |
Office expenses | $22,626 |
Information technology | $5,449 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,205 |
Travel | $3,865 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,827 |
Insurance | $9,454 |
All other expenses | $12,662 |
Total functional expenses | $573,324 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $178,609 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $122,139 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,278 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $309,026 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,129 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $87,500 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $5,400 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $10,012 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $135,027 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $246,068 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,958 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $309,026 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Gardeneers has recieved totaling $118,015.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Lumpkin Family Foundation Mattoon, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $40,000 |
Jerome H Stone Family Foundation Winnetka, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $20,015 |
National Recreation Foundation Inc Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF RECREATION PROGRAMMING THAT GETS ALL YOUTH ACTIVE AND OUTDOORS | $15,000 |
National Recreation Foundation Inc Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF RECREATION PROGRAMMING THAT GETS ALL YOUTH ACTIVE AND OUTDOORS | $15,000 |
Mondelez International Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Seabury Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
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