Nehemiah Group

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Quilen Blackwell
President
$34,000
Hannah Bonham
Vice President
$34,000
David Lapidus
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Nehemiah Group has recieved totaling $30,102.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Crossroads Fund

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: General operations

$30,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$102
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