Nehemiah Group is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Nehemiah Group employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nehemiah Group 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, Nehemiah Group generated $460.1k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $397.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 82.0% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO LEVERAGE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO ALLEVIATE PROVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TO LEVERAGE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY.THE CHICAGO ECO HOUSE OPERATES A SCALABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING MODEL FOR AT RISK YOUTH IN URBAN AGRICULTURE BY PROVIDING THEM THE SKILLS AND SUPPORT SYSTEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL WHILE REMEDIATING URBAN BLIGHT AND FOSTERING HEALTHIER ECOSYSTEMS. THE ECO HOUSE MODEL IS A SOLUTION FOR VULNERABLE NEIGHBORHOODS IN CHICAGO SUFFERING FROM URBAN BLIGHT, HIGH CRIME, AND HIGH POVERTY. ECO HOUSE IS A VIABLE SOLUTION FOR THESE PROBLEMS BY CONVERTING VACANT LOTS INTO 100 PERCENT SUSTAINABLE AND OFF GRID FLOWER FARMS (WE USE SOLAR POWERED RAINWATER CATCHMENT FOR IRRIGATION) THAT TEACH AT RISK YOUTH HANDS ON STEM SKILLS IN CONSTRUCTION, RENEWABLE ENERGY, IRRIGATION, AGRICULTURE, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR IN HOUSE FLOWER SHOP CALLED SOUTHSIDE BLOOMS. CURRENTLY, THE ECO HOUSE SERVES 80 YOUTH PER WEEK AT THREE FLOWER FARM SITES IN CHICAGO (ENGLEWOOD, WEST GARFIELD PARK, AND WOODLAWN). THE ECO HOUSE IS A SPRINGBOARD FOUNDATION GRANTEE AND HAS WON SEVERAL AWARDS INCLUDING THE UL INNOVATIVE EDUCATION AWARD, DELTA BOOST AWARD, AND KEEPING CHICAGO BEAUTIFULS COMMUNITY VISION AWARD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Quilen Blackwell President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $34,000 |
Hannah Bonham Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $34,000 |
David Lapidus Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $288,337 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $288,337 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $171,792 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $460,129 |
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. | $68,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $39,041 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,122 |
Payroll taxes | $9,979 |
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 | $2,275 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,845 |
Travel | $11,605 |
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 | $5,657 |
Insurance | $6,412 |
All other expenses | $10,015 |
Total functional expenses | $397,073 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,886 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,100 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $28,957 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,317 |
Total assets | $172,260 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,923 |
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 | $9,923 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $93,170 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $69,167 |
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 | $172,260 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Nehemiah Group has recieved totaling $30,102.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General operations | $30,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $102 |
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